Calendar

City Council Joint Study Session with Planning Commission

Emergency Telephone Service Association of La Plata County - VIRTUAL

City Council Study Session

City Council Regular Meeting

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board In Person & Virtual Meeting

Business Improvement District Meeting (In-Person Meeting)

Board of Ethics Meeting - Hybrid (Rescheduled from January 12, 2023)

Durango Renewal Partnership (URA) Virtual Meeting

Natural Lands Preservation Advisory Board In-Person Meeting

Multimodal Advisory Board - HYBRID

Virtual Planning Commission Study Session

Historic Preservation Board Virtual

The link to the virtual meeting is available here: https://durangogov.org/zoom Please note: If this link does not take you directly to the meeting list, please copy and paste it into the address bar of your web browser.

Infrastructure Advisory Board (Hybrid)

Planning Commission Meeting (Virtual Meeting)

Creative Economy Commission Virtual / In-Person Meeting

Shakespeare Snowdown Scavenger Hunt!

Shakespeare has taken over the library -- we have fiendishly hidden clever clues all over the building! Test your wits whether a novice or an expert on the Bard. Collect your instructions from the front desk any time, all week long. Completed quests will be entered in a drawing for a fabulous Shakespeare Prize Basket!

Family Storytime

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, & other fun activities perfect for children ages 0-5 and their parents and caregivers! COVID Precautions: We will be following SJBPH guidelines. If you have any concerns or questions please call 970-375-3380. All events will take place outside when possible to ensure proper social distancing.

Shakespeare Snowdown Button Making

Deck yourself out in some Shakespearian flair. Create button pins using our designs or create your own. A fun, quick craft event for all ages!

Baby Storytime

A lapsit storytime for infants- 18 months. Interactive fun with music, stories, fingerplays, counting rhymes and playtime. Babies should bring their parents or care-givers to join the fun! COVID Precautions: We will be following SJBPH guidelines. If you have any concerns or questions please call 970-375-3380. Masks are highly recommended during indoor events.

Snowdown: Explore Shakespeare through STEAM

Come explore the Bard's best know works through STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art & math) inspired activities! COVID Precautions: We will be following SJBPH guidelines. If you have any concerns or questions please call 970-375-3380. Masks are highly recommended during indoor events.

Shakespeare Snowdown Parade

Bundle up and come downtown to watch library staff march in the Snowdown parade!

"Shake"spearean Preschool Soirée

To dance or not to dance? That is NOT the question! Come down to the library for a dance party for preschoolers and their adults. Dress up in your best Shakespearean inspired outfit and "shake" the morning away!

Kindergarten Readiness Series- You & Me: Social Emotional Development and Play (Registration Required)

The Early Childhood Council of La Plata County and Durango Public Library present a six part series of free workshops for parents/caregivers and their preschool age children. The workshops will focus on key categories of kindergarten readiness and include activities that support growth in early literacy, math, motor and social emotional skills. Preschool aged children will receive a free book and other goodies to help support their readiness to thrive in school (supplies limited). To get the most out of these workshops we highly encourage attendance at all sessions. Registration is required. Register online at or call 970-375-3380.

Word Honey Poetry + Zine Workshop

Join us at The Hive's indoor skatepark (1150 Main Ave. Suite A) for a free poetry workshop and help us build a poetry zine!

Family Storytime

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, & other fun activities perfect for children ages 0-5 and their parents and caregivers! COVID Precautions: We will be following SJBPH guidelines. If you have any concerns or questions please call 970-375-3380. All events will take place outside when possible to ensure proper social distancing.

Baby Storytime

A lapsit storytime for infants- 18 months. Interactive fun with music, stories, fingerplays, counting rhymes and playtime. Babies should bring their parents or care-givers to join the fun! COVID Precautions: We will be following SJBPH guidelines. If you have any concerns or questions please call 970-375-3380. Masks are highly recommended during indoor events.

LEGO Club

Drop in to build, create and play with the library's LEGO collection! COVID Precautions: We will be following SJBPH guidelines. If you have any concerns or questions please call 970-375-3380. Masks are highly recommended during indoor events.

