1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org.Ongoing events
Tuesdays, 2 to 3 p.m.: Baby Storytime. A lapsit story time for infants-18 months. Interactive fun with music, stories, fingerplays, counting rhymes and playtime. Babies should bring their parents or caregivers to join in the fun.
Thursdays, 10:30 to 11 a.m.: Toddler Storytime. Stories, songs, rhymes and other fun activities for children ages 2 to 3. Storytime lasts about 30 minutes with a fun craft after.
Fridays, 10:30 to 11 a.m.: Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs, rhymes and other fun activities for children ages 3 to 5. Storytime lasts about 30 minutes with a fun craft after.
Events by date
March 4, 9:30 a.m. to noon: San Juan Basin Public Health Help Desk for Health First and CHP+. Located on the second floor in Study Room 5. Drop-ins welcome.
March 6, 10:30 a.m. to noon: Early Literacy Playdate. Explore early literacy and learning through hands-on sensory activities. Be ready to move, build, play and create. Perfect for children ages 0 to 5.
March 6, 4 to 5 p.m.: T(w)een Time: Cube Crafts. Drop in for activities just for tweens and teens (ages 11 to 17). Cube crafts are paper puzzles that you cut, fold and assemble to make a 3D figurine. Join us to make a character from Marvel, Star Wars or any of your favorite fandoms. Note: We will be using scissors and/or sharp craft blades in this workshop.
March 6, 6 to 7 p.m.: Durango Diaries Season 3: Adrenaline Rush. In this session, local outdoor junkies share stories about their journeys in their favorite sports.
March 7, 6 to 7:30 p.m.: Indie Lens Pop Up: “The Providers.” Set against the backdrop of the physician shortage and opioid epidemic in rural America, “The Providers” follows three “country doctors” in New Mexico at clinics offering care to all, regardless of ability to pay. As their personal struggles at times reflect those of their patients, the providers work to reach rural Americans who would otherwise be left without health care.
March 8, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.: STEAM Lab: Bridge Building. Use everyday materials to build a strong and sturdy bridge.
March 9, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.: Sensory Storytime. Sensory Storytime is designed for children on the autism spectrum and families who are looking for a smaller, more adaptive library experience. Storytime is 30 minutes followed by sensory activities.
March 11, All Day: Come in to the library today and register for one or both of our Lit Fest Book Clubs and pick up a free copy of Chris Bohjalian’s “Midwives” or “The Flight Attendant” upstairs at the Reference Desk while supplies last.
March 12, 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.: Great Decisions: The Rise of Populism in Europe. Mass migration, and the problems associated with it, have directly abetted the rise of populist parties in Europe. Come and discuss how this topic affects the United States.
March 12, 6 to 8 p.m.: Adult Board Game Night. Find your gaming people and discover new board games.
March 13, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.: Fired Up Stories! Preschool children and families join firefighters and EMTs from Durango Fire and Rescue Authority for stories and safety tips. Storytime lasts about 45 minutes.
March 13, 4 to 5 p.m.: T(w)een Time: Game Café. Drop in for activities just for tweens and teens (11-17). Bring a friend or two. Join us for an hour of board games, Wii fun and free snacks.
March 15, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Spring Booksale. Support your local library at the Friends of the Library booksale in program rooms 1 and 2.
March 15, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.: STEAM Lab: Fidget Spinners. Build a fidget spinner and learn the science behind how they work.
March 16, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Spring Booksale. Support your local library at the Friends of the Library booksale in program rooms 1 and 2.
March 20, 4 to 5 p.m.: T(w)een Time: Cookie Decorating. Drop in for activities just for tweens and teens (11-17). Bring a friend or two. Come decorate (and eat!) sugar cookies with frosting and sprinkles. We will go over how to make and use royal icing and decorating methods to make perfectly decorated cookies.
March 20, 6 to 7 p.m.: Durango Diaries Season 3: Women Breaking Norms. In this session, local women who work in professions dominated by men share their stories about breaking through and working in jobs they love.
March 22, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.: STEAM Lab: Sail Karts. Experiment, design and build a sail-powered vehicle.
March 25, 7 to 8:30 p.m.: Books and Brews. Looking for a nontraditional book club in a relaxing atmosphere? Join the Durango Public Library for Books & Brews at Animas Brewing Co., 1560 East Second Ave. No assigned reading, just a lively conversation about books.
