Durango Public Library1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org.
Note: Durango Public Library offers one-on-one technology tutoring sessions. For more information, call 375-3382 or visit www.durangopubliclibrary.org/screens/bookatutor.html.
Ongoing events
Tuesdays, 2 p.m.: Baby story time. Interactive activities with music, stories, finger-plays, counting rhymes and playtime for infants to 18-month-old children. Parents and caregivers are welcome.
Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.: Toddler story time. Stories, songs, rhymes and other activities for children ages 2-3. Story time lasts 30 minutes with crafts after.
Fridays, 10:30 a.m.: Preschool story time. Stories, songs, rhymes and other activities for children ages 3-5. Story time lasts 30 minutes with crafts after.
Events by date
April 10, 11:45 a.m.: Great Decisions: Russia’s Foreign Policy lecture and discussion in library program rooms. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters and America Association of University Women.
April 10, 6 p.m.: Adult Board Game Night: Find your gaming people. Discover new board games. (For ages 17 and older).
April 11, 10:30 a.m.: Fired Up Stories. Preschool children and families join firefighters and EMTs from the DFRA for story time.
April 11, 4 p.m.: T(w)een Time: Food Lab. Learn cooking skills and have fun playing with your food. (ages 9-17).
April 11, 6:30 p.m.: “Gold King Mine Disaster” – discussion with Author Jonathan Thompson, investigative environmental journalist and author of the book River of Lost Souls.
April 12, 6 p.m.: Indie Lens Pop-Up Film and Discussion: Wendell Berry’s “Kentucky; A Portrait of the Changing Landscapes and Values of Rural America.”
April 13, 3:30 p.m.: STEAM Lab: Science, technology, engineering, art and math-based activities (ages 5 and older).
April 16, 7 p.m.: Books & Brews at Animas Brewing Co. Join the Durango Public Library for the nontraditional book club at Animas Brewing Co., 1560 East Second Ave.
April 18, 4 p.m.: T(w)een Time: Tabletop Games. This week: play fun and offbeat board games (ages 9-17).
April 19, 3:30 p.m.: Read to Rover. New and independent readers (ages 5 and older) can read to Clare, a trained therapy dog.
April 20, 3:30 p.m.: STEAM Lab: Science, technology, engineering, art and math-based activities (ages 5 and older).
April 21, 11 a.m.: Visit Durango Public Library’s station at the Main Event block party on Main Avenue between 26th and 30th streets.
April 24, 11:45 a.m.: Great Decisions: South Africa’s Fragile Democracy lecture and discussion in library program rooms. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters and America Association of University Women.
April 25, 4 p.m.: T(w)een Time: Crafternoon, activities and snacks in a space for tweens and teens (ages 9-17).
April 27, 3:30 p.m.: STEAM Lab: Science, technology, engineering, art and math-based activities (ages 5 and older).
Pine River Library395 Bayfield Center Drive, in Bayfield. Contact: 884-2222, www.prlibrary.org.Ongoing events (youth)
Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m.: Jammin’ Juniors. Music, finger-plays, games and more for infants and toddlers and their caregivers.
Mondays, 3:30 p.m.: Gamer Club. All forms of gaming, table-top and electronic. All ages.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.: Little Readers story time. Stories, songs, activities and crafts for infants through preschoolers, but all ages welcome.
Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m.: Tuesdays Too Cool. Gaming and STEAM activities. All ages.
Wednesdays-Fridays, 3:30 p.m.: Teen Time. After-school fun and snacks.
Fridays, 3:30 p.m.: After School Awesome. Stories, activities, crafts, snacks and science. All ages.
Fridays, 3:30 p.m.: Magic battle time. Build or build your own deck and challenge friends.
Fridays, 10 a.m..: Caregiver Café. Visit with other parents, grandparents and caregivers during this open playtime for all ages in the library Imagination Room. Refreshments will be provided.
Ongoing events (adults)
Note: Those interested in classes should join as a walk-in. Cost is $6 for individual classes and punch-passes are available for a discount.
