1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380.
The Durango Public Library Literary Fest is here, Oct. 8-17. See the event calendar below for full details.
Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m.: Youth Chess Club. Drop-in chess games in a friendly environment. Meet fellow enthusiasts, improve your game and enjoy friendly competition. For ages 9+. All skill levels are welcome.
Wednesdays, 11-11:30 a.m.: Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs, rhymes and other fun activities. Perfect for children ages 3+.
Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m.: Teen Advisory Group. Want to make a fun space for you and your friends? Help the library meet your needs and interests, gain valuable experience, meet new friends and hang out.
Thursdays, 11-11:30 a.m.: Toddler Storytime. Stories, songs, rhymes and other fun activities. Perfect for children ages 1-2.
Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m.: Teen Game Zone. Gaming in the library with a variety of games. Ages 12-17.
Fridays, 11- 11:30 a.m.: Baby Time. Tailored for babies from birth-12 months together with their favorite adult. 15-20 minutes of early literacy activities followed by a playgroup. Sing songs, bounce to action rhymes and share stories, providing a rich environment for babies to hear language and interact with others.
Fridays, 3:30-4:30 p.m.: Friday Fun. Building, playing, exploring and creating together. First Friday of the month: STEM; second and fourth Friday: LEGO; third Friday: art. If there’s a fifth Friday, we'll let you know what it will be. Great for ages 5-12 and families.
Oct. 1, 6-7:30 p.m.: Word Honey Poetry Workshop. Free poetry workshops at the Hive, 1175 Camino del Rio. Write and create original works.
Oct. 2, 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Spanish Conversation Hour. Practice Spanish in an informal setting. All language levels welcome.
Oct. 7, 10-10:45 a.m.: Stories in the Park. Join Durango Parks and Recreation and the library for a free, family friendly, outdoor Storytime and nature journaling adventure. Recommended for ages 3-7 with an adult. Held at Santa Rita Park picnic shelter, 111 South Camino del Rio. If the weather’s iffy, it might move indoors. In case of rain, snow, extreme cold/heat, etc. on the day of the event, call 375-3380 to see if we’ll be at Santa Rita Park or inside at an alternate location.
Oct. 7, 6-7:30 p.m.: Book Club: “It Lasts Forever and Then It’s Over,” by Anne de Marcken. Register at the reference desk, then join us to discuss the book at the library. A free book is available for the first 15 people who register and attend. Planning ahead? Our November book will be “True Biz,” by Sara Novic (books available six weeks before meeting date). Preregistration required.
Oct. 8, 6:15-7:45 p.m.: DPL Lit Fest: Writers & Scribblers – Immersive POV Tips and Tricks for Writers. Special Lit Fest topic will be “Immersive POV: Tips and Tricks for Writers.” What is Immersive POV? Why has it become so popular, and why do so many more bestselling authors consider it the be-all and end-all of modern writing? If more and more authors are using Immersive POV, are there any drawbacks to consider?
Oct. 9, 4-5:30 p.m.: Crafternoons: Upcycled Book Pumpkins. Turn an old book into an autumnal pumpkin. Easy for all skill levels. Adults only.
Oct. 10, 6-8 p.m.: DPL Lit Fest Author Event: Katie Arnold in conversation with local author Heather Hansman. Katie Arnold is a longtime journalist and bestselling author of “Brief Flashings in the Phenomenal World: Zen and the Art of Running Free” (2024), a finalist for the 2024 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards, which tells the story of a traumatic wilderness accident and her path to healing. Her critically acclaimed memoir, “Running Home,” was published in 2019. An elite ultra runner and longtime student of Zen, she teaches writing workshops and Flow Camp retreats exploring the link between movement, nature and creativity.
Oct. 11 and 25, 1-3:00 p.m.: Yarn Meetup. Knitters, crocheters and fiber artists of all ages and levels. Work on your current project in an informal group setting.
