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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 AND AUTHORS

Monthly Writing Group

Monday, July 13, 5:30–7:00 p.m., Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies

Repeated Monday, July 20, 10:15–11:45 a.m., Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies

Calling all writers, aspiring writers, and anyone interested in writing! Share your writing, enjoy others’ work, and 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 our nation’s founding documents. 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

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

Crafts 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!

Baby Storytime

Thursday, July 16, 10–10:30 a.m., Estes Valley Community Center – Cubz Den

Repeated Thursday, July 23, 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 16, 10:30–11 a.m., Estes Valley Community Center – Cubz Den

Repeated Thursday, July 23, 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.

Saturday Kids Club: Sun Printing with Cyanotype Paper

Saturday, July 18, 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m., Makerspace

This week, we will use cyanotype paper, the sun, natural materials, and dinosaur and bug figures to create sun prints.

Summer Story Adventures: Dinosaur Hunt

Wednesday, July 22, 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Ms. Walsh’s Garden

Continue celebrating our Unearth A Story Summer Reading Program by joining us for a scavenger hunt in our local native plant garden.

Crafts for Tots: Dinosaur Print Making

Friday, July 24, 10 a.m.–11 a.m., Makerspace

You are invited to design a custom muslin bag using dinosaur stamps to print patterns at this Unearth A Story Summer Reading Program event.

MAKERSPACE AND TECHNOLOGY

Create a Pop-Up Dinosaur Card

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

Repeated Wednesday, July 22, 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).

Pressed Flower Ornaments and Bookmarks

Monday, July 20, 10–11 a.m., Makerspace

Repeated Tuesday, July 21, 10–11 a.m., Makerspace

Repeated Wednesday, July 22, 5:30–6:30 p.m., Makerspace

Bring the outdoors in and capture the beauty of the season with this hands-on crafting session where we will transform pressed flowers into functional keepsakes.

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.