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Using literal pages from books, Durango Public Library patrons create Shakespearean fashion

Simultaneous events held for adults and children to help create Snowdown costumes

February 2, 2023

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Elected officials for Durango, La Plata County receive progress report on library, airport

leaders also briefed on proposed annexation of La Posta Road south of city limits

January 23, 2023

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Homeless youths reach out through writing and art at Speak Out! event in Durango

2018 through 2022 at least 536 students enrolled in K-12 experienced homelessness in rural Southwest Colorado

November 18, 2022

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Honeypot ant photo exhibit comes to Durango Public Library

biology professor shares knowledge of the species

November 8, 2022

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Something on your mind? Set it free in a ‘botanic inspiration wheel’ at Durango library

go of thoughts or practice marriage proposals by writing notes and sending them into the cosmos

October 19, 2022

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Survey: 71% of respondents support mill levy to fund Durango Public Library

Additional money could be used for more staff, expanded services and longer operating hours

October 13, 2022

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Veterans celebrate 50th anniversary of service at Durango Botanic Gardens

Members of USS Edwards meet to commemorate their time in Vietnam

July 19, 2022

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New Durango library director to expand community partnerships

Alvey-Henderson describes position as 'dream job’

June 28, 2022

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Durango Public Library interim director takes new job

underway to determine feasibility of special taxing district

April 19, 2022

Education

Durango High School freshman wins footbridge design contest

Kiwanis Club to fund bridge project for the library’s Youth Literary Garden

February 21, 2022

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Durango on track with library district feasibility study

takes first big step forward by working on choosing a consultant

February 2, 2022

Arts and Entertainment

Durango Public Library wants to show your art

‘It’s a good way to kind of get yourself out there’

January 20, 2022

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Colorado distributes free KN95 masks

Durango Public Library ran out of the face coverings before 1 p.m. Thursday

January 19, 2022

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Durango’s interim library director is not a librarian. But he knows about creating special districts

and county are exploring alternative funding methods

November 2, 2021

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Friends of Durango Public Library announces bookmark design contest winners

Artists’ work will be be available at the library and Friends of the Library Bookstore

October 20, 2021

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Durango Public Library celebrates Banned Books Week

‘We always talk about celebrating the freedom to read,’ says interim director

September 29, 2021

Community

Library Community Champions to be honored

Recognizing that the success of any public library is enhanced and sustained by dedicated residents, the Durango Public Library Advisory…

September 21, 2021

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Durango considers library district to address gaps in funding

sales tax varies too much, causing unpredictability in revenue stream

September 18, 2021

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Literary Garden begins to grow at Durango Public Library

will feature six themed gardens within it

August 28, 2021

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Photo: New Literary Garden takes shape at Durango library

Kyle Morgan with Canyon Landscaping works on the new Literary Garden under construction Thursday in front of the Durango Public…

August 20, 2021

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Filing for unemployment? Better have a smartphone and patience

Colorado launches rigorous digital verification process to thwart fraud

June 30, 2021

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Durango Public Library creates Tough Topics collection

Durango Public Library has a new collection designed to assist adults in discussing sensitive subjects with children.Courtesy of Durango Public…

March 27, 2021

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Durango library to reopen after nearly yearlong closure

Service depends on severity of COVID-19 pandemic

February 27, 2021

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Hours of operation updated for COVID-19 testing site in Durango

Location is open five days a week near library

November 3, 2020