The primary message of the exhibition is that the global environment changes – and is changed by – the local environment of our community. Based on observation, the information in the interactive displays includes Predicting the Weather, What Makes Weather, How Environment Impacts Earth, and more. You’ll learn how wildlife and humans have adapted to the climate in which they live. You’ll get to see local weather photos and read local weather stories. And throughout the time that the exhibition is here, we’ll have many programs for all ages that relate to Discover Earth. Click on the “events” tab on this website.

Laramie County Library is proud to be one of only ten libraries across the entire country to host Discover Earth.

If you’ve already toured the exhibition, please fill out a survey about your experience!  Your input will help us develop and implement new programs and exhibitions in the future.

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Request a Teacher Packet

We are happy to offer educators a packet of information regarding the Discover Earth exhibition that includes science related activities, reading lists, correlations to National Content Standards for grades 5-8, and more.  Whether you are able to attend the Discover Earth Exhibition at the Laramie County Library with your class or just want some science activities, simply fill out the form below and we will mail you the packet!

For questions call, Melanie Hornbeck, Outreach Librarian, 307-773-7229

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By clicking on the web cam link you’ll get a view towards the Rockies from the roof of the library!

Library Weather Station & WEBCAM

For questions please call, Beth Cook, Manager, Youth & Outreach Services 307-773-7227.

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SEPTEMBER EVENTS

Thursday, September 6, 3:30-4:30pm
Weekly Mishmash–Science!
Join us for this weekly installment of teen insanity. We’ll spend a full hour hanging out, having snacks, doing experiments, having contests, playing games, and more! Here’s your chance to hang out with your friends, meet new people and learn new things. This week we’ll get a jump on Discover Earth, an upcoming exhibition ­this will be an hour-long science experiment extravaganza! (Grades 7-12, Sage Room, 2^nd floor)

Saturday, September 8, 6:00-8:00pm
Discover Earth Expo
Enjoy an array of hands-on science experiments, a sneak peek at the exciting interactive Discover Earth exhibition, and a special dessert! This event requires a ticket! Space is limited to 100 people. Registration begins August 15. Call 307.634.3561 or visit the 2^nd floor Ask Here desk to sign up. (Families, Cottonwood Room, 1^st floor)

Sunday, September 9, 2:00-3:00pm
Tween Discover Weather Workshop–Please Sign Up
To sign up, call 307.634.3561 or visit the library’s 2^nd floor Ask Here Desk. Join us for a fun science workshop that tells us crazy things about weather and lets us actually do experiments! (Grades 3-6, Storytime Room, 2^nd floor)

Tuesday, September 11, 6:30-8:30pm
Discover Earth Film Series — Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking
We’re partnering with Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival to bring you some amazing wildlife and nature documentaries about our planet! This three-part series will occur again on September 25^th and October 9^th. Some films contain adult content and language. We provide drinks and popcorn. (Adults, Willow Room, 1^st floor)

Thursday, September 13, 3:30-4:30pm
Weekly Mishmash–Discover Earth!
Join us for this weekly installment of teen insanity. We’ll spend a full hour hanging out, having snacks, doing experiments, having contests, playing games, and more! Here’s your chance to hang out with your friends, meet new people and learn new things. This week you’ll get a one-on-one look at Discover Earth, a new exhibition. Answer questions from the exhibition for a chance to win a prize! (Grades 7-12, Sage Room, 2^nd floor)

Thursday, September 13, 6:30-7:45pm
Family Fun Night: Wacky Weather
Family Fun Night! You’ll learn all about weather, conduct a weather experiment, and enjoy other weather-related games and activities.  (Children & Families, Storytime Room, 2^nd floor)

Saturday, September 22, 11:00am-Noon
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Preschoolers will have a blast playing games and participating in activities related to the book, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, as well as talking about weather and food! Stay after the program for a showing of the film in the same room. (Pre-K – Grade 2, Storytime Room, 2^nd floor)

Tuesday, September 25, 6:30-8:30pm
Discover Earth Film Series — My Life as a Turkey
We’re partnering with Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival to bring you some amazing wildlife and nature documentaries about our planet! This is the second in a three-part series. The last film will be on October 9.  Some films contain adult content and language. We provide drinks and popcorn. (Adults, Willow Room, 1^st floor)

Thursday, September 27, 3:30-4:30pm
Weekly Mishmash–Recycled Art!
Join us for this weekly installment of teen insanity. We’ll spend a full hour hanging out, having snacks, doing experiments, having contests, playing games, and more! Here’s your chance to hang out with your friends, meet new people and learn new things. Today you’ll be creating your own art with trash. Bring your own trash if you want, but we’ll have plenty to go around for you to create your masterpiece! (Grades 7-12, Sage Room, 2^nd floor)

Sunday, September 30, 2:00-3:00pm
Discover Weather Workshop–Please Sign Up
To sign up, call 307.634.3561 or visit the library’s 2^nd floor Ask Here Desk. Join us for a fun science workshop that tells us crazy things about weather and lets us actually do experiments! (Grades K-2, Storytime Room, 2^nd floor)

MORE EVENTS COMING IN OCTOBER