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, November 12, 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 StoryTime where our interactive, very special storytime will include read alouds, interactive activities, and a craft.
Afterschool @ The Library: Pumpkin Pie Banner
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM|Location: Crawford Room
Get crafty (and a little bit glittery!) just in time for Thanksgiving!
Cricut: Mini Thanksgiving Sign
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM|Location: Creation Station
Add a festive touch to your holiday décor with this month’s Cricut project!
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Series: Building Foundations Of Caregiving
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 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.
Thursday, November 13, 2025
StoryTime Dance Party
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM|Location: Crawford Room
Join us in the Crawford Room every Thursday at 10 AM for our moving & grooving StoryTime Dance Party, complete with: storytelling, singing, flashing lights, and exciting interactive activities.
Ukulele Jam
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM|Location: Crawford Room
Strum along at our Ukulele Jam sessions!
4hwin@4: Book Page Watercolor Leaf Garland
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM|Location: Crawford Room
Celebrate Fall, gratitude, and creativity at 4hwin@4 on Thursday, November 13, at 4 PM in the Crawford Room, where 4th – 6th graders can create a book page watercolor leaf garland.
The Search For Truth And The Persistence Of Love Across Time With Novelist Amanda Eyre Ward
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM|Location: Beyond the Pages - Online Webinar
Join us for Beyond the Pages, our virtual author series sponsored by the Friends of the Library, on Thursday, November 13, where Amanda Eyre Ward will be discussing her novel, “The Story of You.”
Friday, November 14, 2025
Sewing: Thanksgiving Patchwork Quilted Placemat
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM|Location: Creation Station
Add a unique touch to your holiday table with this month’s sewing project.
Women’s Mental Health Book Club: "Women in Mind" by Miriam Greenspan
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM|Location: Mental Health Hub
Join us for the Women’s Mental Health Book Club, a welcoming space for reflection, connection, and meaningful discussion, led by a licensed therapist, which meets every second Friday of the month.
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Leatherworking & Glowforge: Leaf Shaped Coin Purse
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM|Location: Creation Station
Folks can craft a creative project that blends tech and traditional artistry, in the Creation Station for a hands-on class.
Afternoon Book Club: "All Cross" by James Patterson
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM|Location: Metro Coffee Co - Downtown
Join Afternoon Book Club, a casual meetup for 7th and 8th graders who love great books, good conversation, and delicious treats in the Crawford Room, where November's book is "All Cross" by James Patterson.
Monday, November 17, 2025
Your Tech Questions, Answered: Cybersecurity
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM|Location: Crawford Room
How safe are you online?
Tween Mondays: Pumpkin Spice Snack Battle
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM|Location: Crawford Room
Pumpkin spice everything is back—and we’re putting it to the test with a snack battle.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
TinyTots StoryTime
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM|Location: Crawford Room
Introduce your baby or toddler to the wonderful world of books and reading.
Living Room Conversations: Cancel Culture & Free Speech and Accountability
Time: 6 PM – 7:30 PM|Location: Scarlowk Art & Coffee
Join us when we sit down together to talk—not to debate, but to understand!
Unlock The Secret Language Of Connection With Supercommunicator Charles Duhigg
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM|Location: Beyond the Pages - Online Webinar
Join us for Beyond the Pages, our virtual author series sponsored by the Friends of the Library, on Tuesday, November 18, where Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Charles Duhigg will discuss his latest book, “Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection.”
Teen Book Club: "Four For The Road" By K. J. Reilly
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM|Location: Metro Coffee Co - Downtown
Join us for November's Teen Book Club on Tuesday, November 18, at 6PM, at Metro Coffee Co. where we will be diving into Four For The Road by K. J. Reilly—a darkly funny, moving, and unforgettable novel.
Wednesday, November 19, 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 StoryTime where our interactive, very special storytime will include read alouds, interactive activities, and a craft.
Books In Motion: A Walking Book Club
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM|Location: WTO Sports Ranch
Love books and staying active? Get moving with Books In Motion, a walking book club, and share a love of reading in the first session on Wednesday, November 19 or 10 AM, where we will discuss the book “The Giver” by Lois Lowry.
Afterschool @ The Library: Thanksgiving Bingo!
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM|Location: Crawford Room
Don’t get lost before the holiday break!
Teen Cricut: Thanksgiving Kitchen Towel
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM|Location: Creation Station
Add some holiday flair to your kitchen—or create the perfect handmade gift—at this month’s Teen Cricut event.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Series: Understanding, Recognizing and Responding To Dementia-Related Behavior
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 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.
Other Events
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Holiday Merry Mixer at Maurices
Time: 4–5 PM|Location: Maurices (Casper, WY)
Enjoy a festive holiday mixer at Maurices in Casper, WY.
