HOURS
Mondays – Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sundays, 1 – 5 p.m.
Limited access to the building and collections due to renovation. Learn more at estesvalleylibrary.org/renovation.
Registration is required for most programs! Visit calendar.estesvalleylibrary.org to secure your spot.
BOOKS AND AUTHORS
‘When Trees Testify: Reclaiming America’s Black Botanical Legacy’ with Beronda Montgomery
Tuesday, Aug. 25, noon – 1 p.m., Online. Take part in the conversation with award-winning biologist Beronda Montgomery as we discuss her book, When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy, to explore the ways trees and shrubs are intertwined with Black history and culture.
High Altitudes and High Stakes: A Miss Marple Mystery with Lucy Foley
Thursday, Aug. 27, noon – 1 p.m., online. Acclaimed author Lucy Foley will delve into her brand-new Miss Marple mystery, “Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel,” which transports us into the glamorous post-war setting of the Swiss Alps.
Connect With the Classics: ‘The Great Gatsby’
Monday, Aug. 31, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Wasson Room. Join us to discuss the supreme achievement of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s career and the quintessential novel of the Jazz Age, acclaimed by generations of readers. This month’s selection follows the mysteriously wealthy Jay Gatsby and his love for the beautiful Daisy Buchanan in an exquisitely crafted tale of America in the 1920s.
ADULTS
Colorado’s Origin Story
Monday, Aug. 24, 5 – 6:30 p.m., American Legion Post 119. In partnership with the American Legion Post 119 and in recognition of Colorado’s 150th birthday, join Regis University professor and state historian Nicki Gonzales for a look at the forces that shaped Colorado’s formation.
Elevated Thoughts Philosophy Group: Meaning in Life and Why It Matters
Thursday, Aug. 27, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Online. Tackle tough questions like what makes life meaningful and how does meaning in life relate to happiness and mortality in the inaugural installment of our new series in partnership with CU Boulder.
Election Information
Thursday, Sept. 3, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Library Atrium. The League of Women Voters of Estes Park will be on-site to provide information about upcoming elections, candidate forums, how to submit your ballot, and all your voter registration needs.
TEENS AND TWEENS
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Sunday, Aug. 23, 1 – 4:30 p.m., Makerspace; repeated Sunday, Aug. 30, 1 – 4:30 p.m., Makerspace. Interested in learning to play Dungeons and Dragons? Make new friends while exploring your imagination, building cooperation, and strengthening problem-solving skills. Snacks and refreshments provided.
Tween Dragon Slayers
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., Estes Park Memorial Observatory; repeated Wednesday, Sept. 2, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., Estes Park Memorial Observatory. Interested in learning how to play Dungeons and Dragons? Want to think strategically and make new friends? Join other tweens for this classic fantasy-world game.
Mad Scientist: Electricity
Wednesday, Sept. 2, 6 – 7 p.m., Makerspace. Put a spark in your step and join us for a shocking amount of fun during this interactive program where we’ll experiment with batteries, wire, graphite, and metal to learn about electricity and magnetism. Designed for youths ages 10-17.
Teen Maker Mornings: Button/Magnet Making
Thursday, Sept. 3, and Saturday, Sept. 5, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Makerspace. Teens are invited to explore a variety of hands-on activities and Makerspace equipment in this weekly series. Whether you’re an experienced maker or have never set foot in a Makerspace before, there’s always something new to discover.
KIDS AND FAMILIES
Friday Kids Club: Tetris Cube Puzzle Build
Friday, Aug. 21, 10 – 11 a.m., Makerspace. Discover puzzle-making as we bring the magic of Tetris to life by building a cube puzzle using 1-inch square wooden blocks, glue, and watercolor paints. A School of Life Program.
Baby Storytime
Saturday, Aug. 22, 10:45 – 11:15 a.m., Estes Valley Community Center – Cubz Den; repeated each Thursday, 10 – 10:30 a.m., and Saturday, 10:45 – 11:15 a.m., Estes Valley Community Center – Cubz Den. Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces, wiggles, stretches, and play designed specifically for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers
Storytime
Saturday, Aug. 22, 11:15 – 11:45 a.m., Estes Valley Community Center – Cubz Den; repeated each Thursday, 10:30 – 11 a.m., and Saturday, 11:15 – 11:45 a.m., Estes Valley Community Center – Cubz Den. Join us for songs, movement activities, puppets, and stories that encourage a love of language and books designed specifically for children ages 6 and younger, along with their caregivers.
Tiny Tots Crafts: Hand Collage
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Makerspace. Designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to focus on early literacy through crafts. In this session, we’ll make a hand collage using cardboard, paper, glue, scissors and tissue paper.
Friday Kids Club: Cardboard Marble Run
Friday, Aug. 28, 10-11 a.m., Makerspace. Kids and tweens are invited to join us for a STEM project to learn about gravity, momentum and friction. We’ll create and test 3D cardboard marble runs made from recycled materials.
Saturday Kids Club: Cardboard Marble Run
Saturday, Aug. 29, 1 – 2 p.m., Makerspace. Kids are invited to join us for a STEM project to learn about gravity, momentum, and friction. We’ll create and test 3D cardboard marble runs made from recycled materials.
MAKERSPACE AND TECHNOLOGY
Sewing 101: Make a Tote Bag
Monday, Aug. 24, 10 a.m. – noon, Makerspace; repeated Monday, Aug. 31, 10 a.m. – noon, Makerspace. Learn the basics of sewing in this four-part, beginner workshop series. You’ll go from sewing novice to DIY champion and be rewarded with a custom mini-tote bag you’ll create during the process. A School of Life program.
Granny Camp: Sunshine and Snowflakes
Tuesday, Aug. 25, 4 – 6 p.m., St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church. Join us for Granny Camp, where we’ll reclaim vintage crafts, slow living, and good company. In this session, we’ll celebrate all things literary by making bookpage snowflakes, holiday tree ornaments, laser-cut signs, and more.
Fall Sign
Tuesday, Sept., 10 a.m. – noon, Makerspace. Celebrate the arrival of autumn by crafting a charming, wooden sign for your home in this hands-on workshop. You’ll assemble and paint a custom, laser-cut sign featuring an adorable highland cow.
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Session
Monday, Aug. 24, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Wasson Room. Learn about the Board of Trustees and meeting topics at estesvalleylibrary.org/board.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION
Cliffhanger Used Books
Operated by the Friends of the Library Foundation, offering gently used books, movies, and music at discount prices. Open daily from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.