March 26, 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.: Great Decisions: Refugees and Global Migration. Today, no countries have open borders. Every state in today’s global system has its own laws and policies about who is permitted to cross its borders, and how they will do so. Who determines whether someone is a refugee or a migrant? How have different countries, including the United States, reacted to migration?
470 Goddard Ave., in Ignacio. Contact: 563-9287, www.ignaciolibrary.org.Ongoing programs
Sundays, 11 a.m.: ICL MakerSpace. A place to come be crafty and creative and learn about making various projects. Open to all.
Tuesdays, 1 p.m.: Knitters. Open group for anyone interested in knitting, crocheting or other fiber art.
Tuesdays, 4 p.m.: Inklings. A book club for young readers, grades three-five, with snacks and an exciting reading adventure.
Wednesdays, 10 a.m.: Story Time. Story time is a weekly program held at the library with stories, songs, puppets and more that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children.
Wednesdays, 2 p.m.: Teen Café. An open space for children in grades six-12 to relax with friends, play games, get homework help, make crafts and other fun activities.
Wednesdays, 2 p.m.: ICL MakerSpace. A place to be crafty and creative and learn about making various projects. Open to all.
Thursdays, 10 a.m.: Career and Tech Support. If you need assistance applying for jobs, writing résumés, navigating Google accounts or learning more about your smartphone and/or computer, stop by from 10-11 a.m. or 5-6 p.m. Thursdays. Sign up is not required, but it may reduce wait time. Call 563-9287.
Thursdays, 4 p.m.: Kidz Klub. Elementary school children are invited to enjoy science experiments, games, snacks and more.
Fridays, 10 a.m.: Open Art Studio. Work on your art-related projects with other local artists.
Saturdays, 10 a.m.: ICL MakerSpace. A place to be crafty and creative and learn about making various projects. Open to all.
Events by date(For events, visit www.ignaciolibrary.org)
March 2, 11 a.m.: Read Across America Day. We’re celebrating Read Across America Day, also known as Dr. Seuss’ Birthday. Check out all our wacky events happening that day. Enter the wacky coloring contest for a chance to win a Dr. Seuss book. And join us for treats and a movie showing: “Cat in the Hat” at 2 pm.
March 7, 5:30 p.m.: Family Fun Night. The library will be hosting a Dr. Seuss-themed family fun night where participants can build literacy skills, make crafts and get a free book and dinner. Call 563-9287 to sign up or for more information.
March 11, 11:30 a.m.: Mystery Book Club. Come for the lunch, come for the mystery! ICL’s Mystery Book Club will be going over “The Cuckoo’s Calling” by Robert Galbraith this month. Guests should bring their own lunch this month.
March 14, 11 a.m.: Community Blood Drive. We are hosting, along with Vitalant, a blood drive in our community room between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative, B negative and A negative. Type O negative is the universal blood type that can be safely transfused to anyone and it is often used to treat trauma patients. For information or to make an appointment to donate, contact Kristan Velarde at (505) 686-9777. Donors can also sign up online at https://bloodhero.com/ with sponsor code ICLibrary. Walk-ins are always welcome.
March 16, 10 a.m.: Castles and Catapults. Explore the variety and history of castles, make one out of cardboard and then sling rocks from a catapult at your castle. All ages welcome: We will provide materials, tools and instruction.
March 18, 5:30 p.m.: Movie Showing. In honor of Mr. Rogers’ 91st birthday, you’re invited to a showing of “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
March 30, 10 a.m.:-2 p.m.: Wild and Wooly Spinners of the West. Stop by the library for a demonstration by the Wild & Wooly Spinners.
395 Bayfield Center Drive, in Bayfield. Contact: 884-2222, www.prlibrary.org.Ongoing events: Youths
Mondays and Fridays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.: Groove & Grow. Music, finger-plays, games and more for infants and toddlers and their caregivers.
