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Write Your Own Obituary

2025-02-20 18:00:00 2025-02-20 20:00:00 America/Denver Write Your Own Obituary With local Master Certified Life Coach Brooke Smith Durango Public Library - Room 2

Thursday, February 20
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-20 18:00:00 2025-02-20 20:00:00 America/Denver Write Your Own Obituary With local Master Certified Life Coach Brooke Smith Durango Public Library - Room 2

With local Master Certified Life Coach Brooke Smith

It will happen. Even to you. Let's give your people a reprieve when it does.


Writing an obituary for a loved one is hard. It's even harder as you're navigating grief. If you've ever done this, you know first hand how difficult it can be. In the midst of grieving her mother's death, Smith found herself in the position of trying to honor the most important, honorable details of her life. What did she consider to be her most influential contributions? Brooke didn't know! 

During this workshop, you will answer questions detailing the most important parts of your life, removing the guesswork for your loved ones. You will walk away with a beautiful summary of your life that may even surprise you!


Let's get together and hash out this important final detail. This is a gift to your loved ones.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | More Fun Stuff! | Cultural |

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Durango Public Library
Hours
We're closed Monday January 20 due to MLK, Jr. Day
Mon, Jan 20 Closed
(MLK, Jr. Day)
Tue, Jan 21 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jan 22 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jan 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jan 24 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jan 25 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 26 Closed
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About the Library

