1900 East Third Ave. Contact: 375-3380.
SEPTEMBER IS HISTORY LIVE MONTH! History Live! celebrates the humanities in Southwest Colorado with lectures, workshops and live portrayals of historical figures across La Plata County. Southwest Colorado Humanities Roundtable is proud to offer a full month of programming each September. Visit www.swcohumanities.org/events for a full schedule of events.
Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m.: Youth Chess Club. Drop-in chess games in a friendly environment. For ages 9 and older. 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 and older.
Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m.: Teen Advisory Group. 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. 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.
Sept. 1: Library closed for Labor Day.
Sept. 2, 10-10:45 a.m.: Stories in the Park. Free, family friendly, outdoor Storytime and nature journaling adventure. Recommended for ages 3-7 with an adult. Held at Santa Rita Park picnic shelter at 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.
Sept. 2, 6-7:30 p.m.: History Live Book Club: “Sins of the Shovel,” by Rachel Morgan. 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? October’s book will be “It Lasts Forever and Then It’s Over,” by Anne de Marcken (books available six weeks before meeting date). Preregistration required.
Sept. 3 and 17, 6-7:30 p.m.: Word Honey Poetry Workshop. Write and create original works. All are welcome.
Sept. 4 and 18, 5:30- 6:30 p.m.: Spanish Conversation Hour. Practice Spanish in an informal setting. All language levels welcome.
Sept. 10, 4:30- 6 p.m.: Great Garden Series: Indigenous Gardening with Cassandra Atencio. For full event details visit, www.durangobotanicgardens.org/events.
Sept. 11, 4-5:30 p.m.: Crafternoons: Beautiful buttons & brooches. Use our button-making machines and assorted art material to make pinnable art. Adults only.
Sept. 10, 6:15-7:45 p.m.: Writers & Scribblers Writing Group. Learn, practice and share the art and craft of writing. Discussion topics will vary and sometimes repeat depending on the needs of members.
Sept. 12, 6-7 p.m.: History Live: History of the San Juan Cutthroat Trout. Jim White, aquatic biologist with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, was a part of the team that “rediscovered” what was thought to be the extinct lineage of native cutthroat trout in the San Juan River Basin. He will talk about the 1874 Wheeler Expedition and the collection of the only two known specimens of trout during the trip by an unlikely source, the expedition’s ornithologist. These two trout were instrumental 150 years later when advanced genetic techniques solved the mystery of what cutthroat trout were native to each major river basin in Colorado. The story links the past with the present, revolving around a native trout beloved by many anglers, naturalists and conservationists.
Sept. 13 and 26, 1-3 p.m.: Yarn Meetup. Knitters, crocheters and fiber artists of all ages and levels. Work on your current project in an informal group setting.
Sept. 15, 6-7:30 p.m.: Living with Bears: Learn how to reduce negative human-bear interactions. Part of the “Living with Wildlife” series presented by Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Sept. 16, 6-7:30 p.m.: History Live Cookbook Club. Let’s cook a potluck of recipes from two local historic cookbooks from 1896 and 1948. How it works: 1. Register for the club. 2. Check out copies of the cookbooks from the reference desk. 3. Choose a recipe. 4. Let us know what you’ll be making. 5. Cook the recipe for a group potluck at the library. Preregistration required.
Sept. 20, 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.
Sept. 22, 4-5:30 p.m.: Death Café. A group-directed discussion about 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.
Sept. 23, 6-7 p.m.: History Live: Photographing the Dominguez Escalante Trail of 1776. Kathy Myrick, former executive director of the San Juan Symphony, spent her non-concert weekends for 15 years photographing the 1,700-mile trail blazed by the first white men to explore the Four Corners. While Escalante’s daily journal focused on food and water sources, Myrick aimed to capture the mountains, monuments, waterways and wildflowers the intrepid explorers would have encountered 250 years ago.
Sept. 24, 4:30-6 p.m.: Great Garden Series: Leave the Leaves and Other Winter Garden Tips: With Heather Houk, Brooke Safford and Eva Montane. For full event details, visit www.durangobotanicgardens.org/events.
Sept. 26, 6-7:30 p.m.: History Live: An Evening with Sarah Platt Decker. Chautauqua Speaker Gail Beaton will give a presentation and answer questions as Colorado suffragist Sarah Platt Decker.
Sept. 30, 5:30-7 p.m.: History Live: Intro to Archaeology. Program will cover the science of archaeology – what it is and what it is not and will also include information about local publicly accessible sites. Plus, there will be a demo of paleo technology outside (twine making, projectile points, atlatls, fire starting, etc.).
