Buena Vista Public Library

Kids Quest
2026-05-04 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-05-11 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-05-18 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Denver) | Buena Vista Public Library, 131 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Build new skills while exploring movement, teamwork, and problem solving challenges, and learn with guest facilitators.

Virtual Author Talk: JoyFull: Daily Rituals to Eat Freely and Live Radiantly with Radhi Devlukia-Shetty
2026-05-05 12:00 - 13:00
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How can singing to your food and eating dessert before dinner improve your digestion, skin, and overall wellbeing? Bestselling author and entrepreneur Radhi Devlukia-Shetty takes us on a journey, written with generosity and kindness, in her book JoyFull.
A passionate self-taught cook and nutritionist, Radhi Devlukia-Shetty’s JoyFull is abundant and inviting. With more than 125 plant-based recipes, it is designed to balance health and satisfaction; her wide-ranging dishes bring vibrant flavors to every meal of the day and rely on accessible ingredients.
And because food alone cannot sustain us completely, Radhi shares her daily wellness practices: her revitalizing morning skincare routine, ancient rituals to nourish and strengthen your hair, meditations and prayers for staying present, and breathwork that will carry you through each phase of the day.
Radhi shares its transformative principles in a way that’s easy for anyone to incorporate into their life. She offers mindful practices around cooking and explains how, as we connect to our food and understand our body, we can improve our health. Whether satisfying comfort food or a gentle bowl of grains and veggies, each dish—and ritual—in JoyFull is intended to bring harmony to you and your body.
Register now for an insightful discussion about the making of the book and how to take steps towards living a more JoyFull life!
About the Author:
Radhi Devlukia-Shetty is the author of the New York Times bestselling cookbook JoyFull, the podcast host of A Really Good Cry, a plant-based cook, mission-driven entrepreneur, and co-founder of Juni Tea. With her background as a dietitian and nutritionist and her studies in Ayurveda, Radhi shares everything from her recipes, health tips, wellness videos, natural skincare and beauty, and how to live a conscious lifestyle.

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.

Art for Kids
2026-05-05 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-05-12 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-05-19 15:30 - 16:30 | Buena Vista Public Library, 131 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Create a painting in these free art sessions. All supplies provided. Parents or caretakers are welcome to participate.

Makerspace Drop-In Hours
2026-05-05 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-06 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-09 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-12 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-13 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-16 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-19 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Buena Vista Public Library, 131 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Call ahead for availability.
Get instruction on Makerspace equipment from interns. Equipment includes:

Scanner
Light Box
Cricut Software, Cutter, and Heat Press
Recording Equipment

Wiggles & Giggles
2026-05-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Buena Vista Public Library, 131 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Free play and stories for little ones and their caretakers. Skill building: fine motor, socialization, imaginative play, speech and language development.

Makers Lab: Pennants
2026-05-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Buena Vista Public Library, 131 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Design and sew your very own pennant in this 2-part class
Registration required. Limit 12.

Virtual Author Talk: On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali
2026-05-07 17:00 - 18:00
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Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehran.
In 1950s Tehran, seven-year-old Ellie lives in grand comfort until the untimely death of her father, forcing Ellie and her mother to move to a tiny home downtown. Lonely and bearing the brunt of her mother’s endless grievances, Ellie dreams for a friend to alleviate her isolation.
Luckily, on the first day of school, she meets Homa, a kind girl with a brave and irrepressible spirit. Together, the two girls play games, learn to cook in the stone kitchen of Homa’s warm home, wander through the colorful stalls of the Grand Bazaar, and share their ambitions of becoming “lion women.”
But their happiness is disrupted when Ellie and her mother are afforded the opportunity to return to their previous bourgeois life. Now a popular student at the best girls’ high school in Iran, Ellie’s memories of Homa begin to fade. Years later, however, her sudden reappearance in Ellie’s privileged world alters the course of both of their lives.
Together, the two young women come of age and pursue their own goals for meaningful futures. But as the political turmoil in Iran builds to a breaking point, one earth-shattering betrayal will have enormous consequences.
Register now to hear directly from the author about the crafting of her tender, yet immensely powerful work.
About the Author:
Marjan Kamali, born in Turkey to Iranian parents, is the New York Times bestselling author of The Lion Women of Tehran, The Stationery Shop, and Together Tea. She is the 2022 recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Creative Writing Award. Her books have been translated into over thirty languages. Marjan lives with her family in the Boston area.

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.

Story Time
2026-05-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Buena Vista Public Library, 131 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Foster a love of books with story time, music, and art. Practice early literacy skills in this social environment.

Sci-Fi Book Club
2026-05-08 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

Tunes for Tots Ages 0-3
2026-05-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Buena Vista Public Library, 131 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Discover music as foundation of early literacy. Rhythm, matching pitch, and call and response are all part of the fun. Build active listening and cognitive skills like memory and problem solving through pattern recognition.

Tunes for Tots Ages 3-5
2026-05-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Buena Vista Public Library, 131 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States

Align & Flow Yoga
2026-05-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Buena Vista Public Library, 131 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Find strength, stillness, and peace in this all-level yoga class.

Virtual Author Talk: Ancient Wisdom and Modern Technologies for Peak Brain Performance with Dr Patrick K Porter and Ruchika Sikri
2026-05-14 12:00 - 13:00
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Join us in conversation with Ruchika Sikri and Dr. Patrick Porter as we chat about their book, Brain Fitness Blueprint, in which they present a 30-day action plan to supercharge your brain and achieve peak performance.
Your brain wasn’t built for the world we live in. Poor sleep, excessive screen time, and modern stressors have disrupted brain function, leading to mental fatigue, decreased focus, and emotional imbalance. So how are we going to thrive?
Dr. Patrick Porter, founder of BrainTap, and Ruchika Sikri, founding partner of Wisdom Ventures and former Head of Well-being Learning at Google, will help you restore your cognitive clarity, find emotional balance, and achieve lasting vitality with an integrative framework that harnesses the tools of holistic spiritual practices alongside the insights of cutting-edge research.
Their groundbreaking blueprint will reveal:

Why modern life is hijacking your brain—and how to reclaim control
How meditation, breathwork, and nature-based rituals reset your nervous system
How emerging technologies can enhance focus, sleep, and emotional regulation
Daily habits to support mental sharpness, resilience, and purpose
A 30-day action plan to rewire your brain for energy, clarity, and joy

Register now to find out why these two visionary researchers believe you can easily attain the vibrant, focused, and flourishing mind you were meant to have.
About the Authors:
Ruchika Sikri is a visionary investor and entrepreneur. She founded Wisdom Ventures Fund, Mandala Ventures, and Ready Platform to support human flourishing through innovation and purpose-driven communities. With over 25 years of leadership experience at Microsoft, Cisco, and Google, she now follows her life’s mission to help build a more connected and compassionate world through globally accessible well-being solutions.
Patrick K. Porter, Ph.D., is an award-winning author, educator, researcher, and speaker. During a career spanning more than three decades, Dr. Porter has been on the cutting edge of brainwave entrainment technology. His newest brain-training platform, BrainTap, is distinctively designed to activate the brain’s neuroplasticity to achieve brain fitness, overcome stress, accelerate learning, enjoy superb sleep, and other lifestyle improvements.

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.

Makers Lab: Pennants
2026-05-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Buena Vista Public Library, 131 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Design and sew your very own pennant in this 2-part class Please see May 7th event to register.
Registration required. Limit 12.

Great Decisions
2026-05-14 16:30 - 18:00 | Buena Vista Public Library, 131 Linderman Ave, 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
