1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380.
June 1-Aug. 15: Summer Reading Program: Dig Into Reading! continues.
July 3-July 4: Library closed for Fourth of July holiday.
Mondays, 2-4:30 p.m.: Lego Club. Ages 5-12. No registration required.
Wednesdays, 11-11:30 a.m.: Storytime. Stories, songs, rhymes and other fun activities. Ages 3 and older.
Thursdays, 11-11:45 a.m.: Toddler Time. Stories, songs, rhymes and other fun activities. Ages 1-2.
Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m.: Teen Game Zone. Gaming in the library. Ages 12-17.
Fridays, 11-11:45 a.m.: Baby Time. For babies birth-12 months with caregiver. 15-20 minutes of early literacy activities followed by a playgroup. *July 3 session canceled for holiday closure.
Fridays, 2-3 p.m.: Friday Fun. Each week alternates between art-focused activities and STEM challenges. For ages 5-12 and families. *July 3 session canceled for holiday closure.
July 1: 4-5:30 p.m.: Teen Water Games. Play with water balloons, pool noodles, water guns and sponges in a variety of games. Meet at Viles Park at 4 p.m. Ages 13-17.
July 1 and 15: 6-7:30 p.m.: Word Honey at The Hive. Join us at the Hive (1175 Camino del Rio) for a community brainstorm and poetry-writing session. All welcome.
July 2 and 16: 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Spanish Conversation Hour. Practice Spanish in an informal setting. All levels welcome.
July 3: Library is closed for Independence Day.
July 4: Library is closed for Independence Day.
July 7: 10:30-11:30 a.m.: Terrific Tuesdays: Summer Shows. Weekly performances includes music, magic, animals, dinosaurs and more.
July 7: 2-3 p.m.: Terrific Tuesdays: Summer Shows. Weekly performances includes music, magic, animals, dinosaurs and more.
July 7: 7:30 p.m.: Book Club: “West with Giraffes,” by Lynda Rutledge. Register at the reference desk, then join us to discuss the book at the library. Free book available for the first 15 people who register and attend.
July 8: 6:15-7:45 p.m.: Writers & Scribblers. Group for writers to learn, practice and share the art of writing.
July 10: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Friends of the Library Book Sale.
July 11: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.: Friends of the Library Book Sale.
July 11: 11 a.m.-noon: Dig Into Reading: Dinosaur Masks. Make a dino mask with paper plates or felt. Ages 5-12.
July 11 and 25: 1-3 p.m.: Yarn Meetup. Knitters, crocheters and fiber artists of all ages and levels. Work on a project in an informal group setting.
July 14: 10:30-11:30 a.m.: Terrific Tuesdays: Summer Shows. Stories Written in Stone: A Life in Paleontology. Paleontologist John Hankla shares how scientists decode Earth’s ancient past by interpreting fossils and rock layers, revealing dinosaurs, ancient ecosystems and the story of deep time.
July 14: 2-3 p.m.: Terrific Tuesdays: Summer Shows. Stories Written in Stone: A Life in Paleontology. Paleontologist John Hankla shares how scientists decode Earth’s ancient past by interpreting fossils and rock layers, revealing dinosaurs, ancient ecosystems and the story of deep time.
July 14: 6-7 p.m.: Laws That Impact Your Everyday Life. California Superior Court Judge Tam Nomoto Schumann gives an overview of legal issues that affect us all.
July 17: 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Teen After Hours: Hide & Seek. Ages 13 to 17.
July 18: 10-10:45 a.m.: Stories in the Park. Family friendly, free outdoor storytime and nature-themed craft. Ages 3-7 with an adult.
July 18: 11 a.m.-noon: Dig Into Reading: Paintosaurus. Dinosaur-themed painting. Ages 5-12 and their caregivers.
July 18: 1-2:30 p.m.: Acoustic Jam. Bring your voice and/or an instrument. Share the songs you know and learn new ones. Everyone welcome. Led by local educator and folk musician Dennis Lum.
July 18: 1-3 p.m.: Silent Book Club. Bring your own book or grab something new off the shelf and read alongside others. No assigned readings. All book genres and formats welcome.
July 21: 10:30-11:30 a.m.: Terrific Tuesdays: Summer Shows. Mysto’s The Magic of Reading Show.
July 21: 2-3 p.m.: Terrific Tuesdays: Summer Shows. Mysto’s The Magic of Reading Show.
