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. Learn more at
estesvalleylibrary.org/renovation. Registration is required for most programs! Visit calendar.estesvalleylibrary.org to
secure your spot.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

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.

Unearth Your Curiosity: A Tiny Experiments Workshop
Tuesday, June 16, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Estes Valley Community Center – Game Room
Repeated Tuesday, June 23, 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.

Nurturing Future Generations: Stories From the Heart 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.

Simple, Sustainable, & Powerfully Delicious Meals
Tuesday, June 23, 12 – 1 p.m., Online
Chat with Sana Javeri Kadri & Asha Loupy about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook, which
celebrates beautiful, simple, & seasonal cooking with 85 recipes adapted from India & Sri
Lanka’s best family spice farms.

Cavort With the Classics: The Secret History
Thursday, June 25, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Wasson Room
As part of our Unearth A Story Summer Reading Program, we’ll discuss Donna Tartt’s classic novel, which follows a group of elite students whose pursuit of the transcendent leads them into uncharted territory.

TEENS & TWEENS

Father’s Day Card Craft
Saturday, June 13, 1 – 2 p.m., Makerspace
Repeated, Saturday, June 20, 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.

Dinos in the Tar Pit
Thursday, June 25, 2 – 3:30 p.m., Makerspace
Celebrate our Summer Reading Program, Unearth A Story, by digging into the past. In this
hands-on program, we’ll explore the science behind tar pits & how they preserved the story of ancient life for thousands of years.

KIDS & FAMILIES

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.

Baby Storytime
Thursday, June 18, 10 – 10:30 a.m., Estes Valley Community Center – Cubz Den
Repeated Thursday, June 25, 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 18, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Estes Valley Community Center – Cubz Den
Repeated Thursday, June 25, 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.

Crafts for Tots: Egg Carton Fish
Friday, June 19, 10 – 11 a.m., Makerspace
As part of our Unearth A Story Summer Reading Program, we are creating hanging fish art
using egg cartons, paint, markers, wood & string.

Saturday Kids Club: Fish & Bone Print Bags
Saturday, June 20, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., Makerspace
Let’s craft! We’re decorating muslin bags using stencils & stamps of fish & bones as part of our Unearth A Story Summer Reading Program.

Summer Story Adventures: Gardening
Wednesday, June 24, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Estes Valley Community Garden
This summer, the Library has a plot at the Community Garden & we invite you to come plant
flowers & vegetables, play in the fairy garden, & enjoy the mud kitchen. Attendees will get dirty. Dress for the mess.

MAKERSPACE & TECHNOLOGY
Paint a Summer Sign
Monday, June 15, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Makerspace
Repeated Monday, June 22, 5:30 – 7 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
Regular Session
Monday, June 22, 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.