HOURS
Mondays – Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sundays, 1 – 5 p.m.
Special hours
Closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day
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
Connect With the Classics: The Great Gatsby
Monday, August 31, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Wasson Room
Join us to discuss the supreme achievement of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s career and the quintessential novel of the Jazz Age, acclaimed by generations of readers. This month’s selection follows the mysteriously wealthy Jay Gatsby and his love for the beautiful Daisy Buchanan in an exquisitely crafted tale of America in the 1920s.
The Democracy We Must Keep: Why the Ideas that Built America Still Matter with David O. Stewart
Tuesday, September 1, 12 – 1 p.m., Online
Award-winning historian David O. Stewart will talk about his newest work and the question he explores throughout the book: What did America’s founders say about democracy, and can we remain true to their vision for America?
Writing the Nightmare: A Ship Called Sickness and One Unforgettable Space Crew with Daniel Kraus
Tuesday, September 8, 5 – 6 p.m., Online
Prepare to launch into the deepest depths of space as we sit down with Pulitzer Prize-winning storyteller Daniel Kraus to celebrate the release of his breathtaking new novel, The Sixth Nik.
Books and Beverages: Stories of Survival
Wednesday, September 9, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Inkwell and Brew
Join us for a free beverage of your choice while discussing your favorite books that highlight a story of survival. A Back to Basics program.
Book Club for Mortals: The Five People You Meet in Heaven
Thursday, September 10, 10:15 – 11:45 a.m., Presbyterian Church of the Rockies
Join us for a monthly book club about aging wisely and well. This month, we are exploring the moving and profound contemporary fable that reminds us of our interconnectedness through the story of an old amusement park maintenance worker named Eddie.
ADULTS
Election Information
Thursday, September 3, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Library Atrium
The League of Women Voters of Estes Park will be on-site to provide information about upcoming elections, candidate forums, how to submit your ballot, and all your voter registration needs.
TEENS and TWEENS
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Sunday, August 30, 1 – 4:30 p.m., Makerspace
Repeated Sunday, September 6, 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, September 2, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., Estes Park Memorial Observatory
Repeated Wednesday, September 9, 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.
Mad Scientist: Electricity
Wednesday, September 2, 6 – 7 p.m., Makerspace
Put a spark in your step and join us for a shocking amount of fun during this interactive program where we’ll experiment with batteries, wire, graphite, and metal to learn about electricity and magnetism. Designed for youth ages 10-17.
Teen Maker Mornings: Button/Magnet Making
Thursday, September 3, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Makerspace
Teens are invited to explore a variety of hands-on activities and Makerspace equipment in this weekly series. Whether you’re an experienced maker or have never set foot in a Makerspace before, there’s always something new to discover.
Teen Maker Mornings: Button/Magnet Making
Saturday, September 5, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Makerspace
Teens are invited to explore a variety of hands-on activities and Makerspace equipment in this weekly series. Whether you’re an experienced maker or have never set foot in a Makerspace before, there’s always something new to discover.
Teen Books and Boba: Favorite Books
Sunday, September 6, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Alteatude
Get “Back to Basics” with us by sharing your top three favorite books with other book lovers. These can be childhood classics, recent reads, or anything in between. Come thirsty because your beverage is on us.
Teen Maker Mornings: Notebook/Folder Collage
Thursday, September 10, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Makerspace
Teens are invited to explore a variety of hands-on activities and Makerspace equipment in this weekly series. Whether you’re an experienced maker or have never set foot in a Makerspace before, there’s always something new to discover.
KIDS and FAMILIES
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.
Baby Storytime
Saturday, August 29, 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 29, 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: 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.
Saturday Science Kids Club: Mad Scientist Mark and Electricity
Saturday, September 5, 1 – 2 p.m., Makerspace
Have you ever wondered how electricity changed the world? In this exciting, hands-on program, kids will explore the history of electricity, from early discoveries and famous inventors to the technology that powers our lives today.
MAKERSPACE and TECHNOLOGY
Sewing 101: Make a Tote Bag
Monday, August 31, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Makerspace
Learn the basics of sewing in this four-part, beginner workshop series. You’ll go from sewing novice to DIY champion and be rewarded with a custom mini-tote bag you’ll create during the process. A School of Life program.
Fall Sign
Tuesday, September 1, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Makerspace
Repeated Tuesday, September 8, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 5:30 – 7 p.m., Makerspace
Celebrate the arrival of autumn by crafting a charming, wooden sign for your home in this hands-on workshop. You’ll assemble and paint a custom, laser-cut sign featuring an adorable highland cow.
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Study Session
Thursday, September 10, 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.