395 Bayfield Center Drive, Bayfield. Contact: 884-2222, www.prlibrary.org
Pine River Library Garden Party. Celebrate the official reveal of the new Lyons Sandstone pathways in the Pine River Library Community Garden. These are not only a beautiful improvement to the garden, but along with a new front gate, they provide ADA compliance and accessibility for those using wheelchairs or strollers. Potluck finger food, live music and activities. Saturday, Sept. 20 from 5-7 p.m.
Learn Over Lunch: History Live!/Chautauqua: Lincoln Tales Tall and True. Brian Fox Ellis is a professional storyteller who will be one of this year’s two local History Live! presenters. He will portray Abraham Lincoln’s childhood friend Austin Gollaher at PRL on Thursday, Sept. 4 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Gollaher was born in Kentucky in 1807, making him two years older than Lincoln. Gollaher saved Lincoln’s life when Lincoln was 7, so if not for him, Lincoln would have never been president. Tracing his youth in Kentucky through his education in Indiana and early days in Illinois, this blend of history and storytelling will give the audience a “best friend’s” view on Lincoln’s youth. This program is free and includes lunch. Registration is required – call or stop by the library in advance.
Babies/toddlers
Playful Pals: Connect, Play, Explore, Mondays, 10 a.m. Connect with other families/caregivers and foster a playful environment for preschool-aged kids. Coffee, tea, healthy snacks and a play space are provided.
Hopper’s Storytime, Thursdays, 11 a.m. Read books and make a craft together.;
Kids
STEAM Power Hour (grades 3-5): Mondays, 4-5 p.m.; Junior STEAM Power Hour (grades K-2): Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. Explore new interests, 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 are provided, but gamers can bring their own laptop or gaming devices. Program is geared for grades 3 and older, but younger children are welcome with a caregiver.
Teens (grades 6-12)
Teen Time, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4-5:30 p.m. Cards, tabletop games and more. Ease into the after-school time with space to play, read, work on homework and chill.
Teen TGIT, Thursdays, 4-5:30 p.m. 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. Check the calendar 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.
Weekly programs for all ages
Friday Fun Day, Fridays, 1-2 p.m. 1st Fridays: Lego Club, 2nd Fridays: Crafternoon, 3rd Fridays: Pokemon, 4th Fridays: Crafternoon. Open to all ages. People are free to come and go. Caregivers encouraged to participate alongside their little ones, as these activities are not monitored in the way that our registration required programs are.
Weekly programs
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. Classes are free, but donations are always welcome. Weather permitting, all classes are currently held outside.
Yoga for All. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:15-10:15 a.m. In this informal, free meetup, 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 our weekly popup book sale.
Sept. 1: Library Closed for Labor Day.
Sept. 4, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: Special Chautauqua Learn Over Lunch for History Live!: Lincoln Tales Tall and True. See description above. Call or stop by the library to register in advance.
Sept. 4, 4-6 p.m.: County Commissioner Matt Salka office hours.
Sept. 8, 6-8 p.m.: Classic Movie Series with Dennis Taylor. “Strangers on a Train” (1951). A chance meeting on a train turns deadly when tennis pro Guy Haines taps the shoe of the completely deranged Bruno Antony. Farley Grainer and Robert Walker star in the ultimate cat and mouse game as each tries to outwit the other.
Sept. 8, 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. If you’d like to read your own writing, please bring it in manuscript format.
Sept. 9, 10-11 a.m.: Card Making at the Pine River Senior Center. Create two beautiful handmade cards. Free.
Sept. 10, 2-3 p.m.: BookMarks Book Club. Library provides the books, discussion leader and a place to meet each month. Stop by the front desk today to check out your copy of this month’s title, “The Phoenix Crown,” by Janie Chang and Kate Quinn.
Sept. 10, 5:30-7 p.m.: Poetry Reading with Bill Root. Local poet William Pitt Root will give a poetry reading of work from his 15 poetry collections. The reading will be followed a week later by a poetry writing workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 17.
Sept. 11, 1:30-3:30 p.m.: Community Music Makers. Local 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.
Sept. 12, 4-5:30 p.m.: Beginning Mahjong Meetup. A tile-based table-top game developed in 19th century China. Mahjong is a game of skill, strategy and luck. It is relatively easy to learn. All are welcome.
Sept. 12 and 19, 6-11 p.m.: 4 Corners Tabletop Night. We play a variety of games and welcome players of all skill levels. We strongly encourage joining our Discord Server for event information, hobby inspiration and tabletop chat. Group Discord Server: 4 Corners Tabletop (https://discord.com/invite/eckX7hdJfR). For more information, email Blake Johnson at blakekjohnson@gmail.com or Byron Munda at byronallen175@gmail.com.
