HOURS
Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m. Click here to register for most programs.
BOOKS & AUTHORS
Monthly Writing Group
Monday, May 4, 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, and receive and provide feedback. All genres and forms are welcome.
On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love
Thursday, May 7, 5 – 6 p.m., Online
Internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali delves into the timeless wonder of her New York Times-bestselling novel, “The Lion Women of Tehran.”
ADULTS
Election Information
Thursday, May 7, 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.
TEENS & TWEENS
Dragon Slayers: Tween Campaign
Saturday, May 2, 10:30 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: Teen Oneshot
Sunday, May 3, 1- 4:30 p.m., Hondius Room
Teens interested in learning to play Dungeons & Dragons are invited to join the fun. In this session, Archer will run a deadly one-shot. Snacks and refreshments provided.
Young Dragon Slayers
Wednesday, May 6, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., Hondius Room
Interested in learning how to play Dungeons & Dragons? Want to think strategically & make new friends? Join other tweens for this classic fantasy-world game.
Anime & Eats
Wednesday, May 6, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Hondius Room
Ever wondered what the dishes featured in your favorite anime series would taste and smell like? Join us to watch a couple of episodes of an anime series & bring the featured meals to life. In this session, we’re watching “Naruto” and learning to transform ramen into a flavorful dish.
DIY Stress Ball
Thursday, May 7, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., Makerspace
As part of our Mind, Body, May theme, learn to make your own stress balls from Orbeez, flour, and oobleck in this hands-on, sensory-focused event.
Teen Advisory Council
Thursday, May 7, 6 – 7 p.m., Makerspace
Teens and tweens are invited to recommend ideas for Library programming, collection purchases, and help design our future teen space.
Mother’s Day Card Craft
Saturday, May 9, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Makerspace
Show your appreciation for the special moms in your life by crafting a card using stamps, paper punches, and more.
Young Adult Dungeons & Dragons: Final Countdown!
Sunday, May 10, 1 – 4:30 p.m., Hondius Room
Teens interested in learning to play Dungeons & Dragons are invited to join the fun. During this final countdown campaign before we pause for summer break, we are going all in to clear the castle of monsters and claim the home gifted to us through the deck of many things.
KIDS & FAMILIES
Library Storytimes
Baby Storytime: Thursday and Saturday at 10 a.m.
Preschool Storytime: Thursday and Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
Friday Kids Club: Watercolor Geode
Friday, May 1, 10 – 11 a.m., Hondius Room
Discover your flow by creating meditative geode art. In this rhythmic process, we’ll add rings of color in either warm or cool tones using watercolors, acrylic pens, and sand to craft organic shapes.
Saturday Kids Club: Watercolor Geode
Saturday, May 2, 12:15 – 1:15 p.m., Hondius Room
Discover your flow by creating meditative geode art. In this rhythmic process, we’ll add rings of color in either warm or cool tones using watercolors, acrylic pens, and sand to craft organic shapes.
Read to Therapy Dog Bo
Thursday, May 7, 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: No Sew T-Shirt Monster
Friday, May 8, 10 – 11 a.m., Makerspace
Create your own huggable monster to help ease the stress of those difficult days. We’ll transform t-shirts into a one-of-a-kind stuffie by using polyfill, pellets, felt pieces, buttons, and glue.
Storybook Explorers: “Duck, Duck, Dinosaur“
Saturday, May 9, 11:15 – 11:45 a.m., Hondius Room
We’ll read the book together, then engage in early learning activities inspired by the story by making fleece dinosaur-shaped tied pillows with duck patches.
Saturday Kids Club: No Sew T-Shirt Monster
Friday, May 8, 12:15 – 12:45 p.m., Hondius Room
Create your own huggable monster to help ease the stress of those difficult days. We’ll transform t-shirts into a one-of-a-kind stuffie by using polyfill, pellets, felt pieces, buttons, and glue.
Mother’s Day Cupcakes
Saturday, May 8, 1:45 – 2:45 p.m., Hondius Room
Create a sweet treat to celebrate Mother’s Day at this hands-on cupcake decorating workshop. Kids will decorate two cupcakes with buttercream frosting, sprinkles, and toppings to give as a gift.
MAKERSPACE & TECHNOLOGY
3D Printer Training Class
Monday, May 4, 10 – 11:30 a.m. or 5:30 – 7 p.m., Makerspace
Learn to use the Prusa 3D printers to make just about anything you can imagine from plastic filament. For ages 10 and up (participants under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult).
Make a Little Stained Glass Bird
Tuesday, May 5, 10 a.m. – 12 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
Operated by the Friends of the Library Foundation, offering gently-used books, movies, and music at discount prices. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.