1900 East Third Ave., 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org.
1900 East Third Ave., 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org.
Tuesdays, 2 p.m.: Baby Storytime. For infants to 18 months. Music, stories, fingerplays, counting rhymes and playtime.
Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.: Toddler Storytime. Stories, songs, rhymes and other activities for children ages 2-3. Storytime lasts about 30 minutes, with a craft afterward.
Fridays, 10:30 a.m.: Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs, rhymes and other activities for children ages 3-5.
Dec. 4, 10:30 a.m.: Early Literacy Playdate. Explore early literacy and learning through hands-on sensory activities. Perfect for children ages 0-5.
Dec. 4, 4 p.m.: Teen Time: Game Cafe. Activities for middle and high schoolers. Gaming, technology, select board games, a Wii and a rotating coding/robotics station.
Dec. 5, 1:30 p.m.: Living your best life with disabilities series: Setting Goals for Yourself. Free and open to all abilities. Topics taught by Southwest Center for Independence.
Dec. 6, 3:30 p.m.: STEAM Lab: Lego Club. Build, explore, create and problem-solve. This week: Lego Club. Follow the daily challenge or get creative.
Dec. 10, 6 p.m.: Adult Board Game Night. For ages 17 and older.
Dec. 11, 10:30 a.m.: Fired Up Stories. Preschool children and families join firefighters and EMTs from the Durango Fire and Rescue Authority for stories and safety tips.
Dec. 11, 4 p.m.: Teen Time: Craft Day. For middle and high schoolers. Perler Beads, weaving, jewelry-making, painting, coloring and more.
Dec. 11, 6 p.m.: Theodore Roosevelt in the American West with Andrew Gulliford. Learn more about the impact of Roosevelt had on national monuments, national parks, wildlife refuges and public lands.
Dec. 12, 1:30 p.m.: Living your best life with disabilities series: Setting Goals for Yourself. Free and open to all abilities. Topics taught by Southwest Center for Independence.
Dec. 13, 3:30 p.m.: STEAM Lab: Towers and Shapes. Explore the strength of different shapes as we design and build polyhedrons into structures.
Dec. 14, 10:30 a.m.: Sensory Saturday. Interact and engage with a variety of sensory items: water, sand, Play-Doh and more.
Dec. 17, 1 p.m.: Indie Lens Pop Up: “The First Rainbow Coalition.” Banding together in one of the most segregated cities in post-war America, the Rainbow Coalition changed the face of 1960s Chicago politics and created an organizing model for future activists and politicians.
Dec. 18, 4 p.m.: Teen Time: Graham Cracker Houses. Build a sweet structure out of graham crackers and icing.
Dec. 19, 1:30 p.m.: Living your best life with disabilities series: Setting Goals for Yourself. Free and open to all abilities. Topics taught by Southwest Center for Independence.
Dec. 20, 3:30 p.m.: STEAM Lab: Build a puzzle. Design, create and solve a jigsaw puzzle.
Dec. 23: Library closes at 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 24-25: Library closed for the holiday.
395 Bayfield Center Drive, Bayfield, 884-2222, www.prlibrary.org.
395 Bayfield Center Drive, Bayfield, 884-2222, www.prlibrary.org.
Mondays, 3:30 p.m.: Gamer Club. All forms of gaming, table-top and electronic, all ages.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.: Groove & Grow. Music, fingerplays, games and more for infants and toddlers and their caregivers.
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.: Little Readers Storytime. Stories, songs, activities and crafts for infants through preschoolers.
Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.: Crazy Eights Math Club (K-2). A recreational after-school math club.
Thursdays, 10 a.m.: Caregiver Cafe. Visit with other parents, grandparents and caregivers during this open playtime for all ages
Thursdays, 3:30 p.m.: STEAM with Ms. Summer. Designed primarily for third through fifth grades. All ages welcome.
Fridays, 10:30 a.m.: Alphabet Art for toddlers and preschoolers: Meet the ABCs in a playful, process art class designed for early learners.
Fridays, 3:30 p.m.: After School Awesome. Snacks, stories, history, art, science, outdoor and life skills activities. Kindergarten through fifth grade.
Note: Youth programs only run when school is in session.
Mondays, 3:30 p.m.: Gamer Club. Celebrate all forms of gaming, table top and electronic. All ages.
Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m.: Robotics. Explore the world of robots and coding with Spherobots, Ozobots and Cubelets.
Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.: Code Club. Learn how to code in Java, Scratch and more with online resources such as Codeacademy and Khan Academy.
Thursdays, 3:30 p.m.: Pop-Up Programs. The library provides the stuff and teens make up the program.
Fridays, 3:30 p.m.: Food Fridays. The library will put together after-school food programs to help young people learn about budgeting, food nutrition and making creative and diverse dishes.
