1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380.
Summer Reading is here, but the fun isn’t just for kids and teens. There is also an adult summer reading sign up. Log the books you read online to be entered in weekly drawings for prize baskets.
July 1, 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.: Ann Lincoln. A show that includes a fun blend of magic, comedy and animal helpers.
July 8, 10:30-11:30 a.m.: Library Field Day. Kids can enjoy a day packed with fun, games and outdoor activities – all while sparking their imagination and creativity. This event is perfect for children of all ages and will take place at Viles Park, 245 East Park Ave.
July 17,10:30-11:30 a.m.: Live Action Hungry, Hungry Hippos. An exciting, larger-than-life version of the classic game Hungry, Hungry Hippos.
July 22, 10:30-11:30 a.m.: Outdoor Art Party. Let’s get messy with an outdoor art party on the library’s Riverside Patio. Create art pieces big and small with other kids in the community.
July 29, 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.: Rocky Mountain Puppets in “Prism Break.” Meghan and her friends stumbled across a seemingly normal kaleidoscope, or so they thought. They soon realized that a single twist has the power to transport them to alternate dimensions. The excitement of this discovery quickly turned into desperation after the kaleidoscope shattered, trapping them in one of the dimensions. As they struggle to repair the broken prisms on the kaleidoscope, they must navigate the fractured reality they’re in to find their way back home.
July 11 and 25, 3:30-4:30 p.m.: LEGO Club. Build, create and play with the library’s LEGO collection.
July 18, 3:30-4:30 p.m.: Color Our World – with Chemistry. Combine science and art with this colorful experiment. Learn about acids and bases, and then use your knowledge to get creative and make your own color-changing art. Learn how to create homemade pH indicators. Then, with an array of household materials of different pH levels, see how the indicator changes colors depending on if there is a base or an acid. With these different colors, we’ll be able to make colorful art.
July 18, 6-8:30 p.m.: Teen Painting Party. Time to get artistic with the Teen After Hours Painting Party. Whether you are a beginner or a practiced artist, there will be fun to go around. Enjoy mocktails and soda with this paint and sip experience. Bring your friends and see how each of your unique artistic flares come through. For ages 13-17. Registration required.
Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m.: Youth Chess Club. Drop-in chess games in a friendly environment. Meet fellow enthusiasts, improve your game and enjoy friendly competition. For ages 9 and older. All skill levels are welcome.
Wednesdays, 11-11:30 a.m.: Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs, rhymes and other fun activities. Perfect for children ages 3 and older.
Thursdays, 11-11:30 a.m.: Toddler Storytime. Stories, songs, rhymes other fun activities. Perfect for children ages 1-2.
Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m.: Teen Game Zone. Gaming in the library with a variety of games. Ages 12-17.
Fridays, 11-11:30 a.m.: Baby Time. Tailored for babies from birth-12 months with their favorite adult. Enjoy 15-20 minutes of early literacy activities followed by a playgroup. We sing songs, bounce to action rhymes and share stories, providing a rich environment for babies to hear language and interact with others.
July 1, 10-10:45 a.m.: Stories in the Park. Join Durango Parks and Recreation and Durango Public Library for a free, family friendly, outdoor storytime and nature journaling adventure. Recommended for ages 3-7 with a favorite adult. These programs will be held at Santa Rita Park picnic shelter at 111 South Camino del Rio. If the weather’s iffy, we might move indoors. In case of rain, snow, extreme cold/heat, etc., on the day of the event, call 375-3380 to see if we’ll be at our usual spot or inside at an alternate location.
July 1, 6-7:30 p.m.: Book Club: “Calling for a Blanket Dance,” by Oscar Hokeah. Register at the reference desk, then join us to discuss the book at the library. A free book is available for the first 15 people who register and attend. Planning ahead? Our August book will be “Why Fish Don’t Exist,” by Lulu Miller (books available six weeks before meeting date). Preregistration required.
July 2 and 16, 6-7:30 p.m.: Word Honey Poetry Workshop. Free poetry workshop. Write and create original works with us. All are welcome.
July 2, 6-7:30 p.m.: When Lightning Strikes! Dr. Tiffany Brainerd, wilderness medicine doctor, will discuss potential risks of lightning injuries and ways to mitigate those risks. She will review current recommendations for how to respond if you are caught outside in a pending or active lightning storm. She will show examples of typical lightning injuries and describe what to do if you or a member of your group is the victim of a lightning strike.
