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Let’s continue to build on library’s wonderful legacy

Over 90 years ago, the Bayfield Study Club was founded by a group of Bayfield women who wanted to have a wider range of reading material available. Six of those women formed the first board ...

DATE: Mar 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Shelf Life

Local libraries offer services, places to gather close to home

Let me introduce you to two hidden gems in La Plata County: The Fort Lewis Mesa and Sunnyside public libraries. These libraries are unique in La Plata County because they are phy...

DATE: Feb 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Shelf Life

Find some joy at your local library this holiday season

Can you believe that it is December already? In the words of the Grateful Dead, what a long, strange trip it’s been. The world is such a weird place right now. I don’t want to focus on the p...

DATE: Nov 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Shelf Life

It’s important to embrace each stage of your life

Recently, my granddaughter asked me to write a letter for her “Pieces of My Heart” scrapbook for her freshman theology class. In the letter, I included why she was important to me, her stren...

DATE: Oct 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Shelf Life

How can the library help students, teachers going back to school?

The scent of freshly sharpened pencils, a new box of crayons, clean notepads at the ready. The anticipation of a new classroom, new friends and new possibilities. Alas, this will all be diff...

DATE: Aug 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Shelf Life

Libraries working hard to create safe, welcoming places

To the library patrons of the four libraries in La Plata County, let me first just offer a simple Thank You! to you for your continued support, your phone calls and messages telling us, the ...

DATE: Jul 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Shelf Life

There are some bright spots at Durango Public Library

Wow, I cannot believe it is almost summer. These last few months have been weird, to say the least. As a person who truly enjoys working with people and who enjoys sharing library materials ...

DATE: Jun 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Shelf Life

When you can’t visit the library, find it at your place

Since 1958, libraries have celebrated National Library week every April. This year’s theme is “Find Your Place at the Library,” or more appropriately now, “Find the Library at Your Place!” ...

DATE: Apr 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Shelf Life

Durango Public Library excited for the changes ahead

Durango Public Library is going through some major transitions. One of our top priorities is our strategic plan update. We will be releasing a survey on March 4 on the city’s vir...

DATE: Feb 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Shelf Life

Library can help with census

Census 2020 is approaching, and this time, libraries are taking an important role. For the first time, people can respond to the census online or by phone as well as by paper or ...

DATE: Jan 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Shelf Life

Getting our stories – one way or another

Just before the holidays, I visited my grandchildren during their finals. I got a dose of medieval history and thought about the dramatic changes that have occurred in the last 1,500 years. ...

DATE: Dec 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Shelf Life

You can help Durango Public Library plan for the future

During the 2020 budget process, our challenge was trying to open the Durango Public Library seven days a week, with consistent weekday and evening hours. Our patrons have been requesting thi...

DATE: Nov 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Shelf Life

PHOTOS: Bayfield High School’s Class of 2024 graduatesSeventy-two graduating students celebrate milestone on Sunday at Wolverine Country Stadium

Seventy-two graduating students celebrate milestone on Sunday at Wolverine Country Stadium

PHOTOS: Durango 9-R’s Title VI Native American Education program celebrates Class of 2024Graduates represent seven tribes, including Southern Ute, Ute Mountain Ute and Navajo Diné, on Saturday

Graduates represent seven tribes, including Southern Ute, Ute Mountain Ute and Navajo Diné, on Saturday

PHOTOS: Vallecito Lake Heavy HalfMark Schenberger of Durango won Saturday’s half-marathon at Vallecito Reservoir

Mark Schenberger of Durango won Saturday’s half-marathon at Vallecito Reservoir

Photos: Durango faces Dakota Ridge in girls soccer playoffsDHS lost 2-1 in Wednesday’s playoff opener

DHS lost 2-1 in Wednesday’s playoff opener

Photos: Fort Lewis College celebrates Class of 2024 graduationFLC gives out about 400 diplomas on Saturday

FLC gives out about 400 diplomas on Saturday

DHS girls soccer takes down Fruita Monument at DHS

PHOTOS: Fort Lewis women’s lacrosse takes on UCCSSkyhawks fall 12-7 in Sunday’s RMAC regular-season finale; Ellie Martinez scores three goals for Fort Lewis

Skyhawks fall 12-7 in Sunday’s RMAC regular-season finale; Ellie Martinez scores three goals for Fort Lewis

Skyhawks split Sunday’s doubleheader versus Cowgirls, winning Game 1, 4-3, and losing Game 2, 6-2

Photos: Durango High School track competes in Ron Keller InvitationalDurango hosts track meet on Saturday

Durango hosts track meet on Saturday

Photos: Showing love for mother earthDurango Earth Day Parade was held on Saturday

Durango Earth Day Parade was held on Saturday

Let’s continue to build on library’s wonderful legacy

Local libraries offer services, places to gather close to home

Find some joy at your local library this holiday season

It’s important to embrace each stage of your life

How can the library help students, teachers going back to school?

Libraries working hard to create safe, welcoming places

There are some bright spots at Durango Public Library

When you can’t visit the library, find it at your place

Durango Public Library excited for the changes ahead

Library can help with census

Getting our stories – one way or another

You can help Durango Public Library plan for the future

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