Oct. 11, 2- 4 p.m.: DPL Lit Fest Workshop: How to Write a Children’s Story. Local author and life coach Brooke Heller will guide you through the first steps toward writing your children’s story. You will walk away from the workshop with a rough draft of your story, and the motivation to continue working on it, including next steps toward illustration and publishing. Space is limited, preregistration required.
Oct. 15, 6-7:30 p.m.: DPL Lit Fest Workshop: Poet Laureate Word Honey. An evening of writing and reading poetry at the library with Esther Belin and Zoe Golden.
Oct. 16, 6-8 p.m.: DPL Lit Fest Author Keynote Event: Peter Heller. Evening will start at 6 p.m. with an author meet and greet with drinks and hors d'oeuvres, followed by an author talk and book signing. A Zoom link will be available for those unable to attend in person.
Oct. 17, 6-8 p.m.: DPL Lit Fest Workshop: How to Write a Great First Page: With Candace Nadon, associate English professor, Fort Lewis College. In this workshop, we’ll discuss the factors necessary to make a great first page of a novel, no matter the genre, and examine those factors in action in some stellar first pages. We’ll also write and workshop our own first pages, so come with your novel ideas. Session is designed not only to help you begin the kind of novel readers can’t put down, but inspire you to submit to the Durango Public Library’s November First Page Contest. Space is limited, preregistration required.
Oct. 18, 1-2 p.m.: Folk Jam. An informal “jam session” of traditional and contemporary folk music. Bring your voice and/or an instrument (if you play one). Share the songs you know and learn new ones. Everyone is welcome even if you just want to listen, but be ready to have a good time. Led by local educator and folk musician Dennis Lum.
Oct. 18, 1-3 p.m.: Silent Book Club. An hour of dedicated reading. Socialize after, or not. How it works: Bring a book or grab something new off the shelf and read alongside other readers. There are no assigned readings. All book genres and formats are welcome.
Oct. 20, 4:30-5:30 p.m.: Climate Café. A space to share thoughts and feelings about the climate crisis in community. Meetings are an opportunity to build an ecosystem of community, to cultivate resilience and to continue to meet the unknown future from a place of connection. Learn more about Climate Cafés at www.climate.cafe.
Oct. 21, 11 a.m.-noon.: Kindergarten Readiness Play & Learn Workshop – A Way With Words: Early Language, Talking and Singing. Parents, caregivers and their preschoolers invited to a free six-part workshop series focused on preparing young children for kindergarten. Each session will explore important areas of school readiness, with hands-on activities that build early literacy, math, motor and social-emotional skills.
Oct. 21, 6-7:30 p.m.: Non-Traditional Book Club: Spooky Stories. Join us at Bread downtown for a “nontraditional” book club, where the discussion is based on a genre/topic rather than a specific book. No required reading, just a topic/genre to discuss and plenty of delicious snacks to enjoy. This month, we’ll be chatting about scary, frightful and creepy books in celebration of spooky season. Preregistration required.
Oct. 23, 5:30-7 p.m.: Hora de Cuentos Familiar Bilingüe/Bilingual Family Storytime. Lleva a la familia a disfrutar de cuentos y canciones bilingües en Español e Inglés, seguido de una comida comunitaria. Preregistration required.
Oct. 25, 2-4 p.m.: Japanese Tea Ceremony. Japanese Tea Ceremony is known for its meditative and “in the moment” wellness attributes. Learn about tea ceremony’s history, philosophy and wellness qualities. Participants will watch a ceremony, learn how to make matcha tea properly and enjoy a Japanese sweet with matcha. Preregistration required.
Oct. 27, 4-5:30 p.m.: Death Café. A group-directed discussion of death; it is not a grief support group. Objective is to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. Facilitated by Lola Montano, local hospice nurse and trained death doula.
Oct. 27, 6-7:30 p.m.: Living with Mountain Lions. Learn how to reduce human-wildlife conflicts in Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s “Living With Wildlife” lecture series. In this lecture, we will talk about the biggest cats in North America, the mountain lion.
