HOURS
Mondays – Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Fridays & Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sundays, 1 – 5 p.m.
Limited access to the building & collections due to renovation.
Registration is required for most programs. Visit calendar.estesvalleylibrary.org to secure your spot.
BOOKS & AUTHORS
Verse in the Mountains: A Poetry Workshop Exploring Memory, Place, & Imagination
Monday, June 8, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Estes Valley Community Center – Game Room
Join Susan Mockler, 2024 Rocky Mountain National Park Artist-in-Residence, for an inspiring poetry workshop that is perfect for writers of all levels.
Unearth Your Curiosity: A Tiny Experiments Workshop
Tuesday, June 9, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Estes Valley Community Center – Game Room
Repeated Tuesday, June 16, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Estes Valley Community Center – Game Room
In this four-part series, Stacie Mitchell helps uncover the scripts keeping us stuck, design a unique tiny experiment, & learn how to stay committed or move on, based on Anne-Laure Le Dunff’s book Tiny Experiments.
Books & Beverages: Secrets
Wednesday, June 10, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Inkwell & Brew
Join us for a free beverage of your choice while discussing your favorite books that are driven by a secret, hidden shame, forbidden passion, or complicated truth as part of our Unearth A Story Summer Reading Program.
Book Club for Mortals: Water for Elephants
Thursday, June 11, 10:15 – 11:45 a.m., Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies
Explore what it means to carry a defining story deep into old age & what becomes possible when it finally sees the light at this Unearth A Story Summer Reading Program event.
Apocalyptic Mayhem, Lava-Spitting Llamas, & One Very Sassy Cat: Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG
Thursday, June 11, 5 – 6 p.m., Online
New York Times bestselling author Matt Dinniman leads us in a discussion of his latest book, A Parade of Horribles, where chaos & mass panic spread outside the dungeon in the wake of Faction Wars.
Monthly Writing Group
Monday, June 15, 10:15 – 11:45 a.m., Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies
Calling all writers, aspiring writers, & anyone interested in writing! On the first Monday evening each month, share your writing, enjoy others’ work, receive & provide feedback. All genres & forms are welcome.
Nurturing Future Generations: Stories From the Hearth of Grandfatherhood
Thursday, June 18, 12 – 1 p.m., Online
Join the conversation with storyteller & blogger Ted Page as we discuss his book, Good Grandpa, which highlights his journey to bring together the stories & wisdom of grandfathers from all walks of life, with the mission of nurturing the next generation.
ALL AGES
Dinos at the Observatory Family Night
Wednesday, June 10, 8 – 9 p.m., Estes Park Memorial Observatory
Explore the wonders of space with a short, engaging talk about space, asteroids, & the role they played during the age of dinosaurs as a part of our Unearth A Story Summer Reading Program.
TEENS & TWEENS
Decorate a Giant Dinosaur Egg
Saturday, June 6, 1 – 2 p.m., Makerspace
We’re kicking off our Summer Reading Program, Unearth A Story, with a creative, hands-on craft adventure by decorating a giant dinosaur egg with paint, gemstones, glue, & more to bring your prehistoric masterpiece to life.
Make Dino Slime
Wednesday, June 10, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., Makerspace
Combine history & science by creating slime with household ingredients & learn about the fascinating properties of non-Newtonian fluids in this Unearth A Story Summer Reading Program event.
Father’s Day Card Craft
Saturday, June 13, 1 – 2 p.m., Makerspace
Make cards using fun stamps, paper punches, & colorful markers for the one-of-a-kind person in your life to show your appreciation for all they have done for you over the years.
Unearth a Fossil
Sunday, June 14, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Makerspace
As part of our Summer Reading Program, Unearth A Story, we invite you to dig into the past in this hands-on program to excavate a fossil from a clay block using brushes & picks.
Paint a Dinosaur Plate
Wednesday, June 17, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Creativity Cabin
Paint your own commemorative dinosaur plate with us at this Unearth A Story Summer Reading Program event.
KIDS & FAMILIES
Summer Story Adventures: Dinosaur Birthday Party
Saturday, June 6, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., Stanley Park
As a part of our Summer Reading Program, Unearth A Story, we are hosting a dinosaur birthday party with games, snacks, & community playtime at the playground at Stanley Park.
Baby Storytime
Thursday, June 11, 10 – 10:30 a.m., Estes Valley Community Center – Cubz Den
Repeated Thursday, June 18, 10 – 10:30 a.m., Estes Valley Community Center – Cubz Den
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces, wiggles, stretches, and play designed specifically for babies, toddlers, & their caregivers
Storytime
Thursday, June 11, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Estes Valley Community Center – Cubz Den
Repeated Thursday, June 18, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Estes Valley Community Center – Cubz Den
Join us for songs, movement activities, puppets, & stories that encourage a love of language & books designed specifically for children ages six & younger, along with their caregivers.
Saturday Kids Club: Asteroid Lights
Saturday, June 13, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., Makerspace
As part of our Unearth A Story Summer Reading Program, we are using paint, ping pong balls, tea lights, & string lights to create asteroid rock lights.
Summer Story Adventures: Fishing
Wednesday, June 17, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Trout Haven Fishing Pond
Get out to enjoy the summer season with this outdoor event. We are going fishing to learn about the different types of fish that call the Estes Valley home.
MAKERSPACE & TECHNOLOGY
Paint a Summer Sign
Monday, June 8, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Makerspace
Repeated Monday, June 15, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Makerspace
Paint & assemble a laser-cut “Enjoy the Little Things” wooden sign in this hands-on workshop. Recommended for adults & teens.
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Study Session
Thursday, June 11, 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, & music at discount prices. Open daily from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.