Mondays, 9 a.m.: Yogalates. A perfect combination of yoga and Pilates principles.
Tuesdays, 9 a.m.: Yoga for All. With a focus on proper alignment and modifications, but all levels welcome.
Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.: Tuesday Tech Time. One-on-one tech help with one device/issue per appointment. Call the library to make an appointment or visit www.prlibrary.org.
Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m.: Morning Meditation for All. Drop-in, free, no experience necessary. Learn techniques to increase focus and reduce stress.
Thursdays, 8 a.m.: Yoga Flow. Postures put together to create yoga sequences.
Events by date
April 8, 1:30 p.m.: Free tax help. Volunteers who have undergone training and are certified through the IRS will prepare 2017 taxes and file them electronically. Call 553-9150 to make a half-hour appointment
April 9, 7 p.m.: Classic Movie Monday: “The African Queen” (1951).
April 9, 7 p.m.: San Juan Youth Symphony Concert at the Bayfield Performing Arts Center.
April 11, 2 p.m.: BookMarks Book Club: Discussion of the book Tell the Wolves I’m Home by Carol Rifka Brunt.
April 11, 7 p.m.: Herbalism Series: Food Allergies: Join Clinical Herbalists Zita Xavier and Kate Husted to learn about the relationship between food sensitivity and disease, how to identify triggering foods and strategies for healing yourself with food. Cost is a $10 suggested donation. To register, call 884-2222, ext. 510.
April 15, 1:30 p.m.: Free tax help. Volunteers who have undergone training and are certified through the IRS will prepare 2017 taxes and file them electronically. Call 553-9150 to make a half-hour appointment
April 16, 7 p.m.: Classic Movie Monday: “Samson and Delilah” (1949).
April 17, 1 p.m.: Tuesday Crafternoons. It’s a crafting potluck. Bring an activity and supplies to share and join in communal crafting.
April 17, 4 p.m.: Kids ukulele sing-along: Sing along with ukulele teacher Denise Leslie.
April 17, 4:30 p.m.: Basic ukulele lessons for kids: Come have fun with ukulele teacher Denise Leslie, who will give basic lessons to kids 7 and older. The library’s 10 ukuleles will be available during the lesson or participants can bring their own.
April 18, 6 p.m.: Take better pictures with your phone: Learn how to capture the best pictures with a smart phone from photographer Matt Howell. Howell will share tips and tactics about how to make photos look more professional. To register, call 884-2222, ext. 510.
April 19, 10 a.m.: Annual meeting of the Friends of the Library.
April 19, 5:30 p.m.: Conversational American Sign Language: Basic principals of ASL will be covered by San Juan Boces. Class participation is appreciated.
April 20, 1 p.m.: Home-school Lego Time. Join home-schoolers who want to create, meet new friends and have fun together. All ages are welcome, just bring your stash of Legos or Duplos, your cool ideas and your parent.
April 21, 1 p.m.: Making organic compost at home: Gardener Tom Bartles will cover various composting methods in the garden to increase yields and make work easier. Grow worms that work no matter where you live.
April 23, 7 p.m.: Classic Movie Monday: “The Thomas Crown Affair” (1968).
April 24, 10 a.m.: Card Making at the Senior Center. Join us at the Bayfield Senior Center and create two beautiful handmade cards. Free.
April 25, 6:15 p.m.: Regular monthly meeting of the library’s Board of Trustees.
April 26, 5:30 p.m.: Conversational American Sign Language: Basic principals of ASL will be covered by San Juan Boces. Class participation is appreciated.
April 27, 12:30 p.m.: Senior Center Outreach. Library staff reach out to seniors in the community, and bring books, audiobooks and DVDs to the Senior Center in Bayfield. All items are available for check out.
April 27, 7 p.m.: Fresh from the Theaters – showing of “Wonder.” Enjoy a recently released film fresh from the theater screens free at the library. With free movie theater popcorn.
April 30, 7 p.m.: Classic Movie Monday: “Attack of the 50 Foot Woman” (1958).
