Buena Vista Public Library

Bilingual Yoga
2022-10-11 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | Buena Vista Public Library, 131 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Cultivate a connection of body, mind, and spirit through yoga. Calm your mind and enjoy feel-good movement. Guidance provided in English and Spanish – yoga for your brain! ¡Esperamos que te unas a nosotros!

Align & Flow Yoga
2026-02-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-02 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Community Center, 715 E Main St, Buena Vista, 81211, United States
Find strength, stillness, and peace in this all-level yoga class.

Virtual Author Talk: Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch
2026-02-24 12:00 - 13:00 | CO
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Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.
Follow the fascinating growth and development of the world’s largest museum and research complex during its first 60 years. Told in rich detail, Smithson’s Gamble reveals how, as it defined a role rooted in curiosity and exploration, the Smithsonian helped to shape the nation’s developing identity.
The Smithsonian evolved from a small, narrowly focused organization into an institution leading the way in fields from astrophysics to zoology. Smithsonian researchers, and the hundreds of citizen scientists who they recruited, created a collection that documented the natural and human history of a continent. The American conservation movement and a national weather service are rooted at the Smithsonian. Smithson’s Gamble is filled with fascinating characters, twists and turns, and moments of triumph and tragedy, complete with political machinations, a bit of backstabbing, accusations of murder, and the occasional scandal.
Register now to take part in the conversation and learn about the trials, errors, and incredible legacy of the Smithsonian’s foundation.
About the Author: Tom Crouch joined the Smithsonian in 1974 and has served both the National Air and Space Museum and the National Museum of American History in a variety of curatorial and administrative posts.
Dr. Crouch has won several major writing awards, including a 1989 Christopher Award, a literary prize recognizing “significant artistic achievement in support of the highest values of the human spirit,” for The Bishop’s Boys: A Life of Wilbur and Orville Wright. His book, Wings: A History of Aviation From Kites to the Space Age, won the AIAA Gardner-Lasser Literature Prize for 2005.
In the fall of 2000, President Clinton appointed Dr. Crouch to the Chairmanship of the First Flight Centennial Federal Advisory Board, an organization created to advise the Centennial of Flight Commission on activities planned to commemorate the 100th anniversary of powered flight.

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Virtual Author Talk: How to Make Healthy Living Effortless and Fun - In Conversation with Jenn Lueke
2026-03-05 12:00 - 13:00 | CO
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In her new cookbook Don’t Think About Dinner, Jenn Lueke offers a framework to save time, money, and energy with strategic meal planning, grocery lists, and kitchen prep.
Whether you want to improve your health, cut down food waste (and spending), reduce your mental load, or build new kitchen skills, Don’t Think About Dinner provides everything you need to confidently approach every meal of the day—from shopping and stocking the pantry to storing and reheating leftovers, and everything in between.
As a college student, Jenn was struggling with health problems and tired of quick-fix “healthy” recipes that relied on obscure, expensive ingredients that were often spoiled before she could finish them. Overwhelmed and frustrated, she felt further from her health goals. So, she made a plan. Or rather, a list—filled with plants and proteins, plus simple recipes to make the most of them. This became the framework for her hugely successful business—and transformed her life.
Unlike a typical cookbook, this comprehensive handbook offers strategies, tools, tips, meal plans, and more, plus over 125 delicious recipes. Jenn includes a wide range of adaptable dishes that suit any vibe, budget, or dietary need, from breakfast and lunch to appetizers, dinner, drinks, snacks, and desserts.
Register today and be prepared to look at your pantry in a whole new light!
About the Author: Jenn Lueke is a recipe creator whose mission is to make a healthier life more accessible to everyone. Inspired by her personal health journey, Jenn creates easy-to-follow, nourishing recipes that require minimal time, energy, and money. She walks you through the entire process in an approachable way–from stocking your kitchen to creating a grocery list to packing up a finished meal in the fridge, sharing actionable tools and strategies to build kitchen confidence and make meal planning an enjoyable habit. Jenn’s background in finance and banking has translated into the smart shopping tips and viral meal plans her millions of followers love on her account @jenneatsgoood and top Substack publication, “the eat goood newsletter.”

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Virtual Author Talk: Unlock the Hidden Power of Dreams with Sleep Expert Michelle Carr
2026-03-11 12:00 - 13:00 | CO
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Learn how to harness your dreams to improve your sleep and health with dream engineer Dr. Michelle Carr. In Nightmare Obscura, Dr. Carr unlocks the science behind the sleeping body. Drawing on her expertise in nightmares, lucid dreaming, and the cutting-edge field of dream engineering, she reveals how we can revolutionize our sleeping—and waking—health.
To most, dreams are things that slip away when we reemerge into the waking world, their remnants jumbled up and only half recalled. At their best, they are populated by pleasant recollections and surreal experiences. But at their worst, they can be traumatizing and prevent us from receiving the necessary benefits of sleep.
So why do we dream at all? What makes a person prone to nightmares? How do our bodies interface with our brains when we’re not awake? And how can we harness our sleeping minds to improve our waking lives?
Register now for a conversation you don’t want to miss!
About the Author: Michelle Carr is the director of the Dream Engineering Laboratory in the Center for Advanced Research in Sleep Medicine, an assistant professor at the University of Montreal, and a former president of the International Association for the Study of Dreams. Alongside her research and work as a dream engineer, she has published numerous scientific papers, a popular Psychology Today blog, and articles for New Scientist, Aeon, and Scientific American. Her book, Nightmare Obscura: A Dream Engineer’s Guide Through the Sleeping Mind, was published by Henry Holt, in 2025.

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 Buena Vista Public Library.