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

Upcoming Events

Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jan 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Durango Public Library - Storytime Room
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, & other fun activities! Perfect for children ages 3+.
Un tú Mejor en 2025: Yoga Para el Cerebro
Wed, Jan 22, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Durango Public Library - Room 2
Cuida tu cerebro: ¡él cuidará de ti! 
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jan 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Durango Public Library - Storytime Room
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, & other fun activities! Perfect for children ages 1-2.
Cancelled
Teen Game Zone
Thu, Jan 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Durango Public Library
Enjoy gaming in the library with a variety of games!
Teen Game Zone: Mario Kart Tournament
Thu, Jan 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Durango Public Library - Room 1
Teen Game Zone at our Mario Kart Tournament
Snowdown Scrabble Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Jan 24, All day
Durango Public Library
 Ready, Set, Scavenger Hunt! We've hidden clues around the library, come unscramble our Scrabble challenge!
Baby Time
Fri, Jan 24, 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: Live Action Hungry Hungry Hippos
Fri, Jan 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Durango Public Library - Room 1&2 Combined
Join us for an exciting, larger-than-life version of the classic game Hungry Hungry Hippos!
Cancelled
Friday Fun
Fri, Jan 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Durango Public Library
Friday afternoons are all about having fun building, playing, exploring, and creating together!
Snowdown Scrabble Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Jan 25, All day
Durango Public Library
 Ready, Set, Scavenger Hunt! We've hidden clues around the library, come unscramble our Scrabble challenge!
English Conversation Circle
Sat, Jan 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Durango Public Library - Room 3
Practice speaking English in a fun, informal setting.
Yarn Meetup
Sat, Jan 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Durango Public Library - Room 2
Calling knitters, crocheters, and fiber artists of all ages and levels!
Snowdown Scrabble Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jan 27, All day
Durango Public Library
 Ready, Set, Scavenger Hunt! We've hidden clues around the library, come unscramble our Scrabble challenge!
Death Cafe - Facilitated by Lola Montano
Mon, Jan 27, 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'.
Board Game Crafts
Mon, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Durango Public Library - Room 1&2 Combined
Get your game on- literally! Design your own accessories and jewelry with our supply of surplus board game pieces!
Snowdown Scrabble Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Jan 28, All day
Durango Public Library
 Ready, Set, Scavenger Hunt! We've hidden clues around the library, come unscramble our Scrabble challenge!
Great Decisions
Tue, Jan 28, 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.
Cancelled
Youth Chess Club
Tue, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Durango Public Library
Drop-in chess games in a friendly environment.
Chess Club: Snowdown Edition - A spin-off of our usual Youth Chess Club, open to all ages!
Tue, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Durango Public Library - Room 1&2 Combined
Whether you're a seasoned strategist or a curious beginner, this is the perfect place to practice and make new friends. 
Snowdown Scrabble Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Jan 29, All day
Durango Public Library
 Ready, Set, Scavenger Hunt! We've hidden clues around the library, come unscramble our Scrabble challenge!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jan 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Durango Public Library - Storytime Room
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, & other fun activities! Perfect for children ages 3+.
Snowdown Buttonmaking
Wed, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Durango Public Library
Looking for a little extra Snowdown flavored flair? The library has you covered with our annual Snowdown Button Making event.
Snowdown Scrabble Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Jan 30, All day
Durango Public Library
 Ready, Set, Scavenger Hunt! We've hidden clues around the library, come unscramble our Scrabble challenge!
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jan 30, 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 Live Action Clue
Thu, Jan 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Durango Public Library - Room 2
Mystery and intrigue at the library!
Cancelled
Teen Game Zone
Thu, Jan 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Durango Public Library
Enjoy gaming in the library with a variety of games!
Snowdown Scrabble Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Jan 31, All day
Durango Public Library
 Ready, Set, Scavenger Hunt! We've hidden clues around the library, come unscramble our Scrabble challenge!
Baby Time
Fri, Jan 31, 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: Crafternoon for Kids
Fri, Jan 31, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Durango Public Library - Room 1&2 Combined
Join us for fun crafting activities, where you can make unique decorations, costumes, and accessories to showcase your Snowdown spirit!
Cancelled
Friday Fun
Fri, Jan 31, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Durango Public Library
Friday afternoons are all about having fun building, playing, exploring, and creating together!
Snowdown Scrabble Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Feb 01, All day
Durango Public Library
 Ready, Set, Scavenger Hunt! We've hidden clues around the library, come unscramble our Scrabble challenge!
English Conversation Circle
Sat, Feb 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Durango Public Library - Room 3
Practice speaking English in a fun, informal setting.
Family Dance Party!
Sat, Feb 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Durango Public Library - Room 1&2 Combined,Storytime Room
Kids and Families: Celebrate Snowdown at the library! Bring your friends & make new ones as we dance the day away!
Youth Chess Club
Tue, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Durango Public Library - Room 1&2 Combined
Drop-in chess games in a friendly environment.
Book Club: The Anthropology of Turquoise by Ellen Meloy
Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Durango Public Library - Room 3
Pick up a free copy at the reference desk, then join us to discuss the book at the library!
This event is full
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Durango Public Library - Room 1
Write and create original works with us!
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Feb 06, 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, Feb 06, 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, Feb 06, 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, Feb 07, 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, Feb 07, 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, Feb 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Durango Public Library - Room 3
Practice speaking English in a fun, informal setting.
Yarn Meetup
Sat, Feb 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Durango Public Library - Room 2
Calling knitters, crocheters, and fiber artists of all ages and levels!
Great Decisions
Tue, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Durango Public Library - Room 1&2 Combined
Drop-in chess games in a friendly environment.
Preschool Storytime - with the Early Childhood Council of La Plata County
Wed, Feb 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Durango Public Library - Storytime Room
Join us for a special storytime that includes stories, songs, rhymes, other fun activities, and a special guest! Ages 3+.
Teen Advisory Group
Wed, Feb 12, 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!
Writers & Scribblers - Monthly meeting
Wed, Feb 12, 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Durango Public Library - Room 1
A new topic every month!
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Feb 13, 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, Feb 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Durango Public Library - Room 2
Enjoy gaming in the library with a variety of games!
Crafternoons (for Adults!) - Arte por la tarde
Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Durango Public Library - Room 1
Let's get creative! ¡Seamos creativos!
Estate Planning 101
Thu, Feb 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Durango Public Library - Room 2
With Karina Guerrero of Foundational Wealth Partners
Baby Time
Fri, Feb 14, 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, Feb 14, 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, Feb 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Durango Public Library - Room 3
Practice speaking English in a fun, informal setting.
Holiday Closure - Library Is Closed
Mon, Feb 17, All day
Durango Public Library
Library is closed for Presidents' Day.
Youth Chess Club
Tue, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Durango Public Library - Room 1&2 Combined
Drop-in chess games in a friendly environment.
Book Club: Local/Regional Authors
Tue, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bread Downtown
Join us at Bread's downtown location (135 E 8th St) for a "nontraditional" book club, where the discussion is based on a genre/topic rather than a specific book!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Durango Public Library - Storytime Room
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, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Durango Public Library - Room 1
Write and create original works with us!
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Feb 20, 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, Feb 20, 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, Feb 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Durango Public Library - Room 1
Come speak Spanish in an informal setting. All language levels welcome! Ven a hablar español en un ambiente informal. ¡Abierto a todas las habilidades!
Write Your Own Obituary
Thu, Feb 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Durango Public Library - Room 2
With local Master Certified Life Coach Brooke Smith
Baby Time
Fri, Feb 21, 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, Feb 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Durango Public Library - Room 1&2 Combined
Friday afternoons are all about having fun building, playing, exploring, and creating together!
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