1900 East Third Ave., contact: 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org.
Durango Public Library will follow San Juan Basin Public Health guidelines. For questions or concerns, call 375-3380. Masks are highly recommended during indoor events.
Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m.: Tween Time. Games and crafts in the teen library. Ages 11-17 are welcome.
Thursdays, 10:30-11 a.m.: Family Storytime. Stories, songs, rhymes and other activities. For children ages 0-5 and their parents and caregivers.
Fridays, 3:30-4:30 p.m.: LEGO Club/ STEAM Lab. Build, create and play with the library’s LEGO collection or participate in STEAM-based activities.
March 9 and 23, 6-7:30 p.m.: Word Honey Poetry Workshop. The Hive’s indoor skate park, 1150 Main Ave., Suite A. Write, read, share or just listen and enjoy. Writers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to join.
395 Bayfield Center Drive, Bayfield. Contact: 884-2222, www.prlibrary.org.
Vaccine Clinics: Pine River Library is hosting a vaccine clinic every Wednesday from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Pfizer (12+) and Moderna (18+) will usually be available during all hours of the clinic and from 2-5:30 p.m. It will also have pediatric Pfizer for ages 5-11. No ID or insurance required. Bring a vaccination card for second shots and boosters. Call 585-6121 for more information. Visit www.sjbpublichealth.org/covid-19-vaccine/ to learn more.
For the youngest patrons:
Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.: Storytime. Drop in every week for stories, songs and a craft.
For elementary ages:
Mondays, 3:45-5 p.m.: Gamer Club. Celebrate all forms of gaming. Tabletop gaming, console video games, Roblox, Minecraft, Pokémon Go and virtual reality. Computers are provided, but gamers can bring their own laptop or Switches. This program is geared for grades three and older, but younger children are welcome to attend with a caregiver.
Tuesdays, 3:45-5 p.m.: After School Explorers. For kindergarten through second grade. Explore STEAM projects. Test how strong we can make paper towers, create tie-dye bags and learn about symmetry through snowflakes. Every last Tuesday of the month will feature a special Lego challenge.
Thursdays, 3:45-5 p.m.: After School Explorers. For third through fifth grades. Make STEAM discoveries. Extract strawberry DNA, build robot puppets and construct spinning art machines. Every last Thursday of the month will feature a special Lego challenge.
For more details and to register your child for after school programs, visit www. prlibrary.org/kids-programs/ or stop by the library.
Take and Make kits:
St. Paddy’s Pot o’ Gold Bags: These kits will contain a trivia/fact sheet about this holiday and the lore surrounding it along with assorted golden-wrapped chocolates. This kit will be released March 1.
Tolkien Bookmark Craft: March 25 is National Tolkien Reading Day. Get a jump on this event by creating your own magical bookmark. Kit contains blank bookmark templates, Tolkien quotes, character silhouettes and colorful markers. This kit will be released March 15.
Weekly programs for middle and high schoolers:
Wednesdays, 3:45-5 p.m.: Teen Lounge. Pop-up activities in the teen area.
Fridays, 3:45-5 p.m.: Teen Lounge. Gaming with Oculus, XBox1, PlayStation 4s and assorted board games in the community room.
Program in a bag kits:
Spice Up Your Life!: This kit includes four international spice blends and recipes. Learn how to incorporate garam masala, herbes de Provence, za’atar and Chinese five spice. This kit will be released March 1.
Paper Flower Bouquet: This kit contains precut elements to craft into a custom bouquet. This kit will be released March 15.
All you need is a yoga mat and a water bottle. Some yoga tools such as blocks, a blanket and a strap are encouraged. Cost is $10 for a single class, $45 for a five pass and $75 for a 10 pass. Checks can be made out to Bayfield Parks and Rec.