Oct. 29, 11 a.m.-noon. Halloween Storytime. A special Halloween-themed storytime designed for ages 3 and older. Stories, songs, rhymes and other activities for Halloween with candy-free trick-or-treating throughout the library afterward. Wear a costume.
395 Bayfield Center Drive, Bayfield. Contact: 884-2222, www.prlibrary.org
Friends of the Library Shed Sale: Saturday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m.-noon.
Living Room Conversations: Thursday, Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. People come together to discuss issues using guides that foster connection and understanding, one conversation at a time. Our first session topic will be “United or Divided?”
Paddle Tribal Waters: First Descent of the Klamath: Monday, Oct. 20, 6 .pm. Meet new Fort Lewis College student Ruby Williams, a Quartz Valley tribal member and Karuk person raised along the banks of the Klamath River. She will talk about her experience kayaking the first full descent of the Klamath River in over 100 years. She will be joined by local kayaker Finlay Marshall, who participated in part of this historic journey.
Playful Pals: Connect, Play, Explore: Mondays, 2 p.m. (new time). Connect with other families/caregivers and foster a playful environment for preschool-aged kids. Coffee, tea, healthy snacks and play space provided.
Hopper’s Storytime: Thursdays, 11 a.m. Read books, meet new friends and make a craft together.
STEAM Power Hour (Grades 3-5): Mondays, 4-5 p.m. Junior STEAM Power Hour (Grades K-2): Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. Delve into the wonders of learning science and create artistic masterpieces.
Kids’ Gamer Club (Grades 3-5): Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m. Board games, console video games, Roblox, Minecraft and more. Some computers provided, but gamers can bring their own laptop or gaming devices if they prefer. This program is geared for grades 3+ but younger children are welcome to attend with a caregiver.
Teen Time: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4-5:30 p.m. Hang out in the teen area for cards, tabletop games and more. Ease into the after-school time at the library with space to play, read, work on homework and chill.
Teen TGIT: Thursdays, 4-5:30 p.m. Join us in the community room for games (Xbox, Oculus, Roblox, etc.), activities, music and snacks. On the third Thursday of each month, watch for something special: possibly cooking, maybe international snacks – who knows? Seecalendar for more details.
Teen D&D: Fridays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. New members are welcome, and no experience is necessary, but you will need to set up a character before you can join our ongoing Dungeons & Dragons campaign. Reach out to kelly@prlibrary.org to schedule a time for that.
Friday Fun Day: Fridays, 1-2 p.m. First Fridays: Lego Club; second Fridays: Crafternoon; third Fridays: Pokemon; fourth Fridays: Crafternoon; fifth Friday (Halloween): Crafternoon. Drop in activity time is open to all ages. People are free to come and go as they please, and we encourage caregivers to participate alongside their little ones, as these activities are not monitored in the way that our registration required programs are.
Mountaintop Movement Fitness Classes: These classes are hosted by local fitness instructors Brian and Tammy Williams. Follow them on the Mountaintop Movement Facebook page for more information.
Full Body Fit Class: Monday-Thursday, 8:15-9 a.m. Work out using your own body weight or light hand weights. The free classes are always similar in style but use different moves to keep it fun and fresh. You’ll need a yoga mat and light hand weights. If you don’t have them, there are extras that can be used. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. These classes are free, but donations are always welcome. Weather permitting, classes may be held outside.
Yoga for All: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:15-10:15 a.m.: In this informal, free meetup, we create awareness and harmony between the mind and body that allows us to remove stress and anxiety. All you need is a yoga mat and a water bottle. Some yoga tools such as blocks, a blanket and a strap are encouraged.
Friends of the Library Shed Book Sale: Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. Weather permitting, stop by the shed in the library parking lot for weekly popup book sale.
Oct. 1, 10 a.m.: Delayed Library Opening. Monthly staff meeting.
Oct. 2, 4-6 p.m.: County Commissioner Matt Salka. Office hours with county commissioner.
Oct. 4, 9 a.m.-noon: Friends of the Library Shed Sale. Support the Friends of the Pine River Library.
