Library Calendar

Events in May 2025

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April 27, 2025
April 28, 2025(1 event)

Story Time


April 28, 2025

 

Children's Librarian reading a book at Story Time to a group of children and parents

We are excited to invite families to our early literacy story times.

Join Ms. Laurine for stories, songs, and movement activities that will entertain our youngest patrons – appropriate for ages 6 and under.

 

April 29, 2025(1 event)

Stretch & Flow Yoga


April 29, 2025

 

Yoga @ the library is back!  Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m.

Yoga Pose in front of Sun

Join local instructor, Beth Huck, for this free weekly beginner-friendly Vinyasa yoga class.

The Vinyasa style of yoga strings poses together for a smooth flow so you can build your skills, increase flexibility and practice balance.

Doors open at 8:45 a.m.
One hour parking voucher available for Lionshead Parking Structure

You don’t need to reserve your spot, but it is always great to know
you’re coming! To RSVP or get more info call 970-479-2187 or
email kmcnally@vail.gov 

April 30, 2025(1 event)

Story Time


April 30, 2025

 

Children's Librarian reading a book at Story Time to a group of children and parents

We are excited to invite families to our early literacy story times.

Join Ms. Laurine for stories, songs, and movement activities that will entertain our youngest patrons – appropriate for ages 6 and under.

 

May 1, 2025(1 event)

Gather & Game


May 1, 2025

 

 

Join us for games while you sip cider, coffee, or hot cocoa!

We'll have cards, checkers, chess, and a selection of board games. You're welcome to bring your own!  

Every Thursday from 3:30-6:00 PM

May 2, 2025(1 event)

Mountain Makerspace


May 2, 2025

 

Our new and improved Mountain Makerspace (formerly Tech Studio) is open from 2-5!
Drop in and get creative!

We can’t wait to see all your fun creations!

For any questions, please email Jonathon at jkelly@vail.gov

Makerspace room showing different stations

 

 

 

 

The Makerspace offers:

  • 3-D Printer
  • Virtual Reality
  • Green Screen
  • Laser Cutter
  • Cricut Machine
  • Sewing/Embroidery Machine
  • Button Maker
  • Wood Burning Pen
  • Dremel
  • Conversion software for converting VHS, CDs, Cassettes
May 3, 2025
May 4, 2025(1 event)

Library Closed

N/A
May 4, 2025

 

In May and June, the library will be closed on Sundays.

May 5, 2025(1 event)

Story Time


May 5, 2025

 

Children's Librarian reading a book at Story Time to a group of children and parents

We are excited to invite families to our early literacy story times.

Join Ms. Laurine for stories, songs, and movement activities that will entertain our youngest patrons – appropriate for ages 6 and under.

 

May 6, 2025(2 events)

Stretch & Flow Yoga


May 6, 2025

 

Yoga @ the library is back!  Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m.

Yoga Pose in front of Sun

Join local instructor, Beth Huck, for this free weekly beginner-friendly Vinyasa yoga class.

The Vinyasa style of yoga strings poses together for a smooth flow so you can build your skills, increase flexibility and practice balance.

Doors open at 8:45 a.m.
One hour parking voucher available for Lionshead Parking Structure

You don’t need to reserve your spot, but it is always great to know
you’re coming! To RSVP or get more info call 970-479-2187 or
email kmcnally@vail.gov 

Eagle County Wildlife


May 6, 2025

 

If you’ve ever paused to admire a fox on the trail or wondered about the big horned sheep roaming your neighborhood, this program is for you. Rick Spitzer—biologist, educator, and professional wildlife photographer—will share a detailed look at Eagle County’s wildlife, highlighting the relationship between animals, their habitats, and the human world. It’s not just about animals—it’s about how you fit into the local ecosystem. You’ll gain fascinating insights, practical awareness, and a new lens to view the wilderness right outside your door. Whether you’re an adventurer, a lifelong learner, or just curious, this is a talk you won’t want to miss!

 

two young foxes in tall green grass looking at the viewer

May 7, 2025(2 events)

Story Time


May 7, 2025

 

Children's Librarian reading a book at Story Time to a group of children and parents

We are excited to invite families to our early literacy story times.

Join Ms. Laurine for stories, songs, and movement activities that will entertain our youngest patrons – appropriate for ages 6 and under.

 

Mountain Makerspace


May 7, 2025

Visit our Makerspace and get creative!

view of the makerspace with different workstations

The Makerspace offers:

3-D Printer
Virtual Reality
Green Screen
Laser Cutter
Cricut Machine
Sewing/Embroidery Machine
Button Maker
Wood Burning Pen
Dremel
Conversion software for converting VHS, CDs, Cassettes

For any questions, please email Jonathon at jkelly@vail.gov 

 

May 8, 2025(1 event)

Gather & Game


May 8, 2025

 

 

Join us for games while you sip cider, coffee, or hot cocoa!

We'll have cards, checkers, chess, and a selection of board games. You're welcome to bring your own!  