July 3 and 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Spanish Conversation Hour. Practice Spanish in an informal setting. All language levels welcome.
July 7, 6-8 p.m.: Birds, Pollinators and Biodiversity: What we can do to help them thrive. Margaret Mayer, conservation lead for SW Colorado Sierra Club, will discuss the importance of birds, pollinators and biodiversity. Learn about what causes the of loss of biodiversity and how we can play a role in the preservation of local flora and fauna.
July 9, 4:30-6 p.m.: Great Garden Series: Dumb Smart as a Box of Rocks. Presented by the Durango Botanic Gardens, CSU Extension Office and Durango Public Library. For details, visit www.durangobotanicgardens.org/events.
July 9, 6:15-7:45 p.m.: Writers & Scribblers Writing Group. A group for writers of all kinds to learn, practice and share the art and craft of writing. Main purpose is to try to help each other through the maze of things you must do as writers; from writing to editing and publishing and marketing your books, short stories, essays or anything else. Discussion topics will vary and sometimes repeat depending on the needs of the members.
July 10, 4-5:30 p.m.: Crafternoons. Make Mason jar lanterns. These lanterns give ambience to indoor spaces, or can be hung outside. Decorate your lantern with colors or keep it simple. All materials provided. For adults only.
July 11 and 12, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.: Friends of the Library Booksale. Pick up some summer reads and support the Friends of the Library. Books for all ages.
July 12 and 26, 1-3 p.m.: Yarn Meetup. Calling knitters, crocheters and fiber artists of all ages and levels. Work on your current project in an informal group setting.
July 15, 6-7:30 p.m.: Cook Book Club: “Made in India” by Meera Sodha. Let’s get together and cook a potluck of recipes from our chosen cookbook. Here’s how it works: 1. Register for the club. 2. Check out a copy of the cookbook from the reference desk. 3. Choose a recipe. 4. Let us know what you’ll be making. 5. Cook the recipe for a group potluck at the library. Preregistration required.
July 19, 1-2 p.m.: Folk Jam. An informal “jam session” of traditional and contemporary folk music. Bring your voice and/or an instrument (if you play one). Share the songs you know and learn new ones. Everyone is welcome even if you just want to listen, but be ready to have a good time. Led by local educator and folk musician Dennis Lum.
July 19, 1-3 p.m.: Silent Book Club. An hour of dedicated reading. Socialize after, or not. Bring your own book or grab something new off the shelf and read alongside other readers. There are no assigned readings. All book genres and formats are welcome.
July 21, 6- 7:30 p.m.: Living with Small Mammals and Birds. Learn about raccoons, foxes, bats, woodpeckers and more. What can you do when you encounter them around your home? Program is a part of the “Living with Wildlife” series presented by Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
July 22, 4:30-6 p.m: Climate Café. A space to share thoughts and feelings about the climate crisis. Climate Cafés are not action oriented; they’re not about shifting the outcome or figuring out what to “do.” Rather, they’re an opportunity to build an ecosystem of community, to cultivate resilience and to continue to meet the future from a place of connection. All are welcome. Program leader Hannah Smith holds a Masters in Social Work as well as an Advanced Certificate in Ecotherapy. Learn more about Climate Cafés at www.climate.cafe.
July 23, 4:30-6 p.m.: Great Garden Series: Preparing Fair Submissions for Success with Heather Houk, Lisa Bourey and Carol Wallace. Presented by the Durango Botanic Gardens, CSU Extension Office and Durango Public Library. For details, visit www.durangobotanicgardens.org/events.
July 24, 6-7:30 p.m.: A River Runs Through It – Conservation in Colorado’s Canyon Country. From a forthcoming book, Andrew Gulliford will describe the BLM’s system of National Conservation Lands, which covers 37 million acres of congressionally designated national monuments, national conservation areas, wild and scenic rivers, historic trails and wilderness. Join us for an illustrated lecture and see conservation in action. Come share your river stories.
July 28, 4-5:30 p.m.: Death Café. A group-directed discussion of death; it is not a grief support group. Objective is to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. Facilitated by Lola Montano, local hospice nurse and trained death doula.