Ignacio Community Library470 Goddard Ave., in Ignacio. Contact: 563-9287, www.ignaciolibrary.org.Ongoing events (youth)
Tuesdays, 4 p.m.: Inklings Book Club. Join Inklings for snacks and a wonderful reading adventure every Tuesday for all third- through fifth-graders.
Wednesdays, afternoon: ICL Open MakerSpace. The ICL MakerSpace is open from noon-4 p.m. Work on your dream project.
Wednesdays, 10 a.m.: Librarian’s Favorites story time. Every week, a new ICL staff member will share their favorite book. Join in the fun with stories, songs, puppets and more that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children.
Wednesdays, 2 p.m.: Teen Café. Open to teens in grades six-12. Play games, do homework, make crafts, relax with friends and have fun.
Thursdays, 4 p.m.: Kidz Klub starting March 15. Elementary school kids are invited to join ICL Kidz Klub for science experiments, games, art, snacks, exploring and more.
Saturdays, 10 a.m.: ICL MakerSpace. Work on your dream project.
Ongoing events (adult)
Tuesdays, 10 a.m.: Learning to Paint with Oils or Acrylics. Participants will use acrylic paints, oil paints or water-soluble oil paints to learn to color mix, learn values, composition and color theory, and learn how to use various tools to create a unique painting. Registration and fee required.
Tuesdays, 1 p.m.: ICL Knitters. Work on knitting or crocheting projects, socialize and share ideas. Everyone is welcome to drop in.
Thursdays, 10 a.m.: Older Adults Coffee Klatch. A gathering with coffee and snacks for older adults who would like to socialize, read the paper or play a game.
Fridays, 10 a.m.: Open Art Studio. A time for artists to gather to work on their own projects while getting to socialize. Participation is not dependent on having taken classes at the library. All artists are welcome. Pat Knight will be on hand most days to offer assistance as needed.
Fridays, 10 a.m.: Art contest call for submissions. Pen and ink drawings are being sought to be featured in a fundraiser this summer. The theme is “Smoky the Cowhorse by Will James: A Celebration of the West.” The art must original, no tracings or copies. Subject should be about the American West, horses, cows, cow dogs, cowboys, cowgirls or cowboy paraphernalia.
Events by date
April 8, 2 p.m.: Writers’ Workshop. Local authors meet to share, review and critique each other’s work. Spring and summer issues of the Cedar Moon Journal are available for a suggested $5 donation.
April 9, 11 a.m.: Mystery Book Club. ICL’s Mystery Book Club will be watching the recent film based on of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express. Participants will watch the film, eat lunch and discuss the film and the book.
April 11, 6 p.m.: “Neva Romero: Jamas Olvidados” film screening and discussion.
April 13, 4 p.m.: Virtual Legal Clinic. Colorado Legal Services offers a free clinic on the second Friday of each month. The clinic covers general information about Colorado family law including: divorce and custody, property law, probate law, collections, landlord-tenant law, etc. You’ll learn what papers you need to start the action, general procedures, issues to look out for, resources and other information. Instructors do not provide legal advice on individual cases. Sign-up is required, space is limited. Call the library to sign up.
April 16, 4 p.m.: Anime Club. Join us for an anime showing and a cultural activity. Because of the content of the shows, all participants must be in middle school or older.
April 19, 5:30 p.m.: Family Literacy Night: Families who have children in preschool and early elementary school are invited to join ICL for an early literacy evening. Build your child’s skills with fun literacy activities, crafts and a free book. Dinner will be served. The featured book is Groovy Joe: Dance Party Countdown by Eric Litwin.
April 22, 2 p.m.: Writers’ Workshop. Local authors meet to share, review and critique each other’s work. Spring and summer issues of the Cedar Moon Journal are available for a suggested $5 donation.
April 26, 5:30 p.m.: Pushing the Limits is a reading, viewing and discussion program for adults. In this installation, we explore the things we leave for future generations, from landscapes to heirlooms, through the book Lab Girl. It will feature a discussion, tea, coffee and food with Fort Lewis College associate professor of biology Heidi Steltzer. Visit the library to pick up a free copy of Lab Girl and sign up.
