YMCA of the Rockies- Mootz Family Craft and Design Center · Estes Park · ≈ 18 mi
FREEAll agesSeasonal
Get your goggles and gloves ready for science with Mark at this Saturday Kids Club. Did you know a tiny pinch of pepper can completely change the flavor of your dinner? Well, scientists do the exact same thing with 'Spice Metals'! Join us at the Mootz Craft & Design Center ,where we’re going to learn about a super cool metal called gallium that has some amazing tricks up its sleeve. Then, we'll check out aerogel, which is so light it's nicknamed 'frozen smoke.' We'll find out why NASA actually uses this ghostly material to catch speeding comet dust in outer space Space is limited; please register in advance.
Teens interested in learning to play Dungeons & Dragons are invited to join the fun! Make new friends while exploring your imagination, building cooperation, and strengthening your problem-solving skills. Snacks and refreshments provided. This program is designed for 13-18 year olds. Registration is required and space is limited. Adventure awaits!
Estes Park Memorial Observatory · Estes Park · ≈ 18 mi
FREEAll agesOutdoors
This ongoing program is currently full. If you are interested in joining, please email Teen Librarian Bre Vegas and with enough additional interest, we may launch a second Tween D&D Group! Tweens (10-13 years old) interested in learning to play Dungeons & Dragons are invited to join the fun! Make new friends while exploring your imagination, building cooperation, and strengthening your problem-solving skills. Snacks and refreshments provided. This program is designed for 10-13 year olds. Registration is required and space is limited. Adventure awaits!
Storybook Explorers is designed for children ages 0–5 and their caregivers, with a focus on early literacy and crafts for this age group. In this program, we'll read the book The Busy Little Squirrel together and engage in activities inspired by the story. In this fun program, we'll be making finger puppet squirrels with cardboard, felt pieces and google eyes! Space is limited; Registration is required.
YMCA of the Rockies- Mootz Family Craft and Design Center · Estes Park · ≈ 18 mi
FREEAll agesOutdoors
Join the library at the Mootz Craft & Design Center for a fun, nature-inspired fall crafting program! Participants will create whimsical tree trolls and enchanted rocks using air-dry clay, moss, and stone. We’ll also build charming forest cottages using rocks, recycled soda bottles, and wooden sticks, then decorate our creations with colorful mushrooms, dried oranges, acorns, and other natural materials. Let your imagination run wild as we bring a little woodland magic to life! Space is limited; please register in advance.
Creativity Cabin Estes Park · Estes Park · ≈ 18 mi
FREEAll agesFestivals
This week, we will be hydro-dipping and painting tumblers in celebration of Spice Up the Season November! THIS PROGRAM WILL BE AT THE CREATIVE CABIN. Registration is required for each session.
YMCA of the Rockies- Mootz Family Craft and Design Center · Estes Park · ≈ 18 mi
FREEAll agesOutdoors
Join the library at the Mootz Crafts & Design Center for a fun, nature-inspired fall crafting program! Participants will create whimsical tree trolls using air-dry clay, moss, and branches. We’ll also build charming forest cottages using rocks, recycled soda bottles, and wooden sticks, then decorate our creations with colorful mushrooms, dried oranges, acorns, and other natural materials. Let your imagination run wild as we bring a little woodland magic to life! Space is limited; please register in advance.
Teens interested in learning to play Dungeons & Dragons are invited to join the fun! Make new friends while exploring your imagination, building cooperation, and strengthening your problem-solving skills. Snacks and refreshments provided. This program is designed for 13-18 year olds. Registration is required and space is limited. Adventure awaits!
Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies Downstairs Room #6 · Estes Park · ≈ 18 mi
FREEAll agesSeasonal
NOTE: During the Library renovation, from June 2026 through January 2027, the Monthly Writing Group morning session will be held at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Ave. See below for detailed room information. Calling all writers, aspiring writers, and anyone interested in writing! Join us at the Library to share your writing, enjoy others' work, and receive/provide feedback. All genres (fiction, poetry, nonfiction) and forms are welcome. The group is held on: The first Monday of every month from 5:30-7 PM (evening session) The third Monday of every month from 10:15-11:45 AM (morning session) If a meeting falls on a holiday, we will generally try to reschedule. After introductions, we'll do a brief creative exercise if time allows, then go around the room to share completed work or work in progress. Each participant will have the opportunity to share, then the other members of the group will reflect, ask questions, and provide constructive feedback. (We'll cap sharing at around five minutes to be mindful of time, and we'll agree to ground rules that will help keep the discussion respectful and productive.) Our goal is to provide participants with a welcoming space to share their work, receive feedback, and build community through writing. Participants are strongly encouraged to register for each session they plan to attend (see below). Sessions with one or fewer registrants will be canceled. For a given session, please email the work you plan to share (no more than about five minutes of reading, please) to Adult Services Librarian Eric White at ewhite@estesvalleylibrary.org, and Eric will print a copy for each registrant to use for reading and commenting. Please do your best to fit your work on a single double-sided sheet. All copies will be returned to the submitter. For more about the group (format, ground rules, suggestions for a productive session), please see the attached document. We hope you'll join us! Location information During the Library renovation, from June 2026 through January 2027, the Monthly Writing Group morning session will be held at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Ave. We'll meet in two different spaces: From June through August, we'll meet in the church library: From the main (south) door, cross the foyer, pass the rock wall with the quilted wall hanging on your right, then take your first right, into the door with the "Grether Library" sign above it. It's right across from the church office. From September through January, we'll meet in Downstairs Room #6: From the main (south) door, cross the foyer, turn right at the rock wall with the quilted wall hanging, go down two flights of stairs, take the first left, then turn left again right after the water fountain. If you have mobility issues and need an alternative to the stairs, we can accommodate you! Please contact Adult Services Librarian Eric White at ewhite@estesvalleylibrary.org / 970-586-8116 x832 for directions. (You'll use a different parking lot and door to access the building.)