July 30, 6-8 p.m.: Word Honey Pollinator Session: Geneva Toland. A special poetry writing workshop on the topic of “Poetry as History.” Toland is a writer, song leader, naturalist and educator currently working toward her MFA in poetry at the Institute of American Indian Arts. Her writing has appeared in Southern Humanities Review, Camas, humana obscura, Four Corners Voices and West Trade Review, among others. She is also a poetry editor at Terrain and Chapter House Journal.
395 Bayfield Center Drive, Bayfield. Contact: 884-2222, www.prlibrary.org
Color Our World. It’s not too late to register the whole family for our all ages Summer Learning Program. Our Summer Learning Program is jam packed with all sorts of excitement for everyone, including special events, a storywalk, prize drawings and programs for all ages.
Bookmobile Visits: Every Monday in July. Dewey, Ignacio Community Library’s Bookmobile, is visiting Bayfield on Mondays in the summer. Look for Dewey at the Bayfield Elementary School at 10 a.m., the Vallecito Church at noon and Forest Lakes at 2 p.m. Each location visit will last an hour. Details: https://www.prlibrary.org/bookmobile.
Summer Learning Program Final Party: Color Run: Aug. 1, 10 a.m.-noon. Get ready to run, walk or dance your way through a rainbow of fun at the library’s 2.5K Color Run. Whether you’re into books, fitness or just looking for something different to do, stop by and take part. Wear something white, bring a friend or two and enjoy a relaxed, colorful way to connect with the community. Once you’re finished, enjoy some cooldown time with popsicles and prizes.
NEW: Playful Pals: Connect, Play, Explore: Mondays, 10-11 a.m. Connect with other families/caregivers and foster a playful environment for preschool-aged kids. Coffee, tea, healthy snacks and a play space are provided.
StoryQuest: Thursdays, 11 a.m. Read books, meet new friends and make a craft together.
ColorQuest: Mondays, 11 a.m. Special activities each week. Unleash your creativity: tie-dye, paint and create. Program will be held in the library park, weather permitting. Younger children may need assistance with projects.
Bayfield Kids’ Snack Pack Distribution: Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. All kids can pick up a free snack pack in the library. Program is sponsored by local churches, town of Bayfield, Pine River Shares and the Friends of the Library. Hosted by Bayfield students.
WorldQuest: Wednesdays, 11 a.m. Snack, explore and be inspired. Each week, we will create something from a different part of the world paired with a fun snack. Held in the library park, weather permitting. Younger children may need assistance.
Colorful Critters: select Fridays, 11 a.m.-noon. Fun animal visits for all ages. On July 11, come say hello to the sweetest long-eared ambassadors around at our Miniature Donkey Meet and Greet. These gentle, curious and downright adorable animals are sure to steal your heart.
Teen D&D: Mondays, 1-3 p.m. New members are welcome, and no experience is necessary, but you will need to set up a character before you can join our ongoing campaign. Reach out to kelly@prlibrary.org to schedule a time for that.
Teen Gaming: Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. Dive into a variety of gaming experiences – whether it’s intense board games, console battles or digital adventures in Roblox, Minecraft and more.
Teen STEAM & Dream: Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. Hands-on series features weekly workshops, creative challenges and interactive projects that spark curiosity and innovation. Explore, create and connect with fellow teen innovators. Check the event pages for a July special event.
Mountaintop Movement Fitness Classes
Classes hosted by local fitness instructors Brian and Tammy Williams. Follow them on the Mountaintop Movement Facebook page for more information.
Full Body Fit Class: Monday-Thursday, 8:15-9 a.m. Work out using your own body weight or light hand weights to work all body parts. The free classes are always similar in style but use different moves to keep it fun and fresh. You’ll need 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 are welcome. Weather permitting, classes are held outside for the summer.
Yoga For All: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:15-10:15 a.m. In this informal, free meetup, we create awareness and harmony between the mind and body that allows us to remove stress and anxiety. We use our breath to move deeper into our body while warming, lengthening, and strengthening our muscles. All you need is a yoga mat and a water bottle. Some yoga tools such as blocks, a blanket and a strap are encouraged.
Friends of the Library Shed Book Sale: Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. Weather permitting, stop by the shed in the library parking lot for our weekly popup book sale.
