Stream Thousands of Films Free with Your Library Card
Estes Valley Library patrons can now enjoy a host of films, documentaries, and television programs with their library card at no cost through Kanopy, the Library’s new streaming service.
Kanopy offers more than 31,000 titles, including independent and classic films, documentaries and educational series, foreign films, and festival selections from distributors such as The Criterion Collection, BBC, HISTORY, A&E, The Great Courses, IFC Films,
Kanopy also includes Kanopy Kids, a section designed for children that features ad-free educational programming, animated storybooks, early-learning and STEM videos, and adaptations of popular children’s books
Kanopy works on Smart TVs, phones and tablets, and web browsers.
This newest addition to the Library’s collection is made possible thanks to the support of the Friends of the Library Foundation.
Volunteers sought to help measure nighttime light
Visit Estes Park is planning a Dark Sky Measurement Night at 8:30 p.m. on Monday, April 13, with a backup date on Tuesday, April 14, in case of poor weather. There will be a brief training and equipment distribution at the Estes Park Memorial Observatory before volunteers head out to assigned locations to take measurements. Some volunteers may be out until approximately 10:30 p.m.
Volunteers will help collect night sky brightness data at various locations in Estes Park using a simple handheld device provided by VEP to collect data that will support dark sky awareness and conservation efforts in the Estes Valley. Volunteers are asked to be available on both evenings. Click here to register.
Peak Transit Service 2026 sponsorships available
Nonprofits and businesses can now apply for ad sponsorships on the Town of Estes Park’s shuttle service for the 2026 transit season. Sponsorship provides an opportunity to market products or services in a highly visible manner while also supporting the Town’s free seasonal transit service. Sponsorships starting at $400 for the entire summer season are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here for the application and instructions, or request a copy by emailing Tia Cummins, Public Works Administrative Assistant, or Dana Klein, Parking & Transit Manager. Applications must be received by Friday, March 27.
Peak funding received
The Town of Estes Park has received a combined Federal Transit Administration Section 5311 Rural Area Formula Grant award totaling $449,995 to support the administration and continued operation of The Peak, the transit system which provides public transit services in and around Estes Park. The total award includes an administrative portion of $49,995 with a $9,999 local match, and an operating portion of $400,000 with a $200,000 local match, for a total local match of $209,999.