Durango Public Library1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org.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
June 2, 10:30 a.m.: “Libraries Rock!” summer kickoff party. The event will feature games, snacks and crafts inside and on the lawn, weather permitting.
June 4, 9:30 a.m.: San Juan Basin Public Health provides assistance for Health First and Child Health Plan Plus the first Monday of the month on the second floor in study room 5.
June 5, 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m.: Summer reading show: A fun and free event for kids and families. Katherine Dines presents a special collection of award-winning music called “Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta.”
June 6, 1 p.m.: Ukulele Club (ages 9-12). Learn to play the ukulele during a four-week class. Space is limited to 12 students. Call the library to register.
June 7, 1 p.m.: Teen Time (ages 12-17). Guitar pick crafts: Create and decorate guitar picks to make jewelry, magnets or key chains.
June 8, 1 p.m.: LEGO Club. All ages are welcome to drop in and build LEGO creations.
June 12, 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m.: Summer reading show: A fun and free event for kids and families. Erica Sodos presents awe-inspiring magic for all ages.
June 12, 6 p.m.: Adult board-game night (ages 17 and older). Find your gaming people and discover new board games.
June 13, 10:30 a.m.: Fired Up Stories. Preschool children and families join firefighters and EMTs from the DFRA for story time.
June 13, 1 p.m.: Ukulele Club (ages 9-12). Learn to play the ukulele during a four-week class. Space is limited to 12 students. Call the library to register.
June 14, 1 p.m.: Teen Time (ages 12-17). Iron chef: Play with your food and make a meal from surprise ingredients.
June 15, 1 p.m.: Kids Club (ages 5-12). Rock art: Make a pet, friend or a work of art.
June 18, 7 p.m.: Books and Brews: A nontraditional book club and discussion about books people love, hate or can’t live without at Animas Brewing Co., 1560 East Second Ave.
June 19, 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m.: Summer reading show: A fun and free event for kids and families. Drum Safari presents a high-energy, interactive musical safari.
June 20, 1 p.m.: Ukulele Club (ages 9-12). Learn to play the ukulele during a four-week class. Space is limited to 12 students. Call the library to register.
June 20, 10:30 a.m.: Early literacy play date (ages 0-5). Explore early literacy and learning through hands-on sensory activities. Be ready to move, build, play and create.
June 21, 1 p.m.: Read to Rover. New and independent readers (ages 5 and older) can read to Clare, a trained therapy dog.
June 21, 1 p.m.: Teen Time (ages 12-17). Lip sync battle: Put pretend rock star singing skills to the test.
June 22, 1 p.m.: LEGO Club. All ages are welcome to drop in and build LEGO creations.
June 26, 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m.: Summer reading show: A fun and free event for kids and families. Ann Lincoln and animal helpers present comedy and magic.
June 27, 1 p.m.: Ukulele Club (ages 9-12). Learn to play the ukulele during a four-week class. Space is limited to 12 students. Call the library to register.
June 28, 1 p.m.: Teen Time (ages 12-17). Wire-working: Learn the intricacies of wire-working and make jewelry, bookmarks and more.
June 29, 1 p.m.: Kids Club (ages 5-12). Sharpie tie dye: Bring a cotton shirt or socks, or pick something from the grab bag.
Pine River Library395 Bayfield Center Drive, in Bayfield. Contact: 884-2222, www.prlibrary.org.Ongoing events (youth)
Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m.: Library Play. Music, finger-plays, games and more for infants and toddlers and their caregivers.
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 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.: 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.
Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.: Tech time. One-on-one technology help for one device or issue. To make an appointment, call 884-2222 or visit http://bit.ly/2CvEj2J.
Wednesdays, 8 a.m.: Morning meditation for all. Learn techniques to increase focus and reduce stress; free, no experience necessary.
Thursdays, 8 a.m.: Yoga flow. Learn about postures that create yoga sequences.
Events by date
June 4, 7 p.m.: Classic Movie Monday: “In Which We Serve” (1942).
June 5, 6 p.m.: Community ukulele jam. Open to all ages and levels.
June 7, 7 p.m.: Community acoustic jam. Open to all ages and levels. Lead a song or two or just play along.
June 11, 7 p.m.: Classic Movie Monday: “The Man Who Never Was” (1958).
June 12, 6 p.m.: The Seasonal Apothecary. Summer Shrubs: Rediscover the shrub – a sweet and sour, vinegar-based concoction perfect for creating summer cocktails and sodas to quench thirst and stimulate healthy digestion. Learn about shrub origins and healing herbs, flowers, fruits, vegetables and vinegars used to create apothecary-inspired recipes. Cost is $10 for supplies. Call the library to register.
June 13, 2:30 p.m.: BookMarks Book Club: The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women by Kate Moore.
June 13, 7 p.m.: Solar barn raising informational meeting. Solar barn raising is a new Southwest Colorado nonprofit with the mission to help homeowners install their own solar power system. The meeting is open to all.
June 18, 7 p.m.: Classic Movie Monday: “Bridge on the River Kwai” (1957).
June 19, 1 p.m.: Tuesday Crafternoons. A crafting potluck: Bring activities and supplies for communal crafting.
June 22, 5:30 p.m.: Summer reading program sign-up event. A free barbecue dinner and musical fun in the park will be provided. All are welcome.
June 25, 6 p.m.: Summer reading program: Family read-aloud hour. A family bedtime story featuring three junior novels during the summer. Program is suggested for children ages 5-10 and their families. Those who attend are invited to wear pajamas.
June 25, 7 p.m.: Classic Movie Monday: “Ice Cold in Alex” (1958).
June 26, 10 a.m.: Summer reading program: Instrument craft workshop. Harmonica: Get crafty and musical, hear instruments and create one with craft supplies.
June 26, 10 a.m.: Free card-making at the Senior Center: Create two handmade cards at the Bayfield Senior Center.
June 27, 6 p.m.: Summer reading program: Family read-aloud hour. A family bedtime story featuring three junior novels during the summer. Program is suggested for children ages 5-10 and their families. Those who attend are invited to wear pajamas.
June 27, 6:15 p.m.: Library Board of Trustees monthly meeting.
June 28, 10 a.m.: Summer reading program: World dance party. Africa: Music is a global language. Dance to great, family-friendly music.
June 29, 10 a.m.: Summer reading program: Magic and comedy with Anne Lincoln. Children performer Ann Lincoln will give a show to an audience at the library.
June 29, 12:30 p.m.: Senior Center outreach. Library staff reach out to seniors by bringing books, audio-books and DVDs to the Bayfield Senior Center.
June 29, sunset: Outdoor Movie: “Moana.” An outdoor movie on the big screen. The movie starts at sunset with free popcorn provided.
June 30, 3 p.m.: Book release party and story time. Release and reading of children’s book The Mango Tree by local author Brooke Smith, with crafts and mango treats.