Community Knitting and Crochet Group: Sundays, 2-4 p.m. All are welcome. Whether you have been knitting and/or crocheting for years or you would like to learn, we are happy to have you and will do our best to help you get started.
July 2, 10 a.m.: Delayed Library Opening. Delayed opening because of monthly staff meeting.
July 3, 4-6 p.m.: County Commissioner Matt Salka. Office Hours with county commissioner.
July 4, 5 and 6: Library closed for the holiday and upgrades.
July 7, 6-8 p.m.: Typeset Writers’ Group. Each month, a member of the group will bring an article for discussion. Participants also have the option to bring two pages of their own writing to read aloud, but it’s not required. If you’d like to read your own writing, bring it in manuscript format.
July 8, 10-11 a.m.: Card Making at the Pine River Senior Center. Create two beautiful handmade cards. Free.
July 8, 4:30-5:30 p.m.: Happy Plant = Productive & Healthy Plant. Learn how to optimize water, fertilizing, heat stress maintenance and pest management to grow productive plants. Meet up with a Pine River Garden Club Master Gardener at beds 4 and 7 p.m. to discuss the peppers, tomatoes, basil and flowers.
July 9, 2-3 p.m.: BookMarks Book Club: “Playground.” The library provides the books, the discussion leader and a place to meet each month. Stop by the front desk today to check out your copy of this month’s title: “Playground,” by Richard Powers.
July 10, 10:30-11:30 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 10, 1:30-3:30 p.m.: Community Music Makers. Local musicians of all abilities and instruments (including voice) are welcome. We share our 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, 5-6:30 p.m.: Mountain Bike Maintenance Clinic. Hands-on maintenance skills, including various ways to fix a flat, adjust brakes and more. Free clinic is led by the rad women of Dirty Wheels Biking and Guiding out of Durango. All are welcome. Stop by the library or register here: https://forms.gle/yrda4wXfbndLFnqv6.
July 11, 11 a.m.-noon: Colorful Critters: Mini Donkeys Day. Come say hello to the sweetest long-eared ambassadors around at our Miniature Donkey Meet & Greet. These gentle, curious and downright adorable animals are sure to steal your heart.
July 11 and 25, 4-5:30 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 entertaining to play and, like dominoes, is relatively easy to learn. All are welcome.
June 11, 18, and 25, 6-11 p.m.: 4 Corners Tabletop Night. A place for tabletop gamers in the Four Corners to meet up and get their miniatures to the table. 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. Group Discord Server: 4 Corners Tabletop (https://discord.com/invite/eckX7hdJfR). For more information, email Blake Johnson at blakekjohnson@gmail.com or Byron Munda at byronallen175@gmail.com.
July 12, 19, 26 and Aug. 2, 1-4 p.m.: Four Week Watercolor Class. All levels. Class will provide all the necessary materials. $40 includes instruction and a watercolor paper journal; $65 includes instruction as well as paints, brushes, a palette and a watercolor paper journal. With local artist Susan Brightman. 15-person maximum, and registration is required. Stop by the library or register here: https://forms.gle/Ctd17LHKppK7mNNz5.
July 12, 8:30-10:30 p.m.: Outdoor Movie: “The Goonies.” A classic adventure comedy film about a group of children who live in the “Goon Docks” neighborhood of Astoria, Oregon. They discover an old treasure map that takes them on an adventure to find the long-lost fortune of One-Eyed Willy, a legendary 17th-century pirate. Feel free to bring snacks, blankets and chairs.
July 14, 6-8 p.m.: Classic Movie Series with Dennis Taylor: “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.” The fantastic story from Jules Verne of Captain Nemo and his incredible under water boat, The Nautilus, is brought to the screen. Lavishly filmed on location in Jamaica and the Bahamas with state-of-the-art underwater photography.
July 15, 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Colorful Craft Night: Resin Art. We have molds for everything including bookmarks, jewelry, succulents and flowers. This is a fairly quick craft to create, so feel free to drop by (outside, weather permitting) anytime between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. These crafts can get messy, so don’t wear your favorite T-shirt.
July 16, noon-1 p.m.: Cookbook Club: “50 Pies, 50 States.” Each month, we gather together and share a potluck of recipes from a chosen cookbook, chef or cuisine. Stop by the library and pick up a copy of that month’s cookbook and then call or email Joanna to RSVP and let us know what recipe you'll be making for the potluck (884-2222, ext. 517, joanna@prlibrary.org). In July, we will create recipes from “50 Pies, 50 States.”