Mondays, 3:30 to 5 p.m.: Gamer Club. Celebrate all forms of gaming, table-top and electronic, all ages.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.: Crazy 8s Math Club.* Crazy 8s is a recreational after-school math club that helps children enjoy the math behind their favorite activities. We’re nothing like your usual math club. With Crazy 8s, students will build glow-in-the-dark structures, crack secret spy codes and play games like Toilet Paper Olympics. Sponsored by Bedtime Math Foundation. Tuesdays are for geared for grades kindergarten through two, Wednesdays for grades three through five.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.: Code Club. Learn computer programming skills through a series of tutorials and projects. Children ages 8 to 18 can work toward building websites, video games, phone apps, animation and more, all while learning how to become better problem-solvers and critical thinkers.
Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11 a.m.: Little Readers Storytime. Stories, songs, activities and crafts for infants through preschoolers, but all ages welcome.
Thursday and Fridays, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.: Teen Time. After-school fun and snacks.
Ongoing events: Adult
Mondays, 8 to 8:45 a.m.: Morning Meditation for All. Drop-in, free, no experience necessary. Learn techniques to increase focus and reduce stress.
Mondays, 9 to 10 a.m: Yogalates.* A perfect combination of yoga and Pilates principles.
Mondays, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Paint with local artist Susan Brightman. The library will be offering a weekly opportunity to paint in a group setting. Bring that painting you’ve been working on or start afresh. It’s always wonderful to get feedback from others.
Tuesdays, 9 to 10:15 a.m.: Yoga for All.* With a focus on proper alignment and modifications, but all levels welcome.
Thursdays, 8 to 9:15 a.m.: Yoga Flow.* Postures put together to create yoga sequences.
*If you are interested in signing up for these classes, please join as a walk-in. Classes are $6 for individual classes, or punch passes are available for a discount.
Events by date
March 4, 6 p.m.: Classic Movie Monday. “My Pal Trigger” (1946).
March 5, 5:30 p.m.: Bayfield Youth Artist Reception. Celebrate National Youth Art Month and view the works currently on display at the library, all created by students at Bayfield Middle School and Bayfield High School.
March 6, 6 p.m.: Islam: What You Need to Know. More than one-fifth of the world’s population follows Islam, which is the world’s fastest growing religion. This presentation gives an overview of the religion’s history, evolution, and common practices, and discusses some of the most controversial aspects, including Islamic law, extremism, the role of women and jihad. Presented by Dennis Aronson.
March 7, 7 p.m.: Community Acoustic Music Jam. An acoustic music jam open to all levels and ages. Bring a song or two to lead or just play along. The first Thursday of each month.
March 9, 1 p.m.: Local author and Zen Buddhist teacher, Alaric Hutchinson, will launch his new book titled “Living Peace: Essential Teachings for Enlightenment in the 21st Century.” He will also talk about how to better cultivate inner peace in everyday life. Books will be available for purchase at the event, and a book-signing will be held after the talk.
March 11, 10:30 a.m.: Spanish Conversation Hour. Practice your Spanish in an informal setting. All ages and language levels welcome.
March 11, 6 p.m.: Classic Movie Monday. “Riders of the Deadline” (1943).
March 12, 6 p.m.: The Seasonal Apothecary: DIY Bitters. Explore the world of traditional bitters. Learn about bitters and how to design your own custom bitters recipes for health and pleasure. You’ll also taste a variety of handcrafted bitters and make your own batch to take home. Pre-registration required. There is a $15 materials fee for the class. Call the library at 884-2222, ext. 510, to register.
March 13, 2 p.m.: BookMarks Book Club. “The Cabin at the End of the World” by Paul Tremblay.
March 14, 5:45 p.m: Living Room Conversations: Homelessness. A facilitated discussion using the “Living Room Conversation” model. Living Room Conversations are a conversational bridge across issues that divide and separate us. They provide an easy structure for engaging in friendly yet meaningful conversation with those with whom we may not agree. These conversations increase understanding, reveal common ground, and sometimes even allow us to discuss possible solutions.
March 14, 5:30 p.m.: Conversational ASL (American Sign Language). Basic principles of ASL will be covered, pertaining to basic conversion. The major content of this 10-week class will be taught with no voice and weighs heavy on class participation. Taught by San Juan Boces. Runs through May 23.
March 15, 1 p.m.: Crafternoons. It’s a crafting potluck! Bring an activity and supplies to share and join in communal crafting.
