This week is packed with fun activities, both FREE and Paid. Hope you find something fun to do!
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Events
This week is packed with fun stuff to do in Casper. Here's what I'm looking forward to the most!
Kids/ Family
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Reads & Rhymes StoryTime
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM|Location: Crawford Room
Join us in the Crawford Room on Wednesdays at 10 AM for Reads & Rhymes - a storytime for our tiny readers!
School's Out! New Year's Eve Glasses
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM|Location: Crawford Room
Ring in the New Year in a little early with a sparkly, silly, totally cool craft by designing your own New Year's Eve glasses.
Glowforge: Mini Winter Home Ornaments
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM|Location: Creation Station
Join us in the Creation Station for our December Glowforge workshop, where we'll be making mini ornaments and decorations perfect for decorating your tree or giving as a unique gift.
Friday, January 2, 2026
January DIY Project: Paper Lanterns
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM|Location: Creation Station
Stop by the Creation Station any time during open hours on Friday, January 2nd, between 10 AM and 12 PM to make this month's DIY Challenge: Paper Lanterns.
Leatherworking: Lip Balm Keychain
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM|Location: Creation Station
Learn the basics of leathercraft at this hands-on class on Friday, January 2nd to make a lip balm keychain.
Library For All
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM|Location: Crawford Room
The library is more than a collection of books - it's a place where everyone belongs.
Leatherworking: Lip Balm Keychain
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM|Location: Creation Station
Learn the basics of leathercraft at this hands-on class on Friday, January 2nd, to make a lip balm keychain.
Saturday, January 3, 2026
Think Before You Click: A Guide To Cyber Safety
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM|Location: Crawford Room
Learn how to protect yourself and your information from cyber threats by attending this guide to cyber safety.
Monday, January 5, 2026
Tween Crochet: Back To Basics
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM|Location: Crawford Room
Students in grades 4-6 are invited to join us on Monday, January 5, at 4 PM in the Crawford Room for Tween Crochet: Back to Basics.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
TINYTOTS StoryTIME
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM|Location: Crawford Room
It's never too early to introduce your baby or toddler to the wonderful world of books and reading.
Reading The West Book Club: 'Leave It As It Is: A Journey Through Theodore Roosevelt's American Wilderness' By David Gessner
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM|Location: Crawford Room
Join us for the Journey meeting of the Reading the West Book Club on Tuesday, January 6, at 6:00 PM in the Crawford Room to discuss 'Leave It As It Is: A Journey Through Theodore Roosevelt's American Wilderness'.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Reads & Rhymes StoryTime
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM|Location: Crawford Room
Join us in the Crawford Room on Wednesdays at 10 AM for Reads & Rhymes - a storytime for our tiny readers!
Wednesday Writers
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM|Location: Main Floor
The Natrona County Library's monthly Wednesday Writers program meets the first Wednesday of every month.
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Series: 10 Warning Signs Of Alzheimer's
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM|Location: Crawford Room
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia can be overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone.
Afterschool @ The Library: Northern Lights Chalk Art
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM|Location: Crawford Room
Students in grades K-6 are invited to join us on Wednesday, January 7 at 4 PM in the Crawford Room for this week's Afterschool at the Library project.
Other Events
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
New Year’s Eve with Beyond The Moon
Time: 9 PM MST|Location: Frosty's Bar and Grill, 520 S Center St, Casper, Wy
Celebrate New Year's Eve with live music from Beyond The Moon at Frosty's Bar and Grill.
Saturday, January 3, 2026
LIVE MUSIC: ZACH SCOTT
Time: 6:30 PM|Location: Gruner Brothers Brewing
Enjoy live music featuring Zach Scott at Gruner Brothers Brewing.
Flights ✈️
Las Vegas | Feb 5 - 11, 2026 | 1 stop | 4 hr 55 min | $258
New York | Feb 26 - Mar 4, 2026 | 1 stop | 6 hr 9 min | $298
San Francisco | Feb 12 - 18, 2026 | 1 stop | 6 hr 9 min | $268
Los Angeles | Feb 5 - 11, 2026 | 1 stop | 4 hr 58 min | $258
Chicago | Feb 12 - 18, 2026 | 1 stop | 4 hr 51 min | $268
Washington, D.C. | Feb 12 - 18, 2026 | 1 stop | 5 hr 57 min | $298
Boston | Feb 13 - 19, 2026 | 1 stop | 9 hr 44 min | $298
Miami | Feb 5 - 11, 2026 | 1 stop | 6 hr 19 min | $298
San Diego | Feb 19 - 25, 2026 | 1 stop | 5 hr 27 min | $268
Seattle | Feb 14 - 22, 2026 | 1 stop | 8 hr 52 min | $255
New Orleans | Feb 26 - Mar 4, 2026 | 1 stop | 7 hr 25 min | $294
Orlando | Feb 19 - 26, 2026 | 1 stop | 9 hr 28 min | $298
Denver | Feb 5 - 11, 2026 | Nonstop | 1 hr 23 min | $169
Disclaimer: Prices were correct when posted, but may have changed.
Photo of the Week
Golden Eagle - Clayton Jones
🌤️ Casper, Wyoming – Weather Forecast (Wednesday, Dec 31)
High: ~58 °F (around mid-afternoon) Low: ~38 °F (early morning)
Precipitation: Very low chance (5% chance of rain) — mostly dry
Conditions: Partly sunny and remaining unseasonably warm for New Year's Eve; light to moderate southwest wind (~14 mph) expected
☀️ Sunrise: ~7:36 AM 🌙 Sunset: ~4:41 PM
🔥 Fire Danger: Low (warm but winds are lighter and humidity is stable) 💨 Air Quality: Fair (AQI around 31) 🌘 Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated, approaching Full Moon)