YMCA of the Rockies- Mootz Family Craft and Design Center · Estes Park · ≈ 18 mi
FREEAll agesArts & Crafts
Join us for a whimsical, mushroom-themed crafting adventure! Inspired by the book Mushroom in the Rain, little artists will paint their own tiny ceramic mushroom plates and create fun mushroom art using paper plates. It’s a playful opportunity for children to explore their creativity, enjoy a story-inspired craft, and take home their very own mushroom masterpieces! This program will be held at the Mootz Craft & Design Center. Space is limited; Registration is required. The Tiny Tot Craft Club library programs are designed for children aged 3 to 5 and their caregivers. These programs focus on early literacy through crafts tailored to this age group.
Estes Valley Community Center · Estes Park · ≈ 18 mi
FREEAll agesSeasonal
Cooking & Culture invites tweens and teens to travel the world through food! Each session, participants will learn to prepare a dish from a different country while exploring the traditions, history, and cultural significance behind the cuisine. From popular street foods to family recipes, every program offers a new opportunity to expand culinary skills and discover the diverse flavors that connect people around the globe. Whether you're an experienced cook or trying something new for the first time, Cooking & Culture is a fun, hands-on way to build confidence in the kitchen, learn about different cultures, and enjoy delicious food together. Come hungry for both great food and new experiences! This month, Cooking & Culture celebrates one of America's most beloved traditions—Thanksgiving! Participants will prepare classic holiday favorites, including green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, ham, and pumpkin pie, while exploring the history, customs, and evolution of this annual celebration. Participants must be between the ages of 10-18.
YMCA of the Rockies- Mootz Family Craft and Design Center · Estes Park · ≈ 18 mi
FREEAll agesArts & Crafts
Get ready for a fun-filled creative spiced adventure with the library at the Mootz Craft & Design Center! Kids will put their senses to the test with a tea tasting challenge, make delicious honey-spiced lollipops, and design their own doodle mugs. From discovering new flavors to creating one-of-a-kind masterpieces, this hands-on program is the perfect blend of creativity, curiosity, and sweet fun. Come ready to sip, create, and explore! Space is limited; please register in advance.
Creativity Cabin Estes Park · Estes Park · ≈ 18 mi
FREEAll agesFestivals
This week, we will be hydro-dipping and painting tumblers in celebration of Spice Up the Season November! THIS PROGRAM WILL BE AT THE CREATIVE CABIN. Registration is required for each session.
Homeschool families interested in learning to play family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons are invited to join the fun! Make new friends while exploring your imagination, building cooperation, and strengthening your problem-solving skills. This month we will be helping a town baker whose secret spice has been stolen, and he doesn't know who is to blame, but he needs it back in time for the great bake-off! Registration is required and space is limited. Adventure awaits!
Teens interested in learning to play Dungeons & Dragons are invited to join the fun! Make new friends while exploring your imagination, building cooperation, and strengthening your problem-solving skills. Snacks and refreshments provided. This program is designed for 13-18 year olds. Registration is required and space is limited. Adventure awaits!
Get cozy and creative with this festive fall craft! We’ll turn fabric scraps into adorable stuffed pumpkins that make the perfect autumn decorations. Finished with cinnamon stick stems, these charming little pumpkins will add a wonderful seasonal scent to your home! Space is limited; Registration required. Please note: This craft involves needlework and hot glue guns.
The Tween & Teen Advisory Council is designed for youth to advise Youth Librarian Vegas on current areas of interest, help plan tween and teen programs, discuss the construction of a new teen space in the Library, and identify outreach opportunities. With this direct input from our tweens and teens, we strive to make the Library a place where all youth can develop community around books, movies, programming, and more. These meetings will count toward volunteer service hours with the Estes Park School District and will help make the Library a great place for tweens and teens to engage with one another. While the library is under renovation, these meetings will take place at Raven's Roast, where participants will receive one small beverage or snack.
Calling all adventurers! Join us for a Dungeons & Dragons–themed craft adventure where you’ll color your own dice tray, sew a dice bag, and make a mimic treasure chest. As you craft, enjoy themed music and work together to battle a monster using a variety of D&D-inspired skill checks. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or new to the game, there’s something for everyone! Registration is required and space is limited. Adventure awaits!
Estes Park Memorial Observatory · Estes Park · ≈ 18 mi
FREEAll agesOutdoors
This ongoing program is currently full. If you are interested in joining, please email Teen Librarian Bre Vegas and with enough additional interest, we may launch a second Tween D&D Group! Tweens (10-13 years old) interested in learning to play Dungeons & Dragons are invited to join the fun! Make new friends while exploring your imagination, building cooperation, and strengthening your problem-solving skills. Snacks and refreshments provided. This program is designed for 10-13 year olds. Registration is required and space is limited. Adventure awaits!
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