July 21: 6-7:30 p.m.: Book Sculpting. Transform a book into a 3D sculpture by folding, cutting, carving and gluing pages. All materials provided. Adults and teens (no kids).
July 22: 4:30-6 p.m.: Great Garden Series: Native Trees and Shrubs of Colorado, with Jennifer Bousselot, Ph. D. Learn about the depth and breadth of native woody plant species that exist in Colorado.
July 24: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Family Movie: “Super Mario Galaxy Movie.” Rated PG.
July 25: 11 a.m.-noon: Dig Into Reading: Dinolympics. Test your dino knowledge, strength, speed and teamwork in a series of dinosaur-themed challenges. Come with a team or find new friends to make a team. Ages 5-12 and families.
July 27: 4-5:30 p.m.: Death Café. Objective is “to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives.”
July 28: 10:30-11:30 a.m.: Terrific Tuesdays: Summer Shows. Wayne and Karen Brown, The Ocean Adventures, search for the largest bears on the planet – polar bears. Ages 8 and older.
July 28: 2-3 p.m.: Terrific Tuesdays: Summer Shows. Wayne and Karen Brown, The Ocean Adventures, search for the largest bears on the planet – polar bears. Ages 8 and older.
July 28: 6-7:30 p.m.: Cookbook Club: Secret Family Recipes. Everyone is invited to cook a recipe that has been passed down in your family or was a part of your childhood. No need to share the exact recipe if you don’t want to, but feel free to if you would like. Preregistration required.
July 29: 6:30-8 p.m.: Community Story Circle with author and life coach Brooke Heller. Heller shares a prompt, participants journal about it, then share their stories. Connect with others through shared experiences and stream-of consciousness-type writing.
July 30: 6-7:30 p.m.: Stories Written in Stone: A Life in Paleontology with local paleontologist John Hankla. Hankla shares how scientists decode Earth’s ancient past by interpreting fossils and rock layers, revealing dinosaurs, ancient ecosystems and the story of deep time.
395 Bayfield Center Drive, Bayfield. Contact: 884-2222, www.prlibrary.org
Unearth a Story. If you haven’t yet registered the whole family for our all ages Summer Learning Program, it’s not too late. Our Summer Learning Program includes special events, a storywalk, prize drawings and programs for all ages.
Bayfield Then & Now Postcard Challenge. Ongoing through Aug. 25. Help celebrate Colorado’s 150th birthday by exploring our past and present. Third, fourth and fifth grade students can join the re-photography challenge to capture new images of old postcards. Visit sites.google.com/view/colorado-then-now. Explore historic photos around Bayfield or La Plata County, find the location and take your own NOW photo, and upload your photos before Aug. 25 for a chance to win. Bayfield entries will be displayed at the Pine River Library and at the Bayfield Heritage Days event.
Pilates with Carly. Thursdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Whether you’re a Pilates ninja or the mat is uncharted territory, come start at your level. Goal is to leave the class feeling taller, more aware and a little lighter … the soreness will set in later! Bring a mat and water.
Stego Storytime: Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. Dino songs, stories, crafts and games. Ages 0-6, and older siblings welcome.
Cretaceous Creations: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. Take a walk back in time to create, play and discover your prehistoric side. All ages welcome. Events created for 10 and older to do on their own and younger to complete with help.
Snack Bags for Kids: Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. All children (0-18) can pick up a free snack pack at the library this summer. Sponsored by Pine River Shares, Friends of the Library and local churches. Hosted by Bayfield students.
Teen Gaming: Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. Intense board game battles, console showdowns and digital worlds like Roblox, Minecraft and more.
Teen Movies & Mayhem: Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. Watch movies and see what kinds of hijinks we can get up to – games, VR and snacks.
Teen D&D: Fridays, 1-3 p.m. New members welcome, no experience necessary, but you will need to set up a character before you can join our ongoing campaign. Email [email protected] to register.
Critter-saurus Fridays: Select Fridays, 10-11 a.m. Animal visits for all ages. July 10: Wolfwood; July 17: 4-H Club Animal Day.
Traditional Chen Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan): Sundays, 3-4 p.m. and Wednesdays, 9:15-10:15 a.m. Instructor Jason Brown has fostered a deep love of movement practice as a student and teacher for over 40 years and is a Master Trainer Candidate in Applied Neurology. Classes are free, donations welcome.
