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Buena Vista, Colorado

Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Saturday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Story Time

Buena Vista Public Library 131 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista, CO, United States

Introduce little ones to the lifelong love of reading, the enjoyment of books, and the fun of visiting their local library. Each week, activities reinforce early literacy skills through stories, […]

Destination Story Time: ACA Products

ACA 702 Gregg Drive, Buena Vista, CO

Dig, Haul, and Dump! Put on your Carharts and come out to ACA for storytime. Explore the big trucks after a few rocky stories. All ages welcome.

Writing WOW (Wonderful, Original Work!) Workshop

Buena Vista Public Library 131 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista, CO, United States

Bloom into a better writer in this 3-part workshop. Parents are welcome to attend with their children and write TOGETHER. Local author Jan Pratt leads this workshop. Registration requested: https://forms.gle/JbNwjpcuQo4UHt3a9 […]

Portraits of BV Past and Present

Capture the present to build on BV's past. With cooperation from Historian Suzy Kelly, study historical photos of Buena Vista and take pictures of Buena Vista today. This 4-part class […]

“Stories in a Flash” Fiction Writing Workshop

Buena Vista Public Library 131 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista, CO, United States

Flash Fiction challenges writers to include all of the elements of a satisfying story--but at a greatly reduced word count (100 - 1,500 words), leaving audiences with a whirlwind read […]

Reading to Rover

McPhelemey Park Hwy 24 & Main St, Buena Vista, CO

Research shows that reading to dogs can boost literacy skills in children while also developing social and emotional skills. That’s why at the BVPL, we have friendly dogs that will […]

Intro to Wood Carving

McPhelemey Park Hwy 24 & Main St, Buena Vista, CO

Learn to carve! Create a feather from cottonwood bark using basic tools and techniques. We will be working with narrowleaf cottonwood bark collected from downed trees. All wood and tools […]

“Stories in a Flash” Fiction Writing Workshop

Flash Fiction challenges writers to include all of the elements of a satisfying story--but at a greatly reduced word count (100 - 1,500 words), leaving audiences with a whirlwind read […]

Reading to Rover

Buena Vista Public Library 131 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista, CO, United States

Research shows that reading to dogs can boost literacy skills in children while also developing social and emotional skills. That’s why at the BVPL, we have friendly dogs that will […]

Wiggles and Giggles

Explore free play and social activities for little ones. Meet other parents and caretakers.

Virtual Author Talk: Jamie Beck

An American in Provence is a beautiful collection of exquisite portrait, scenic, and still-life photography from New York Times bestselling author and award-winning photographer Jamie Beck. Looking to slow down […]

“Stories in a Flash” Fiction Writing Workshop

Buena Vista Public Library 131 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista, CO, United States

Flash Fiction challenges writers to include all of the elements of a satisfying story--but at a greatly reduced word count (100 - 1,500 words), leaving audiences with a whirlwind read […]