Durango Public LibraryLocated at 1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org.
Tuesdays, 2 p.m.: Baby Storytime. A lapsit storytime 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 a.m.: Toddler Storytime. Stories, songs, rhymes and other activities for children ages 2-3. Storytime lasts about 30 minutes with a craft after.
Fridays, 10:30 a.m.: Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs, rhyme and other activities perfect for children ages 3-5.
Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.: Demonstration Garden Tour with Docent. Weather permitting, there will be a docent on duty every Saturday at the gardens, located right off the river trail directly behind the library.
May 1, 10:30 a.m.: 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 0-5.
May 1, 2 p.m.: Great Garden Series. Get your vegetable garden started. Learn how best to get your vegetable garden started with Darrin Parmenter, CSU Horticulture and Small Farm Extension agent for La Plata County.
May, 1 4p.m.: T(w)een Time: Trivia Night. Drop in for activities just for tweens and teens (11-17). Bring a friend or two. Fast-paced trivia based on pop culture. Prizes for first and second places, and free snacks.
May 3, 3:30 p.m.: STEAM Lab: Lego Club. Build, explore, create and problem-solve – fun STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) based activities. This week: Build with the library’s Lego collection.
May, 7 11:45 a.m.: Great Decisions “Cyber Conflicts and Geopolitics.” Great Decisions is co-sponsored by The League of Women Voters of La Plata County, The Durango Branch of the American Association of University Women and The Durango Public Library.
May 8, 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. Storytime lasts about 45 minutes.
May 8, 4 p.m.: T(w)een Time: DIY Travel Journals. Journals with pockets, journals with fold-out pages, the possibilities are endless. Make a handmade journal perfect for writing down summer memories and holding keepsakes.
May, 8 6 p.m.: Durango Diaries Season 3: Group Organizations. Members of local groups share their passions. From pickleball fan Daryl Hinderer to railroad fan Scott Gibbs and the Society for Creative Anachronism member Gloria Macht, learn about local groups and how to get involved.
May, 9 8 a.m.: Starting Your Own Business Seminar. A 5-hour seminar about various aspects of starting a business, including: registration issues, legal structure, business planning process, financing a business, etc. Speakers: Mary Shepherd, Jack Llewellyn, Donna Arment, Paul Broderick, Coelene O’Kane, John Lopez, Lindsey Nicholson, Ben Frihauf and Brian Rose. Register online on the library’s event calendar ($25 fee).
May 9, 6:30 p.m.: Mountain Lions Among Us. Join local wildlife conservationist David Neils for a deep dive on the habits and habitat of mountain lions in Colorado. Learn what the predators tell us about the wild spaces that surround us and how to recreate and live successfully in the places they call home.
May 10, 11 a.m.: River Walk Book Talk. Join library staff and other avid readers to discuss current reads while strolling along the river trail. The River Walk Book Talk is a nontraditional book club, meaning there is no assigned book or theme. Meet library staff outside the main entrance at 11 a.m. Strollers and pets on leashes welcome.
May 10, 3:30 p.m.: STEAM Lab: Index Card and Cup Structures. Build, explore, create and problem-solve with fun STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) -based activities. This week: How tall can you build a tower?
May 11, 10:30 a.m.: Sensory Storytime. 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.
May 14, 6 p.m.: Adult Board Game Night. Find your gaming people and discover new board games.
May 15, 4 p.m.: T(w)een Time: Game Café. Drop in for activities just for tweens and teens (11-17). Bring a friend or two. An hour of board games, Wii fun and free snacks.
May 17, 3:30 p.m.: STEAM Lab: Origami. Build, explore, create and problem-solve with fun STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) -based activities. This week: Fold some paper and create art.
May 22, 4 p.m.: T(w)een Time: Food Lab: Ice Cream. Make ice cream from scratch at the last Food Lab. Vanilla, chocolate and strawberry options will be available to make.
May 22, 6 p.m.: Durango Diaries Season 3: Veterans. Veterans of five wars (Wayne McGee, World War II; Eric Greene, Korea; Stan Crapo, Vietnam; Shoshona Burrows, Desert Storm; and Nathaniel Burford, Iraq/Afghanistan) will share stories from their service.
May 24, 11 a.m.: River Walk Book Talk. Join library staff and other avid readers to discuss current reads while strolling along the river trail. The River Walk Book Talk is a nontraditional book club, meaning there is no assigned book or theme. Meet library staff outside the main entrance at 11 a.m. Strollers and pets on leashes welcome!
May 24, 3:30 p.m.: STEAM Lab: Rocket Launch. Build, explore, create and problem-solve with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) -based activities. This week: Design and build a rocket and see how high it flies.
May 27: The library will be closed all day for the holiday.
Pine River LibraryLocated at 395 Bayfield Center Drive, in Bayfield. Contact: 884-2222, www.prlibrary.org.
