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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.

Please note that access to the building and collections is limited due to renovation. Learn more here.

BOOKS AND AUTHORS

Connect With the Classics: “Walden“

Wednesday, Sept. 30, 5:30–7 p.m., Wasson Board Room

As part of our Back to Basics programming, we’re discussing Henry David Thoreau’s “Walden,” which blends natural history with philosophy and offers an insightful look at human solitude and our connection to the natural world.

Courage, Choice, and What Comes Next

Thursday, Oct. 1, 5–6 p.m., Online

Join #1 New York Times-bestselling author and dystopian icon Veronica Roth as she celebrates the legacy of her “Divergent” series and gives us a preview of her upcoming novel, “The Sixth Faction.”

Monthly Writing Group

Monday, Oct. 5, 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.

Book Club for Mortals: “The End of Your Life Book Club“

Thursday, Oct. 8, 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’re exploring a heartfelt memoir about a mother-son bond formed through shared reading during cancer treatment.

Art in Flight: Reinventing Postmodernism

Thursday, Oct. 8, 12–1 p.m., Online

Join Smithsonian curator Carolyn Russo as she discusses her book, “The Ascent of Rauschenberg.” You’ll learn about the legacy and creative inspiration of the iconic American artist, focusing on his fascination with flight. 

ADULTS

Wilderness Survival Skills for Women

Sunday, Sept. 27, 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.

Election Information

Thursday, Oct. 1, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Library Atrium

The League of Women Voters of Estes Park will be on-site to help with voter registration, important election dates, and information about voting in local, regional, and national elections.      

Introduction to Songwriting: From Catching to Crafting

Wednesday, Oct. 7, 5:30–7:30 p.m., Estes Valley Community Center

In this interactive songwriting workshop led by Nadine Sekerez of Lost Penny, you’ll learn to capture ideas and intentionally craft songs. No previous songwriting experience is necessary.

TEENS AND TWEENS

Teen Maker Mornings: Color a Wood Leaf

Saturday, Sept. 26, 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 color laser-cut wooden leaves to make unique fall-themed ornaments.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Sunday, Sept. 27, 1–4:30 p.m., Raven’s Roast

Repeated Sunday, Oct. 4, 1–4:30 p.m., Raven’s Roast

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

Repeated Wednesday, Oct. 7, 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.

Homeschool Hangout: Calligraphy and Wax Seals

Thursday, Oct. 1, 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. In this session, we’ll make letters the old-fashioned way by writing with glass quills and sealing them with a custom wax seal.

Teen Maker Mornings: Solder a Light-Up Animal

Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., Makerspace

Repeated Thursday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., Makerspace

Teens are invited to explore a variety of hands-on activities and Makerspace equipment in this weekly series. This week, we’ll explore the basics of soldering while creating a light-up animal or Halloween jack-o-lantern.

Teen Books and Boba: Falling for Books

Sunday, Oct. 4, 10:30–11:30 a.m., Alteatude

Get ready to fall for new books set in the fall or featuring Halloween, spooky settings, and autumn vibes. Bring your recommendations and come thirsty. Your beverage is on us.

KIDS AND FAMILIES

Baby Storytime

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

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.

Friday Kids Club: Natural Dyes and Flower Press

Friday, Sept. 25, 10–11 a.m., Makerspace

Discover easy, sustainable dyeing techniques in this Back to Basics program, where we’ll use natural spices, vegetables, and leaves to make natural prints.

Saturday Kids Club: Natural Dyes and Flower Press

Saturday, Sept. 26, 12:15–1:15 p.m., Makerspace

Discover easy, sustainable dyeing techniques in this Back to Basics program, where we’ll use natural spices, vegetables, and leaves to make natural prints.

Graphic Novel Book Club: “Magic Tree House“

Saturday, Sept. 26, 2–3 p.m., Makerspace

Youth ages 6–10 are invited to join us for a new book club to explore classic books made into graphic novels. We’re kicking the series off with “The Magic Treehouse: Night of the Dinosaurs,” where Jack and Annie embark on time-traveling, globe-spanning adventures with the help of spellbinding books and a treehouse filled with mysterious powers.

Tiny Tots Crafts: Fiber Stick Art

Wednesday, Sept. 30, 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 make hanging stick art using twigs, yarn, and paint.

Fire Station Storytime

Thursday, Oct. 1, 10:30–11:15 a.m., Dannels Fire Station

Repeated Friday, Oct. 2, 10:30–11:15 a.m., Dannels Fire Station

Join us for a special storytime presented in collaboration with the Estes Valley Fire Protection District. After the stories, we’ll get a chance to get an up-close look at the fire engines and emergency support equipment.

Saturday Kids Club: Halloween Science with Mark

Saturday, Oct. 3, 1–2 p.m., Makerspace

Calling all young mad scientists! You’re invited to our spooky Halloween science lab to perform experiments with extreme temperatures to create ghostly fog, shrieking metals, and self-bubbling monster potions.

MAKERSPACE AND TECHNOLOGY

Fall Tote Bags

Monday, Oct. 5, 10–11:30 a.m. or 5:30–7 p.m., Makerspace

Repeated Tuesday, Oct. 6, 10–11:30 a.m. or 5:30–7 p.m., Makerspace

Celebrate autumn’s crisp colors by turning a simple canvas bag into a wearable work of art. We’ll be using permanent markers and rubbing alcohol in this mess-free, tie-dye alternative.

LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Regular Session

Monday, Sept. 28, 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.