HOURS
Mondays – Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sundays, 1 – 5 p.m.
Special hours
Closed on Saturday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day
Closed on Monday, July 6, for Staff Development
Limited access to the building and 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 and AUTHORS
Books and Beverages: Mystery and Mysteries
Wednesday, July 8, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Inkwell and Brew
Join us for a free beverage of your choice while discussing your favorite books that involve a mystery, either fiction or non-fiction, as part of our Unearth A Story Summer Reading Program.
Book Club for Mortals: Tuesdays With Morrie
Thursday, July 9, 10:15 – 11:45 a.m., Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies
In keeping with our Unearth A Story Summer Reading Program theme, we are exploring the best-selling memoir from Mitch Schwartz, which uncovers profound lessons on how to live and die.
Monthly Writing Group
Monday, July 13, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies
Calling all writers, aspiring writers, and anyone interested in writing! Share your writing, enjoy others’ work, receive and provide feedback. All genres and forms are welcome
Small Towns and Big Secrets: In Conversation with Bestselling Author Karin Slaughter
Tuesday, July 14, 5 – 6 p.m., Online
Join us for a thrilling evening as we chat with Slaughter about her North Falls series, including We Are All Guilty Here and the upcoming sequel, The Secrets We Hide.
Migrant Heart: The Hidden Cost of the American Dream and Healing Through Storytelling with Reyna Grande
Thursday, July 16, 12 – 1 p.m, Online
In her ambitious new memoir, Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget, beloved bestselling author Reyna Grande illuminates the hidden cost of the American Dream and the complex journey of healing that follows survival.
ADULTS
What You Never Knew About the U.S. Constitution
Sunday, July 12, 2 – 3:30 p.m., American Legion Post 119
In honor of America’s 250th birthday, we are partnering with the American Legion Post 119 to offer a deep dive into the founding documents of our nation. Bring your questions for author, legal scholar, and historian Rob Natelson.
Mindfulness-Based Tools for Stress Relief
Wednesday, July 15, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Estes Valley Community Center
Explore ways to cope with stress through mindfulness in this experiential class, featuring meditations, teachings, and discussion led by Nancy Behney.
TEENS and TWEENS
Make Dino Slime
Wednesday, July 8, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., Makerspace
Combine history and science by creating slime with household ingredients and learn about the fascinating properties of non-Newtonian fluids in this Unearth A Story Summer Reading Program event.
Decorate A Giant Dinosaur Egg
Saturday, July 11, 1 – 2 p.m., Makerspace
In this creative, hands-on crafting adventure, we will decorate giant dinosaur eggs using paint, gemstones, glue, and more to bring prehistoric creations to life with color and imagination. An Unearth A Story Summer Reading Program event.
Unearth a Fossil
Sunday, July 12, 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 and picks.
Paint a Dinosaur Plate
Thursday, July 16, 5 – 6:30 p.m., Creativity Cabin
Celebrate our Unearth A Story Summer Reading Program by painting your own dinosaur plate, which will be fired for long-lasting use.
KIDS and FAMILIES
Summer Story Adventures: Fossil Dig
Wednesday, July 8, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Lakes Estes Marina
Let’s go on an archaeological dig together! Join us to look for dinosaur fossils using shovels and buckets to see what stories you can unearth.
Baby Storytime
Thursday, July 9, 10 – 10:30 a.m., Estes Valley Community Center – Cubz Den
Repeated Thursday, July 16, 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, and their caregivers
Storytime
Thursday, July 9, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Estes Valley Community Center – Cubz Den
Repeated Thursday, July 16, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Estes Valley Community Center – Cubz Den
Join us for songs, movement activities, puppets, and stories that encourage a love of language and books designed specifically for children ages six and younger, along with their caregivers.
Crats for Tots: Salt Dough Fossils
Friday, July 10, 10 – 11 a.m., Makerspace
Celebrate our Unearth A Story Summer Reading Program by making a hanging ornament out of salt dough, paint, and dinosaur imprints.
Saturday Kids Club: Giant Clay Dinosaur Eye
Saturday, July 11, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., Makerspace
In this special Unearth A Story edition, we’ll be using colored clay, sculpting tools, and assorted dragon eyes to make giant clay dinosaur eyes.
Summer Story Adventures: Foam Party
Wednesday, July 15, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Stanley Park
Experience outdoor, bubbly fun with family-friendly music and Entertainer Ann Lincoln. Dress to get wet and don’t forget the sunscreen!
MAKERSPACE and TECHNOLOGY
Create a Pop-Up Dinosaur Card
Thursday, July 9, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Makerspace
Repeated Monday, July 13, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Makerspace
Step back in time to craft your own prehistoric scene in this hands-on workshop to learn the basics of using our Cricut Maker 3 and leave with a 3D pop-up dinosaur card.
An Introduction to SoulCollage
Tuesday, July 14, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Makerspace
Unlock your creativity and explore your inner worlds with SoulCollage. Part art project, part intuitive practice, this unique process guides you in creating a personal deck of collaged cards.
Granny Camp: Bookish Craft Edition
Tuesday, July 14, 4 – 6 p.m., St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church
Join us for Granny Camp, where we will reclaim vintage crafts, slow living, and good company. We’re celebrating all things literary by making junk journals, bookish tote bags, magnets, bookmarks, earrings, book-page roses, and more.
Laser Cutter Training Class
Wednesday, July 15, 10 – 11:30 a.m. or 5:30 – 7 p.m., Makerspace
For ages 10 and up (participants under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult).
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.