guides

Weekly Storytimes & Playgroups

at LaPlata County Libraries in Bayfield, Ignacio & Durango

By Ashleigh Bennett - MacaroniKID Durango Publisher September 18, 2023

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.


Ignacio Community Library Storytime

Tuesday's @ 10-11

Ages 0-5

Join in the fun of songs, stories and a craft at the Ignacio Public Library.


Pine River Library's Hopper's 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 you 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.


Durango Public Library Preschool Storytime

Wednesday's @ 11:00 - 11:30

Ages 3-5

Fun and playful story time, rhymes, songs and other activities for kiddos 0-5 and their parents or caregivers.


Durango Public Library Family Storytime

Thursday's @ 10:30-11:00

Ages 0-5

Fun and playful story time, rhymes, songs and other activities for kiddos 0-5 and their parents or caregivers.


Durango Public Library Baby Storytime

Friday's @ 10:30-11

Ages 0-2

A lapsit storytime full of songs, fingerplays, counting, stories and playing for babies and their care providers.


Playgroups Around Town


Durango Cafe Au Play

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 (4/5 & Under)

10am - 1pm


Wednesday Music with Mandy 11am - 12pm (Free)

2/7

3/13


Baby Play Group

Thursdays 10am -1pm

Older sibling can attend as well


Powerhouse meet ups (Ages 4 & Under) 10am - 12pm 

1/24

2/21

3/27


The Powerhouse

Durango's Children's Science Museum and Exploration Destination


Tiny Tuesday's meet up every week for younger kids to move and explore the Powerhouse. 


The Community Treehouse

Monday's - 10:00 - 11:30 am - Every other Monday of the month - Mom Squad Support Group (open to the community)


Tuesday's - 2:00 - 3:00pm - Baby and Me Group - meet other moms of babies 0-6 months (open to the community)

                    2:00 - 4:00 pm -  Wolverine Wonders Homeschool Coop (open to the community rsvp 1st)


Wednesday's - 10:00 - 11:00 am - Wednesday's Tumbling Tots - interactive music and movement class (members only)


Thursday's - 2:00 - 3:00 pm - Caterpillars play group infants - 18months and mommas meet up (members only)


Thursday's - 2:00 - 4:00 pm -  Wolverine Wonders Homeschool Coop (open to the community rsvp 1st)



Macaroni Kid 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.


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