Special Note: The Pine River Library Summer Reading Program is expanding to new universes this year – it’s now a S.T.R.E.A.M. (Summer Technology Reading Engineering Arts Math) program. This year, the library will host events Monday through Saturday – every day the library is open. Everything will blast off with a kickoff party in the library park from 5:30 to 7 p.m. May 31, complete with free balloon animals from Ruby Balloon and a free barbecue dinner for all. We’ve got a great lineup – everything from astronaut training, actual rocket science, a family field day of outdoor games in the park, robotics, forensics, a self-defense class and the showing of the throwback ’90s space classics “Space Jam” and “Fifth Element.” The six-week program will end with a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing on July 20.
Mondays and Fridays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.: Groove and Grow. Music, finger-plays, games and more for infants and toddlers and their caregivers.
Mondays, 3:30-5 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 kids enjoy the math behind their favorite activities.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.: Code Club. Learn computer programming skills through a series of tutorials and projects. Kids ages 8-18 can work toward building websites, video games, phone apps, animations and more, all the 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.
Mondays, 9 to 10 a.m: Yogalates. A combo of yoga and Pilates principles.
Mondays, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Open Art Group. Paint with local artist Susan Brightman. The library will offer 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, join as a walk-in. Classes are $6 for individual classes, or punch passes are available for a discount.
Events by date
May 1, 6 p.m.: Building Your Garden Soil. Get some helpful tips on how to create a thriving soil in an otherwise challenging environment. With Darrin Parameter, county director and horticulture agent for the La Plata County CSU Extension Office.
May 2, 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.
May 3, 6 p.m.: Family First Friday: Game Night. There will be card games, board games and family games of all kinds. Play old favorites and learn new ones, including Candy Land, Exploding Kittens, Sushi GO!, Chutes & Ladders, Yahtzee, Connect Four and more. Feel free to bring your own favorites with you to share or play one of the library’s games.
May 6, 6 p.m.: Classic Movie Monday: “-30-” (1959).
May 8, 10:30 a.m.: Death Cafe: A Death Cafe is 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.
May 8, 2 p.m.: BookMarks Book Club: “Moloka’i” by Alan Brennert
May 9, 5:45 p.m.: Living Room Conversations: Political Models: Join us for a facilitated discussion using the “Living Room Conversation” model.
May 10, 6 p.m.: Mister Rogers’ 21st Century Legacy: Community screening of the 2018 film “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” followed by an all-ages facilitated conversation about what we can learn from Mister Rogers when it comes to the skills we and our children need to successfully navigate in a 21st century world.
May 13, 10:30 a.m.: Spanish Conversation Hour: Join us for an hour of conversation en Español. Practice Spanish in an informal setting. All ages and language levels welcome.
May 13, 6 p.m.: Classic Movie Monday: “Sweet Smell of Success” (1957).
May 15, 6 p.m.: Wire Woven Jewelry Making: Join local jeweler Denise Galley for an introductory class on wire wrapping. This 90-minute class will introduce you to the world of wire weaving, and you’ll craft a pair of wire and bead earrings. There is a $15 materials fee for the class. To register, call 884-2222, ext. 510.
May 16, 9 a.m.: Donuts with the Director: What does your library look like? Chat with Library Director Shelley Walchak about the library and how it can better meet your needs. Free doughnuts will be available.
May 16, 10 a.m.: Friends of the Library meeting: Regular monthly meeting of the Friends of the Library.
May 17, 1 p.m.: Crafternoons: It’s a crafting potluck. Bring an activity and supplies to share and join in communal crafting.
May 18, 10 a.m.: Pine River Library Plant Exchange: Have some plants to share? Need some great starter plants? Stop by the Pine River Library for the Garden Club’s annual plant exchange.
May 20, 6 p.m.: Classic Movie Monday: “Call Northside 777” (1948).
May 22, 10:30 a.m.: Conscious Elder Wisdom Circle: This is 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. Elders and soon-to-be-elders are welcome to participate.
May 22, 6:15 p.m.: Regular monthly meeting of the library’s board of trustees.
May 24, 6 p.m.: Fresh from the Theaters: “The Crimes of Grindelwald.” Join us for a recently released film fresh from the theater screens free at the library. Free popcorn will be available.
May 27: Library closed for Memorial Day.
May 28, 10 a.m.: Card Making at the Senior Center: Join us at the Senior Center and create two beautiful handmade cards. This is a free event.
May 31, 5:30 p.m.: Summer S.T.R.E.A.M Program Sign Up and Blast Off Party in the Park. Sign your family up for the program and enjoy games in the park, a free barbecue dinner and balloon animals from Ruby Balloon.
Ignacio Community Library470 Goddard Ave., in Ignacio. Contact: 563-9287, www.ignaciolibrary.org.
Mondays, 4 p.m.: Anime Club. Anime showing and a cultural activity. Because of the content of the shows, all participants must be in middle school or older.
Tuesdays, 4 p.m.: Inklings book club. Join third to fifth grade Inklings for snacks and reading.