Teen Night: Anti-Valentine's Day Party! (Registration Required)

Blech! Yeesh! Tired of making a fuss over Valentine's Day? Seek refuge from the mushiness and join us for a party where hearts, Cupid, the color red and public displays of affection are banned and black clothing is encouraged. Join us to create your own anti-romance card, write the worst (best?) break-up letter, have a go at our lovey-dovey piñata, and more! For teens in grades 6-12. Everyone MUST register to attend. And don't be late!! COVID Precautions: We will be following SJBPH guidelines. If you have any concerns or questions please call 970-375-3380.

Early Literacy Playdate

Join us for a playdate at the library! Explore early literacy and learning through hands-on sensory activities. Be ready to move, build, play, and create. Perfect for children ages 0-5. COVID Precautions: We will be following SJBPH guidelines. If you have any concerns or questions please call 970-375-3380. All events will take place outside when possible to ensure proper social distancing.

Great Decisions

Presented by the League of Women Voters of La Plata County, Great Decisions is an annual nonpartisan briefing book that covers eight foreign policy topics. There are discussion programs around the country based on the material in the book. This year the topics include geopolitics, China and the U.S., Iran, war crimes, famine, Latin American politics, climate migration, and economic warfare.

Kindergarten Readiness Series- You & Me: Social Emotional Development and Play (Registration Required)

The Early Childhood Council of La Plata County and Durango Public Library present a six part series of free workshops for parents/caregivers and their preschool age children. The workshops will focus on key categories of kindergarten readiness and include activities that support growth in early literacy, math, motor and social emotional skills. Preschool aged children will receive a free book and other goodies to help support their readiness to thrive in school (supplies limited). To get the most out of these workshops we highly encourage attendance at all sessions. Registration is required. Register online at or call 970-375-3380.

Family Storytime

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, & other fun activities perfect for children ages 0-5 and their parents and caregivers! COVID Precautions: We will be following SJBPH guidelines. If you have any concerns or questions please call 970-375-3380. All events will take place outside when possible to ensure proper social distancing.

Baby Storytime

A lapsit storytime for infants- 18 months. Interactive fun with music, stories, fingerplays, counting rhymes and playtime. Babies should bring their parents or care-givers to join the fun! COVID Precautions: We will be following SJBPH guidelines. If you have any concerns or questions please call 970-375-3380. Masks are highly recommended during indoor events.

STEAM Lab

Build, explore, create and problem solve! Join us for fun STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) based activities. COVID Precautions: We will be following SJBPH guidelines. If you have any concerns or questions please call 970-375-3380. Masks are highly recommended during indoor events.

Presidents' Day Closure

Kindergarten Readiness Series- You & Me: Social Emotional Development and Play (Registration Required)

The Early Childhood Council of La Plata County and Durango Public Library present a six part series of free workshops for parents/caregivers and their preschool age children. The workshops will focus on key categories of kindergarten readiness and include activities that support growth in early literacy, math, motor and social emotional skills. Preschool aged children will receive a free book and other goodies to help support their readiness to thrive in school (supplies limited). To get the most out of these workshops we highly encourage attendance at all sessions. Registration is required. Register online at or call 970-375-3380.

Word Honey Poetry + Zine Workshop

Join us at The Hive's indoor skatepark (1150 Main Ave. Suite A) for a free poetry workshop and help us build a poetry zine!

Family Storytime

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, & other fun activities perfect for children ages 0-5 and their parents and caregivers! COVID Precautions: We will be following SJBPH guidelines. If you have any concerns or questions please call 970-375-3380. All events will take place outside when possible to ensure proper social distancing.

Baby Storytime

A lapsit storytime for infants- 18 months. Interactive fun with music, stories, fingerplays, counting rhymes and playtime. Babies should bring their parents or care-givers to join the fun! COVID Precautions: We will be following SJBPH guidelines. If you have any concerns or questions please call 970-375-3380. Masks are highly recommended during indoor events.

LEGO Club

Drop in to build, create and play with the library's LEGO collection! COVID Precautions: We will be following SJBPH guidelines. If you have any concerns or questions please call 970-375-3380. Masks are highly recommended during indoor events.

Great Decisions

Presented by the League of Women Voters of La Plata County, Great Decisions is an annual nonpartisan briefing book that covers eight foreign policy topics. There are discussion programs around the country based on the material in the book. This year the topics include geopolitics, China and the U.S., Iran, war crimes, famine, Latin American politics, climate migration, and economic warfare.