Community Calendar

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. You choose what works for you!

Live solo acoustic rock/country/blues and more.

OPEN MIC @ ANIMAS CITY THEATRE! Every Thursday 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Sign up starts @ 5:30 PM. Music and Comedy! FREE, No Cover. 21+ Professional sound, and backline drum kit, bass amp and guitar amp available. Bands are welcomed and encouraged. Collaboration and supportive artistic environment. Hosted by Ryan & Galen.

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!

Books available six weeks before book club date.

About the book:

"An intimate, revelatory book exploring the ways we can care for and repair ourselves when life knocks us down.

Durango Aikido invites adults 18 and up to learn Aikido. Win the battles within as Aikido teaches self-refinement through self-defense. The 12-week course begins January 19th, 2026 and offers several affordable pricing packages. Durango Aikido is a 501c3 nonprofit proudly serving the community since 2002. Details and registration at durangoaikido.com or text/call Jenny at 970-426-5257.

La Plata Electric Association CEO Chris Hanson invites the public to learn about the upcoming code adoption for how to manage utility-scale batteries. He will be at the Durango Public Library from 8 to 9AM on Wednesday, January 7th to hear concerns and answer questions.
Lpea.coop has more information.

Beginning writers and seasoned procrastinators are invited to a 2-part writing class with award-winning local author Jenny Mason. Learn how 20 minutes of daily writing wards off brain aging and relieves anxiety, according to recent neuroscience. Discover the secret of forming a daily writing habit and more. This class meets January 20th and 27th, 12-1:15pm at the Rec Center. Details and registration at jynnemason.com/book-online.

HIIT stands for High Intense Interval Training. Each class will consist of a demonstration, warm-up, and 10-12 stations where we will focus on a specific body group per station. We will rotate through 3 rounds with a short break between each round. When the work out is over we cool down and stretch.

All equipment will be provided. These HIITs will be outside, please plan accordingly and bring your own water.

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, & other fun activities! Perfect for children ages 3+.

Join us weekly to explore new interests, delve into the wonders of learning science, and create artistic masterpieces!

Parents or guardians of children below 6th grade must register their children in order for them to attend after school programs. Register your child at www.prlibrary.org/after-school-programs or in person the library!