Mountaintop Movement Full Body Fit Classes: Monday-Thursday, 8:15-9 a.m. Work out using your own body weight or light hand weights. Bring a yoga mat and light hand weights. If you don’t have them, there are extras that can be used. All ages and fitness levels welcome. Classes are free, donations welcome. Weather permitting, classes will be held outside. Hosted by instructor Tammy Williams.
Friends of the Library Shed Book Sale: Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. Weather permitting, come stop by the shed in the library parking lot for weekly popup book sale.
Pilates with Carly: Thursdays in July, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Whether you’re a Pilates ninja or the mat is uncharted territory, come start at your level. Goal is to leave class feeling taller, more aware and a little lighter … the soreness will set in later! Bring a mat and water.
July 1, 10 a.m.: Delayed Library Opening. Monthly staff meeting. Will open at 10 a.m.
July 3 and 4: Library closed. Independence Day holiday.
July 6, 6-8 p.m.: Typeset Writers’ Group. Each month, a member of the group will bring an article for discussion. Participants can bring two pages of their writing to read aloud, but not required. To read your own writing, bring it in manuscript format. Led by writer and life coach Brooke Heller.
July 7, 5:30-6:30 p.m.: After Hours Lit. Romance book club with a dark side. Alternate between cozy, feel-good reads and steamy, darker romances. July’s read is “Along Came Amor,” by Alexis Daria.
July 8, 2-3 p.m.: BookMarks Book Club. Stop by the front desk to check out this month’s title: “Atmosphere,” by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
July 9, 11 a.m.-noon: Easy Spanish Conversation. All ages and language levels welcome. Meet by the fireplace or outside, depending on weather.
July 9, 1-3 p.m.: Community Music Makers. Musicians of all abilities and instruments (including voice) welcome. Share songs and love of music of all kinds. Bring your instrument and a few copies of what you want to play and share. We usually go around the circle and each person shares a song with others joining in. Do not be intimidated; we truly are of all ability levels!
July 10 and 24, 3:30-5 p.m.: Beginning Mahjong Meetup. Mahjong is a tile-based table-top game developed in 19th century China. Similar to the Western card game rummy, mahjong is a game of skill, strategy and luck. It is relatively easy to learn. All are welcome.
July 10 and 24, 6-11 p.m.: 4 Corners Tabletop Night. We play a variety of games and welcome players of all skill levels. We strongly encourage joining our Discord Server for event information, hobby inspiration and tabletop chat. Ages 17 and older unless accompanied by an adult. Group Discord Server: 4 Corners Tabletop (https://discord.com/invite/eckX7hdJfR). Details: Email Blake Johnson at [email protected] or Byron Munda at [email protected].
July 11, 10 a.m.-noon: Self-Defense 101 with Shiann Swapp and Alaina Molinary. Learn the basics of self-defense in this engaging two-hour class, taught by Shiann Swapp, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and experienced Kickboxing and BJJ instructor at Durango Martial Arts Academy, and Alaina Molinaro, who has a brown belt. Space is limited, registration required. Class is free, donations accepted. To register: Ask at the front desk or call 884-2222, ext. 1.
July 11, 1:30-10 p.m. until late: 11th on the 11th! Join Four Corners Tabletop as we celebrate the launch of Warhammer 40,000 11th edition with an all-day wargaming event. Whether you’re a seasoned commander or completely new to the grim darkness of the far future, this is the perfect chance to dive into the new edition with fellow hobbyists. We’ll have loaner armies available for 500-point games, making it easy for anyone to jump in and start playing. Space is limited, so arrive early to secure a table and claim a loaner army. Entry is $10, collected at the door, to help cover food and refreshments. Bring your dice.
July 13, 6-8 p.m.: Classic Movie Series with Dennis Taylor: “Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House” (1948). A husband and wife decide they can afford a house in the country built to their liking. It ends up being far more trouble than they imagine. Starring Cary Grant and Myrna Loy.
July 14, 10-11 a.m.: Card Making at the Senior Center. Create two beautiful handmade cards. Free.
July 14, 6 p.m.: Trivia Tuesday at Lost Goat: Rock Your Geology Knowledge. Enjoy local beer and battle your friends for ultimate bragging rights and prizes. Ages 21 and older.
