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
Illuminating Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship with Rex Ogle (5th — 8th Grade)
On the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains with Pria Anand
Thursday, July 31, 12 — 1 p.m., online. Neurologist and author Pria Anand will discuss her new book, The Electric Mind: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains. Presented with the Library Speakers Consortium.
Author Talk and Free Climb with Danielle Sarli
Saturday, August 2, 1 — 3 p.m., Estes Park Mountain Shop. Colorado’s award-winning children’s musician, Montessori Early Childhood teacher, avid rock climber, and author Danielle Sarli will join us for a reading of her new book Little Climber and families are invited to test their skills for free at the climbing gym. Additional crafts, live music, snacks, and drinks will be provided.
ALL AGES
Game Night
Fabric Batik
Monday, July 21, 5:30 — 6:30 p.m., Makerspace; repeated Tuesday, July 22, 5:30 — 6:30 p.m., Makerspace. Explore the art of batik and learn about the beauty and cultural heritage of this fabric dyeing technique — from pattern creation to the resist-dyeing process — in this two-day workshop. Recommended for adults, teens, and tweens. A “Color Our World” Summer Reading Program event.
Create a Wizarding Alley Book Nook: A Six-Week Makerspace Series
Thursday, July 24 and 31, 5 — 7 p.m., Makerspace; Sessions 5 and 6 of 6. 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.
Book vs. Movie Club: Pride and Prejudice
Saturday, July 26, 10 — 12:15 a.m., Historic Park Theatre. 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, July 23 and 30, 5:15 — 6:15 p.m., Quiet Room; Sessions 7 and 8 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, July 28, 5:30 — 7 p.m., Makerspace. Experienced artists and curious beginners are invited to this creative gathering as time to connect with fellow makers, explore various crafting techniques, and work on a project of your choice.
Bring Your Own Book Club: Books and Boba
Tuesday, July 29, 6 — 7:30 p.m., Hondius Room. Bring your favorite book that has a color in the title to show and tell. Each registered attendee will receive a free beverage from AlTEAtude. A “Color Our World” Summer Reading Program event.
TEENS AND KIDS
Paper Book Covers
Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club
Wednesday, July 23 and 30, 1 — 4 p.m., Wasson Room. Join the Estes Park High School Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club, where silliness and adventure await! Registration is required and space is limited.
Dungeons and Dragons Club (Tweens/Teens)
Wednesday, July 23 and 30, 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 tweens and teens for this classic fantasy-world game.
Skittle Art
Thursday, July 24, 2:30 — 3 p.m., Hondius Room; repeated July 30, 12:30 — 1:00 p.m., Hondius Room. Make edible art with Skittles that is colorful and delicious. A “Color Our World” Summer Reading Program event.
Lego Club: Lego Rainbow
Saturday, July 26, 3 — 4 p.m., Hondius Room. Explore different building and engineering challenges with Legos. This month, create a rainbow. It’s more challenging than you think! A “Color Our World” Summer Reading Program event.
Color Science
Tuesday, July 29, 2 — 3 p.m., Hondius Room. Discover all the 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.
Harry Potter’s Birthday Craft Day
Thursday, July 31, 2:30 — 5 p.m., Hondius Room. Celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday with us making themed crafts, brewing “Butter Beer”, and making buttons. Costumes encouraged.
End of Summer Pool Party
Friday, August 1, 3 — 5 p.m., Estes Valley Community Center. End the “Color Our World” Summer Reading Program with a splash! Join us to enjoy pizza, beverages, swimming and the raffle for our summer reading program prizes.
KIDS AND FAMILIES
Library Storytimes
Outdoor Storytime Adventure at MacGregor Ranch Museum
Wednesday, July 23, 10:30 — 11:15 a.m., MacGregor Ranch. Let’s get outside and learn about bees! We’ll meet at the museum for books, songs, rhymes, and a learning activity. Recommended for ages 5 and younger with their caregivers. Older siblings are welcome. A “Color Our World” Summer Reading Program event.
Storybook Explorers
Friday, July 25, 11:15 — 11:45 a.m., Hondius Room. We’ll read Happy in Our Skin and engage in early learning activities inspired by the story, including dressing paperdolls of all skin shades.
Outdoor Storytime Adventure at Performance Park
Wednesday, July 30, 10:30 — 11:15 a.m., Performance Park. Let’s get outside and make bark boats! We’ll meet at the amphitheatre to craft and decorate boats made of natural materials. Recommended for ages 5 and younger with their caregivers.
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