Welcome to Sunnyside Library!

Sunnyside Library is located within Sunnyside Elementary south of Durango, Colorado. During school hours we serve students and staff.  The library is open for public use after school hours and during school closures. Sunnyside Library has a vibrant collection of books, movies, audio books, games, and activity sets for all ages.

We also offer a resource computer for research and general use, an Advanced Workstations in Education (AWE) Early Literacy Station with children’s educational games, and Chromebooks for in-library use.

Our patrons enjoy a variety of informative, interactive programming that brings the community together. Contact us to learn about using library space for clubs, meetings, and presentations! 

Other services available at Sunnyside include:

  • Inter-library Loan
  • Notary Public
  • Community Room space for private use
  • Document Printing ($.10 b/w, .50 color)

 

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Sunnyside Library
75 County Road 218
Durango, CO 81303

Phone (970) 375-3816, ext 2
sspatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org

School Year Hours
(August 20, 2024 through May 23, 2025)
Monday: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Tuesday – Friday: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Summer Hours 
(June & July)
Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Curbside service is available, please call 970-375-3816, ext 2 or send a request via our contact page.

Don’t have a library card? Visit in person and request one or fill out our online form.

CreativiTEA. A Meet up for crafty individuals who like to share ideas and camaraderie (and tea!) Bring a project you're working on or need help with and tap into the community of crafters for inspiration! Knitting, origami, macrame, beading, crocheting, embroidery or any portable craft! Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, 3:30 - 5:30 pm (or until the library closes at 7 if you're in the groove) Sign up for the email list by sending your contact information to sspatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org. Sunnyside Library, Southwest La Plata Library District, 75 CR 218, Durango, CO. (970) 375-3816, ext 2
Wee Read Toddler Story Time. Tuesdays at 11 am. A love of reading starts early! Parents and caregivers, bring your wee ones , ages 2-4, for stories, songs, and games. We will provide approximately 20 minutes of simple stores and lots of interactive fun including songs, rhymes, and simple activities. Then stay and play in the library with your child and their new friends! For more information, contact patty@swlplibrarydistrict.org. 75 County Road 218, Durango, CO 81303 (970) 375-3816, ext. 2
Color Our World Summer Reading Program, Wednesdays at 10am, June 4-July 16 at Sunnyside Library. Activities, crafts, books and prizes for kids through age 12!Come to one or all of our programs! June 4: Dying for a Good time (please bring your own white t-shirt) June 11: Sun Catchers June 18: Nature's Flying Crayons June 25: Chalk-tastic Colors July 2: Kindness Rocks! July 9: Eat the Rainbow July 16: Messtival Messy Art Festival For more information and all the latest library news, follow us at Facebook.com/Sunnyside Library-Durango, CO or email questions to patty@swlplibrarydistrict.org
Splatches of paint with the words...Color Our World Pizza and Paint Party. Paint a fun project ypou can take home! Friday, June 27, 5-7 pm, Sunnyside Library. For tweens and teens. Pre-registration required Sunnyside Library, Southwest La Plata Library District, 970-375-3816, ext. 2 Please detach and return with this portion to register for the Pizza and Paint Party. Questions? Email patty@swlplibrarydistrict.org
Color Our World Summer Reading Program, Adult/Teen activity Schedule Common Read Book: Receive a free copy of "The Muralist", by B. A. Shapiro, to read and discuss. Copies donated by Maria's Literacy Foundation. Sat 6/7, 11:30 am Glass Art Project-Make plant markers with fused glass. Cost: $20/project. (advanced registration requested) Thu 6/12 2-4. Free beginner class lead by local artist Susan Kearns. (advanced registration requested) Thu 6/26 2:00 Cyanotype Fabric. Make a canvas bag with sun printed images. Free. Thu 7/10 4:00 Potluck Finale. Bring a dish to share and discuss our common read book, "The Muralist" For more info: www.swlplibrarydistrict.org Facebook.com/Sunnyside Library - Durango, CO 970-375-3816, 2xt. 2 or email sspatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org
Commissioner Matt Salka Community Office Hours Stop by for an informal meting to discuss the County issues that matter to you! Community Office hours Thursday, June 12 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Sunnyside Library 75 County Road 218
Sunnyside Library Book Club, MEETS THE 4 TH MONDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 5:30 PM May 19: ( 3rd Mon. due to Memorial Day) "Framed" by John Grisham June 23: "Running with Sherman" by Christopher McDougall July 28: "The God of the Woods" by Liz Moore Questions? Contact sspatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org Southwest La Plata Library District, 75 CR 218, Durango, CO (970)375-3816, ext. 2
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How can I support Sunnyside Library?

  • Get a library card – They are free and allow you to access all we have to offer: books, audio books, movies, public computers, wi-fi access, activities and programs, and more.
  • Join the Friends of the Library!
  • Volunteer – There is always something to do at a library. Our volunteers help shelve books, process materials and provide support at events. Contact the branch to see how you can help.
  • Donate Books – Your book donations help us develop our collection as well as provide materials for the Friend of the Library District’s book sales.