March 18, 6 p.m.: Classic Movie Monday. “The Lone Ranger and the Lost City of Gold” (1958).
March 19, 6 p.m.: What Does Your Library Look Like? Chat with library Director Shelley Walchak about the library and how it can better meet your needs. Enjoy appetizers and refreshments.
March 20, 6 p.m.: Bayfield Real Estate Market Update. Join us for trivia night ... real estate style. Hosted by Rebecca Parnell of Bayfield Realty. Fun for all ages, trivia topics will include an array of themes including hometown sports, Bayfield history, how to sell your home fast in 2019, current market activity, buyer beware, home staging, what does an agent really do and more. Did we mention there will be prizes? So bring your game face and get ready to have some fun and learn a little, too. RSVP’s are appreciated but not required. Contact Rebecca at 799-6556 with any questions.
March 20, 6:15 p.m.: Regular monthly meeting of the library’s board of trustees.
March 21, 11 a.m.: Annual Friends of the Library Meeting and Luncheon. Join the Friends of the Pine River Library for their annual meeting. The group is looking for new members to help support the library. Membership dues are $10 for individuals and $20 for families for a year. Participate in the election of new officers and learn about special library services like databases and downloadable materials. There will also be a special homemade soup luncheon included with your membership dues.
March 22, 6 p.m.: Fresh from the Theaters: “Green Book.” Join us for recently released films fresh from the theater screens free at the library. Free popcorn provided.
March 23, 8:45 a.m.: Saturday Yoga for All. Taught by instructor Colleen Theobald. Focus on proper alignment and modifications, but all levels welcome. Ages 13 and older. $6.
March 25, 10:30 a.m.: Spanish Conversation Hour. An hour of conversation en Español. Practice your Spanish in an informal setting. All ages and language levels welcome.
March 25, 6 p.m.: Classic Movie Monday. “Riders in the Sky” (1949).
March 27, 10:30 a.m: Conscious Elder Wisdom Circle. This is the beginning of an ongoing gathering of elder men and women who understand that a lifetime of experience, lessons learned and knowledge gained, gives them wisdom worth sharing with others. We will have an opportunity together to share and explore topics like: What is deeply meaningful to each of us as we age, our feelings about stereotypes of elders, learning tools to increase our wisdom altogether, the challenging role of elders in modern society, and becoming a community of like-minded elders. Elders and soon-to-be-elders are welcome to participate.
March 27, 6 p.m.: Preparing for Wildfire. Wildfire Adapted Partnership is a nonprofit organization that assists homeowners in reducing wildfire risk to their lives, homes and property. Charlie Landsman, La Plata County coordinator for WAP, will speak about steps every homeowner should take to reduce wildfire risk around their property. He will cover topics ranging from structure hardening to forest management practices. He will also speak about resources available to help homeowners complete mitigation projects.
March 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Pine River Garden Club Seed Exchange and Workshop Day. Bring your extra seeds to trade and join the Pine River Garden Club for a day full of garden stories, advice and. of course. seeds. Bring small containers to transport any seeds you may want. At 10 a.m., there will be information about gardening in the community garden this season, as well as information about the club’s new “Shared Harvest” Plan. There will also be an optional seed starting workshop at 11 a.m. You will get soil blocks, trays and guidance to start your new seeds. This workshop is $10 for Garden Club members and $15 for non-members.
April 1 6 p.m.: Classic Movie Monday. TBD.
April 3, 6 p.m.: Beginning Acting Workshop. If you’ve ever been interested in stage acting, come take a creative leap and join our Beginning Acting Workshop where the goal is to learn the basics, have fun, and make new friends. Workshop participants will play group games, use puppets and storytelling exercises to access their creativity, develop a flexible body and voice, stretch their performance comfort zone and explore character development.
April 4, 7 p.m.: Community Acoustic Music Jam. An acoustic music jam open to all levels and ages. Bring a song or two to lead or just play along. The first Thursday of each month.
April 5, 6 p.m.: Family First Friday: Building Extravaganza. A family fort? A bridge to nowhere? The leaning tower of Bayfield? What can we build together? We’ll build with blocks, plastic cups, Legos, Lincoln logs, cardboard, Styrofoam, Wedgits, straws and more. Creative families of all ages welcome.
