Community Calendar

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.

The Ignacio Community Church's Clothing Closet will provide free clothing, jackets and shoes to the needy every Tuesday and Friday from 10 until 2 at the ELHI Community Center.

Room #16

All kids can pick up a free snack pack in the library. This program is sponsored by local churches, the Town of Bayfield, Pine River Shares, and the Friends of the Library. It is hosted by Bayfield students!

The next meeting of the Great Decisions Durango Discussion group will take place at the Public Library at 11:45 on Tuesday, February 24th. The subject will be
“America and the World: Trump 2.0 Foreign Policy."
GDdurango.org has more information.

Facilitator Paul DeBell will present background materials, show a video and brief lecture by the Foreign Policy Association, and lead the discussion.

The Durango Arts Repertory Theater is seeking original submissions for the 16th Annual 10-Minute Play Festival. This year’s theme is, “The State We Are In,” celebrating major anniversaries for Colorado and the United States. Submission deadline is Sunday, March 1st or at 200 entries.
Details are at durangoarts.org.

Playwrights worldwide are invited to submit one short play reflecting this year’s theme, “The State We Are In,”. Selected plays will receive full production and royalty. Submissions close March 1st or at 200 entries. Submission guidelines are at durangoarts.org under the performing arts tab.

The Community Foundation serving SW Colorado will host weekly Human Resource Power Hours, to cover everything nonprofits need to know to update and optimize their HR practices to meet the latest requirements.
The Zoom meetings take place at noon on Tuesdays from September 9th through October 14th.
swcommunityfoundation.org has details and registration.

The cost is $10/session or $50 for all 6. Attendees will be entered to win free HR services worth $500.

topics include employment law, successful onboarding, preventing conflict in the workplace, required HR policies, staff contracts, and building a culture of feedback.

The Durango Arts Center presents the exhibit Leonard Davies: The Joys of Painting as a Pastime January 9 - February 28, 2026 in the Barbara Conrad Gallery. Davies retired from a distinguished career as a civil rights attorney, and began oil painting at the age of 70. His show features southwest landscapes, and is free to the public Tuesday - Saturday, Noon - 6 pm. An opening reception will take place from 5-7 pm, Friday, January 9.

Do you need help using your computer, phone or tablet? Creating a resume or searching for jobs online? Call or stop by the library to make an appointment to learn tech skills one on one with a Digital Navigator - it’s free! Learn more about your email, how to use an online calendar, how to install & use apps on your phone and much more!

For more information & to register, please call or text Michelle at 720.556.9102.

Friends of the Library Shed in the Library Parking Lot

Come stop by the shed in the library parking lot our weekly popup book sale! There are many wonderful books to choose from!

Friends of the Library Shed in the Library Parking Lot

Come stop by the shed in the library parking lot our weekly popup book sale! There are many wonderful books to choose from!