July 16, 5:30 p.m.: Pine River Library Board of Trustees Meeting. Monthly board meeting. Agenda and minutes available on at www.prlibrary.org.
July 17, 1-3 p.m.: Teen Outdoor Extravaganza. Team up for fun outdoor challenges – from relay races to tug of war and maybe a few surprises. Run, jump, laugh and mix your own lemonade concoctions. Don’t forget your sunscreen and your game face.
July 22, 6-8 p.m.: Alcohol Inks Art. No experience is necessary to learn all about this colorful art medium. All supplies are included in the $20 registration fee. With Cindy Shelton. Register and pay at cynthiasheltonart.com.
July 23, 6-7:30 p.m.: On The Road with La Plata County Commissioners. La Plata County Board of County Commissioners will hold its On the Road meetings at several locations this summer. The community meetings, which are open to all county residents, provide an opportunity for informal discussion with the BoCC and key staff members (i.e., Community Development, Road & Bridge, Sheriff’s Office, etc.) to discuss issues of interest and concern.
July 24, 11 a.m.-noon: Spanish Conversation Hour. Practice Spanish in an informal setting. All ages and language levels are welcome. Meet at the fireplace or patio, depending on the weather.
July 25, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Pine River Senior Center Outreach. Books and DVDs available for check out, delivered to the Senior Center with an extended loan period (four weeks, rather than the standard one to three weeks) each month.
July 28, 6-8 p.m.: Pine River Garden Club Meeting. In the library Community Room or outside in the garden, depending on the weather. Karen Hwang’s love for flowers began soon after she arrived in Durango in 1997, and she has honed her skills in identifying plants over the years. In 2024, she published a book about over 400 species of plants along the Durango trails. She will share her love for plants and especially the native plants in our area. There are also rare and uncommon species as well as county records that you will get to see on her slide show. To buy her book, “Wildflowers of Durango Trails,” visit wildflowersofdurangotrails.com and purchase it, and she can deliver the book to you at the meeting.
July 29, 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Community Art Show Reception. Meet the artists, admire the art and enjoy refreshments. There will be a special toast at 6 p.m. Open to all.
Summer Learning Program Final Party: Color Run: Aug. 1, 10 a.m.-noon. Run, walk or dance your way through a rainbow of fun at the library’s 2.5K Color Run. Whether you’re into books, fitness or just looking for something different to do, stop by and take part. Wear something white, bring a friend or two and enjoy a relaxed, colorful way to connect with the community. Once you’re finished, enjoy some cooldown time with popsicles and prizes.
Fort Lewis Mesa Library, 11274 Highway 140, Hesperus. Contact: 375-3816, ext. 1, chris@swlplibrarydistrict.org. The library is located inside Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School and has books for all ages. Summer Hours: Open to the public Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; contactless pickup and drop off available.
Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218, Durango. Contact: 375-3816, ext. 2, ssmanager@swlplibrarydistrict.org. The library is located inside Sunnyside Elementary School and has books for all ages. Summer Hours: Open to the public Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; contactless pickup and drop off available.
Board Member Sought. Email director@swlplibrarydistrict.org if you would like to help shape Southwest La Plata Library District’s future. Estimated time commitment: four hours per month. You must live within the SWLPLD boundaries.
“Color Our World” Summer Reading Programs at Fort Lewis Mesa and Sunnyside. Activities and prizes for all ages. Stop by your library for more information.
CreativiTEA. Bring a portable hand craft you’re working on or need help with and tap into the community of crafters for inspiration. Check the calendar below for the dates and times at your local library.
Technology Tuesdays: Tuesdays noon-2 p.m. at Fort Lewis Mesa Library and Tuesdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Sunnyside Library. Assistance with phones, tablets or laptops. Email flmpatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org to schedule an appointment at Fort Lewis Mesa or sspatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org to schedule an appointment at Sunnyside.
Wee Read Toddler Story Time: Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at Fort Lewis Mesa and Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Sunnyside. Stories, movement and songs for 2- to 4-year-olds and their caregivers.
