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. Click here to learn more.

Registration is required for most programs. Visit calendar.estesvalleylibrary.org to secure your spot.

BOOKS and AUTHORS

Monthly Writing Group

Monday, August 3, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies

Repeated Monday, August 17, 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, 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 a stunning array of photos.

Books and Beverages: Books That Taught Me Something New

Wednesday, August 12, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Inkwell and Brew

Join us for a free beverage of your choice while discussing your favorite books that taught you a skill, piece of history, idea, or just a new way of seeing something familiar. A School of Life program.    

Book Club for Mortals: Making the Best of What’s Left

Thursday, August 13, 10:15 – 11:45 a.m., Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies

Join us for a monthly book club about aging wisely and well. This month we are learning from bestselling children’s author and poet Judith Viorst, who writes about life’s “Final Fifth” with her signature blend of humor and vulnerability. A School of Life program.

ALL AGES

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, a themed photo booth, and more.

ADULTS

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.

Learn About Pollinator Research in Rocky Mountain National Park

Wednesday, August 19, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Estes Valley Community Center

In partnership with the Rocky Mountain Conservancy, we invite you to learn about bumblebee and monarch butterfly research being conducted in Rocky Mountain National Park with Pollinator Ecology Assistant Brooke Bellmar. A School of Life program.

KIDS and FAMILIES

Baby Storytime

Thursday, August 6, 10 – 10:30 a.m., Estes Valley Community Center – Cubz Den

Repeated each Thursday and Saturday in August, 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, August 6, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Estes Valley Community Center – Cubz Den

Repeated each Thursday and Saturday in August, 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.

Friday Kids Club: Magnetic Memo Board

Friday, August 14, 10 – 11 a.m., Makerspace

Get ready for the school year with a fun, hands-on crafting session where kids and tweens will design a custom magnetic memo board to organize daily reminders, homework schedules, and photos. A School of Life program.

Saturday Kids Club: Magnetic Memo Board

Saturday, August 15, 1 – 2 p.m., Makerspace

Get ready for the school year with a fun, hands-on crafting session where kids will design a custom magnetic memo board to organize daily reminders, homework schedules, and photos. A School of Life program.

Storybook Explorers: Dog’s Colorful Day

Thursday, August 20, 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Estes Valley Community Center – Cubz Den

Join us as we read Dog’s Colorful Day and engage in early literacy activities designed for ages 3-5 and their caregivers. In this session, we’ll color and paint dots on wooden dogs.

Friday Kids Club: Tetris Cube Puzzle Build

Friday, August 21, 10 – 11 a.m., Makerspace

Discover puzzle making as we bring the magic of Tetris to life by building a cube puzzle using 1-inch square wooden blocks, glue, and watercolor paints. A School of Life Program.

MAKERSPACE and TECHNOLOGY

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

Repeated Tuesday, August 11, 10 – 11 a.m., Makerspace

Repeated Wednesday, August 19, 5:30 – 7 p.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.

Sewing 101: Make a Tote Bag

Monday, August 10, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Makerspace

Continued Monday, August 17, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Makerspace

Learn the basics of sewing in this four-part, hands-on beginner workshop series. You’ll go from a sewing novice to a DIY champion and be rewarded with a custom mini-tote bag that you’ll create during the process. A School of Life program.

Granny Camp: Summer-ween Edition

Tuesday, August 11, 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. In this session, we are celebrating all things spooky with a buffet of crafting stations to make laser-cut signs, ornaments, pumpkins, and more.

Introduction to Sublimation

Tuesday, August 18, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 5:30 – 7 p.m., Makerspace

Learn the basics of sublimation printing using our heat and mug presses to create personalized items. For ages 13 and up (participants under 17 must be accompanied by an adult).

LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Study Session

Thursday, August 13, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Wasson Room

Click here to learn about the Board of Trustees and meeting topics.

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. – 6 p.m.