Sept. 16, 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.
Sept. 16, 6-7:30 p.m.: Woolly West. Drawing from research for his book “Woolly West,” Fort Lewis professor of history and environmental studies Andrew Gulliford describes the sheep industry’s place in the history of Colorado and the American West.
Sept. 17, noon-1 p.m.: Cookbook Club: Then & Now. 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 you’ll be making for the potluck: (884-2222, ext. 517, joanna@prlibrary.org). September’s theme is Then & Now. Make something that was made differently in the past (’50s, ’60s, ’70s) – you choose whether to make it the retro way or the more modern version.
Sept. 17, 5:30 p.m.: Pine River Library Board of Trustees Meeting. Agenda and minutes available at www.prlibrary.org.
Sept. 17, 5:30-8 p.m.: Touching Hearts & Minds: A Poetry Writing Workshop. Hands-on workshop with William Root for all experience levels. Bring to class a favorite poem to share aloud, identifying what about it most touches you. We will be learning from each other as well as from “known” and lesser known poets. We may discuss ins and outs of how to publish work as well.
Sept. 18, 10-11 a.m.: Kaffeeklatsch! An hour of German conversation.
Sept. 18, 1-2 p.m.: SW Native Groups: Pueblos? The U.S. government recognizes more than 500 different Indigenous tribes in the United States. Colorado has two federally recognized tribes, none that are Pueblo. So why are some tribes referred to as Pueblos and other are not?
Sept. 18, 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 to check out a copy of this month’s title. Questions? Email Michaela at michaela@prlibrary.org. This month’s title: “I’ll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman’s Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer,” by Michelle McNamara.
Sept. 19, 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).
Sept. 20, 5-7 p.m.: Pine River Library Garden Party. See listing at top.
Sept. 22, 6-7 p.m.: Trivia Night at Lost Goat Tavern. Put your grasp of nature books, TV shows, movies, etc., to the test.
Sept. 25, 11 a.m.-noon: Spanish Conversation Hour. Practice Spanish in an informal setting. All ages and language levels are welcome. Meet at the fireplace or patio, depending on the weather.
Sept. 25, 2-3 p.m.: Discover Your Family History. Genealogists will discuss methods to delve into your history using resources and materials available at the library.
Sept. 25, 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Cozy Craft Night: Book Bedazzling. Bedazzle books and add sparkle to brand new journals. No experience or actual artistic talent is necessary. We will provide lined journals, sparkly gems, glue and the space to create and have fun. If you would prefer to add shine to an old book, bring your own. This program welcomes patrons of all ages.
Sept. 26: Library closed for staff training day.
Sept. 29, 6-8 p.m.: Pine River Garden Club Meeting. Mulch and Compost with Heather Houk, Horticulture and Agriculture Production specialist for CSU Extension-La Plata County.
Fort Lewis Mesa Library, 11274 Highway 140, Hesperus. Contact: 425-5610, ext. 1, chris@swlplibrarydistrict.org. Located 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. 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.
September is National Library Card Month. Stop by either library and get a library card and use it for a chance to win our Patron Appreciation Gift Baskets.
CreativiTEA. 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 available for check out. 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.
Check Out State Parks Program. Fort Lewis and Sunnyside Libraries have “Check Out State Parks” backpacks available. 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.
Monday, Sept. 1: Libraries closed for Labor Day holiday.
Tuesday, Sept. 2, 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, Sept. 2: Technology Tuesday at Fort Lewis Mesa Library and Sunnyside Library. Appointments encouraged.
Tuesday, Sept. 2, 3:30 p.m.: CreativiTEA at Sunnyside Library.
Wednesday, Sept. 3, 10 a.m.: Wee Read toddler story time at Sunnyside Library. Stories, movement and songs for 2- to 4-year-olds and their caregivers.
Friday, Sept. 5, 5:30 p.m.: Game Night at Sunnyside Library. For adults, teens or tweens accompanied by an adult.
Tuesday, Sept. 9, 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, Sept. 9: Technology Tuesday at Fort Lewis Mesa Library and Sunnyside Library. Appointments encouraged.
Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2 p.m.: Compass Points speaker series at Fort Lewis Mesa Library. A representative from Colorado Legal Services will discuss how their organization can help senior and low-income Coloradans with various civil legal challenges.
