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Page One Writing Contest Reception

Celebrate local writers
2024-10-05 14:00:00 2024-10-05 16:00:00 America/Denver Page One Writing Contest Reception Join us at a fun reception to honor local writers who submitted their work to the Page One writing contest in 2023. Durango Public Library - Room 1&2 Combined

Saturday, October 05
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-05 14:00:00 2024-10-05 16:00:00 America/Denver Page One Writing Contest Reception Join us at a fun reception to honor local writers who submitted their work to the Page One writing contest in 2023. Durango Public Library - Room 1&2 Combined

Durango Public Library

Room 1&2 Combined

Join us at a fun reception to honor local writers who submitted their work to the Page One writing contest in 2023.

Celebrate local writers of all ages, come to learn about the upcoming writing contest, and about the exciting line up for our 2024 Literary Festival!

Swing by the library anytime in October to read and enjoy the entries of the 2023 Page One Writing Contest while they are on display in the program rooms.   
 
Read on to learn more about the Page One Radio Program, or catch the program as it airs on local radio stations KSUT Mondays 9:30 a.m. & Saturdays 7:56 a.m. and KDUR Fridays 11:45 a.m. & Sundays 10:30 a.m. 


In November of 2022, in honor of National Novel Writing Month we set up a contest for local writers. We asked the community to send us their best first page. From the submissions, a panel of judges were to pick four winning pages to be read on the Page One Radio Program.  
The Contest was a success and garnered over 100 original and unique entries. The authors, who represented a variety of ages, genders, cultures, and experiences submitted a multitude of genres including poetry, fantasy, memoir, historical fiction, and more.  
The judges decided to add an additional page dedicated to a youth author and each winning submission was read aloud on the Page One Radio Program throughout the month of January. 
2024 will be our third year running the contest! 

AGE GROUP: | Everyone | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Literary Festival | Cultural | Art/Film/Music |

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Durango Public Library
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Overlooking the Animas River, the Durango Public Library and Botanical Gardens is one of the most popular gathering spots in our community.

