What’s Happening at the Estes Valley Library – Estes Park Trail-Gazette
FALL HOURS
Mondays – Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sundays, 1 – 5 p.m.
Special hours
Closed on Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.
Registration is required for most programs! Visit calendar.estesvalleylibrary.org to secure your spot.
BOOKS AND AUTHORS
Monthly Writing Group
Monday, Dec. 1, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Wasson Room. Calling all writers, aspiring writers, and anyone interested in writing! On the first Monday evening each month share your writing, enjoy others’ work, receive and provide feedback. All genres and forms are welcome.
ADULTS
Tech Help with Digital Navigators of Larimer County
Mondays, and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Tuesdays, 1 – 6:30 p.m.; Dream Study Room. Build digital skills like using your smartphone, accessing websites and accounts online, improving online communications, and more. Appointments required.
Library After Dark: Tracks and Stacks
Saturday, Nov. 22, 5 – 8 p.m., Library-wide. We are celebrating the best of local, creative talent with six amazing bands, mocktails, charcuterie, and art sale benefiting the Friends of the Library Foundation.
Get Your Gratitude On
Monday, Nov. 24, 5 – 6 p.m., Hondius Room and Online. In honor of National Gratitude Month, join us to meet new friends and share what you’re grateful for. We’ll have icebreakers, fun discussion prompts, snacks and refreshments.
Thanksgiving Spice Exchange
Tuesday, Nov. 25, 3 – 4 p.m., Hondius Room. Join us for a spice swap to discover new flavors, share recipes, and explore what your neighbors are cooking. Small bags and measuring spoons provided for easy trading. We’ll also be kicking off our new, monthly Spice Club Kits.
The Artist’s Way: A 12-Week Journey to a More Creative Life
Tuesday, Nov. 25, 5:15 – 6:15 p.m., Quiet Room; Session 12 of 12. This 12-week workshop 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.
Avalanche Awareness with the Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Fireside Theater. In collaboration with the Colorado Avalanche Information Center and Rocky Mountain Conservancy, join us for a one-hour introduction to avalanche safety. This program is designed for all ages and experience levels.
Election Information with the League of Women Voters of Estes Park
Thursday, Dec. 4, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 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.
TEENS AND TWEENS
Young Adult Dungeons and Dragons: Spice Voyage
Sunday, Nov. 23 and 30, 2 – 4:30 p.m., Hondius Room. Young adults and teens who want to learn to play Dungeons and Dragons are invited to make friends, explore your imaginations, build cooperation, and strengthen problem solving skills.
Pinecone Turkey
Wednesday, Nov. 26, 11 a.m. – noon, Hondius Room. Create a festive decoration for the season using pinecones, feathers, leaves, and a variety of craft supplies.
Spice Science
Wednesday, Nov. 26, 1 – 2 p.m., Hondius Room. Join us to explore spices from around the world through our senses. We’ll learn how spices changed history, from medicine to maps!
Young Dragon Slayers
Wednesday, Nov. 26 and Dec. 3, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., Hondius Room. Interested in learning how to play Dungeons and Dragons? Want to think strategically and make new friends? Join other tweens for this classic fantasy-world game.
Teen Anime Club
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Wasson Board Room. Calling all fans of anime and manga! Join us to celebrate all our favorite shows, movies, and stories. We’ll watch 1-2 episodes of a featured series or a full-length anime movie while enjoying snacks and an anime themed craft.
Young Chautauqua Club
Thursday, Dec. 4, 4 – 5 p.m., Hondius Room. Teacher and facilitator Katherine Dumont will lead participants through research about jumping into the skin of a fictional character and culminates in live, costumed performances in February 2026.
Teen Advisory Council
Thursday, Dec. 4, 6 – 7 p.m., Makerspace. Monthly meeting for teens and tweens to recommend ideas for Library programming, collection purchases, and help design our future teen space.
KIDS AND FAMILIES
Library Storytimes
Babies: Thurs., and Sat. at 10 a.m.; Preschoolers: Thurs., and Sat. at 10:30 a.m.
Friday Kids Club: Cinnamon Ornaments
Friday, Nov. 21, 10 – 11 a.m. or 4 – 5 p.m., Hondius Room. Spice up the season by making two different ornaments out of cinnamon. Designed for children ages 5-11.
Storytime Friends Block Party
Saturday, Nov. 29, 10 – 11 a.m., Hondius Room. Storytime friends are invited to explore stations with different types of blocks to see what fun creations we can build together. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Polar Express
Friday, Dec. 5, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. and 6:20 – 7:20 p.m., Library-wide; repeated Saturday, Dec. 6, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. and 6:20 – 7:20 p.m., Library-wide. Join us for a reading of the classic children’s book The Polar Express, then enjoy a trolley ride to view the lights, wave to Santa, ring jingle bells, and sing holiday songs. Refreshments provided.
MAKERSPACE CLASSES
Makerspace Monthly Meetup
Monday, Nov. 24, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Makerspace. Experienced artists and curious crafters are invited to connect with fellow makers, experiment with various techniques, and work on a project of your choice.
Stitching Jane Austen
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m. – noon, Makerspace. Celebrate the 250th birthday of Jane Austen by embroidering a cardstock copy of a page from one of her beloved novels. No experience necessary. All materials provided.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION
Cliffhanger Used Books
Cliffhanger Used Books, located next to the Post Office, is operated by the Friends of the Library Foundation, offering gently-used books, movies, and music at discount prices. Open daily from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Closed Nov. 27, in observance of Thanksgiving.