Powerhouse Pass Program. Sunnyside and Fort Lewis Mesa libraries have Powerhouse Passes available for check out at each library. The pass will allow you and your immediate family free entry to the Powerhouse Science Center. Passes can be checked out on an adult library card for one week.
Check Out State Parks Program. Fort Lewis 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. The pack can be checked out on an adult library card for one week.
Tuesday, July 1: Wee Read toddler story time, 10 a.m. at Fort Lewis Mesa Library and 11 a.m. at Sunnyside Library.
Tuesday, July 1: Technology Tuesday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Sunnyside Library and noon-2 p.m. at Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Appointments encouraged.
Tuesday, July 1, 3:30 p.m.: CreativiTEA at Sunnyside Library.
Wednesday, July 2: “Color Our World” Summer Reading Program for kids. Fort Lewis Mesa Library at 9 a.m. or Sunnyside Library at 10 a.m.
Friday, July 4: Libraries closed.
Saturday, July 5: Libraries closed.
Monday, July 7, 11 a.m.: Puppet Play for kids at Sunnyside Library. Create exciting adventures for our library’s puppet pals.
Monday, July 7, 1 p.m.: Pokemon Club at Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Play or trade for ages 7 and up. Must be able to read.
Tuesday, July 8: Wee Read toddler story time 10 a.m. at Fort Lewis Mesa Library and 11 a.m. at Sunnyside Library.
Tuesday, July 8: Technology Tuesday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Sunnyside Library and noon-2 p.m. at Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Appointments encouraged.
Tuesday, July 8, 6 p.m.: Compass Points speaker series at Sunnyside Library. A representative from the Alzheimer’s Association will give a presentation about dementia, brain health and Alzheimer’s resources. A live presentation via Zoom. Join us at the library to watch the presentation, or contact the library for details about how to register to watch from home.
Wednesday, July 9: “color Our World” Summer Reading Program for kids. Fort Lewis Mesa Library at 9 a.m. or Sunnyside Library at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, July 9, 3-5 p.m.: Fort Lewis Mesa Library Book Club. All are welcome.
Thursday, July 10, 4 p.m.: Adult/Teen Summer Reading Program Finale Party at Sunnyside Library. Join us for a potluck and to discuss our common read book.
Thursday, July 10, 5:30 p.m.: Spanish Conversation Hour at Sunnyside Library. A casual gathering to develop Spanish conversational skills. All levels of ability are welcome.
Friday, July 11: Libraries closed for staff training.
Monday, July 14, 11 a.m.: Puppet Play for kids at Sunnyside Library. Create exciting adventures for our library’s puppet pals.
Monday, July 14, 1 p.m.: Pokemon Club at Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Play or trade for ages 7 and up. Must be able to read.
Tuesday, July 15: Wee Read toddler story time 10 a.m. at Fort Lewis Mesa Library and 11 a.m. at Sunnyside Library.
Tuesday, July 15: Technology Tuesday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Sunnyside Library and noon-2 p.m. at Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Appointments encouraged.
Tuesday, July 15, 3:30 p.m.: CreativiTEA at Sunnyside Library.
Wednesday, July 16, 10 a.m.: “Color Our World” Summer Reading Program “Messtival” at Sunnyside Library. Messy art projects and program’s prize drawing.
Friday, July 18, 1 p.m.: Tabletop Game Society at Fort Lewis Mesa Library. For kids in sixth through 12th grade.
Friday, July 18, 5:30 p.m.: Game Night at Sunnyside Library. For adults, teens or tweens accompanied by an adult.
Monday, July 21, 11 a.m.: Puppet Play for kids at Sunnyside Library. Create exciting adventures for our library’s puppet pals.
Monday, July 21, 1 p.m.: Pokemon Club at Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Play or trade for ages 7 and up. Must be able to read.
Monday, July 21, 4 p.m.: Southwest La Plata Library District monthly board meeting. Held in the Sunnyside Farms Market conference room, 300 South Camino del Rio, Durango. Additional information can be found at either library location or www.swlplibrarydistrict.org.
Tuesday, July 22: Wee Read toddler story time 10 a.m. at Fort Lewis Mesa Library and 11 a.m. at Sunnyside Library.
Tuesday, July 22: Technology Tuesdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Sunnyside Library and noon-2 p.m. at Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Appointments encouraged.