Oct. 6, 6-8 p.m.: Typeset Writers’ Group. Each month, a member of the group will bring an article for discussion. Participants also have the option to bring two pages of their own writing to read aloud, but it’s not required. To read your own writing, bring it in manuscript format.
Oct. 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Team Up SW Caregiver Workshop: Protecting Your Peace. This special event features separate parent and teen sessions. Because of the teen session, child care will not be provided, but they are welcome to hang out with us in the parent session. For details and to register, visit https://www.teamupsw.org/parenting. With Liza Williams, domestic violence services advocate, and Lisa Donelan, MA, NLC.
Oct. 8, 2-3 p.m.: BookMarks Book Club. Library provides the books, discussion leader and a place to meet. Stop by the front desk today to check out your copy of this month’s title: “The God of the Woods,” by Liz Moore.
Oct. 9, 11 a.m.-noon: Easy Spanish Conversation. Meet others in an informal setting. All ages and language levels welcome. Meet by the fireplace or outside, depending on the weather.
Oct. 9, 1:30-3:30 p.m.: Community Music Makers. Musicians of all abilities and instruments (including voice) are welcome. We share our songs and love of music of all kinds. Bring your instrument and a few copies of what you want to play and share. We usually go around the circle and each person shares a song with others joining in. Do not be intimidated; we truly are of all ability levels!
Oct. 9, 6-7 p.m.: Living Room Conversations: United or Divided? People come together to discuss issues using guides that foster connection and understanding, one conversation at a time. Details: Contact joanna@prlibrary.org.
Oct. 10 and 24, 4-5:30 p.m.: Beginning Mahjong Meetup. Mahjong is a tile-based table-top game developed in 19th century China. All are welcome.
Oct. 10 and 24, 6-11 p.m.: 4 Corners Tabletop Night. A place for tabletop gamers in the Four Corners to meet up and get their miniatures to the table. For players of all skill levels. We encourage joining our Discord Server for event information, hobby inspiration and tabletop chat. Group Discord Server: 4 Corners Tabletop (https://discord.com/invite/eckX7hdJfR). Details: Email Blake Johnson at blakekjohnson@gmail.com or Byron Munda at byronallen175@gmail.com.
Oct. 13, 6-8 p.m.: Classic Movie Series with Dennis Taylor (Fall is an Alfred Hitchcock theme): “North By Northwest (1959).” A case of mistaken identity takes Roger Thornhill across the county with lethal consequences along the way. Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint and James Mason star in this lavishly filmed production which makes use of multiple filming locations from California to New York to the climatic scene at Mount Rushmore.
Oct. 14, 10-11 a.m.: Card Making at the Pine River Senior Center. Create two beautiful handmade cards. Free.
Oct. 15, noon-1 p.m.: Cookbook Club: Harvest. We gather together and share a potluck of recipes from a chosen cookbook, chef or cuisine. Stop by the library and pick up a copy of that month's cookbook and then call or email Joanna to RSVP and let us know what recipe you'll be making for the potluck (884-2222, ext. 517, joanna@prlibrary.org). October’s theme is Harvest.
Oct. 15, 5:30 p.m.: Pine River Library Board of Trustees Meeting. Agenda and minutes available at www.prlibrary.org.
Oct. 16, 10-11 a.m.: Kaffeeklatsch! An hour of German conversation. Meet others who have ties to Deutschland, to the German language and want to practice their skills. Bis bald!
Oct. 16, 6-7 p.m.: Killer Reads: A True Crime Book Club. The ultimate book club for fans of real-life mysteries, criminal investigations and psychological suspense. Stop by the front desk today to check out your copy of this month’s title, “American Predator: The Hunt for the Most Meticulous Serial Killer of the 21st Century,” by Maureen Callahan. Questions? Email Michaela at michaela@prlibrary.org.
