Storytimes Around Town |
Reading to children at a young age is linked to a better vocabulary as well as creating a stronger reader. So check out a library near you to listen to fun stories, meet other families, learn new songs, revisit old stories and create new favorites and book traditions in your family.
Tuesday
Ignacio Community Library Storytime
Tuesday's @ 10-11AM
Ages 0-5
Join in the fun of songs, stories and a craft at the Ignacio Public Library.
Wednesday
Durango Public Library Preschool Storytime
Wednesday's @ 11:00 - 11:30AM
Ages 3-5
Fun and playful story time, rhymes, songs and other activities for kiddos 0-5 and their parents or caregivers.
Thursday
Durango Public Library Toddler Storytime
Thursday's @ 11:00-11:30
Ages 0-5
Fun and playful story time, rhymes, songs and other activities for kiddos 0-5 and their parents or caregivers.
Thursday's @ 11 through August
Ages 0-5
@ Campbell Park is at the Corner of Becker Street & Candelaria Drive in Ignacio, CO.
Pine River Library's Hopper Storytime
Thursday's in Bayfield @ 11-Noon
Ages 0-5
Join in with Ms. Summer for a morning hour of stories, songs and crafts. Let your littles meet new friends while getting to chat with other adults. See the frogs, Asmos the corn snake and play in the activities room - check out books and activity kits.
Friday
Durango Public Library Baby Time
Friday's @ 11:00-11:30
Ages 0-12 months
A lapsit storytime full of songs, fingerplays, counting, stories and playing for babies and their care providers.
Playgroups Around Town |
Monday
Ages 0-7
10:00 am - 11:30 am - Mom Squad Support Group - Every other Monday of the month
2:00 - 3:00pm - Baby and Me Group - meet other moms of babies 0-6 months (open to the community)
Tuesday
9:30 am - 10:30 am - Caterpillar Tots Group - Crawlers and young toddlers meet together to sing, play and learn on the lawn of the Treehouse. (members)
Ages 0-2
9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Tiny Tuesday's meet up every week for younger kids to move and explore the Powerhouse.
Ages 0-3
Wednesday
Wednesday's 10:00 - 11:00 (Beginning in September) - Tumbling Tots, a music and movement class for 2–5-year-olds with songs, parachute play, obstacle courses and other gross motor activities to get little bodies moving and learn new ways to connect with your kids. (members)
Thursday
Ages 0-4
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Baby Group @ Cafe Au Play
Friday
10:00 - 11:00 am - Curious Cubs kids 2-7 stories, songs, sensory activities, art and other hands-on discovery (members)
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Family Hikes @ Andrew's Lake with SJMA
Monday - Friday
Cafe au Play is a place for families to connect, make friends and share ideas and play!! This is a free play space for children and their care providers located downstairs in the Christ the King Lutheran Church.
- Monday - Friday (4 & Under)
- 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
- FREE
The Community Treehouse is a place for families to play, learn and grow together. Located in Bayfield and equipped with an indoor play area, co-working space and full of organized play and support groups for families with young children ages 0-7.
- 7 Days a Week
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- $40/month membership
Durango's Children's Science Museum and Exploration Destination
- 7 Days a Week
- 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
- $9.50/person (12 months & under free)
MacaroniKid Durango is constantly updating the Local Storytimes & Playgroup Guide so check back often!
Do you know of a playgroup or storytime not listed? Email ashleighb@gmail.com or submit event here to get added to the guide.
This guide is sponsored by The Community Treehouse in Bayfield, CO. The Community Treehouse is a vibrant and joyful community, that nurtures families of young children by welcoming all to learn, play, and grow together. Visit today to see what the Treehouse has to offer your family.
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