Tuesday, July 22, 6 p.m.: Compass Points speaker series at Fort Lewis Mesa Library. A representative from the Alzheimer’s Association will give a presentation about dementia, brain health and Alzheimer’s resources. This will be a live presentation via Zoom. Join us at the library to watch the presentation, or contact the library for details about how to register to watch from home.
Wednesday, July 23, 10 a.m.: Guest storyteller at Sunnyside Library. Meet Great Pyrenees, yeti, and his human, Mel, as they share their exciting adventure. Activities geared to elementary-aged children.
Thursday, July 24, 5:30 p.m.: Spanish Conversation Hour at Sunnyside Library. A casual gathering to develop Spanish conversational skills. All levels of ability are welcome.
Thursday, July 24, 6 p.m.: The Poet’s Corner at Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Share your poetry or poems written by others that have impacted you.
Friday, July 25, 1 p.m.: Tabletop Game Society at Fort Lewis Mesa Library. For kids in sixth through 12th grade.
Friday, July 25, 5:30 p.m.: Game Night at Sunnyside Library. For adults, teens or tweens accompanied by an adult.
Saturday, July 26, noon-3 p.m.: Dungeons and Dragons at Sunnyside Library. No experience or materials necessary. Open to both beginners and experienced players.
Saturday, July 26, 2 p.m.: “Color Our World” Adult/Teen Summer Reading Program Wrap Up Party at Fort Lewis Mesa Library.
Monday, July 28, 11 a.m.: Puppet Play for kids at Sunnyside Library. Create exciting adventures for our library’s puppet pals.
Monday, July 28, 5:30 p.m.: Sunnyside Book Club at Sunnyside Library. This month’s book is “The God of the Woods,” by Liz Moore. All are welcome.
Tuesday, July 29, 5:30 p.m.: Trivia Night at Sunnyside Library. This month’s special theme: The wonderful world of the Wizard of Oz. Study up, answer questions, and join us on Friday, Aug. 1 at 7:30 p.m. to watch “Wizard of Oz” under the stars.
470 Goddard Ave. Ignacio. Contact 563-9287, www.ignaciolibrary.org.
Make Your Own: Horchata and Brazilian Limeade: Thursday, July 10 at 4:30 p.m. Learn how to make horchata and Brazilian limeade, both nonalcoholic drinks. Choose to make one or both.
Friday Matinee: Friday, July 11 at 3 p.m. Enjoy a delightful afternoon with us as we screen a family-friendly movie. Featuring “A Minecraft Movie.”
Happy Plant = Healthy and Productive Plant: Monday, July 14 at 5:30 p.m. Learn how to optimize watering, fertilization, heat stress management and pest control to ensure your plants thrive.
Instrument Petting Zoo: Wednesday, July 16 at noon. Try out a string instrument. No previous experience is needed. Explore guitars, violins, ukuleles, four-string banjos and simple percussion instruments while receiving guidance from our friendly teachers. Everyone, from kids to adults, is welcome.
Glowforge Class: Tile Engraving and Coloring Engravings: Wednesday, July 16 at 2, 3:15, 4:30 or 5:30 p.m. Explore engraving on ceramic tile and learn how to color the engraving. Those who have not been to a glowforge class before should choose the 5:30 p.m. class.
Virtual Travel: Slovakia: Tuesday, July 22 at 4 p.m. Experience a Slovakian meal and visit Slovakia with us in our state-of-the-art Quest Pro headsets. Staff members will be available to help participants unfamiliar with the headsets, so all adults are encouraged to participate. RSVP at 563-9287.
Mondays at 1:30 p.m.: Sewing Workshop. 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. Come work on your art projects, receive help and advice, and enjoy conversation and good times with other local artists. Guests and new members always welcome.
Tuesdays at noon: Electronics Hour. Tune up your skills or learn something new. Electronic-based projects and more weekly.
Wednesdays at 10 a.m.: Summer Reading. This year, we’re embracing the theme of art with the slogan “Color Our World.” We have a summer lineup of thrilling events and programs.
Thursdays at 1 p.m.: Knitters Group. Join our lovely group of knitters for a beverage and a chat in the Community Room.
Fridays at 9 a.m.: Community Coffee and Donuts. An opportunity to stay informed about all the resources available at the library.
Fridays at 1 p.m.: IDEA LAB Classes. Learn and experiment with aeronautics this month.
