HOURS
Mondays – Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sundays, 1 – 5 p.m.
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
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.
Monthly Writing Group
Monday, August 3, 5:30 – 7 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.
The Legacy of Julia Child’s Kitchen with Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson
Tuesday, August 4, 12 – 1 p.m., Online
Delve into the conversation on cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator, historian, and author Paula J. Johnson, whose book includes interviews with chefs Julia knew well, commentary on her favorite culinary tools and kitchen gadgets, and a stunning array of photos.
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 a 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.
Separation of Powers in the U.S. Constitution
Sunday, August 2, 2 – 3:30 p.m., American Legion Post 119
In honor of America’s 250th Birthday, join University of Denver Law Professor Marty Katz for a talk on the Constitution’s separation of powers doctrine and how it has held up over the 236 years since its creation.
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.
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, 10 – 11 a.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.
Baby Storytime
Thursday, July 30, 10 – 10:30 a.m., Estes Valley Community Center – Cubz Den
Repeated Thursday, August 6, 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 30, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Estes Valley Community Center – Cubz Den
Repeated Thursday, August 6, 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.
MAKERSPACE and TECHNOLOGY
An Introduction to SoulCollage
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 the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult).
Laser Cutter Training Class
Tuesday, August 4, 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 Plaques and Nightlights
Wednesday, August 5, 10 -11 a.m., Makerspace
Capture the beauty of the season and bring nature indoors with this hands-on crafting session that will teach you to transform delicate 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. – 4 p.m.