Mondays, 9-10 a.m.: Mostly Yin Yoga. Targets the connective tissue, which are the joints, bones and ligaments. We remain in many of the poses longer than in a traditional yoga class, which can be challenging for our body as well as our mind. The class may be slower paced, but it gives our mind time to quiet down, our breath to soften and our connective tissue to be stimulated. We will experience the balance between movement and stillness. Tools such as blocks and blankets are encouraged for this class. This class is accessible for all levels. We will experience the balance between movement and stillness.
Wednesdays, 8-9 a.m.: Yoga Flow. Yoga Flow lets us move dynamically from one posture to another. We create a meditative state with the flow and rhythm of our breath and the warming, lengthening and strengthening of our muscles in all the movements of our bodies.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:15-9 a.m.: Full Body Fit. Free HIIT-style workout that uses just body weight and light hand weights. These classes are taught by Tammy Williams, certified fitness instructor. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. Follow @Body & Soul on Facebook for more details.
March 4, 10-11 a.m.: Rambling Readers. Meet at the gate to Saul’s Creek just off U.S. Highway 160 in Bayfield on the first Friday of every month. Take a gentle walk and spend an hour discussing favorite reads. Call 884-2222, ext. 1, for directions to the meeting spot.
March 8, 10-11 a.m.: Card Making at the Pine River Senior Center. At the Pine River Senior Center every second Tuesday of the month. Create two beautiful handmade cards for free.
March 9, 10-11 a.m.: Kindergarten Readiness Workshop. On the second Wednesday of each month, childhood developmental experts from the Early Childhood Council will have workshops for caregivers of kids 0-5 to get them ready to thrive when they start school. Families that attend will receive activity packs including books to take home.
March 9, 2-3:30 p.m.: Bookmarks Book Club. BookMarks is open to all adults. The Library provides the books, the discussion leader, and a place to gather outside. Stop by the library to request a copy of the March book, “Crying in H Mart” by Michelle Zauner, or the April book “The Book of Hope” by Jane Goodall.
March 15, 1-2:30 p.m.: Death Café. Pine River Library is one of many groups in 79 countries across the world that host Death Cafés, a time and place where people come to share food, drink tea or coffee, and discuss death openly and honestly. The aim is to increase awareness about death in order to help people make the most of their finite lives.
March 16, 6:15 p.m.: Regular monthly meeting of the Library’s Board of Trustees.
March 17, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.: Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting. The Friends of the Library support the efforts of library staff members through fundraising, volunteerism and advocacy in our community. All are welcome.
March 24, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Spanish Conversation Hour. An hour of conversation. Practice Spanish in an informal setting. All ages and language levels welcome.
March 25, 12:30-1:30 p.m.: Pine River Senior Center Outreach. Books and DVDs available for check out, delivered to you at the Senior Center with an extended loan period (four weeks, rather than the standard one to three weeks) each month.
March 29, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Celebrate Your Legacy. Craft an obituary that includes the details of your life you want to be shared as a part of your legacy. Hosted by local life coach Brooke Smith. Registration required, stop by the library or call 884-2222, ext. 1, to register.
Fort Lewis Mesa Community Library, 11274 Highway 140, Hesperus. Contact: 375-3816, chris@swlplibrarydistrict.org. The library is located inside Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School and has books for all ages. Open to the public Monday-Friday, 2:30-7 p.m., curbside pickup available from 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunnyside Community Library, 75 County Road 218, Durango. Contact: 375-3816, liz@swlplibrarydistrict.org. The library is located inside Sunnyside Elementary School and has books for all ages. Open to the public Monday-Friday, 3-7 p.m., curbside pickup available 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
After School Programs
Fort Lewis Mesa Library
Tuesdays: Game Day
Wednesdays: Powerhouse Science Center Program.
Thursdays: Creative Art Day
Contact chris@swlplibrarydistrict.org or call 375-3816 for more information or to register.
Sunnyside Library
Tuesdays: Powerhouse Science Center Program (currently space available).
Thursdays: Game Day or Craft Day.
