HOURS
Mondays – Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sundays, 1 – 5 p.m. Click here to register for most programs.
BOOKS AND AUTHORS
On a Mission: The History of U.S. Women Astronauts
Thursday, April 2, 12 – 1 p.m., online
Join Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal on an exhilarating journey through the history of U.S. women astronauts spanning 45 years.
Wuthering Heights Book vs. Movie
Friday, April 3, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Inkwell & Brew
In partnership with Macdonald Book Shop and Inkwell & Brew, you are invited to a “Wuthering Heights” discussion and trivia challenge. Enjoy a non-alcoholic beverage on us!
ADULTS
Human Bingo at Avant Garde Aleworks
Monday, March 30, 6 – 8 p.m., Avant Garde Aleworks
Let’s make new friends and get to know folks in the community by playing “human bingo” with fun prompts like “has crashed a party” or “loves steamy romance novels” to fill your card. Whoever finds the most matches wins a special prize.
Election Information
Thursday, April 2, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Library Atrium
The League of Women Voters of Estes Park will be on-site to help with voter registration, important election dates, and information about voting in local, regional, and national elections.
Coffee Chat with Claudine
Saturday, April 4, 10 – 11 a.m., Library Atrium
Drop by for a cup of coffee and get your questions answered about our upcoming renovation by Director Perrault and a member of our Board of Trustees.
TEENS & TWEENS
Dragon Slayers: Tween Campaign
Saturday, March 28, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Makerspace
Tweens and kids are invited to this youth-led Dungeons & Dragons event. Make new friends, explore your imagination, build cooperation, and strengthen problem-solving skills.
Young Adult Dungeons & Dragons: Make a Dungeon
Sunday, March 29, 1 – 4:30 p.m., Hondius Room
Celebrate Maker March by joining us to make a dungeon for a different D&D campaign, down to the traps, riddles, and monsters it hides.
Make a Rube Goldberg Machine
Sunday, March 29, 5 – 6:30 p.m., Hondius Room
Celebrate Maker March by joining us to use everyday household items to create an overly complicated contraption that will use movement and motion to complete a very simple task.
Young Dragon Slayers
Wednesday, April 1, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., Hondius Room
Interested in learning how to play Dungeons & Dragons? Want to think strategically and make new friends? Join other tweens for this classic fantasy-world game.
Teen Anime Club: Ponyo
Wednesday, April 1, 6 – 7 p.m., Hondius Room
Calling all fans of anime and manga! Join us to celebrate all our favorite shows, movies, and stories. We’ll watch one to two episodes of a featured series or a full-length anime movie while enjoying snacks and an anime-themed craft.
The Science of Watercolors with Mark
Thursday, April 2, 1 – 2 p.m., Makerspace
Repeated Saturday, April 4, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Makerspace
Watch color come to life in this hands-on workshop where art meets science. We’ll make vibrant watercolor paints using a few simple ingredients and a dash of creative curiosity.
Tween/Teen Advisory Council
Thursday, April 2, 6 – 7 p.m., Makerspace
Teens and tweens are invited to recommend ideas for library programming and collection purchases and help design our future teen space.
KIDS & FAMILIES
Library Storytimes
Baby Storytime: Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m.
Preschool Storytime: Thursday and Saturday, 10:30 a.m.
Friday Kids Club: Hula Hoop Weaving
Friday, March 27, 10 – 11 a.m., Hondius Room
In this finger-weaving project, we’ll create a rug using old t-shirts, yarn, fabric scraps, and a hula hoop.
LEGO Saturday STEM: Clock Design & Build
Saturday, March 28, 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m., Hondius Room
We’re kicking off a new LEGO program series with a design-and-build challenge: Make a functional clock you can take home.
Read to Therapy Dog Bo
Thursday, April 2, 11 – 11:30 a.m., Children’s Room
Beginning readers are invited to practice their skills. Come to the Children’s Room, pick out a book, and read to Bo.
Friday Kids Club: Plant Terrariums and Herbs
Friday, April 3, 10 – 11 a.m., Hondius Room
Do you have a child who loves playing in the dirt and wants to learn how to take care of plants? Join us to make a jar terrarium with small pebbles, activated charcoal, succulents, and small figures.
MAKERSPACE & TECHNOLOGY
Tech Help with Digital Navigators of Larimer County
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Dream Study Room
Build digital skills such as using your smartphone, accessing websites and online accounts, improving online communication, and more. Appointments are required.
Paper Snowflakes and Book Blooms
Monday, March 30, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Makerspace
In this program, you will turn everyday materials into something extraordinary by transforming simple paper lunch bags or repurposed book pages into stunning snowflakes or floral designs.
Makerspace Monthly Meetup
Monday, March 30, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Makerspace
Experienced artists and curious crafters are invited to connect with fellow makers, experiment with various techniques, and work on a project of your choice.
Makerspace March: Laser-cut Flower Press
Tuesday, March 31, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Makerspace
Prepare for spring by building your own flower press to capture the season, and explore the dos and don’ts of botanical preservation.
Make a Little Stained Glass Bird
Wednesday, April 1, 5 – 7 p.m., Makerspace
Explore the art of stained glass in this hands-on program. Learn the basics, including cutting, foiling, and assembling glass, while crafting a charming stained glass bird to take home.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION
Cliffhanger Used Books
Open daily, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Operated by the Friends of the Library Foundation, offering gently-used books, movies, and music at discount prices.