SUMMER HOURS
Mondays — Thursdays, 9 a.m. — 8 p.m.; Fridays & Saturdays, 9 a.m. — 5 p.m.; Sundays, 1 — 5 p.m.; closed on Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day
Registration is required for most programs! Visit calendar.estesvalleylibrary.org to secure your spot.
BOOKS AND AUTHORS
Living the Otter Life: Author Talk with Katherine Applegate
ALL AGES
Fabric Batik
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
Wednesday, June 25, 5:15 — 6:15 p.m., Quiet Room; Session 3 of 12; repeated Wednesday, July 2, 5:15 — 6:15 p.m., Quiet Room; Session 4 of 12. 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.
Election Information with the League of Women Voters of Estes Park
Thursday, July 3, 12 — 2 p.m., Library Atrium. The League of Women Voters of Estes Park will be on hand to help with voter registration, important election dates, and other information about voting in local, regional, and national elections.
Monthly Writing Group
Monday, July 8, 5:30 — 7 p.m., Wasson Room. Calling all writers, aspiring writers, and anyone interested in writing! Join us on the first Monday evening of every month to share your writing, enjoy others’ work, and receive and provide feedback. All genres and forms are welcome.
TEENS & KIDS
Tie Dye Flowers
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.
Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club
Wednesday, June 25, 2 — 5 p.m., Hondius Room; repeated Wednesday, July 2, 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.
Exploring the Brain
Thursday, June 26, 1 — 2:30 p.m., Hondius Room. Learn how the brain receives and processes information through activities, builds lobes and deep structures, is impacted by disease or trauma, and 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.
Skittle Art
Tuesday, July 1, 2 — 3 p.m., Hondius Room. Experiment making edible art with Skittles that is colorful and delicious. A “Color Our World” Summer Reading Program event.
T-Shirt Tie Dye
Thursday, July 3, 2 — 3 p.m., Makerspace. Add a colorful new piece to your wardrobe as we make tie-dye shirts. A “Color Our World” Summer Reading Program event.
Teen Advisory Council
Thursday, July 3, 6 — 7 p.m., Makerspace. Monthly meeting for tweens and teens (ages 11-18) who would like to recommend ideas for library programming, designs for future teen space, and collection purchases for their age group.
KIDS & FAMILIES
Library Storytimes
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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