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
Mind, Body, May Book Discussion: “Do Hard Things“
Wednesday, May 27, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Hondius Room
Join us in partnership with Chazz Glaze of the Estes Park Salud Foundation to discuss “Do Hard Things” by Steve Magness, a radical rethinking of how we perceive toughness and what it means to achieve our high ambitions in the face of hard things.
ALL AGES
Community Plant Swap
Saturday, May 23, 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Hondius Room
You are invited to swap plants you no longer want or clippings in jars that have begun to root and exchange them for something new. Connect with fellow plant lovers, share knowledge, and bring the calming benefits of plants into your home.
ADULTS
Yoga as Mindful Movement
Tuesday, May 26, 10:15 – 11:45 a.m., Hondius Room
Explore yoga as a practice of awareness, not just exercise, through this gentle introduction to movement, breathwork, and stillness with Kerry Shamblin of Estes Park Yoga.
TEENS & TWEENS
Young Adult Dungeons & Dragons: Final Countdown
Sunday, May 24, 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.
Anime & Eats
Sunday, May 24, 4:30 – 6 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 and bring the featured meals to life. In this session, we’re watching “Naruto” and learning to transform ramen into a flavorful dish.
Young Dragon Slayers
Wednesday, May 27, 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.
Mindful Music: Rube-Goldberg Machine
Thursday, May 28, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Wasson Board Room
Repeated Thursday, May 28, 3 – 4:30 p.m., Wasson Board Room
Did you know that you can make music without touching an instrument? We’re making melodies by building a Rube-Goldberg Machine with everyday household items powered by the chain reaction of movement.
Dragon Slayers: Tween Campaign
Saturday, May 30, 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 31, 1 – 4 p.m., Makerspace
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 to bring this campaign to a close.
DIY Stress Ball
Saturday, May 31, 4 – 4:45 p.m., Makerspace
As part of Mind, Body, May, learn to make your own stress balls from Orbeez, flour, and oobleck in this hands-on, sensory-focused event.
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: Windchimes
Friday, May 22, 10 – 11 a.m., Hondius Room
Join us to make a windchime using plastic bottle toppers, chimes, bottle and jar caps, bells, shells, and crystals to create a piece of art that produces calming tones to reduce stress and anxiety, helping you find your inner peace.
Saturday Kids Club: Windchimes
Saturday, May 23, 12:15 – 1:15 p.m., Makerspace
Join us to make a windchime using plastic bottle toppers, chimes, bottle and jar caps, bells, shells, and crystals to create a piece of art that produces calming tones to reduce stress and anxiety, helping you find your inner peace.
Tiny Tots Craft Club: Tiny Sunshine Quilt
Thursday, May 28, 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Hondius Room
This early literacy craft session is designed for children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers. In this session, we’ll make tiny, cheerful sunshine quilts using strips of colorful fabric to bring a bright spot into any space.
Friday Kids Club: Cloud & Bubble Doughs
Friday, May 29, 10 – 11 a.m., Hondius Room
Making dough is messy and fun, but it also boosts fine motor skills, sparks creativity, and creates a calming effect with the repetitive kneading motions and soft sensory experience. Join us to make your own cloud and bubble dough using everyday household ingredients.
Saturday Kids Club: Cloud & Bubble Doughs
Saturday, May 30, 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m., Hondius Room
Making dough is messy and fun, but it also boosts fine motor skills, sparks creativity, and creates a calming effect with the repetitive kneading motions and soft sensory experience. Join us to make your own cloud and bubble dough using everyday household ingredients.
MAKERSPACE & TECHNOLOGY
Mindful Mandalas
Wednesday, May 27, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Makerspace
As part of our Mind, Body, May series, learn the art of mandala making by drawing intricate geometric patterns and shapes to promote mindfulness, focus, and relaxation.
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Session
Tuesday, May 26, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Wasson Board Room
Learn about the Estes Valley Library 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. to 4 p.m.