July 15, noon-1 p.m.: Cookbook Club: Salads. Each month, we gather together and share a potluck of recipes from a chosen cookbook, chef or cuisine. Stop by the library, pick up a copy of that month’s cookbook and then call or email Joanna to let us know what recipe you’ll be making for the potluck (884.2222, ext. 517, [email protected]). July’s theme is salads (loosely defined).
July 15, 5:30 p.m.: Pine River Library Board of Trustees Meeting. Agenda and minutes available at www.prlibrary.org.
July 16, 10-11 a.m.: Kaffeeklatsch! An hour of German conversation. Meet others who have ties to Deutschland, to the German language and want to practice their skills. Bis bald!
July 16, 6-7 p.m.: Killer Reads: A True Crime Book Club. Book club for fans of real-life mysteries, criminal investigations and psychological suspense. Stop by the front desk to check out “Starkweather: The Untold Story of the Killing Spree that Changed America,“ by Harry N. MacLean. Details: Email Michaela at [email protected].
July 16, 6-7 p.m.: Living Room Conversations: Freedom. Join us by the fireplace as we discuss questions such as: What does freedom mean to you? Is freedom at risk? If so, what are you concerned about?
July 17, 11 a.m.: Pine River Senior Center Outreach. Enjoy books and DVDs available for check out, delivered to you at the Senior Center with an extended loan period.
July 17, 4-6 p.m.: “The Statue of Liberty,” by Ken Burns. Burns explores the history of America’s symbol and the meaning of liberty itself. Fully restored in high definition, film features archival photographs, rare motion pictures, drawings, paintings and contemporary cinematography.
July 21, 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Craft Nights Rock!: Rock Scenes. Create mini framed rock scenes. Free and open to all ages.
July 22, 6-7 p.m.: Newcomers & Neighbors. Quarterly meetups that encourage new and less new neighbors to get to know one another and get involved in the community. Co-hosted by Bayfield Heritage Days and Pine River Library.
July 23, 11 a.m.-noon: Advanced Spanish Conversation. All ages and language levels welcome. Meet at the fireplace or patio, depending on weather.
July 23, 5-6:30 p.m.: Backcountry Preparedness with Dirty Wheels Biking & Guiding. Essential skills for safe mountain exploration, covering trip planning, hazard assessment, navigation and emergency response. Learn to manage risks and understand weather patterns, ensuring confidence and safety in alpine environments.
July 24 and 31, 2-4 p.m.: Nature Journaling with Simple Art. Draw, sketch, color or paint to enhance and expand your observations of nature. Class is for adults, and is free. Meet in Pine River Library community room to begin, and then we will spend time outside. Class size is limited, so register here: https://forms.gle/SUAUoEr3VhZ59Xcf7 or at the front desk.
July 25, 1-2:30 p.m.: Women’s Group. Connect, share experiences, mentor one another in various areas of experience and find encouragement.
July 27, 6-8 p.m.: Pine River Garden Club Meeting: Soils & Permaculture. Learn about local soil challenges, how to test for different characteristics, and regenerative and permaculture hacks to make your garden resilient.
July 28, 6-7 p.m.: Craft Night at Lost Goat: Rock Decorating. Paint rocks with acrylic markers. Program is free, but don’t forget to tip your server. Ages 21 and older.
New! Register now. Snail Mail Society: Aug. 12, 5-6 p.m.: Snail Mail Society + Cozy Craft Night. Looking for analog connection in a digital world? Inaugural meeting of the Snail Mail Society, a library-to-library pen pal club. This month, we’re planning a collaboration between Cozy Craft Night and Snail Mail Society. To be matched with a pen pal ahead of the program, register by July 29: https://forms.gle/oYXRjsSxxNtm47AS9. Unregistered attendees are welcome to participate and will be matched with a pen pal at a later date. Snail Mail Society will allow us to build community and create meaningful connections to people locally and from 40-plus libraries. Write your own letters or use prompts, and letters will be mailed from and received at the library. The library will provide all necessary supplies. Program is free and open to all ages.
Fort Lewis Mesa Library, 11274 Highway 140, Hesperus. Contact: 425-5610, ext. 1, or [email protected]. Located inside Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School. Books, DVDs, audiobooks and more for all ages. Open to the public 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.
Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218, Durango. Contact: 425-5610, ext. 2. or [email protected]. Located inside Sunnyside Elementary School. Books, DVDs, audiobooks and more for all ages. Open to the public 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday.
