What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library

with Mike Rucker, Ph. D. Ⓡ

Wednesday, June 7, 2-3 p.m., online

We know fun is beneficial to our physical and psychological well-being, yet fun’s absence from our modern lives is striking. Dr. Mike Rucker will discuss his book, The Fun Habit, as the ultimate guide to reap the benefits that fun offers. Presented with the Library Speakers Consortium.

Book Club for Mortals:

When Death Becomes Life Ⓡ

Thursday, June 8, 10-11:30 a.m., Wasson Room & online

Summer Hours

Mondays-Thursdays, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Fridays & Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sundays, 1-5 p.m.

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All Ages

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Turkish Lamps Ⓡ

Tuesday, June 6, 6-8 p.m., Makerspace

Repeated Thursday, June 15, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Makerspace

Artfully craft your own Turkish-inspired glass mosaic lamp. Participants will use glass tiles and electrical wiring tools. Recommended for adults and teens. A “Wander the World” Summer Reading Program event.

Tree of Life Pendants Ⓡ

Thursday, June 8, 6-7:30 p.m., Makerspace

Repeated Tuesday, June 20, 10:30 a.m.12 p.m., Makerspace

Use a combination of wire-wrapping and beading to create tree-like pendants (as big as a window decoration or as small as an earring). Recommended for adults and teens.

Adults

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Introduction to Computers & the Internet Ⓡ

Wednesday, June 7, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Makerspace

Repeated Wednesday, June 14, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Makerspace

Learn the basics about computers and the internet, and the true secret of being a computer guru (hint: it’s about asking the right questions!).

Wildlife Window Nature Series:

The Glue That Holds Life Together Ⓡ

Monday, June 12, 4-5:30 p.m., Hondius Room & online

Life on Earth depends on arthropods: every arachnid, crustacean, and insect plays a role. Learn about Colorado’s arthropods from Naturalist Kevin Cook.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

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The Fun Habit: Author Talk

Discuss end-of-life issues and our shared mortality. June’s feature, When Death Becomes Life, illuminates the extraordinary field of organ transplantation: creating life from loss.

An American in Provence: space

Learn the Japanese art of folding paper into shapes such as cranes, boats, and planes. A “Wander the World” Summer Reading Program event.

Passport: Japan! Anime Ⓡ

Saturday, June 10, 2-4:30 p.m., Hondius Room

Beat the heat and watch a few episodes of anime, the Japanese art of cartoons and animation. Recommended for ages 10 and up. A “Wander the World” Summer Reading Program event.

Passport: Italy! Pasta Art Ⓡ

Tuesday, June 13, 10-11 a.m., Hondius Room

Repeated Thursday, June 15, 1-2 p.m., Hondius Room

Use a variety of Italian pasta noodles to create unique art. A “Wander the World” Summer Reading Program event.

KIDS & FAMILIES

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Library Storytimes

Baby Storytime: Thurs., Fri., & Sat. at 10 a.m.

Preschoolers: Thurs., Fri., & Sat. at 10:30 a.m.

Read to Therapy Dog “Bo”: Tues., June 6 at 10 a.m.

Outdoor Active Storytime: Wed., June 7 at 10:30 a.m.

Read to Therapy Dog “Annie”: Wed., June 7 at 4:30 p.m. & Wed., June 14 at 4:30 p.m. Storybook Explorers: Sat., June 10 at 11:15 a.m.

MAKERSPACE

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Author Talk with Jamie Beck Ⓡ

Thursday, June 15, 12-1 p.m., online

Hear from award-winning photographer Jamie Beck, who embarked on a one-year-turned-five-years trip to the south of France and documented her transformational journey in An American in Provence. Presented with the Library Speakers Consortium.

TEENS & KIDS

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Currency From Around the World Ⓡ

Saturday, June 3, 2-3 p.m., Hondius Room

Check out a variety of foreign currency, learn different terms for money, and pick out coins to take home. A “Wander the World” Summer Reading Program event.

Passport: Japan! Sushi Making Ⓡ

Tuesday, June 6, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Hondius Room

Repeated Tuesday, June 6, 4-5:30 p.m., Hondius Room

Roll seaweed, rice, and filling to make sushi! Veggie options provided. Ages 6 and up. A “Wander the World” Summer Reading Program event.

Passport: Japan! Origami Ⓡ

Wednesday, June 7, 2-3 p.m., Maker-

Learn the 3D Printer Ⓡ Saturday, June 3, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

For ages 10 and up (participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult).

Learn the Laser Cutter Ⓡ Saturday, June 10, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

For ages 10 and up (participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult).

LEGAL SELF-HELP

Free Legal Self-Help Clinic Ⓡ

Wednesday, June 14, 2-5 p.m.

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 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. to 6 p.m.

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