Like many visitors and long-time locals, my first impression of the Estes Valley was one of awe and inspiration. I first arrived in Estes Park on foot, emerging from Rocky Mountain National Park’s peaks after a long backpacking trip up and over the Continental Divide. I’d seen my first moose in the wild, fished alpine lakes, and breathed air atop the world. After all that, arriving in such a welcoming community was the perfect way to top it all off. Immediately, I knew I wanted to come back and stay awhile.

Five years later, my family and I have done just that. We moved to Estes Park, and while exploring town, I discovered the Library’s incredible resources. I’d never seen a Makerspace inside a library before, let alone one with such talent and resources. I was hooked,…