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The Big Piney Library is located at 106 Fish St. and is the hub for many community activities. It offers a wide range of services including wireless internet, interlibrary loans, an ongoing book sale, art exhibits, children and adult activities, and meeting rooms.

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Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Fest in Big Piney

Saturday, February 25th

12 Noon — 6 pm

The Big Piney Library

Free

Watch winners and finalists from the 2011 Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival, known as the Oscars of the wildlife film industry. All films are free admission and you can watch them all or pick and choose (show times listed below). The Library is excited to be partnering with the Pinedale Fine Arts Council (PFAC) and Encana for this special showing. Learn more about each film and watch video clips.

My Pantanal

12 noon - 12:10 pm (10 minutes, Finalist Best Children’s Film)

Life: Challenges of Life

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm (60 minutes, Best Cinematography)

Serengeti

1:30 pm - 3:15 pm (98 minutes, Best Sound)

Radioactive Wolves

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm (53 minutes, Best Wildlife Habitat Program)

Broken Tail

4:45 pm - 6:00 pm (58 minutes, Grand Teton Award - Best Conservation Film)

View more info about each film and access video clips

Dr. Seuss's birthday party

Friday, March 2nd

7 pm

Fans young and old will not want to miss the 108th birthday party of the late Theodor Geisel—better known as Dr. Seuss. This annual favorite celebration will feature Seuss themed cake and refreshments, and of course readings of your favorite childhood Seuss books.

Horse Hair Braiding & Hitching Workshop

Tuesday and Wednesday, March 13th & 14th

5:30 pm to 9:30 pm

The Big Piney Library

$15 - $25

The Sublette County Library and the Pinedale Fine Arts Council (PFAC) are pleased to present a horsehair braiding and hitching workshop with award winning artist Richard Gould. The cost is $15 for PFAC members; $25 for non members. Supplies will be provided.

Space is limited and available on a first-come, first served basis. Reserve a spot in the workshop by contacting the Pinedale Fine Arts Council at (307) 367-7322 or emailing pfac@wyoming.com.

Learn more about instructor Richard Gould

Big Piney Book Group

Tuesday, March 13th
7 pm
The Big Piney Library

Looking for something of substance to read? Look into the Big Piney Book Group’s March selection, the #1 New York Times Bestseller Galileo's Daughter: A Historical Memoir of Science, Faith, and Love by Dava Sobel. Enter Medici-era Italy in this mesmerizing account of Galileo's scientific discoveries, his trial by Church authorities, and a touching portrayal of a father-daughter relationship—a profoundly moving portrait of the man who forever changed the way we see the universe.

Anyone can join the discussion. Books can be picked up at the Big Piney Library’s front desk.

Scottish Music Legend Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas

Thursday, March 22rd

7 pm

Reception at 6:30 pm

The Pinedale Library

Free tickets available Thursday, March 8th*

Master Scottish fiddler and American cellist Natalie Haas will perform in the library's Lovatt Room. This award-winning duo is internationally known for their dazzling teamwork, driving, dancing rhythms, and shared passion for taking on the infectious melodies and grooves of Scottish music. There will be a pre-concert reception with hors d'oeuvres at 6:30 pm.

* Free tickets to this event will be available Thursday, March 8th at the Pinedale and Big Piney Libraries. Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. This event is brought to you by a partnership between the Sublette County Library and the Pinedale Fine Arts Council (PFAC).

Learn more about the event, read reviews, access MP3 samples and view videos

12th Annual Easter Breakfast, Auction and Egg Hunt

Saturday, March 24th

9 am

The Sublette County Fairgrounds

Join us for this annual favorite at the Sublette County Fairgrounds, located at the junction of U.S. Hwy 189 & WY Hwy 351, just north of Marbleton, Wyoming. [See map.]

After-Hours at the Library

Friday, April 6th

7-9 pm

the Big Piney Library

Girls in 6th-8th grade are invited for a Wii™ Just Dance Dance-a-Thon party at the Library. There will also be bracelet making, snacks, movies and more. Please R.S.V.P. to the library in person, or by calling 276-3515. There is a 15 participant limit for this event.

After school options

Tuesday afternoons

Need something for the kids to do after school? The Big Piney Library’s After School Program is back! Send your kids over for an hour of crafts, games and stories. Call (307) 276-3515 or visit the library for more information.

Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 pm: K-2nd graders

Preschool Story Hour

Thursdays at 10:30 am

Every Thursday during the school year the Big Piney Library hosts Story Hour for preschool children. A variety of visitors entertain and teach the children, and library staff also prepare special meals to celebrate holidays. Crafts are always part of the Story Hour adventure as well. Story Hour for ages 0-5 is every Thursday at 10:30 am.

See photos from previous story hour events.

Knitting

Tuesdays at 5 pm

Want a fun and relaxing activity to break up the weekly doldrums? Try knitting at the Big Piney Library on Tuesday evenings at 5 pm. Beginner as well as experienced knitters are welcome. Share tips and techniques, conversation and laughs. For more information, call the branch library at (307) 276-3515.

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