For the third year running, the Estes Valley Library has dubbed February “Won’t You Be My Neighbor Month.” In the spirit of the Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, themed programs, collections, and resources inspire us to connect with each other and find wonder in the seemingly everyday things.
An easy way to share love with a neighbor or friend is with a handmade card. Stop by on Saturday, February 8 to create Valentine’s Day greetings in the Makerspace. Take your pick between a morning or afternoon session and use our wide variety of papercraft supplies to design pop-up cards, 3D designs, and origami hearts.
Keep on making with two house-themed programs in the Makerspace this month: Tweens and teens can craft tiny tin houses on Tuesday, February 11, using recycled materials, miniature accessories, moss, and other fun decorative items. On February 13, 17, and 20, adults and teens can build mixed media wood houses from found materials. All supplies are provided; attendees are welcome to bring any personal items they’d like to incorporate.
What about our proverbial houses? How can we build community connections? Check out our three-day workshop, presented with Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership, about “Tackling Wicked Problems in the Estes Valley.”
This deliberative engagement and facilitator training event, taking place at the Estes Park Museum from February 20-22 will teach us how to weigh competing values and make trade-offs if we encounter contentious issues with no clear answer. Anyone who is interested in making their voices heard, better understanding others’ perspectives, and problem-solving collaboratively is invited to attend. Registration is required and can be done here.
Connection-building activities that are already in progress? The Library’s support of the Town of Estes Park’s Community Information Academy, or CIA, continues. The six-week, biennial program began on Wednesday and is hosted in the Hondius Community Room. Attendees are learning about how our municipal government operates, meeting with staff and elected officials, and touring various Town facilities.
And just for fun: the Library hosted the second annual Daniel Tiger Day last Saturday. With support from the Inspired Living Group and the Friends of the Library Foundation, dozens of little readers and their adults enjoyed a tea party, crafts, face-painting, trolley tours around the neighborhood, and more.
Learn more about these programs and other Won’t You Be My Neighbor goodness via our online calendar.