Every Thursday from 3:30-6:00 PM

May 9, 2025(1 event)

Mountain Makerspace


May 9, 2025

Visit our Makerspace and get creative!

view of the makerspace with different workstations

The Makerspace offers:

3-D Printer
Virtual Reality
Green Screen
Laser Cutter
Cricut Machine
Sewing/Embroidery Machine
Button Maker
Wood Burning Pen
Dremel
Conversion software for converting VHS, CDs, Cassettes

For any questions, please email Jonathon at jkelly@vail.gov

May 10, 2025
May 11, 2025(1 event)

Library Closed

N/A
May 11, 2025

 

In May and June, the library will be closed on Sundays.

May 12, 2025(1 event)

Story Time


May 12, 2025

 

Children's Librarian reading a book at Story Time to a group of children and parents

We are excited to invite families to our early literacy story times.

Join Ms. Laurine for stories, songs, and movement activities that will entertain our youngest patrons – appropriate for ages 6 and under.

 

May 13, 2025(1 event)

Stretch & Flow Yoga


May 13, 2025

 

Yoga @ the library is back!  Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m.

Yoga Pose in front of Sun

Join local instructor, Beth Huck, for this free weekly beginner-friendly Vinyasa yoga class.

The Vinyasa style of yoga strings poses together for a smooth flow so you can build your skills, increase flexibility and practice balance.

Doors open at 8:45 a.m.
One hour parking voucher available for Lionshead Parking Structure

You don’t need to reserve your spot, but it is always great to know
you’re coming! To RSVP or get more info call 970-479-2187 or
email kmcnally@vail.gov 

May 14, 2025(3 events)

Story Time


May 14, 2025

 

Children's Librarian reading a book at Story Time to a group of children and parents

We are excited to invite families to our early literacy story times.

Join Ms. Laurine for stories, songs, and movement activities that will entertain our youngest patrons – appropriate for ages 6 and under.

 

Mountain Makerspace


May 14, 2025

Visit our Makerspace and get creative!

view of the makerspace with different workstations

The Makerspace offers:

3-D Printer
Virtual Reality
Green Screen
Laser Cutter
Cricut Machine
Sewing/Embroidery Machine
Button Maker
Wood Burning Pen
Dremel
Conversion software for converting VHS, CDs, Cassettes

For any questions, please email Jonathon at jkelly@vail.gov 

 

Virtual Books 'n Bites


May 14, 2025

 

Virtual Books 'n Bites

The library's book club meets each month for a fun and lively virtual book club experience!

We meet on the second Wednesday of the month via Zoom.
Email Kim at KMcNally@vail.gov for an invitation to the monthly Books ‘n’ Bites.

 

May 15, 2025(1 event)

Library Closed

N/A
May 15, 2025

The library will be closed due to renovations at the Dobson Ice Arena.

May 16, 2025(1 event)

Mountain Makerspace


May 16, 2025

Visit our Makerspace and get creative!

view of the makerspace with different workstations

The Makerspace offers:

3-D Printer
Virtual Reality
Green Screen
Laser Cutter
Cricut Machine
Sewing/Embroidery Machine
Button Maker
Wood Burning Pen
Dremel
Conversion software for converting VHS, CDs, Cassettes

For any questions, please email Jonathon at jkelly@vail.gov

May 17, 2025
May 18, 2025(1 event)

Library Closed

N/A
May 18, 2025

 

In May and June, the library will be closed on Sundays.

May 19, 2025(1 event)

Story Time


May 19, 2025

 

Children's Librarian reading a book at Story Time to a group of children and parents

We are excited to invite families to our early literacy story times.

Join Ms. Laurine for stories, songs, and movement activities that will entertain our youngest patrons – appropriate for ages 6 and under.

 

May 20, 2025(2 events)

Stretch & Flow Yoga


May 20, 2025

 

Yoga @ the library is back!  Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m.

Yoga Pose in front of Sun

Join local instructor, Beth Huck, for this free weekly beginner-friendly Vinyasa yoga class.

The Vinyasa style of yoga strings poses together for a smooth flow so you can build your skills, increase flexibility and practice balance.

Doors open at 8:45 a.m.
One hour parking voucher available for Lionshead Parking Structure

You don’t need to reserve your spot, but it is always great to know
you’re coming! To RSVP or get more info call 970-479-2187 or
email kmcnally@vail.gov 

Community Creates


May 20, 2025

 

Join our monthly Community creates for all ages!

Community Creates is the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 4-5:30 p.m.

 

May 21, 2025(3 events)

Story Time


May 21, 2025

 

Children's Librarian reading a book at Story Time to a group of children and parents

We are excited to invite families to our early literacy story times.

Join Ms. Laurine for stories, songs, and movement activities that will entertain our youngest patrons – appropriate for ages 6 and under.

 

Online Author Speaker Series: Rachelle Bergstein


May 21, 2025

 

How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us with Author Rachelle Bergstein

You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy. This book takes an expansive look at Judy Blume’s life, work, and cultural impact, focusing on her most iconic—and controversial—young adult novels, from Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret to Blubber.

Everyone knows Judy Blume.