Upcoming Events

Great Decisions
Tue, Apr 22, 11:45am - 1:45pm
Durango Public Library - Room 1&2 Combined
Foreign policy discussion groups are co-sponsored by The League of Women Voters of La Plata County, the Durango Branch of the American Association of University Women, and the Durango Public Library.
Youth Chess Club
Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Durango Public Library - Room 1&2 Combined
Drop-in chess games in a friendly environment.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Apr 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Durango Public Library - Storytime Room
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, & other fun activities! Perfect for children ages 3+.
Teen Advisory Group
Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Durango Public Library - Room 3
Want to make a fun space for you and your friends? Join the Teen Advisory Group! Help the library meet your needs and interests, gain valuable experience, meet new friends, and hang out!
Teen After-Hours Hide and Seek
Wed, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Durango Public Library - Lobby
Get ready for some evening fun with ideas chosen by teens, for teens! 
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Apr 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Durango Public Library - Storytime Room
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, & other fun activities! Perfect for children ages 1-2.
Teen Game Zone
Thu, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Durango Public Library - Room 2
Enjoy gaming in the library with a variety of games!
Baby Time
Fri, Apr 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Durango Public Library - Storytime Room
Baby Time is tailored for babies from birth-12 months together with their favorite adult!
Friday Fun
Fri, Apr 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Durango Public Library - Room 1&2 Combined
Friday afternoons are all about having fun building, playing, exploring, and creating together!
English Conversation Circle
Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Durango Public Library - Room 3
Practice speaking English in a fun, informal setting.
Birth Partner Workshop
Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 11:15am
Durango Public Library - Room 1&2 Combined
With local doula Abbie Downing
Yarn Meetup
Sat, Apr 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Durango Public Library - Room 3
Calling knitters, crocheters, and fiber artists of all ages and levels!
Death Cafe - Facilitated by Lola Montano
Mon, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Durango Public Library - Room 3
At a Death Cafe people gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death. Our objective is 'to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives'.
Youth Chess Club
Tue, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Durango Public Library - Room 1&2 Combined
Drop-in chess games in a friendly environment.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Apr 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Durango Public Library - Storytime Room
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, & other fun activities! Perfect for children ages 3+.
Teen Advisory Group
Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Durango Public Library - Room 3
Want to make a fun space for you and your friends? Join the Teen Advisory Group! Help the library meet your needs and interests, gain valuable experience, meet new friends, and hang out!
Word Honey: Pollinator Session - A special workshop lead by Kalista Peña
Wed, Apr 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Durango Public Library - Room 1
Join us for a special poetry writing workshop led by writer and spoken word poet, Kalista Peña!
Toddler Storytime
Thu, May 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Durango Public Library - Storytime Room
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, & other fun activities! Perfect for children ages 1-2.
Teen Game Zone
Thu, May 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Durango Public Library - Room 2
Enjoy gaming in the library with a variety of games!
Spanish Conversation Hour / Hora de Conversación en Español
Thu, May 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Durango Public Library - Room 2
Come speak Spanish in an informal setting. All language levels welcome! Ven a hablar español en un ambiente informal. ¡Abierto a todas las habilidades!
Baby Time
Fri, May 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Durango Public Library - Storytime Room
Baby Time is tailored for babies from birth-12 months together with their favorite adult!
Friday Fun
Fri, May 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Durango Public Library - Room 1&2 Combined
Friday afternoons are all about having fun building, playing, exploring, and creating together!
English Conversation Circle
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Durango Public Library - Room 3
Practice speaking English in a fun, informal setting.
Stories in the Park
Tue, May 06, 10:00am - 10:45am
Santa Rita Park
Join us for Storytime and nature journaling!
Great Decisions
Tue, May 06, 11:45am - 1:45pm
Durango Public Library - Room 1&2 Combined
Foreign policy discussion groups are co-sponsored by The League of Women Voters of La Plata County, the Durango Branch of the American Association of University Women, and the Durango Public Library.
Youth Chess Club
Tue, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Durango Public Library - Room 1&2 Combined
Drop-in chess games in a friendly environment.
Book Club: The River by Peter Heller
Tue, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Durango Public Library - Room 3
Register at the reference desk, then join us to discuss the book at the library. A free book is available for the first 15 people who register and attend!
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, May 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Durango Public Library - Storytime Room
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, & other fun activities! Perfect for children ages 3+.
Teen Advisory Group
Wed, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Durango Public Library - Room 3
Want to make a fun space for you and your friends? Join the Teen Advisory Group! Help the library meet your needs and interests, gain valuable experience, meet new friends, and hang out!
Word Honey - Free Poetry Workshop
Wed, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Durango Public Library - Room 1
Write and create original works with us!
Toddler Storytime
Thu, May 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Durango Public Library - Storytime Room
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, & other fun activities! Perfect for children ages 1-2.
Teen Game Zone
Thu, May 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Durango Public Library - Room 2
Enjoy gaming in the library with a variety of games!
A Class for the Casual Cyclist
Thu, May 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Durango Public Library - Room 2
With Bike Durango
Baby Time
Fri, May 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Durango Public Library - Storytime Room
Baby Time is tailored for babies from birth-12 months together with their favorite adult!
Friday Fun
Fri, May 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Durango Public Library - Room 1&2 Combined
Friday afternoons are all about having fun building, playing, exploring, and creating together!
English Conversation Circle
Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Durango Public Library - Room 3
Practice speaking English in a fun, informal setting.
Yarn Meetup
Sat, May 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Durango Public Library - Room 2
Calling knitters, crocheters, and fiber artists of all ages and levels!
Youth Chess Club
Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Durango Public Library - Room 1&2 Combined
Drop-in chess games in a friendly environment.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, May 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Durango Public Library - Storytime Room
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, & other fun activities! Perfect for children ages 3+.
Teen Advisory Group
Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Durango Public Library - Room 3
Want to make a fun space for you and your friends? Join the Teen Advisory Group! Help the library meet your needs and interests, gain valuable experience, meet new friends, and hang out!
Great Garden Series: Your Toughest Garden Questions
Wed, May 14, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Durango Public Library - Room 2
Presented by the Durango Botanic Gardens, CSU Extension Office, & Durango Public Library
Writers & Scribblers - Monthly meeting
Wed, May 14, 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Durango Public Library - Room 1
A new topic every month!
Toddler Storytime
Thu, May 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Durango Public Library - Storytime Room
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, & other fun activities! Perfect for children ages 1-2.
Teen Game Zone
Thu, May 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Durango Public Library - Room 2
Enjoy gaming in the library with a variety of games!
Spanish Conversation Hour / Hora de Conversación en Español
Thu, May 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Durango Public Library - Room 2
Come speak Spanish in an informal setting. All language levels welcome! Ven a hablar español en un ambiente informal. ¡Abierto a todas las habilidades!
Baby Time
Fri, May 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Durango Public Library - Storytime Room
Baby Time is tailored for babies from birth-12 months together with their favorite adult!
Friday Fun
Fri, May 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Durango Public Library - Room 1&2 Combined
Friday afternoons are all about having fun building, playing, exploring, and creating together!
English Conversation Circle
Sat, May 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Durango Public Library - Room 3
Practice speaking English in a fun, informal setting.
Folk Jam
Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Durango Public Library - Room 2
Let's make music!
Great Decisions
Tue, May 20, 11:45am - 1:45pm
Durango Public Library - Room 1&2 Combined
Foreign policy discussion groups are co-sponsored by The League of Women Voters of La Plata County, the Durango Branch of the American Association of University Women, and the Durango Public Library.
Youth Chess Club
Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Durango Public Library - Room 1&2 Combined
Drop-in chess games in a friendly environment.
Cookbook Club: Ottolenghi Simple by Yotam Ottolenghi
Tue, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Durango Public Library - Room 2
Let's get together and cook a potluck of recipes from our chosen cookbook!
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