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

Monthly Writing Group

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.

When Trees Testify: Reclaiming America’s Black Botanical Legacy with Beronda Montgomery

Tuesday, August 25, 12 – 1 p.m., Online

Take part in the conversation with award-winning biologist Beronda Montgomery as we discuss her book, When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy, to explore the ways trees and shrubs are intertwined with Black history and culture.

High Altitudes and High Stakes: A Miss Marple Mystery with Lucy Foley

Thursday, August 27, 12 – 1 p.m., Online

Acclaimed author Lucy Foley will delve into her brand-new Miss Marple mystery, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel, which transports us into the glamorous post-war setting of the Swiss Alps.

ADULTS

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.

Colorado’s Origin Story

Monday, August 24, 5 – 6:30 p.m., American Legion Post 119

In partnership with the American Legion Post 119 and in recognition of Colorado’s 150th birthday, join Regis University Professor and State Historian Nicki Gonzales for a look at the forces that shaped Colorado’s formation.

Elevated Thoughts Philosophy Group: Meaning in Life and Why It Matters

Thursday, August 27, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Online

Tackle tough questions like what makes life meaningful and how does meaning in life relate to happiness and mortality in the inaugural installment of our new series in partnership with CU Boulder.

TEENS and TWEENS

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Sunday, August 16, 1 – 4:30 p.m., Makerspace

Repeated Sunday, August 23, 1 – 4:30 p.m., Makerspace

Interested in learning to play Dungeons and Dragons? Make new friends while exploring your imagination, building cooperation, and strengthening problem-solving skills. Snacks and refreshments provided.

Tween Dragon Slayers

Wednesday, August 19, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., Estes Park Memorial Observatory

Repeated Wednesday, August 26, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., Estes Park Memorial Observatory

Interested in learning how to play Dungeons and Dragons? Want to think strategically and make new friends? Join other tweens for this classic fantasy-world game.

KIDS and FAMILIES

Saturday, August 15, 10:45 – 11:15 a.m., Estes Valley Community Center – Cubz Den

Repeated each Thursday, 10 – 10:30 a.m., and Saturday, 10:45 – 11:15 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

Saturday, August 15, 11:15 – 11:45 a.m., Estes Valley Community Center – Cubz Den

Repeated each Thursday, 10:30 – 11 a.m., and Saturday, 11:15 – 11:45 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: 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, 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Estes Valley Community Center

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.

Tiny Tots Crafts: Hand Collage

Wednesday, August 26, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Makerspace

Designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to focus on early literacy through crafts. In this session, we’ll make a hand collage using cardboard, paper, glue, scissors, and tissue paper.

Friday Kids Club: Cardboard Marble Run

Friday, August 28, 10 -11 a.m., Makerspace

Kids and tweens are invited to join us for a STEM project to learn about gravity, momentum, and friction. We’ll create and test 3D cardboard marble runs made from recycled materials.

Saturday Kids Club: Cardboard Marble Run

Saturday, August 29, 1 – 2 p.m., Makerspace

Kids are invited to join us for a STEM project to learn about gravity, momentum, and friction. We’ll create and test 3D cardboard marble runs made from recycled materials.

MAKERSPACE and TECHNOLOGY

Sewing 101: Make a Tote Bag

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

Continued Monday, August 24, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Makerspace

Learn the basics of sewing in this four-part, 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.

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).

Pressed Flower Plaques and Nightlights

Wednesday, August 19, 5:30 – 6:30 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.

Granny Camp: Sunshine and Snowflakes

Tuesday, August 25, 4 – 6 p.m., St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church

Join us for Granny Camp, where we’ll reclaim vintage crafts, slow living, and good company. In this session, we are celebrating all things literary by making bookpage snowflakes, holiday tree ornaments, laser-cut signs, and more.

LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Regular Session

Monday, August 24, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Wasson Room

Learn about the Board of Trustees and meeting topics at estesvalleylibrary.org/board.

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.