SPRING HOURS
Mondays — Thursdays, 10 a.m. — 8 p.m.; Fridays — Saturdays, 10 a.m. — 5 p.m.; Sundays, 1 — 5 p.m.; closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day
Summer hours begin on Tuesday, May 27
Registration is required for most programs! Visit calendar.estesvalleylibrary.org to secure your spot.
BOOKS AND AUTHORS
On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller: Author Talk with Liann Zhang
How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us: Author Talk with Rachelle Bergstein
Wednesday, May 21, 12 — 1 p.m., online. Join a virtual talk with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book, The Genius of Judy, which takes an expansive look at Judy Blume’s life, work, and cultural impact. Presented with the Library Speakers Consortium.
ALL AGES
Mindful Mandalas
Game Night!
Saturday, May 10, 2 — 4:30 p.m., Hondius Room. Play board games including classics like Clue and Candyland, or newer games like Blank Slate and Bologna. All ages welcome, so bring your family, friends, and neighbors. Snacks and refreshments provided.
Intro to Stained Glass
Tuesday, May 13, 10 a.m. — 12 p.m., Makerspace; repeated Tuesday, May 13, 1:30 — 3:30 p.m., Makerspace; repeated Tuesday, May 13, 5 — 7 p.m., Makerspace; repeated Friday, May 16, 1:30 — 3:30 p.m., Makerspace. In this beginner-friendly workshop, learn how to cut glass, use copper foil, and solder pieces together to produce beautiful stained glass designs. Recommended for adults and teens.
Hunter Education Course
Sunday, May 18, 1 — 4:30 p.m., Hondius Room. Interested in hunting in Colorado? Join Colorado Parks and Wildlife certified hunter education instructor Eris Audette for the Conclusion Class (the online course must be completed first). All information provided at calendar.estesvalleylibrary.org.
Intro to Sublimation
Tuesday, May 27, 10 — 11:30 a.m., Makerspace; repeated Tuesday, May 27, 5:30 — 7 p.m., Makerspace. Learn the basics of sublimation printing: Receive step-by-step guidance on how to use the heat press and mug press to create personalized items. Recommended for adults and teens.
ADULTS
Tech Help with Digital Navigators of Larimer County
TEENS AND KIDS
Dungeons and Dragons: Riddles
Lego Club: Building Blindfolded
Wednesday, May 14, 10 — 10:45 a.m., Hondius Room; repeated Saturday, May 17, 11:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m., Hondius Room. Explore different building and engineering opportunities with Legos. This month, create something special with an added challenge: building while blindfolded!
Be Mindful: Touch Grass and Other Nature Crafts
Wednesday, May 14, 3:30 — 4:30 p.m., Makerspace. Enjoy a mindful moment with us while getting your hands dirty! Tween and teen creators are invited to ditch the screens and take part in nature-based crafting.
Paint and Sip
Wednesday, May 21, 4 — 5 p.m., Makerspace. Learn to paint watercolor flowers while sipping on apple cider. All art skill levels welcome.
End-of-School Bash
Thursday, May 22, 2 — 4:30 p.m., Hondius Room. School’s out for summer! Celebrate with crafts, Super Smash Bros on the Wii, pizza and other refreshments, and sign up for Summer Reading Program (receive a free book of your choice!).
Babysitting 101
Saturday, May 24, 1:30 — 3:30 p.m., Hondius Room. This introduction to babysitting course will feature interviewing tips, communication skills, the development stages of young babies and toddlers, safety and first aid, and more. Ages 11-18.
KIDS AND FAMILIES
Library Storytimes
MAKERSPACE TRAINING CLASSES
Learn the 3D Printer
Learn the Laser Cutter
Tuesday, May 20, 10 — 11:30 a.m.; repeated Tuesday, May 20, 5:30 — 7 p.m. For ages 10 and up (participants under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult).
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