Durango Public Library

06/01/2026

Learn about biology and paleontology while discussing adaptations and design a dinosaur that can survive in whatever environment you imagine. Using air-dry clay and other crafting materials, make your dream dino come to life to survive and thrive!

This program is designed for kids ages 5-12 and their caregivers and will be fun for the whole family!

05/30/2026

Summer Reading isn't just for kids... adults can sign up too starting June 1st! Log the books you read (audiobooks and books read to others count too!) and every book read is an entry to our weekly prize drawing! Register at www.durango.beanstack.org

05/29/2026

Ready to practice your Spanish? Start this Summer off by joining our twice a month Spanish Conversation Hour! Our first meeting this month will be next Thursday, June 4th starting at 5:30 PM. All language levels are welcome, see you there!

05/28/2026

Guess who was early for Summer Reading registration?! 🦖📚

Meet the newest member of our library team: Tarbosaurus! Huge thanks to local paleontologist John Hankla and his crew for assembling this incredible dino friend this morning.

You can stop by and see our new prehistoric pal at the library — and starting June 1, you can officially register for Summer Reading: Dig Into Reading! ⛏️📖

During the first week of June, help us give our Tarbosaurus a name! Stop by the Kids Desk to drop your best dino or book inspired ideas when you visit the library. 🦕✨

We can’t wait to dig into a summer full of reading and adventure with you!

05/27/2026

Start a new Summer trend by joining our twice monthly Word Honey poetry workshops! The first of our two meetings this month will be next Wednesday, June 3rd. Come write with us at the Hive!

05/27/2026

Show off your cookie craftsmanship in this yummy competition on June 3rd from 4 to 5:30pm!

Use icing and sprinkles to create your masterpiece. You'll design and decorate three sugar cookies to be judged by your peers. In the end, all cookies will taste great!

Ages 13 to 17.

05/26/2026

Mark your calendars for June 9th- National Geographic filmmaker, photographer, and author Pete McBride will be at the library! Maria's Bookshop will be bringing Pete to talk about his new book about the Colorado River, Witness to Water.

05/24/2026

Join us for Friday Fun on May 29th for activities inspired by Rocky Mountain flora! Create a native flower out of pipe cleaners or an aspen masterpiece!

Fri., May 29, 3:30 - 4:30pm

Ages 5 to 12

05/23/2026

There's no better time than now to landscape your house to be more fire-wise! Join Alex Graf, Wildfire Adapted Partnership Western La Plata County Coordinator, for a the next Great Gardens talk on May 27th.

05/22/2026