Tuesday, Sept. 9, 6 p.m.: Compass Points speaker series at Sunnyside Library. A representative from CSU Extension-La Plata County will discuss cottage food industry startups. If you have a passion and skill for producing food and are considering turning it into a business, this is the program for you.
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 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, Sept. 10, 3-5 p.m.: Fort Lewis Mesa Library Book Club. All are welcome.
Thursday, Sept. 11, 5:30 p.m.: Books and Blankets at Sunnyside Library. An outdoor family gathering to celebrate friendship and books. Each family will receive a copy of “The One and Only Ruby,” by Katherine Applegate. A light dinner will be served. Bring a blanket.
Thursday, Sept. 11, 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, Sept. 12, 5:30 p.m.: Game Night at Sunnyside Library. For adults, teens or tweens accompanied by an adult.
Monday, Sept. 15, 4 p.m.: Southwest La Plata Library District monthly board meeting. Held in the Sunnyside Farms Market conference room, 300 South Camino del Rio, Durango. Additional information can be found at either library location or www.swlplibrarydistrict.org.
Monday, Sept. 15, 5:30 p.m.: ASL Learners Group at Sunnyside Library. Learn and practice American Sign Language communication. All levels of ability are welcome.
Tuesday, Sept. 16, 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, Sept. 16: Technology Tuesday at Fort Lewis Mesa Library and Sunnyside Library. Appointments encouraged.
Tuesday, Sept. 16, 3:30 p.m.: CreativiTEA at Sunnyside Library.
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m.: Wee Read toddler story time at Sunnyside Library. Stories, movement and songs for 2- to 4-year-olds and their caregivers.
Monday, Sept. 22, 5:30 p.m.: Sunnyside Book Club at Sunnyside Library. This month is an open read of any Peter Heller book. All are welcome.
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 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, Sept. 23: Technology Tuesdays at Fort Lewis Mesa Library and Sunnyside Library. Appointments encouraged.
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 5:30 p.m.: Trivia Night at Sunnyside Library. Fun and prizes.
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 6 p.m.: Compass Points speaker series at Fort Lewis Mesa Library. A representative from CSU Extension – La Plata County will discuss cottage food industry startups. If you have a passion and skill for producing food and are considering turning it into a business, this is the program for you.
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 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, Sept. 25, 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, Sept. 26, 5:30 p.m.: Game Night at Sunnyside Library. For adults, teens, or tweens accompanied by an adult.
Saturday, Sept. 27, noon-3 p.m.: Dungeons and Dragons at Sunnyside Library. No previous experience or materials necessary. Open to beginners and experienced players.
Monday, Sept. 29, 5:30 p.m.: ASL Learners Group at Sunnyside Library. Learn and practice American Sign Language communication. All levels of ability are welcome.
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 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, Sept. 30: Technology Tuesdays at Fort Lewis Mesa Library and Sunnyside Library. Appointments encouraged.
470 Goddard Ave. Ignacio. Contact 563-9287, www.ignaciolibrary.org.
Repair Café: Saturday, Sept. 6 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.
Glowforge Class: Leather Engraving and Cutting: Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 2 p.m. Work on cutting patterns in leather and engraving. Sign up with Ron at 563-9287. Class times: 2 p.m., 3:15 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Free Legal Clinic: Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 4 p.m. Sign up today because spots are limited: 563-9287. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain the process and procedure for civil (noncriminal) legal issues. Clinic is informational only and is no substitute for legal representation. You have the right to retain an attorney of your choice at any time and are advised to do so.
Make Your Own Salsa: Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 4:30 p.m. We’ve got all the supplies. All ages welcome.
Teen Night: Thursday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. Join us for laser tag in the library with pizza for dinner. Signup at phone: 563-9287, email: hrodstrom@ignaciolibrary.org. For ages 11 and older. Children must be picked up by 7:45 p.m.
VR Adventure: Thursday, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. A new twist on our Virtual Reality Travel Program. Experience the freedom to explore multiple destinations in one program with virtual reality. Space is limited. Advance sign-ups are required: 563-9287. This program is for adults. Teens 13 and older may attend with an adult and a signed waiver.
Blood Drive: Thursday, Sept. 25 at noon. To make an appointment, contact Vitalant at (877) 258-4825. Details: vitalant.org.
Mario Kart Tournament: Saturday, Sept. 27 at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome to come to the library for a super-fun Mario Kart Tournament. Prizes for the top winners.
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. Storytime is on a new day. 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.
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. An opportunity to stay informed about all the resources available at the library.
Fridays at 1 p.m.: IDEA LAB Classes. Learn new skills with highlighted classes.
