HOURS

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

Writing the Nightmare: A Ship Called Sickness and One Unforgettable Space Crew with Daniel Kraus

Tuesday, Sept. 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, Sept. 9, 5:30–7 p.m., Inkwell & 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, Sept. 10, 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 exploring a moving and profound contemporary fable that reminds us of our interconnectedness through the story of an old amusement park maintenance worker named Eddie.

Monthly Writing Group

Monday, Sept. 14, 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, and receive and provide feedback. All genres and forms are welcome.

The Art of Fighting: Building Better, Stronger Relationships with Priya Parker

Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2–3 p.m., Online

In this paradigm-shifting event, world-renowned master facilitator Priya Parker will discuss her new book, “The Art of Fighting: The Transformative Power of Conflict,” which explains that we can’t form and grow effective relationships without a fight.

ADULTS

Wilderness Survival Skills for Women

Sunday, Sept. 13, 2–3:30 p.m., Estes Valley Community Center

Femme Trek founder Sharon Saternus is back to lead a wilderness survival workshop designed for female day hikers. Topics will include staying calm to think clearly, shelter building, and fire, water, signaling, and navigation basics. A Back to Basics program.

TEENS AND TWEENS

Teen Maker Mornings: Button/Magnet Making

Saturday, Sept. 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. This week, we’ll make buttons and magnets.

Teen Books and Boba: Favorite Books

Sunday, Sept. 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 Dungeons & Dragons

Sunday, Sept. 6, 1–4:30 p.m., Makerspace

Repeated Sunday, Sept. 13, 1–4:30 p.m., Makerspace

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

Tween Dragon Slayers

Wednesday, Sept. 9, 3:30–5:30 p.m., Estes Park Memorial Observatory

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

Teen Maker Mornings: Notebook/Folder Collage

Thursday, Sept. 10, 10:30–11:30 a.m., Makerspace

Repeated Saturday, Sept. 12, 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. This week, we’ll collage notebooks and folders using magazines and stickers.

Cooking and Culture: Mexican Tacos

Wednesday, Sept. 16, 4:30–6:30 p.m., Estes Valley Community Center

Teens and tweens are invited to travel the world through food by learning to prepare a dish from a different country while exploring the traditions, history, and cultural significance behind the cuisine. In this session, we’ll explore Mexico and the history of tacos.

Teen Maker Mornings: Laser Engrave a Book Box

Thursday, Sept. 17, 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. This week, we’ll custom-engrave a wooden box using the Epilog laser cutter.

Mad Scientist: Electricity

Thursday, Sept. 17, 3–4 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.

KIDS AND FAMILIES

Baby Storytime

Saturday, Sept. 5, 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, Sept. 5, 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 6 and younger and their caregivers.

Saturday Science Kids Club: Mad Scientist Mark and Electricity

Saturday, Sept. 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. 

Saturday Kids Club: Worm Farm Composting

Saturday, Sept. 12, 12:15–1:15 p.m., Makerspace

Making a worm farm in a jar is an easy and fun way to learn about the importance of earthworms and how they help improve soil health. We’ll use glass jars, soil, sand, pebbles, and worms to create a small ecosystem and observe how worms create compost. A Back to Basics program.

Tiny Tots Crafts: Mossy the Turtle

Wednesday, Sept. 16, 10–11 a.m., Makerspace

Designed for children ages 3–5 and their caregivers to focus on early literacy through crafts. In this session, we’ll decorate a turtle with moss, flowers, and leaves to look just like Mossy the turtle from Jan Brett’s book, “Mossy.”

Storybook Explorers: “Stack the Cats“

Thursday, Sept. 17, 11:15 a.m.–12 p.m., Estes Valley Community Center

Join us as we read “Stack the Cats” and engage in early literacy activities designed for ages 3–5 and their caregivers. In this session, we’ll use toilet paper rolls, cardboard cats, and crayons to make our own stackable cats.

MAKERSPACE AND TECHNOLOGY

Fall Sign

Tuesday, Sept. 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.

Paint with Wool

Monday, Sept. 14, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., Makerspace

Repeated Wednesday, Sept. 16, 4:30–7 p.m., Makerspace

Learn to transform one of nature’s most renewable, biodegradable, and long-lasting fibers into a vibrant, textured piece of textile art with needle felting. Bring a reference photo of your favorite scenery or work from your imagination. A Back to Basics program.

LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Study Session

Thursday, Sept. 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. to 6 p.m.