BV Public Library ready for event-packed summer

Summer is coming – and the Buena Vista Public Library (BVPL) is ready for “an Ocean full of fun”! The library’s June and July calendars are full of fun events for individuals and families of all ages.

What do science, sharks, and the circus have in common? The Buena Vista Public Library. The library will be hosting its annual Summer Reading Program from June through August 13. Participants can register online, then pick up logbooks and starter gifts at the Library. Readers can earn rewards from sponsoring businesses. The program is open to all ages!

June Highlights – Salida Circus Kickoff, Science, and Sharks

Salida Circus Stilt Walker Kiwee Douglas and unicyclist Caydee Slater celebrate a birthday party with the social distance arm. Courtesy image.

Salida Circus Kickoff Party (All Ages)
Saturday, June 4, 10:00 a.m.
River Park Pavilion
Check out the library’s kickoff party with the Salida Circus! The event will be hosted at the River Park Pavilion in Buena Vista.

Main Street Walking Tour (Adults)
Friday, June 17, 9:30 a.m.
Meet at the Library
Explore BV’s historic landmarks and businesses on this 90-minute tour with local historian Suzy Kelly. The tour will start at the BVPL.

Sensational Sharks with the Denver Aquarium (Youth)
Saturday, June 18, 11:00 a.m.
River Park Pavilion

Courtesy of BVPL.

Squid Dissection with the Denver Aquarium (Youth – 6th grade and up)
Saturday, June 18, 1:00 p.m.
Buena Vista Public Library

Ocean Shorts: A Claymation Project (Teens)
Thursdays, June 30 – July 21, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Create a stop-animation short film in this four-part workshop!

July Highlights – Pirate Dogs, Fun Run, and Movie Night

Rocky Mountain Puppets (Youth)
Friday, July 1, 10:00 a.m.
River Park Pavilion
An island shipwreck puppet and ventriloquist show for the whole family.

Pirate Dogs of the Sea (All Ages)
Saturday, July 9, 10:00 a.m.
River Park Pavilion

Within Our Range Book Study (Adults)
Thursday, July 7, 5:00 p.m.
Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center – 23850 US Hwy 285
Book: Under a White Sky – The Nature of the Future
Author Elizabeth Kolbert asks: after doing so much to the environment, can we change nature, this time to save it?

Library Movie Night – Finding Nemo (All Ages)
Thursday, July 28
Games and Fun: 7:00 p.m. Movie Start: Dusk
Families and individuals of all ages can join the library for movie night at the Commanche Drive-In. Admission is free with any library card!

More information about library events can be found on the library’s website.