Tuesdays in May and June, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Color Pencil Art Class. Centered around the use of colored pencils. There are a limited number of slots available, as there is a fee and supply list. If interested, call the ICL for more information.
Wednesdays, 10 a.m.: Storytime. Stories, songs, puppets and more that encourage early literacy skill development in young children.
Wednesdays, 2 p.m.: Teen cafe for grades six+-12. A place to play games, do homework, make crafts, relax with friends and have fun.
Wednesdays, 2 pm.: MakerSpace: Join us for a fun and creative activity in ICL’s Maker Space. Stop by if you need assistance with digitizing photo slides, help with technology repair, or if you would like to learn how to use our 3D printer.
Thursdays, 4 p.m.: Kidz Klub. Elementary kids are invited to join us for Kidz Klub. Science experiments, games, art, snacks and exploring are just a few of the activities.
Saturdays, 11 a.m.: MakerSpace. Join us for a fun and creative activity in ICL’s Maker Space. Stop by if you need assistance with digitizing photo slides, help with technology repair, or if you would like to learn how to use our 3D printer.
Sundays 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: ICL Open Maker Space and Idea Lab. Use equipment to make slide images digital and VHS tape to digital. Plus, use a 3D printer, information about patents and more.
Tuesdays, 1 p.m.: Knitters. Knitters work on projects, socialize and share ideas. Open to all.
Tuesdays in April, 5:30 p.m.: Growing Readers Together. Are you or do you know a child care provider for family, friends or neighbors? ICL has received a grant called Growing Readers Together that allows us to offer five free classes for child care providers that include training and take-home materials and supplies. For more information, call Hannah at 563-9287.
Thursdays, 10 a.m.: Career and technical drop-in support.
Thursdays in April, 5:30 p.m.: Intro to Mindfulness and Meditation class.
Fridays, 10 a.m.: Open art studio. Artists gather to work on projects and socialize. All artists are welcome. Pat Knight will be available for assistance.
Second Friday, beginning May 10, 3:45 p.m.: Free Legal Clinic: Four free 15-minute virtual sessions with a legal professional. Advanced registration is required, beginning on the first date of every month. Call the Ignacio Community Library to sign up.
Sundays, first and third of the month, 2 p.m.: ICL Writers’ Group. Join our friendly group of writers.
May 7, 5:30 p.m.: Tidy Up Your Life class. This class will introduce participants to the transformative methods of tidying up living spaces from the popular books “The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up” and “Spark Joy” by Marie Kondo. No advanced registration required.
May 11, 8 p.m.: Night Sky Viewing Party. Participants can meet at the library or come to Shoshone Park at dark. Bring binoculars if you have them. This event is weather dependent.
May 13, 10 a.m.: Friends of the Library meeting.
May 13, 11:30 a.m.: Mystery Book Club.
May 15, 6:15 p.m.: ICL Board of Trustees meeting.
May 18, 10 a.m.: Make Your Own Zen Garden class. No advanced registration required. All supplies will be provided.
May 25, 5:30 p.m.: The Past and Future of Wolves in Colorado: a Talk with Dr. Andrew Gulliford, a history and environmental studies professor at Fort Lewis College.
Mancos Public Library211 W. First Street, Mancos
Contact: 533-7600, www.mancoslibrary.org
Mondays, 10 a.m.: Storytime in the children’s room. Open to children birth to 6 years old. Stories, songs, build early literacy skills and play.
Wednesdays, 4:15 p.m.: After-school program for kids first-fifth grade. Explore art, science, stories, outdoor and living skills activities.
Fridays, 10 a.m. through May 17: (fourth and fifth grades) We are excited to collaborate with The PowerHouse Science Center and Montezuma School to Farm Project to offer Science Friday classes at the library. All classes will be taught at the Mancos Public Library.
Fridays, 1 p.m. through May 24: Outdoor Adventures. (Kids 9-13 years old). Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Jenni is once again heading up our Outdoor Adventures program. Program offers kids the opportunity to explore, build, hike, create and play outdoors.
First and Third Fridays, 1 p.m., Lego Robotics Lab. The lab is open to kids 9-14 and is capped at nine. Registration is required. Parents and guardians may enroll a child at any time until the lab is full. Permission is required. Forms are available at the circulation desk. For more information and questions, contact rmatthews@mancoslibrary.org.
Third Friday of each month, 7 to 10 p.m.: Teen Game Nights.
First Saturday of each month, 7 to 10 p.m.: Teen Cafe. Jenni and Ryan will provide a variety of activities for teens. Keep in touch with what’s going on on the teens’ website at www.teens.mancoslibrary.org.
May 6, 7 p.m.: Mancos Friends of the Library monthly meeting. For more information, visit www.mancosfriends.org.
Second Tuesday, 2 p.m.: Free legal clinic. Speak to a lawyer via video chat. Sign up by calling the library on the scheduled day. Appointments are first come, first served. You must be present at the library.