Open to all children grades K-5. Contact lauren@swlplibrarydistrict.org or call 375-3816 for more information or to register.
Powerhouse Pass Program: Sunnyside Library and Fort Lewis Mesa Library now 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.
Sunnyside Book Club: The club meets at 5:30 p.m. the fourth Monday of every month. Contact liz@swlplibrarydistrict.org for more information.
Free Mask Distribution: Free masks are available for pick up at both library locations. Limit five masks per person per month. A mix of surgical style and KN95 masks will be distributed based on availability.
March 15, 9:30 a.m.: Southwest La Plata Library District Board Meeting, via Zoom. Email liz@swlplibrarydistrict.org for zoom details.
March 15, 2 p.m.: Friends of Southwest La Plata Library District Meeting, via Zoom. Email liz@swlplibrarydistrict.org for zoom details.
March 21-25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Libraries open to the public (schools are closed for spring break).
March 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Libraries open to the public (schools are closed for teacher work day).
470 Goddard Ave. Ignacio. Contact 563-9287, www.ignaciolibrary.org.
Wednesdays, 10 a.m.: Storytime. Using stories, songs, dancing, crafts and more to help children learn and have fun.
Wednesdays, 3 p.m.: Idea Lab STEM Class. Learn the basics of design and software options for creating and producing documents for work or fun. The class will use open source and free software sources. This class is for all ages but children younger than 9 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Thursdays, 1 p.m.: Knitters Group. Join a group of knitters for a beverage and a chat in the community room.
Fridays, 10:30 a.m.: Open Art Studio. Work on art projects, receive help and advice, and enjoy conversations with other local artists. Guests and new members are welcome.
Saturdays. 10 a.m.: Idea Lab STEM Class. Learn the basics of design and software options for creating and producing documents for work or fun. The class will use open source and free software sources. This class is for all ages but children younger than 9 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
March 4, 9 a.m.: Books & Brews. Join the library for morning coffee and a discussion of the book of the month, “The Night the Lights Went Out” by Karen White.
March 18, 5-7 p.m.: Family Game Night. Card games, board games and games brought from home. Free snacks provided.
March 24-27, 9 a.m.: Escape The Gold Rush Robbery. “Pan for gold and examine the scene of the crime. Prepare to name the thief and recover the lost gold. Just remember that with this much money involved, the culprit won’t go down without a fight.” Sign up with a $10 deposit to solve the mystery. Multiple time slots available Thursday through Sunday. Visit the library to reserve with your deposit. Plan on taking two hours to work through this mystery. Family-friendly content. Four-six people groups recommended. For ages 10 and older.
2101 Farmington Ave., Farmington. Contact (505) 599-1270, www.infoway.org.
Library closed Sundays and Fridays.
Mondays, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.: Virtual Storytime. Watch this week’s story at https://www.facebook.com/ReadFarmington/ or https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2CIhGpCkTRTdAHCDi3NfrA.
March 2, 12-6 p.m.: Read Across America Storytime. Celebrate Read Across America Day by watching a different Dr. Seuss Storytime each hour on the hour at https://www.facebook.com/ReadFarmington/.
March 5, 11 a.m.: Guys Read. https://www.facebook.com/ReadFarmington/.
March 8, 11 a.m.: Take and Make Craft: Macramé Key Chain.
March 8 and 22, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.: Kids’ Activity Box. Pick up an activity box for kids at the Youth Services Desk while supplies last.
March 16, 4-5 p.m.: Farmington Public Library Foundation Meeting.
March 17, 6-9 p.m.: Reel Readers: Read the Book! See the Movie! – “The Martian.” Dinner and a movie.
March 22, 6 p.m.: Craft Night: Macramé Garland.
March 31, 6-8 p.m.: “Woman’s Suffrage in New Mexico” Presentation. Sylvia Ramos Cruz will discuss the history of Women’s Suffrage in New Mexico.