Board members sought. Email [email protected]. Estimated time commitment: four hours per month. Must live or own property within the SWLPLD boundaries.
Friends of the Library members sought. Email [email protected]. Estimated time commitment: two hours per month.
Friends of SWLPLD seeks sponsors. Help financially support SWLPLD. Details: Email [email protected].
Summer Reading Program. “Unearth a Story” Summer Reading Program at Sunnyside and Fort Lewis Mesa libraries. See calendar below for events and times.
Technology Assistance. Help with phones, tablets or laptops. Email [email protected] to schedule an appointment at Fort Lewis Mesa Library or [email protected] at Sunnyside Library.
Powerhouse Pass Program. Sunnyside and Fort Lewis Mesa Libraries have Powerhouse Passes available for check out. Pass allows you and immediate family free entry to the Powerhouse Science Center. Can be checked out on an adult library card for one week.
Check Out State Parks Program. Fort Lewis Mesa and Sunnyside Libraries have “Check Out State Parks” backpacks available for check out. Each pack includes a pass for free entry to Colorado state parks, binoculars, wildlife viewing guides, and park information. Can be checked out on an adult library card for one week.
Tuesday, June 30, 6-8 p.m.: Storytelling Workshop Series, Part 1: Colorado Origin Stories. With KSJD/Raven Narratives storytelling coaches at Sunnyside Library. Registration required at 425-5610, ext. 2, or [email protected].
Wednesday, July 1, 9 a.m.: Summer Reading Program “Unearth a Story.” Fort Lewis Mesa Library. No preregistration required. This week: Celebrate America’s 250th.
Wednesday, July 1, 10 a.m.: Wee Read toddler story time. Sunnyside Library. Ages 2-4-year-olds and caregivers.
Thursday, July 2, 10:30 a.m.: Video-led Yoga. Sunnyside Library. Free, all levels welcome. Bring a mat.
Thursday, July 2, 1 p.m.: Instructor-led Tai Chi. Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Donation appreciated. All levels welcome. Register: [email protected].
Thursday, July 2, 4-6 p.m.: Commissioner Chat with Elizabeth Philbrick. Fort Lewis Mesa Library.
Friday, July 3, 1 p.m.: Pokemon Club. Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Learn how to play, show off your collection and trade with others. Free. Ages 7 and older.
Friday, July 3, 4 p.m.: D&D Club. Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Grades 6-12. No experience or materials necessary.
Friday, July 3: Sunnyside Library closed for cleaning.
Saturday, July 4: Libraries closed for Independence Day.
Sunday, July 5, 4 p.m.: America’s Pot Luck. Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Bring a dish to pass, your own table service and outdoor seating.
Monday, July 6, 10 a.m.: Wildfire Writers Club. Sunnyside Library. All types of writing, all writers welcome.
Monday, July 6, 10 a.m.: Puppet Storytime and free play. Sunnyside Library. Ages 2-8.
Monday, July 6, 1 p.m.: Monday Matinee. In the gym at Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Bring your own chairs or blankets. Movie: “An American Tail, Feivel Goes West,” rated G.
Monday, July 6, 5:30 p.m.: ASL Learners Group. Sunnyside Library. All levels welcome. Free.
Tuesday, July 7, 10 a.m.: Wee Read and Move toddler story time. Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Ages 2-4-and their caregivers.
Tuesday, July 7, 2-3:30 p.m.: STEAMsters Summer Maker Club. Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Ages 7-12. Registration required: Contact [email protected].
Tuesday, July 7, 3:30-5:30 p.m.: CreativiTEA. Sunnyside Library. Bring a portable hand craft you’re working on.
Tuesday, July 7, 6-8:00 p.m.: Storytelling Workshop Series, Part 2: Colorado Origin Stories. With KSJD/Raven Narratives storytelling coaches. Sunnyside Library. Registration required: 425-5610, ext. 2, or [email protected].
Wednesday, July 8, 9 a.m.: Summer Reading Program “Unearth a Story.” Fort Lewis Mesa Library. No preregistration required. This week: SRP Wrap Party as we celebrate Colorado’s 150th.
Wednesday, July 8, 10 a.m.: Wee Read toddler story time. Sunnyside Library. Ages 2-4 and their caregivers.
Wednesday, July 8, 3 p.m.: Fort Lewis Mesa Book Club. Fort Lewis Mesa Library. This month: “The Book Club for Troublesome Women,” by Marie Bostwick. All welcome.