Oct. 20, 6-7 p.m.: Paddle Tribal Waters: First Descent of the Klamath. Meet new Fort Lewis College student Ruby Williams, a Quartz Valley tribal member and Karuk person raised along the banks of the Klamath River. She will talk about her experience kayaking the first full descent of the Klamath River in over 100 years. She will be joined by local kayaker Finlay Marshall, who participated in part of this historic journey.
Oct. 21, 1-2:30 p.m.: Death Café. A time and place where people 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.
Oct. 21, 5:30 p.m.: Dive Into Your Drive. If you have a Gmail address, you have access to free storage through Google Drive. This workshop will show you how to create and upload folders to Drive and organize your files within folders. We will also take a look at the many templates that are available. Prerequisites: You must have a Gmail address. Bring your Gmail username and password and be ready to sign in during the workshop. Register with the library front desk or at https://forms.gle/6jrGUfcmyz9AuqZe7.
Oct. 22, 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Button Gardens. Create adorable mini gardens using buttons as flowers! With local artist Louise Medved. Register with the library front desk or at https://forms.gle/b1kmdShfHLWBW7zN6.
Oct. 23, 11 a.m.-noon: Advanced Spanish Conversation. Meet others in an informal setting for a lively exchange of ideas and discussions about interesting topics. All ages and language levels are welcome. Meet at the fireplace or patio, depending on the weather.
Oct. 23, 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Cozy Craft Night: Cozy Sweater Mini Pumpkins. Create pumpkin decorations using pieces from old cozy sweaters, stuffing and natural materials. All ages are welcome, although younger friends will need some assistance from a grownup.
Oct. 24, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Pine River Senior Center Outreach. Books and DVDs available for check out, delivered to the Senior Center with an extended loan period (four weeks, rather than the standard one to three weeks).
Oct. 27, 6-8 p.m.: Pine River Garden Club Meeting. Join us the last Monday of the month (January-October) in the Community Room or outside in the garden, depending on the weather. October: End of season potluck.
Oct. 27, 6-7 p.m.: Spooktacular Trivia Night at Lost Goat Tavern. The questions are tricky, the vibes are eerie and the prizes are to die for. Test your haunted knowledge on horror movies, creepy creatures and Halloween history. Costumes encouraged. Candy guaranteed. Screams ... optional.
Fort Lewis Mesa Library, 11274 Highway 140, Hesperus. Contact: 425-5610, ext. 1; chris@swlplibrarydistrict.org. Library is inside Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School and has books for all ages. Open to the public Monday 1:30-7 p.m., Tuesday-Friday 2:30-7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218, Durango. Contact: 425-5610, ext. 2; ssmanager@swlplibrarydistrict.org. Library located inside Sunnyside Elementary School and has books for all ages. Open to the public Monday 2-7 p.m., Tuesday-Friday 3-7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Board members sought. Email director@swlplibrarydistrict.org if you would like to help shape Southwest La Plata Library District’s future. Estimated time commitment four hours per month. You must live within the SWLPLD boundaries.
CreativiTEA at Sunnyside Library and Craft and Connect at Fort Lewis Mesa Library. A meetup for crafty and creative people. Bring a portable hand craft you’re working on or need help with and tap into the community of crafters for inspiration. Check the calendar below for the dates and times at your local library.
Technology Tuesdays, Assistance with phones, tablets or laptops. Email flmpatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org to schedule an appointment at Fort Lewis Mesa or sspatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org to schedule an appointment at Sunnyside.
Wee Read Toddler Story Time, Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at Fort Lewis Mesa and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at Sunnyside. Stories, movement and songs for 2- to 4-year-olds and their caregivers.
Powerhouse Pass Program. Sunnyside and Fort Lewis Mesa Libraries have Powerhouse Passes for check out. Pass allows 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.
Check Out State Parks Program. Fort Lewis and Sunnyside libraries have “Check Out State Parks” backpacks for check out. Each pack includes a pass for free entry to Colorado state parks, binoculars, wildlife viewing guides and park information. The pack can be checked out on an adult library card for one week.
