Durango Public LibraryLocated at 1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380, www.durangopubliclibrary.org.
Tuesdays: Weekly activity kits for kids and teens. Kits include the necessary supplies for one child to complete a project. Available for preschool, elementary and teen age levels. Each Tuesday a new activity kit is released, and they are available while supplies last. Stop by during open hours to pick one up. To arrange a curbside pickup, call 375-3380 or email reference@durangogov.org.
Pine River LibraryLocated at 395 Bayfield Center Drive, in Bayfield. Contact: 884-2222, www.prlibrary.org.
Current hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays; noon-6 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays; closed Sundays. Senior/vulnerable populations hours: noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Holiday closures: Nov. 11, 26-27
For full details and program videos, visit www.prlibrary.org/virtual-youth-programs.
Every Tuesday, 10 a.m.: Little Readers Storytime. Reading picture books along with hands-on learning activities to build spatial awareness, coordination and shape recognition. Live on Facebook each week, and posted on the Virtual Youth Programs page.
Every Thursday: Literacy Thursday. Posted on Facebook and the Virtual Youth Programs. Resources, games and activities to help build literacy skills. Ages 0-5.
Storywalk: Starts on the southeast side of the grassy park next to the library. The story will be changed twice a month.
STEAM Kits: Pick up a free science, art or craft kit. Videos will teach about the science and show children how to complete the kits. New kits and videos are available at the first of each month.
“Program in a Bag” kits: Pick up a free “program in a bag” kit. Kits contain everything needed to get started on a new hobby, craft or recipe. November kits: Make Your Own Masala Chai Mix and Make Your Own Natural Deodorant.
Nov. 4, 2 p.m.: Bookmarks Book Club. Open to all adults in the Pine River Valley. The library provides the books, the discussion leader and a safe, socially distanced place to meet each month. November title, “March,” by John Lewis.
Nov. 6, 10 a.m.: Rambling Readers. A small group of “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 pandemic reads or other interests. Call 884-2222, ext. 1, for directions.
Nov. 11, 11:30 a.m.: Virtual Spanish Conversation Hour. An hour of conversation via Zoom. Practice your Spanish in an informal setting. All ages and language levels. For login information, email darcy@prlibrary.org.
Nov. 18, 6:15 p.m.: Library Board of Trustees meeting.
Nov. 25, 11:30 a.m.: Virtual Spanish Conversation Hour. An hour of conversation via Zoom. Practice your Spanish in an informal setting. All ages and language levels. For login information, email darcy@prlibrary.org.
Ignacio Community LibraryLocated at 470 Goddard Ave., in Ignacio. Contact: 563-9287, www.ignaciolibrary.org.
Nov. 11, 5:30 p.m.: Herb Hut Immune System Talk. Kate Husted, founder of the local nonprofit “Herb Hut” will give a virtual talk about herbal remedies that can be used to help fight off illness. For the Zoom link, call the library at 563-9287 visit the library’s Facebook page or visit www.ignaciolibrary.org. A recoding will be available later on the library’s YouTube channel.
Farmington Public LibraryLocated at 2101 Farmington Ave. Farmington. Contact: (505) 599-1270, www.infoway.org.
Nov. 1: Library closed.
Nov. 5, 6 p.m.: Romance Readers Virtual Book Club. Theme: paranormal romance. Ages 18 and older.
Nov. 10, 6 p.m.: Holiday Pet Health. Dr. Carlo Riolo, an emergency veterinarian, will discuss ways to keep pets healthy during the holidays.
Nov. 11, 6 p.m.: Trivia Night – World War II. Held via Zoom. Ages 18 and older.
Nov. 17, 4 p.m.: Farmington Public Library Foundation Board meeting.
Nov. 26-29: Library closed.