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.: Yoga-lates. A combination of yoga and Pilates.
Tuesdays, 9 a.m.: Yoga for all. A class about proper alignment and modifications. All levels are welcome.
Thursdays, 8 a.m.: Yoga flow. Learn about postures that create yoga sequences.
Dec. 2, 6 p.m.: Classic Movie Monday: “Holiday Inn” (1942).
Dec. 3, 6 p.m.: Holiday Candle Decorating. Design and package a candle. Free. To register, call 884-2222, ext. 510.
Dec. 9, 10:30 a.m.: Spanish Conversation Hour. Practice Spanish in an informal setting. All ages and language levels welcome.
Dec. 9, 6 p.m.: Classic Movie Monday: Classic TV holiday episodes.
Dec. 10, 6 p.m.: Movie, “The Public.” A showing of the 2019 Emilio Estevez film about the role public libraries play in society.
Dec. 11, 2 p.m.: BookMarks Book Club. “Gwenhfyar: The White Spirit” by Mercedes Lackey.
Dec. 11, 6:15 p.m.: Monthly meeting of the library’s board of trustees.
Dec. 12, 1 p.m.: Crafternoons. A crafting potluck. Bring an activity and supplies to share.
Dec. 13, 4:30 p.m.: Library closing early for youth event.
Dec. 13, 6 p.m.: The Friday the 13th Before Christmas Party. The library will be transformed into the world of Tim Burton’s “Nightmare Before Christmas.” A night of fun, including free dinner for all. Permission slips due Dec. 7. Available at the library’s front desk or online at www.prlibrary.org/the-friday-the-13th-before-christmas. Required for all minors. All children younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
December 14, 8:45 a.m.: Saturday Yoga for All. Start the new year feeling balanced and calm with a yoga class taught by instructor Colleen Theobald. Focus on proper alignment and modifications. All levels welcome. Ages 13 and older. $6.
Dec. 16, 6 p.m.: Classic Movie Monday: “A Christmas Story” (1983).
Dec. 17, 10 a.m.: Card Making at the Pine River Senior Center. Create two handmade cards. Free.
Dec. 17, 3:30 p.m.: Teen Robotics. Explore the world of robots and coding with Spherobots, Ozobots and Cubelets. Grow and strengthen skills in engineering and technology.
Dec. 23, 10:30 a.m.: Spanish Conversation Hour. Practice Spanish in an informal setting. All ages and language levels welcome.
Dec. 23, 6 p.m.: Classic Movie Monday: “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946).
Dec. 24 and 25: Library closed.
Dec. 31, 5 p.m.: Library closing early.
Jan. 1: Library closed.
J.T. Cornett is Pine River Library’s Teen of the month! J.T. has an infectious enthusiasm for techy gadgets and he’s very wonderful about teaching and sharing some of his cool gear with other teens and staff!
470 Goddard Ave., Ignacio, 563-9287, www.ignaciolibrary.org.
470 Goddard Ave., Ignacio, 563-9287, www.ignaciolibrary.org.
Sundays, 11 a.m., Wednesdays, 2 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.: ICL MakerSpace. Be crafty and creative and learn about making various projects. Open to all.
Tuesdays, 4 p.m.: Inklings: ICL’s book club for young readers, grades three through five. Snacks provided.
Wednesdays, 10 a.m.: Storytime. Stories, songs, puppets and more that encourage development of early literacy skills.
Wednesdays, 2 p.m.: Teen Cafe. An open space for children in grades six through 12.
Thursdays, 3:45 p.m.: Kidz Klub. Enjoy science experiments, games, snacks and more. Kindergarten-fifth grade.
Tuesdays, 1 p.m.: Knitters. An open group for anyone interested in knitting, crocheting or other fiber art.
Thursdays, 10 a.m.: Career and Tech Support. Assistance applying for jobs, writing resumés, navigating Google accounts or learning more about your smartphone and/or computer. Sign-up is not required but may reduce wait time.
Fridays 10 a.m.: Open Art Studio. Work on art-related projects with other local artists.
Dec. 7, 10: Author visit. As part of the Four Corners/One Book Program, we will host C. Joseph Greaves, author of the program’s title book, “Church of the Graveyard Saints.”
Dec. 9, noon: Mystery Book Club. Lunch and a mystery at the library. Lunch provided by the library this month. The book of the month is “No Exit” by Taylor Adams.
Dec. 10, 6:30 p.m.: Stuffed Animal Sleepover. Wear pajamas and bring a stuffed friend for a story then tuck your pal into bed. Return Wednesday morning to pick up stuffies and get a photo memory book of their sleepover.
Dec. 16, 5:30 p.m.: The Book Sisters. An evening for women gathering to make new friends and enjoy discovering a new book. Christmas potluck. The book is “Like Water for Chocolate” by Laura Esquirel.
