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.

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

BOOKS AND AUTHORS

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. 

The Power of Limits: How Constraints Drive Genius

Tuesday, Oct. 13, 12–1 p.m., Online

Bestselling author David Epstein will discuss his latest book, “Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better,” which reveals how boundaries and structure are actually powerful catalysts for breakthrough creativity and peak performance.

Books and Beverages: Hair-Raising Tales

Wednesday, Oct. 14, 5:30–7 p.m., Inkwell and Brew

In this special Halloween-themed edition of Books and Beverages, share your favorite stories and books that gave you a scare and get recommendations from fellow horror fans. Your beverage is on us.

ADULTS

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: 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 featuring Halloween, spooky settings, and autumn vibes. Bring your recommendations and come thirsty. Your beverage is on us.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Sunday, Oct. 4, 12:30–4 p.m., Raven’s Roast

Repeated Sunday, Oct. 11, 12:30–4 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, Oct. 7, 3:30–5:30 p.m., Estes Park Memorial Observatory

Repeated Wednesday, Oct. 14, 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.

Teen Maker Mornings: Calligraphy and Wax Seals

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

“Divergent“ Book Club

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

Revisit the “Divergent” world with this monthly book club leading up to Veronica Roth’s new alternate-universe duology release, “The Sixth Faction.” Participants will receive a free copy of each book in the series, and your beverage is on us.

Teen Maker Mornings: Carve a Pumpkin

Thursday, Oct. 15, 10:30–11:30 a.m., Creativity Cabin

In this week’s edition, we are heading off-site to carve pumpkins in celebration of Halloween.

KIDS AND FAMILIES

Baby Storytime

Repeated Thursdays, 10–10:30 a.m., and Saturdays, 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. Baby storytime will not take place on Saturday, Oct. 3. Join us for a special edition of fire station storytime on Friday, Oct. 2.

Storytime

Repeated Thursdays, 10:30–11 a.m., and Saturdays, 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. Storytime will not take place on Saturday, Oct. 3. Join us for a special edition of fire station storytime on Friday, Oct. 2.

Fire Station Storytime

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 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.

Friday Kids Club: “The Monster Book of Monsters“

Friday, Oct. 9, 1–2 p.m., YMCA of the Rockies

Monster lovers are invited to join us at the Mootz Family Craft and Design Center to create their own silly, spooky, and imaginative monster book using craft supplies and creativity.

Saturday Kids Club: A Ghostly Crafternoon

Saturday, Oct. 10, 12:15–1:15 p.m., YMCA of the Rockies

Get ready for some spooky fun at the Mootz Family Craft and Design Center. Create your own friendly ghost using simple art supplies and imagination.

Tiny Tots Crafts: Splatter Monsters

Wednesday, Oct. 14, 10–11 a.m., YMCA of the Rockies

Let’s get messy and creative at the Mootz Family Craft and Design Center. Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to make silly splatter monsters using paint, paper, and lots of imagination.

Storybook Explorers: “The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Creepy–Crawly Halloween“

Thursday, Oct. 15, 11:15–11:45 a.m., Estes Valley Community Center–Cubz Den

Join us as we read “The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Creepy–Crawly Halloween” and engage in early literacy activities designed for ages 3–5 and their caregivers. This session will feature a fun, hands-on craft using colorful pumpkins, caterpillars, and spooky bugs.

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.

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.