Casper Grey Reef Trout Unlimited Interest Meeting
Time: 6:30–7:30 PM|Location: Wyoming Trout Unlimited
Attend an interest meeting for the Casper Grey Reef Trout Unlimited chapter.
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Miss Merry Christmas Pageant
Time: 10 AM–12 PM|Location: Local Venue
Attend the Miss Merry Christmas Pageant.
Acro with style beginner to intermediate
Time: 2:30–3:30 PM|Location: Acro Yoga Casper Studio
Join an acro yoga session suitable for beginner to intermediate levels.
Chiefs of Comedy + Indigenous Live at Prairie Knights Entertainment
Time: 5–7 PM|Location: Prairie Knights Entertainment
Enjoy an evening of comedy with Chiefs of Comedy and Indigenous Live performers.
Mule Deer Palooza
Time: 7–9 PM|Location: Gruner Brothers Brewing
Join the Mule Deer Palooza event at Gruner Brothers Brewing.
Sunday, November 16, 2025
Beginner macrame key chains/Dragonfly key chains
Time: 11 AM–12 PM|Location: 307 Artisans At The New Ashleys
Learn to make beginner macrame key chains or dragonfly key chains.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Living Room Conversations: Cancel Culture - Free Event
Time: 6:30–7:30 PM|Location: Natrona County Library
Participate in a free conversation about cancel culture.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Books In Motion: A Walking Book Club
Time: 10–11 AM|Location: Natrona County Library
Join a walking book club to discuss books while staying active.
Flights ✈️
Las Vegas | Nov 28 - Dec 4 | 1 stop | 4 hr 10 min | $253
San Francisco | Nov 23 - 29 | 2 stops | 5 hr 50 min | $568
Los Angeles | Nov 23 - Dec 2 | 1 stop | 5 hr 10 min | $283
Chicago | Nov 30 - Dec 6 | 1 stop | 5 hr 25 min | $273
Seattle | Nov 24 - Dec 3 | 1 stop | 6 hr 5 min | $283
New Orleans | Nov 28 - Dec 4 | 1 stop | 4 hr 44 min | $293
Orlando | Nov 28 - Dec 4 | 1 stop | 6 hr 16 min | $313
Denver | Nov 28 - Dec 4 | Nonstop | 1 hr 25 min | $184
Atlanta | Nov 28 - Dec 4 | 1 stop | 5 hr | $293
Portland | Nov 28 - Dec 4 | 1 stop | 5 hr 52 min | $253
Austin | Nov 28 - Dec 4 | 1 stop | 9 hr 6 min | $273
Nashville | Nov 28 - Dec 4 | 1 stop | 5 hr 11 min | $273
Houston | Nov 28 - Dec 4 | 1 stop | 9 hr 33 min | $299
Dallas | Nov 28 - Dec 4 | 2 stops | 4 hr 18 min | $259
San Antonio | Nov 28 - Dec 4 | 1 stop | 4 hr 38 min | $273
Phoenix | Nov 28 - Dec 4 | 1 stop | 4 hr 3 min | $253
Disclaimer: Prices were correct when posted, but may have changed.
🧑🍳 Scotcharoos - Weekly Recipe
1. Make the Syrup Base (Stovetop)
Heat 1 cup corn syrup and 1 cup sugar on the stove until the sugar dissolves (don't let it boil!).
Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup peanut butter.
2. Mix and Press
Pour the warm syrup over 5 to $5\frac{1}{2}$ cups of Rice Krispies in a large bowl and mix quickly until everything is coated.
Press the mixture evenly into a greased 13"x9" pan.
3. Melt the Topping (Microwave)
Melt 1 cup butterscotch chips, 1 cup milk chocolate chips, and 1 tsp coconut oil together, stirring every 20 seconds.
Spread the melted topping over the Rice Krispies base.
4. Set and Serve
Let the bars set (cool and firm up), then cut them into squares.
Photo of the Week
Northern Lights (Nov 11, 2025) - Clayton Jones
🌤️ Casper, Wyoming – Weather Forecast
High: ~64 °F (around mid-afternoon) Low: ~43 °F (early morning)
Precipitation: Very low chance (0-1% chance of rain) — mostly dry
Conditions: Sunshine and clouds mixed during the day, becoming partly cloudy to mostly clear overnight; breezy southwest wind (15-25 mph) expected
☀️ Sunrise: ~6:56 AM 🌙 Sunset: ~4:46 PM
🔥 Fire Danger: Moderate to High (dry conditions, strong afternoon winds)
💨 Air Quality: Good
🌘 Moon Phase: Last Quarter