Thursday, July 9, 10:30 a.m.: Video-led Yoga. Sunnyside Library. Free, all levels welcome. Bring a mat.
Thursday, July 9, 1 p.m.: Instructor-led Tai Chi. Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Donation appreciated. All levels welcome. Email [email protected] to register.
Thursday, July 9, 5:30 p.m.: Wrap and Roll Cooking Class for teens and tweens. Sunnyside Library. Preregistration required: [email protected].
Thursday, July 9, 5:30 p.m.: Spanish Conversation Hour. Sunnyside Library. All levels welcome.
Friday, July 10, 1 p.m.: Pokemon Club. Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Learn how to play, show off your collection and trade with others. Free. Ages 7 and older.
Friday, July 10, 4 p.m.: D&D Club. Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Grades 6-12. No experience or materials necessary.
Friday, July 10, 6 p.m.: Colorado Origin Stories Showcase. Sunnyside Library. Hear the stories of our storytelling workshop participants.
Monday, July 13, 10 a.m.: Wildfire Writers Club. Sunnyside Library. All types of writing, all writers welcome.
Monday, July 13, 10 a.m.: Puppet Storytime and free play. Sunnyside Library. Ages 2-8.
Monday, July 13, 1 p.m.: Monday Matinee. In the gym at Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Bring your own chairs or blankets. “GOAT,“ rated PG.
Tuesday, July 14, 10 a.m.: Wee Read and Move toddler story time. Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Ages 2-4 and their caregivers.
Tuesday, July 14, 10 a.m.: Summer Reading Program. Sunnyside Library. Ages 0-12, no preregistration required. This week: Celebrate Colorado’s 150th.
Tuesday, July 14, 2-3:30 p.m.: STEAMsters Summer Maker Club. Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Ages 7-12. Preregistration required. Contact [email protected].
Wednesday, July 15, 10 a.m.: Wee Read toddler story time. Sunnyside Library. Ages 2-4 and their caregivers.
Wednesday, July 15, 4:30 p.m.: Wrap and Roll Cooking Class for teens and tweens. Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Pre registration required, contact [email protected].
Thursday, July 16, 10:30 a.m.: Video-led Yoga. Sunnyside Library. Free, all levels welcome. Bring a mat.
Thursday, July 16, 1 p.m.: Instructor-led Tai Chi. Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Donation appreciated. All levels welcome. Email [email protected] to register.
Friday, July 17, 1 p.m.: Pokemon Club. Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Learn how to play, show off your collection and trade with others. Free. Ages 7 and older.
Friday, July 17, 4 p.m.: D&D Club. Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Grades 6-12. No experience or materials necessary.
Friday, July 17, 5:30 p.m.: Game Night. Sunnyside Library. For adults, teens or tweens accompanied by adult. Bring a game or play one from our library.
Saturday, July 18, 10 a.m.: Plein Air Painting with Susan Kerns. Free, preregistration required: [email protected].
Monday, July 20, 10 a.m.: Puppet Storytime and free play. Sunnyside Library. Ages 2-8.
Monday, July 20, 10 a.m.: Wildfire Writers Club. Sunnyside Library. All types of writing, all writers welcome.
Monday, July 20, 1 p.m.: Monday Matinee. In the gym at Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Bring your own chairs or blankets. This week: “Hoppers,” rated PG.
Monday, July 20, 4 p.m.: Southwest La Plata Library District monthly board meeting. Held in the Purple Cliffs Conference Room, 1305 Escalante Drive, Durango. More information at either library or www.swlplibrarydistrict.org.
Monday, July 20, 5:30 p.m.: ASL Learners Group. Sunnyside Library. All levels of ability welcome. Free.
Tuesday, July 21, 10 a.m.: Wee Read and Move toddler story time. Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Ages 2-4 and their caregivers.
Tuesday, July 21, 2-3:30 p.m.: STEAMsters Summer Maker Club. Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Ages 7-12. Preregistration required. Contact [email protected].
Tuesday, July 21, 3:30-5:30 p.m.: CreativiTEA. Sunnyside Library. Bring a portable hand craft you’re working on.
Wednesday, July 22, 10 a.m.: Wee Read toddler story time. Sunnyside Library. Ages 2-4 and their caregivers.
Thursday, July 23, 10:30 a.m.: Video-led Yoga. Sunnyside Library. Free, all levels welcome. Bring a mat.
