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What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library SUMMER HOURS Tuesdays-Thursdays, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays & Mondays, Closed Curbside Services Pick up books, movies, audiobooks, magazines, kits, even Chromebooks. Available Monday-Saturday. Learn more at estesvalleylibrary.org. Library Two-Hour Parking Library patrons may use any of the seven free parking spaces marked “Library Reserved” during open hours. The spaces offer a two-hour time limit, for use while inside the Library. These are located along the library’s northeast perimeter. No payment or permit required. COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS Estes Forward: Community Conversation
Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org. MAKERSPACE Learn the Laser Cutter Friday, July 29, 2-3:30 p.m. Repeated Friday, August 12, 2-3:30 p.m. For ages 15 and up. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org. Learn the 3D Printer Friday, August 5, 2-3:30 p.m. For ages 15 and up. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org. BOOKS & AUTHORS Book Club for Mortals: When Breath Becomes Air Thursday, August 11, 1-2:30 p.m., Wasson Room or on Zoom Discuss books related to end-of-life, continuing with When Breath Becomes Air by Stanford neurosurgeon Paul Kalanithi. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org (attend in person or via Zoom). KIDS & FAMILIES Library Storytimes Preschoolers: Thurs., Fri., and Sat. at 10:30 a.m. Baby Storytime: Thurs. and Fri. at 10 a.m. Read to Therapy Dog “Bo”: Tues., August 2 at 10 a.m. and Tues., August 16 at 10 a.m. Outdoor Active Storytime at Performance Park: Wed., August 10 at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 3, 5:30-8 p.m., Pajama Storytime with Nancy Bell: Estes Park High School Wed., August 10 at 6 p.m. Voice your opinion about the future of Storybook Explorers: Sat., August 13 at Estes Park and the Estes Valley. Facili11:15 a.m. tated by the Town of Estes Park in EngOutdoor Active Storytime at Commulish and en español. nity Garden: Wed., August 17 at 10:30 Weave the Social Fabric: a.m. A Living Room Conversation TEENS & KIDS Wednesday, August 10, 11-12:30 p.m., Book vs. Movie Club: Nim’s Island Wasson Room Saturday, July 30, 12:30-3 p.m., Consider how you might work within Hondius Room the community to build connections that Book or movie—which do you like allow you to feel recognized, respected, best? We’ll discuss the book, then watch and valued. In collaboration with the the movie adaptation. Snacks and re-
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freshments provided. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org. Tweens & Teens End of Summer Celebration
Saturday, July 30, 3:30-5 p.m., Hondius Room Celebrate the end of Summer Reading Program with the final ticket drawing, snacks, beverages, and free book giveaways. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org. Art Work Wednesday: Notebook Decorating Wednesday, August 3, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Makerspace Repeated Wednesday, August 17, 4:305:30 p.m., Hondius Room Spruce up your back-to-school supplies with notebook collages and DIY decorating. Notebook provided. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org. Locker Magnet Making Saturday, August 6, 2-3 p.m., Makerspace Repeated Tuesday, August 9, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Makerspace Use the button maker and bottle caps to create decorative magnets for your school locker. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org. Show Your School Spirit: Water Bottles Thursday, August 11, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Makerspace Repeated Saturday, August 13, 1:30-3 p.m., Makerspace Personalize a water bottle with the Bobcat mascot. All supplies provided. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org. Show Your School Spirit: Pencil Pouches Saturday, August 13, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Makerspace Repeated Thursday, August 18, 6-7:30
p.m., Makerspace Create a Bobcat-themed pencil pouch and get started on organizing your school supplies. All materials provided. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org. Rubber Stamps & Paper Crafts Tuesday, August 16, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Makerspace Explore the Makerspace tools to create bookmarks, craft cards, decorate notebooks, and more. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org. NATURE TALKS Exploring Nature with Kevin Cook
Monday, August 8, 4-5:30 p.m., Hondius Room and on Zoom A monthly series on how to engage with the wonders of Life on Earth. In “The Fear,” instructor Cook explores how fear can impact our relationship with nature. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org. LEGAL SELF-HELP Free Legal Self-Help Clinic Wednesday, August 10, 2-5 p.m., Library Study Room One-on-one legal advice for library patrons who do not have a personal attorney. Appointments are necessary and can be scheduled by calling 970-5868116. More information at estesvalleylibrary.org/legalclinic. FRIENDS & FOUNDATION Cliffhanger Used Books Cliffhanger Used Books, located next to the post office, is operated by the Library Friends & Foundation, offering gently-used books, movies, and music at discount prices. Open daily for summer hours, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.