Her books have garnered her fans of all ages for decades and sold tens of millions of copies. But why were people so drawn to them? And why are we still talking about them now in the 21st century?

In The Genius of Judy, her remarkable story is revealed as never before, beginning with her as a mother of two searching for purpose outside of her home in 1960s suburban New Jersey. The books she wrote starred regular children with genuine thoughts and problems. But behind those deceptively simple tales, Blume explored the pillars of the growing women’s rights movement, in which girls and women were entitled to careers, bodily autonomy, fulfilling relationships, and even sexual pleasure. Blume wasn’t trying to be a revolutionary—she just wanted to tell honest stories—but in doing so, she created a cohesive, culture-altering vision of modern adolescence.

Blume’s bravery provoked backlash, making her the country’s most-banned author in the mid-1980s. Thankfully, her works withstood those culture wars and it’s no coincidence that Blume has resurfaced as a cultural touchstone now. Young girls are still cat-called, sex education curricula are getting dismissed as pornography, and entire shelves of libraries are being banned. As we face these challenges, it’s only natural we look to Blume, the grand dame of so-called dirty books. This is the story of how a housewife became a groundbreaking artist, and how generations of empowered fans are her legacy, today more than ever.

Register now for a conversation you don’t want to miss!

About the Author: Rachelle Bergstein is a lifestyle writer, author, and editor, focused on style, pop culture, and families. Her work has appeared in the New York Post, The New York Times, NPR, and more. She is the author of three books: Women from the Ankle Down, Brilliance and Fire, and The Genius of Judy. She lives with her husband and son in Brooklyn. Find out more at RachelleBergstein.com.

 


The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Vail Public Library.

Mountain Makerspace


May 21, 2025

Visit our Makerspace and get creative!

view of the makerspace with different workstations

The Makerspace offers:

3-D Printer
Virtual Reality
Green Screen
Laser Cutter
Cricut Machine
Sewing/Embroidery Machine
Button Maker
Wood Burning Pen
Dremel
Conversion software for converting VHS, CDs, Cassettes

For any questions, please email Jonathon at jkelly@vail.gov 

 

May 22, 2025(1 event)

Library Closed

N/A
May 22, 2025

 

The library will be closed all day for staff training

 

May 23, 2025(1 event)

Mountain Makerspace


May 23, 2025

Visit our Makerspace and get creative!

view of the makerspace with different workstations

The Makerspace offers:

3-D Printer
Virtual Reality
Green Screen
Laser Cutter
Cricut Machine
Sewing/Embroidery Machine
Button Maker
Wood Burning Pen
Dremel
Conversion software for converting VHS, CDs, Cassettes

For any questions, please email Jonathon at jkelly@vail.gov

May 24, 2025
May 25, 2025(1 event)

Library Closed

N/A
May 25, 2025

 

In May and June, the library will be closed on Sundays.

May 26, 2025(1 event)

Library Closed

N/A
May 26, 2025

Closed for Memorial Day

May 27, 2025(1 event)

Stretch & Flow Yoga


May 27, 2025

 

Yoga @ the library is back!  Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m.

Yoga Pose in front of Sun

Join local instructor, Beth Huck, for this free weekly beginner-friendly Vinyasa yoga class.

The Vinyasa style of yoga strings poses together for a smooth flow so you can build your skills, increase flexibility and practice balance.

Doors open at 8:45 a.m.
One hour parking voucher available for Lionshead Parking Structure

You don’t need to reserve your spot, but it is always great to know
you’re coming! To RSVP or get more info call 970-479-2187 or
email kmcnally@vail.gov 

May 28, 2025(2 events)

Story Time


May 28, 2025

 

Children's Librarian reading a book at Story Time to a group of children and parents

We are excited to invite families to our early literacy story times.

Join Ms. Laurine for stories, songs, and movement activities that will entertain our youngest patrons – appropriate for ages 6 and under.

 

Mountain Makerspace


May 28, 2025

Visit our Makerspace and get creative!

view of the makerspace with different workstations

The Makerspace offers:

3-D Printer
Virtual Reality
Green Screen
Laser Cutter
Cricut Machine
Sewing/Embroidery Machine
Button Maker
Wood Burning Pen
Dremel
Conversion software for converting VHS, CDs, Cassettes

For any questions, please email Jonathon at jkelly@vail.gov 

 

May 29, 2025(1 event)

Gather & Game


May 29, 2025

 

 

Join us for games while you sip cider, coffee, or hot cocoa!

We'll have cards, checkers, chess, and a selection of board games. You're welcome to bring your own!  

Every Thursday from 3:30-6:00 PM

May 30, 2025(1 event)

Mountain Makerspace


May 30, 2025

Visit our Makerspace and get creative!

view of the makerspace with different workstations

The Makerspace offers:

3-D Printer
Virtual Reality
Green Screen
Laser Cutter
Cricut Machine
Sewing/Embroidery Machine
Button Maker
Wood Burning Pen
Dremel
Conversion software for converting VHS, CDs, Cassettes

For any questions, please email Jonathon at jkelly@vail.gov

May 31, 2025