2102 Farmington Ave., Farmington (505) 599-1270, www.infoway.org.
2102 Farmington Ave., Farmington (505) 599-1270, www.infoway.org.
Mondays, 9 a.m.: Resumé and Interview Workshops. Provides explanations, as well as processes, for creating an effective resumé. Ages 13 and older.
Alternating Mondays, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays, 9:30 a.m.: Library adventure for school groups.
Mondays, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays, 10:30 a.m.: Storytime for ages 5 and younger.
Mondays, 2 p.m.: I Can Read Series Book Club. Ages 5 to 8.
Mondays, 2 p.m.: Storytime: Who Was series. Toddlers through third grade.
Mondays, 2:30 p.m.: Kids Movie. Toddlers through third grade.
Tuesdays, 4 p.m.: Teen Tech Tuesday. Ages 13-19.
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.: Computer Class: On Demand Training. Register online.
Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.: Technology labs. Learn how to work with the Library Maker Space technology. Ages 13 and older.
Thursdays, 4 p.m.: Drop-in tech help.
First Saturday, October-April, 11 a.m.: Guys Read. Dads, brothers, big brothers welcome, using Guys Read recommended books. Boys 8-12 years old.
Dec. 4, 1 p.m.: Afternoon Delight book group.
Dec. 5, 10:30 a.m.: Let’s Read Toddler Board Books.
Dec. 5, 6 p.m.: Mayor’s Teen Advisory Council.
Dec. 6, 10:30 a.m.: Let’s Read Toddler Board Books.
Dec. 10, 6 p.m.: Relax and Thrive Health Series: Give your child a head start.
Dec. 11, 4 p.m.: Jan Brett activity program.
Dec. 11, 4 and 6 p.m.: Meet Hedgie Hedgehog.
Dec. 11, 5 p.m.: Jan Brett presentation and book-signing.
Dec. 12, 6 p.m.: Mayor’s Teen Advisory Council: Sticker shock at Smiths.
Dec. 12, 6 p.m.: Trivia night.
Dec. 17, 4 p.m.: Farmington Public Library Advisory Board meeting.
Dec. 17, 6 p.m.: Tuesday Club Mystery book group.
Dec. 19, 5 p.m.: Relax and Thrive: Come color with us.
Dec. 20, noon: Ugly Sweater event.
Dec. 21, 11:45 a.m.: Winter Solstice celebration.
Dec. 23, 10 a.m.: Minecraft.
Dec. 23, 10 a.m.: Winter Break in the Teen Zone.
Dec. 23, 10:30 a.m.: Storytime, “Olaf and the Three Snow Bears.”
Dec. 23, 11 a.m.: Movie for kids.
Dec. 23, 11 a.m.: STEM and activities/crafts: luminarias for literacy labyrinth and collage center.
Dec. 23, 1 p.m.: Girls who Code.
Dec. 24-25: Library is closed.
Dec. 26, 10 a.m.: Minecraft.
Dec. 26, 10 a.m.: Winter Break in the Teen Zone.
Dec. 26, 10:30 a.m.: Storytime, “Missing Mittens.”
Dec. 26, 11 a.m.: Movie for kids.
Dec. 26, 11 a.m.: STEM and activities/crafts: treasure hunt match game and collage center.
Dec. 26, 1 p.m.: Girls who Code.
Dec. 27, 10 a.m.: Minecraft.
Dec. 27, 10 a.m.: Winter Break in the Teen Zone.
Dec. 27, 10:30 a.m.: Storytime, “Playful Penguins.”
Dec. 27, 11 a.m.: Movie for kids.
Dec. 27, 11 a.m.: STEM and activities/crafts: igloos and penguin march collage center.
Dec. 27, 1 p.m.: Girls who Code.
Dec. 30, 10 a.m.: Minecraft.
Dec. 30, 10 a.m.: Winter Break in the Teen Zone.
Dec. 30, 10:30 a.m.: Storytime, “Olaf and the Three Snow Bears.”
Dec. 30, 11 a.m.: Movie for kids.
Dec. 30, 11 a.m.: STEM and activities/crafts: three bears in the northern lights collage center.
Dec. 30, 1 p.m.: Girls who Code.
Dec. 31, 10 a.m.: Minecraft.
Dec. 31, 10 a.m.: Winter Break in the Teen Zone.
Dec. 31, 10:30 a.m.: Storytime, “Snowballs” by Lois Elhert.
Dec. 31, 11 a.m.: Movie for kids.
Dec. 31, 11 a.m.: STEM and activities/crafts: Snowball fight in the multipurpose room and collage center.
Dec. 31, 1 p.m.: Girls who Code.