Thursday, July 23, 1 p.m.: Instructor-led Tai Chi. Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Donation appreciated. All levels welcome. Email [email protected] to register.
Thursday, July 23, 5:30 p.m.: Spanish Conversation Hour. Sunnyside Library. All levels welcome.
Friday, July 24, 1 p.m.: Pokemon Club. Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Learn how to play, show off your collection and trade with others. Free. Ages 7 and older.
Friday, July 24, 4 p.m.: D&D Club. Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Grades 6-12. No experience or materials necessary.
Saturday, July 25, noon-3 p.m.: D&D. Sunnyside Library. No experience or materials necessary.
Saturday, July 25, 1:30 p.m.: 2nd Annual Sunnyside Garden Tour and Potluck. Meet at Sunnyside Library to tour local gardens, potluck begins at 4 p.m. Email [email protected] to register.
Saturday, July 25, 2 p.m.: Adult & Teen Summer Reading Program Wrap Party. Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Compete with your neighbors and friends in a Colorado & USA Trivia Challenge.
Monday, July 27, 10 a.m.: Puppet Storytime and free play. Sunnyside Library. Ages 2-8.
Monday, July 27, 10 a.m.: Wildfire Writers Club. Sunnyside Library. All types of writing, all writers welcome.
Monday, July 27, 1 p.m.: Monday Matinee. In the gym at Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Bring your own chairs or blankets. This week: “How To Train Your Dragon,” rated PG.
Monday, July 27, 5 p.m.: Common Read Book Discussion & Potluck. Sunnyside Library. This month: “Woman of Light,” by Kali Fajardo-Anstine. Adult Summer Reading prize drawings will take place. All welcome.
Tuesday, July 28, 10 a.m.: Wee Read and Move toddler story time. Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Ages 2-4 and their caregivers.
Tuesday, July 28, 2-3:30 p.m.: STEAMsters Summer Maker Club. Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Ages 7-12. Preregistration required: Contact [email protected].
Wednesday, July 29, 10 a.m.: Wee Read toddler story time. Sunnyside Library. Ages 2-4 and their caregivers.
Thursday, July 30, 10:30 a.m.: Video-led Yoga. Sunnyside Library. Free, all levels welcome. Bring a mat.
Thursday, July 30, 1 p.m.: Instructor-led Tai Chi. Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Donation appreciated. All levels welcome. Email [email protected] to register.
Friday, July 31, 1 p.m.: Pokemon Club. Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Learn how to play, show off your collection and trade with others. Free. Ages 7 and older.
Friday, July 31, 4 p.m.: D&D Club. Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Grades 6-12. No experience or materials necessary.
Friday, July 31, 5:30 p.m.: Special Game Night: Colorado 150 Trivia. Sunnyside Library. Adults, teens or tweens accompanied by adult.
470 Goddard Ave. Ignacio. Contact 563-9287, www.ignaciolibrary.org.
Make Your Own Mocktails: Wednesday, July 1 at 4:30 p.m. All-ages mocktail-making program where participants will craft nonalcoholic beverages.
Glowforge Class: Wednesday, July 15 at 2:30 and 5 p.m. Design and create custom wooden bookmarks. No experience necessary, and all ages welcome.
Virtual Reality Travel: Tuesday, July 28 at 4 p.m. Celebrate Colorado’s 150th year. Participants will use virtual reality headsets to explore local attractions while enjoying local cuisine. Sign up at 563-9287.
Mondays at 1:30 p.m.: Sewing Workshop. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, you’re invited for some fun around sewing projects and crafts.
Tuesdays at 10 a.m.: Storytime. Stories, songs, crafts and more to encourage literacy in your young ones.
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.: Open Art Studio. Work on projects, receive help and advice, and enjoy conversation and good times with other local artists. Guests and new members always welcome.
Tuesdays at 5 p.m.: Electronics Hour. Electronic-based projects and more.
Thursdays at 1 p.m.: Knitters Group. Join our lovely group of knitters for a beverage and a chat in our Community Room.
Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.: Virtual Reality Beat Saber. Interactive gaming experience that combines music, movement and friendly competition for patrons to try out.
Fridays at 9 a.m.: Community Coffee and Donuts. Opportunity to stay informed about all the resources available at the library.
Fridays at 1 p.m.: IDEA LAB Classes. Classes on chemistry and video production.