Great Decisions
2026-03-12 16:30 - 18:00 | SDCEA Community Room, 29780 US Hwy 24 N, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Take part in America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. Participants read the Great Decisions Briefing Book, then meet with members of their community to watch a video and discuss critical global issues.
Feb. 12: Trump Tariffs and the Future of the World Economy
Feb 26: U.S.-China Relations
Mar. 12: Ruptured Alliances and the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation
Mar. 26: Ukraine and the Future of European Security
Apr. 9: Multilateral Institutions in a Changing World Order
Apr. 23: U.S. Engagement of Africa
May 14: The Future of Human Rights and International Law

Virtual Author Talk: Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn
2026-03-12 17:00 - 18:00 | CO

Grand Opening
2026-03-16 09:00 - 17:00 | Buena Vista Public Library, 131 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
All Day Events

Library Tours
Button Making, Children’s Library
Giveaways (while supplies last)

Scheduled Events
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cricut Heat Press, Bandana Demo, Makerspace
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Wiggles and Giggles, Meeting Room
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The Chaffee Experiment, 2nd Floor Commons
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Photo Booth, Professional Headshots
1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Balloon Twisting, Salida Circus, Children’s Library
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Photo Fun: Green Screen, 2nd Floor Classroom
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Live Music: Main Street Minstrels, 2nd Floor Commons
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Cricut Heat Press, Bandana Demo, Makerspace
3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Belonging Project Bracelets, Community Services Room

Digital Smart: Streaming with Kanopy
2026-03-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Buena Vista Public Library, 131 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Expand your digital literacy, gain knowledge and research skills in a 7-week beginner friendly workshop series.

March 18: Streaming with Kanopy
March 25: Explore Udemy Free Online Courses
April 1: Digital Newspapers
April 8: Libby eBooks and magazines
April 15: Gale Research Databases
April 22: Artificial Intelligence (AI)
April 29: Cybersecurity

Makers Lab: Cricut Crafts
2026-03-19 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Buena Vista Public Library, 131 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Create a tote bag and stickers using Cricut software and equipment. All supplies provided.

Align & Flow Yoga
2026-03-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-30 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Buena Vista Public Library, 131 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States

Digital Smart: Explore Udemy
2026-03-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Buena Vista Public Library, 131 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States

Watercolor: Frolicking Figures
2026-03-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Buena Vista Public Library, 131 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Arrange and trace figurative stencils (provided, or bring your own stencils & drawings) into expressive compositions of figurative relationships, and then play with the free-flowing fluidity of watercolors. This is an invitation to immerse in the joy of color mixing and experimenting, allowing water to be your co-creator. Registration required. Limit 12.

Great Decisions
2026-03-26 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-04-09 16:30 - 18:00 | Buena Vista Public Library, 131 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States

Digital Smart: Access Digital Newspapers
2026-04-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Buena Vista Public Library, 131 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States

Makers Lab: Garlands
2026-04-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Buena Vista Public Library, 131 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Design and create paper boxes, flowers, cards, and more in this weekly class.

Digital Smart: Libby eBooks and Magazines
2026-04-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Buena Vista Public Library, 131 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States

Keeping a Gratitude Journal
2026-04-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Buena Vista Public Library, 131 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
In this 2-hour journaling workshop, learn ways to shift your focus to the positive aspects of life and enjoy greater satisfaction through writing. Handbound journals provided.
Registration required. Limit 12.

Makers Lab: Luminaries
2026-04-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Buena Vista Public Library, 131 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States

Sci-Fi Book Club
2026-04-10 16:00 - 17:30 | Buena Vista Public Library, 131 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Explore the different subgenres of Science Fiction as penned by authors with very different approaches. Read ahead and then meet with others for discussion.

April 10: Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes
May 8: The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin
June 12: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
July 10: How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu
Aug. 14: Seveneves by Neil Stephenson
Sept. 11: Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki
Oct. 9: The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin

Aging in Place: Decluttering
2026-04-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Buena Vista Public Library, 131 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Discover tips for decluttering a home and downsizing from author Monica Young.
Registration required. Limit 12.

Virtual Author Talk: On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor
2026-04-14 17:00 - 18:00 | CO
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Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series.
After its proxies are devastated and its offensive capability pummeled in the latest war in the middle east, a rogue group of Iranian regime officials create a brazen plot to strike back at their hated enemies once and for all. They envision a series of operational dominos culminating in a devastating attack, and the first step is the assassination of the Israeli prime minister. And there’s only one assassin with the skills to pull it off: Abdul Rahman, known in the shadows as the Ghost.
When a routine prison transfer is ambushed, the Ghost escapes and is given the assignment. The only Operator who can hunt him down is the man who stopped him before: Pike Logan.
Pike and his team soon learn that the mission involves something bigger than just the escape of his old enemy. Working with Mossad agents, the pursuit leads the Taskforce to Argentina. They work to unravel the scope of the attack, and the chase leads them through the tempestuous waterfalls of Iguazu and the Triple Frontier, to the vibrant streets of Buenos Aires, and the tiny village of Ushuaia at the “End of the World”.
As the team races against the clock, Pike learns the stakes are much greater than a single life – the consequences extend into the heartland of America itself. The Ghost may hold the key to an escalation that will upend the worldwide balance of power, and if Pike fails, the fallout won’t just be personal – it’ll be global.
Register today to learn why the Pike Logan series has everyone buzzing!
About the Author: Brad Taylor is the author of the New York Times bestselling Pike Logan series. He served for more than twenty years in the U.S. Army, including eight years in 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta, commonly known as Delta Force. He retired as a Special Forces lieutenant colonel and now lives in Charleston, South Carolina.

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 Buena Vista Public Library.
