SUMMER HOURS
Mondays — Thursdays, 9 a.m. — 8 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. — 5 p.m.; Sundays, 1 — 5 p.m.
Registration is required for most programs! Visit calendar.estesvalleylibrary.org to secure your spot.
BOOKS AND AUTHORS
An Evening with Shelley Read
Living the Otter Life: Author Talk with Katherine Applegate
Tuesday, June 24, 2 — 3 p.m., online. Katherine Applegate, award-winning author and summer reading champion, will join us for a virtual chat about Odder, her heartwarming novel in verse. Recommended for children in 3rd-6th grade. Presented with the Library Speakers Consortium.
ALL AGES
Fabric Batik
Create a Wizarding Alley Book Nook: A Six-Week Makerspace Series
Thursdays beginning June 19, 5 — 7 p.m., Makerspace; Waitlist available. Step into a world of magic during this six-week program in which participants will use a laser cutter to create a miniature diorama. Recommended for adults and teens.
Game Night!
Saturday, June 21, 2 — 4 p.m., Hondius Room. Play board games including classics like Clue and Candyland, or new games like Blank Slate and Bologna. All ages welcome — bring your family, friends, and neighbors. Refreshments provided.
Origami Star Garland
Monday, June 23, 3 — 4 p.m., Makerspace; repeated Monday, June 23, 5:30 — 6:30 p.m.; repeated Thursday, June 26, 10 — 11 a.m., Makerspace. Learn to fold origami stars and assemble a festive garland. Choose colors and patterns to make your garland unique! Recommended for adults and teens. A “Color Our World” Summer Reading Program event.
Book vs. Movie Club: Harold and the Purple Crayon
Saturday, June 28, 10 — 11:30 a.m., Historic Park Theatre. Book or movie—which did you like best? We’ll discuss the book, then watch the movie adaptation. Concessions will be available for purchase. A “Color Our World” Summer Reading Program event.
ADULTS
Tech Help with Digital Navigators of Larimer County
The Artist’s Way: A 12-Week Journey to a More Creative Life
Wednesdays beginning June 18, 5:15 — 6:15 p.m., Quiet Room; Waitlist available. This 12-week workshop, facilitated by local mindset and movement coach Chazz Glaze, will help you discover — or recover — your creative self by using The Artist’s Way, the classic tool for anyone interested in living more creatively.
Makerspace Monthly Meetup
Monday, June 30, 5:30 — 7 p.m., Makerspace. Whether you’re an experienced artisan or a curious beginner, this creative gathering is a time to connect with fellow makers, explore various crafting techniques, and work on a project of your choosing.
TEENS and KIDS
T-Shirt Tie Dye
Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club
Wednesday, June 18, 2 — 5 p.m., Hondius Room; Wednesday, June 25, 2 — 5 p.m., Hondius Room. Interested in learning how to play Dungeons and Dragons? Want to think strategically and make new friends? Join other teens for this classic fantasy-world game.
Tie Dye Flowers
Tuesday, June 17, 1 — 2 p.m., Makerspace; repeated Tuesday, June 24, 10 — 11 a.m. and 1 — 2 p.m., Makerspace. Get crafty making giant flowers with coffee filters, markers, spray bottles, and pipe cleaners. A “Color Our World” Summer Reading Program event.
String Art
Saturday, June 19, 11 a.m. — 12 p.m., Makerspace. Use embroidery floss to create optical illusions and other colorful crafts. A “Color Our World” Summer Reading Program event.
Color Science
Wednesday, June 25, 11 a.m. — 12 p.m., Hondius Room. Discover all the different ways color and science mix by using food coloring, crystal prisms, lasers, and the power of light. A “Color Our World” Summer Reading Program event.
Exploring the Brain
Thursday, June 26, 1 — 2:30 p.m., Hondius Room. Learn how the brain receives and processes information through activities, build the lobes and deep structures, discover how the brain is impacted by disease or trauma, and learn about related careers. A “Color Our World” Summer Reading Program event.
Lego Club: Color Challenge
Saturday, June 28, 3 — 4 p.m., Hondius Room. Explore different building and engineering challenges with Legos. This month, create something special using only one color of Lego. A “Color Our World” Summer Reading Program event.
KIDS and FAMILIES
Library Storytimes
Adventure at the Historic Fall River Hydroplant
Wednesday, June 18, 10:30 — 11:15 a.m., Historic Fall River Hydroplant Museum. Let’s explore the outdoors and make coffee filter butterflies! Meet at the hydroplant and see the inner workings of the museum with their staff. Recommended for ages seven and younger and their caregivers; older siblings welcome.
Outdoor Colorful Yoga
Wednesday, June 25, 10 — 10:45 a.m., Knoll-Willows Open Space. Practice kid-friendly yoga, mindfulness, breathing, stories, and songs in this bilingual program (a portion will be conducted in Spanish). A “Color Our World” Summer Reading Program event.
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