Fremont County Library System—Lander

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

Fremont County Libraries will be closed Saturday, September 5th through Monday, September 7th for Labor Day. Our regular hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8th, stop in and see us this week for all your library needs and new reads for the long weekend! 📖

08/25/2026

Hope you can join us!

08/14/2026

Tomorrow is the last day to turn in Adult SRP bingo cards! Bring them to the main circulation desk (make sure your name and phone number is on your card!) for a special summer reading sticker and raffle entries.

We will draw a winner for our e-reader bundle prize next week! 🦖📖

08/12/2026

Join us in the Carnegie Room from 12 to 1 PM tomorrow for this virtual gathering event from Wyoming Business Council!

08/08/2026

Our final adult event of the summer is just a few days away! Join us on August 13th at 6 PM to learn all you need to know to get started with rockhounding in Wyoming.

Adult SRP bingo cards are also due next week, make sure to bring your card to the front desk before the 15th (with your name and phone number!) to get a sticker and raffle entries! 📖🦖

08/07/2026

Monte Richardson Memorial Tree Fund Marks First Planting in City Park

Family members of the late Mayor Monte Richardson gathered in Lander City Park Friday morning to commemorate the first tree planted through the Monte Richardson Memorial Tree Fund.

A bur oak was planted near the tennis courts in the heart of City Park, where it will serve as a lasting tribute to Mayor Richardson and his legacy of service to the Lander community.

During the gathering, Debbie Richardson and family presented a $10,000 check to the City of Lander to support the planting of additional trees and the beginning of an arboretum in City Park. The gift was made possible through generous community donations following Mayor Richardson’s passing, along with contributions from the Richardson family.

The memorial fund also received an additional donation of more than $1,500 from the Lander Pig Roast, a beloved community event that held a special place in Mayor Richardson’s heart. The contribution adds another meaningful connection between Monte’s legacy, the community he loved and the effort to enhance City Park for generations to come.

“This bur oak has found a beautiful home in the heart of City Park, which feels especially fitting,” Mayor Missy White said. “Monte was such an important part of the heart of Lander, and this tree will stand as a meaningful reminder of the lasting impact he had on our community.”

Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Green reflected on the significance of the tree selected for the memorial.

“The bur oak is a slow-growing, strong tree known for its strength and longevity,” Green said. “It’s a tree that will be here for generations to come. From its place in the center of City Park, with a beautiful view of the sunrise each morning, it is a fitting tribute to Monte and the legacy he leaves behind.”

Three generations of the Richardson family took part in planting the tree, creating a living memorial that will grow alongside the community Mayor Richardson served.

Monica Waller, Mayor Richardson’s granddaughter, helped plant the bur oak and reflected on what the memorial means for her family and the community.

“City Park is such a beautiful place, and it means a lot to know that this fund will help plant trees that could be here for the next 100 years,” Waller said. “I love knowing that my grandpa’s memorial will continue to make this park more beautiful for generations of families to enjoy.”

The bur oak is the first planting made possible through the Monte Richardson Memorial Tree Fund, marking the beginning of an effort to add trees to City Park and establish an arboretum that will benefit the Lander community for generations to come.

Full Press Release:
https://www.landerwy.gov/parks-and-recreation/page/monte-richardson-memorial-tree-fund-marks-first-planting-city-park