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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

The Power of Connection: Creating Lasting Friendships In An Increasingly Lonely World with Dr. Marisa Franco

Tuesday, July 28, 12–1 p.m., Online

Join the conversation with one of the world’s leading experts in human connection to explore attachment styles and how they impact our relationships from her book “Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make – and Keep – Friends.”

Connect With the Classics: “The Remains of the Day“

Wednesday, July 29, 5:30–7 p.m., Wasson Room

Explore this quiet, masterfully constructed novel by Kazuo Ishiguro that follows an aging English butler on a motoring holiday across the countryside, leading him on an unexpected journey through memory, regret, and the life he may have let slip by.

ALL AGES

Dinos at the Observatory Family Night

Thursday, July 30, 8–9 p.m., Estes Park Memorial Observatory

Explore the wonders of space with a short, engaging talk about space, asteroids, and the role they played during the age of dinosaurs as part of our Unearth A Story Summer Reading Program.

Jurassic Estes Park: Summer Reading Program Community Day

Saturday, August 1, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., Estes Park Events Center

Everyone is invited to celebrate the end of our Unearth A Story Summer Reading Program in Jurassic style. Enjoy a variety of activities including trivia, hands-on crafts, themed photo booths, and more.

ADULTS

Citizenship: No Trivial Matter

Sunday, July 26, 2–4 p.m., American Legion Post 119

Think you know what it takes to become a U.S. citizen? Put your knowledge to the test in this fun and educational trivia challenge hosted in collaboration with The Citizenship Project.

Genealogy Basics: Exploring Your American Revolutionary War Roots

Monday, July 27, 1:30–2:30 p.m., Estes Valley Community Center

Do you have a Revolutionary War patriot in your family tree? You might be surprised. We’ll show you how to find out in this program presented in partnership with the Estes Park Genealogical Society.

Genealogy Basics: Getting Started With Your Family History Search

Monday, July 27, 3–4:30 p.m., Estes Valley Community Center

Have you ever wanted to learn more about your ancestors? Join genealogical researchers Bob Leavitt and Dot Dorman from the Estes Park Genealogical Society to help you discover and fill in the missing pieces from your family history.

TEENS AND TWEENS

Dinos in the Tar Pit

Sunday, July 26, 5–6:30 p.m., Makerspace

Celebrate our Unearth A Story Summer Reading Program by digging into the past. In this hands-on program, we’ll explore the science behind tar pits and how they preserved the story of ancient life for thousands of years.

KIDS AND FAMILIES

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.

Baby Storytime

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

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

Repeated Thursday, July 30, 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.

Crafts for Tots: Dinosaur Print Making

Friday, July 24, 10–11 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.

Saturday Kids Club: Dinosaur Pottery

Saturday, July 25, 10–11:30 a.m., Creativity Cabin

Paint your very own piece of dinosaur pottery as part of our Unearth A Story Summer Reading Program.

Summer Story Adventures: Bilingual Dinosaur Yoga

Wednesday, July 29, 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Centennial Open Space at Knoll-Willows

Come practice kid-friendly yoga to explore mindfulness, breathing, stories, and song in English and Spanish. Bring your own yoga mat or borrow one from us. An Unearth A Story Summer Reading Program event.

MAKERSPACE AND TECHNOLOGY

Pressed Flower Ornaments and Bookmarks

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.

An Introduction to SoulCollage

Wednesday, July 22, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., Makerspace

Repeated Monday, July 27, 5–7 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 28, 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.

3D Printer Training Class

Wednesday, July 29, 10–11:30 a.m. or 5:30–7 p.m., Makerspace

Learn to use our Prusa 3D printer to make just about anything you can imagine from plastic filament. For ages 10 and up (participants under 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. to 4 p.m.