Kieran Rowser
"Come with me, mom says. To the library. Books and summertime go together." -Lisa Schroeder, children's and young adult author. From "I Heart You, You Haunt Me."

And not just books, library lovers, although the Youth department's Summer Reading Program has reading logs for babies up to 18 year-olds - three programs in all, as well as a whole raft of workshops, family entertainment, book clubs, a three day Passport to Reading Fun program, and movies. Check it out at our Web site, just click the link: "Dream Big with the 2012 Summer Reading Program."

Even though there are more youth programs than you can shake a stick at, we're not skimping on summer adult programs at the library. Our much acclaimed Wonderful World armchair travel adventure programs return. This year they are again at the Village Playhouse at the National Park Village, every Monday (except Labor Day) through September 10 at 7 pm. This year June 4 is the kick off, with Estes Park resident Milt Garrett taking us through the life and culture of Russia and Siberia.

On June 22, the Library Foundation hosts a special evening with Anne Hillerman (daughter of Southwest mystery author Tony Hillerman) on the book "Tony Hillerman's Landscape." The program is at 7 p.m., held at Mountain View Bible Fellowship church. The program is free, with a suggested donation of $10 or more to help defray costs.

Those interested in genealogy will have a chance to attend two "Weekend Genealogist" workshops, Saturday, July 21, and Saturday, August 11, from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. in the library's Hondius room. These workshops are under the combined sponsorship of the Estes Park Genealogical Society and the library.

Don't forget the Friends of the Library Book Sale, with "Preview Night" (Friends members only) starting Friday, Aug. 3, and open to all starting Saturday, Aug. 4 at the conference center, continuing through Sunday, Aug. 5.

Speaking of the Friends, have you checked out the new, expanded Friends sale "Book Nook," on the main floor west wall, by the Harper Study room? There're tons more books, available for purchase at excellent prices any time the library's open.

And speaking of "check out," June 4 we're slated to unveil our new checkout station, across from the service desk. This will make checking out library items quicker and easier, while freeing up library staff to be of even better assistance.

Then there's the nitty-gritty stuff. We'll be closed Memorial Day, May 28. Beginning Tuesday, May 29, we'll move to our summer hours, opening at 9 am instead of 10. There's plenty of parking available between 9 and 11, so come on in early to pick up those library items, or just relax and read the morning papers in our comfy reading area.

Summer's always a busy time, but there's plenty of "fun-busy" at the Estes Valley Library this summer. Have a great Memorial Day weekend.
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