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m.: Wee Read toddler story time at Sunnyside Library. Stories, movement and songs for 2- to 4-year-olds and their caregivers.
Thursday, Oct. 2, 3 p.m.: Craft and Connect at Fort Lewis Mesa Library.
Friday, Oct. 3: Special Library hours during Durango School District fall break. Libraries open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. today.
Friday, Oct. 3, 5 p.m.: Table Top Game Society at Fort Lewis Mesa Library for grades 6-12. Play D&D and other fun games.
Friday, Oct. 3, 5:30 p.m.: Game Night at Sunnyside Library. For adults, teens or tweens accompanied by an adult.
Monday, Oct. 6: Special Library hours during Durango School District fall break. Libraries open to the public 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 6, 5:30 p.m.: ASL Learners Group at Sunnyside Library. Learn and practice American Sign Language communication. All levels of ability are welcome.
Tuesday, Oct. 7: Technology Tuesday at Fort Lewis Mesa Library and Sunnyside Library. Appointments encouraged.
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 10 a.m.: Wee Read and Move toddler story time at Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Stories, movement and songs for 2- to 4-year-olds and their caregivers.
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 3:30 p.m.: CreativiTEA at Sunnyside Library.
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m.: Wee Read toddler story time at Sunnyside Library. Stories, movement and songs for 2- to 4-year-olds and their caregivers.
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2:30-4 p.m.: STEAMsters Maker Club at Fort Lewis Mesa STEAM room. Registration required.
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 3 p.m.: Fort Lewis Mesa Library Book Club. All are welcome.
Thursday, Oct. 9, 3 p.m.: Craft and Connect at Fort Lewis Mesa Library.
Thursday, Oct. 9, 5:30 p.m.: Spanish Conversation Hour at Sunnyside Library. A casual gathering to develop Spanish conversational skills. All levels of ability are welcome.
Friday, Oct. 10, 5 p.m.: Table Top Game Society at Fort Lewis Mesa Library for grades 6-12. Play D&D and other fun games.
Friday, Oct. 10, 5 p.m.: Harvest Dinner and Five Year Anniversary Celebration at Sunnyside Library. Community gathering and complimentary baked potato bar.
Tuesday, Oct. 14: Technology Tuesday at Fort Lewis Mesa Library and Sunnyside Library. Appointments encouraged.
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m.: Wee Read and Move toddler story time at Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Stories, movement and songs for 2- to 4-year-olds and their caregivers.
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m.: Wee Read toddler story time at Sunnyside Library. Stories, movement and songs for 2- to 4-year-olds and their caregivers.
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2:30-4 p.m.: STEAMsters Maker Club at Fort Lewis Mesa STEAM room. Registration required.
Thursday, Oct. 16, 3 p.m.: Craft and Connect at Fort Lewis Mesa Library.
Friday, Oct. 17, 5 p.m.: Table Top Game Society at Fort Lewis Mesa Library for grades 6-12. Play D&D and other fun games.
Friday, Oct. 17, 5:30 p.m.: Game Night at Sunnyside Library. For adults, teens or tweens accompanied by an adult.
Saturday, Oct. 18, 5 p.m.: Harvest Dinner and Five Year Anniversary Celebration at Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Community gathering and complimentary dinner.
Monday, Oct. 20: Special Library hours during Durango School District break. Libraries open to the public 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 20, 4 p.m.: Southwest La Plata Library District monthly board meeting. Held in the Sunnyside Farms Market conference room, 300 South Camino del Rio. Details can be found at either library location or www.swlplibrarydistrict.org.
Monday, Oct. 20, 5:30 p.m.: ASL Learners Group at Sunnyside Library. Learn and practice American Sign Language communication. All levels of ability are welcome.
Tuesday, Oct. 21: Technology Tuesdays at Fort Lewis Mesa Library and Sunnyside Library. Appointments encouraged.
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m.: Wee Read and Move toddler story time at Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Stories, movement and songs for 2- to 4-year-olds and their caregivers.
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 3:30 p.m.: CreativiTEA at Sunnyside Library.
