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
Wuthering Heights Book vs. Movie
Friday, April 3, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Inkwell and Brew
In partnership with Macdonald Book Shop and Inkwell and Brew, you are invited to a “Wuthering Heights” discussion and trivia challenge. Enjoy a non-alcoholic beverage on us!
Monthly Writing Group
Monday, April 6, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Wasson Room
Calling all writers, aspiring writers, and anyone interested in writing! On the first Monday evening each month, share your writing, enjoy others’ work, receive, and provide feedback. All genres and forms are welcome.
Books and Beverages: Poetry
Wednesday, April 8, 5 – 6:30 p.m., Quiet Room
Join us for a free, non-alcoholic beverage of your choice from Inkwell and Brew while discussing your favorite poetry collections. Share and get recommendations from fellow community members.
Book Club for Mortals: “Stupid Things I Won’t Do When I Get Old“
Thursday, April 9, 10:15 – 11:45 a.m., Quiet Room
In this month’s discussion on aging, we’re delving into Steven Petrow’s book, which is a humorous, honest, laundry list of all the frustrating things his parent did that he learned to understand with clarity and poignancy.
ALL AGES
POETree!
Wednesday, April 1 – Thursday, April 16, library-wide
Create a unique poem on a paper leaf to inspire others and fill our POETree.
ADULTS
Coffee Chat with Claudine
Saturday, April 4, 10 – 11 a.m., Library Atrium
Repeated Wednesday, April 8, 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 Board of Trustees member.
Spring Cleaning Craft Supply Swap
Tuesday, April 7, 4 – 6 p.m., Hondius Room
Give your unused craft supplies a second life by exchanging them for something new-to-you and connecting with fellow makers.
TEENS AND TWEENS
The Science of Watercolors with Mark
Saturday, April 4, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Makerspace
Repeated Wednesday, April 8, 6 – 7 p.m., Makerspace
Dive into a hands-on workshop where art meets science by mixing up vibrant, custom watercolor paints using a few simple ingredients.
Young Adult Dungeons and Dragons: Killer Plants
Sunday, April 5, 1 – 4:30 p.m., Hondius Room
Young adults and teens interested in learning to play Dungeons and Dragons are invited to join the fun. This month’s adventure includes shrinking in size and battling your way across the garden to reach the elixir of growth.
Young Dragon Slayers
Wednesday, April 8, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., Hondius Room
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.
KIDS AND FAMILIES
Library Storytimes
Baby Storytime: Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m.
Preschool Storytime: Thursday and Saturday, 10:30 a.m.
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.
Library Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Children’s Room
Join us for a storybook-inspired Easter egg hunt to find the egg that matches the storybook on your scavenger hunt. Find all the eggs and be entered into our Easter storybook drawing.
Saturday Kids Club: Plant Terrariums and Herbs
Saturday, April 4, 12:15 – 1:15 p.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.
Tiny Tots Craft Club: Felt Puppet Bugs
Thursday, April 9, 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Hondius Room
Help your little one develop early learning skills through play and interaction as we make colorful felt-puppet bugs with pom-poms, sticker gems, and googly eyes together.
Friday Kids Club: Bee Hotel and Bug Art
Friday, April 10, 10 – 11 a.m., Hondius Room
Create a buzz in your garden by making your own bee hotel with a tin can, bamboo, sticks, moss, wildflower seed, straw, pinecones, and more.
MAKERSPACE AND 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 like using your smartphone, accessing websites and accounts online, improving online communications, and more. Appointments required.
Make a Little Stained Glass Bird
Thursday, April 9, 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.
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Study Session
Thursday, April 9, 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. – 4 p.m.