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m.: Wee Read toddler story time at Sunnyside Library. Stories, movement and songs for 2- to 4-year-olds and their caregivers.
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2:30-4 p.m.: STEAMsters Maker Club at Fort Lewis Mesa STEAM room. Registration required.
Thursday, Oct. 23, 3 p.m.: Craft and Connect at Fort Lewis Mesa Library.
Thursday, Oct. 23, 5:30 p.m.: Spanish Conversation Hour at Sunnyside Library. A casual gathering to develop Spanish conversational skills. All levels of ability are welcome.
Friday, Oct. 24, 5 p.m.: Table Top Game Society at Fort Lewis Mesa Library for grades 6-12. Play D&D and other fun games.
Saturday, Oct. 25, 5 p.m.: Dryside Halloween Trot and Haunted Trail at Fort Lewis Mesa Library.
Saturday, Oct. 25, noon-3 p.m.: Dungeons and Dragons at Sunnyside Library. No previous experience or materials necessary. Open to both beginners and experienced players.
Monday, Oct. 27, 5:30 p.m.: Sunnyside Book Club at Sunnyside Library. This month’s book is “Nothing to See Here,” by Kevin Wilson. All are welcome.
Tuesday, Oct. 28: Technology Tuesdays at Fort Lewis Mesa Library and Sunnyside Library. Appointments encouraged.
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m.: Wee Read and Move toddler story time at Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Stories, movement and songs for 2- to 4-year-olds and their caregivers.
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m.: Wee Read toddler story time at Sunnyside Library. Stories, movement and songs for 2- to 4-year-olds and their caregivers
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2:30-4 pm: STEAMsters Maker Club at Fort Lewis Mesa STEAM room. Registration required.
Thursday, Oct. 30, 3 p.m.: Craft and Connect at Fort Lewis Mesa Library.
470 Goddard Ave. Ignacio. Contact 563-9287, www.ignaciolibrary.org.
Repair Café: Saturday, Oct. 4 at 1 p.m. A neighborhood initiative that promotes repair as an alternative to tossing things out. Bring your broken items to fix them on the spot with the help of volunteer repairers.
Observe the Moon Night: Saturday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. We’ll have telescopes for stargazing, engaging displays, fun activities, thrilling rocket launches, and food and beverages to enjoy. At Shoshone Park.
Virtual Reality Beat Saber: Friday, Oct. 10 at 11 a.m. Play Beat Saber with Liz. Up to four players can play this fun VR game with music and light sabers. Program is designed for adults. Teens 13 and older may play with adult permission and a signed waiver.
DIY Magical Fairy Lights with Wine Bottles Class: Friday, Oct. 17 at 1 p.m. A fun holiday project! We’ll fill wine bottles with fairy lights and provide different painting and decorating ideas for the outside. All supplies will be provided.
Make Your Own Candy Apples: Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 4:30 p.m. Learn how to make your own candy apples. Everyone will be able to make a candy apple with a caramel dip and tons of different toppings.
Mondays at 1:30 p.m.: Sewing Workshop. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, you’re invited to join us for some fun around sewing projects and crafts.
Mondays at 4:30 p.m.: Teen Café. Your after-school place for movies, snacks, games, crafts, homework help and more with peers in the community.
Tuesdays at 10 a.m.: Storytime. Stories, songs, crafts and more to encourage literacy in your young ones.
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.: Open Art Studio. Work on your art projects, receive help and advice, and enjoy conversation and good times with other local artists. Guests and new members are always welcome.
Tuesdays at noon: Electronics Hour. Tune up your skills or learn something new. Electronic-based projects and more can be found weekly.
Thursdays at 1 p.m.: Knitters Group. Join our group of knitters for a beverage and a chat in the Community Room.
Fridays at 9 a.m.: Community Coffee and Donuts. Opportunity to stay informed about all the resources available at the library.
Fridays at 1 p.m.: IDEA LAB Classes. New skills to learn with highlighted classes of the month.
