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
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, early August)
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
images of a dragon and wizard with explosions behind them. Saying: Sunnyside Library D&D Club. Meets on the 4th Saturday, 12-3 pm. 75 County Road 218, Durango, CO 81303. Open to all ages. No prior experience or materials necessary! Open to beginner and experienced players alike! Please call 970-375-3816, ext 2, or email sspatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org if you have any specific questions.
SPANISH CONVERSATION HOUR, HORA DE CONVERSACl6N EN ESPANOL Meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at Sunnyside Library S:30-6:30 pm. ALL LEVELS OF ABILITY ARE WELCOME! THIS IS A CASUAL GATHERING TO DEVELOP SPANISH CONVERSATIONAL SKILLS. Sunnyside Library, Southwest La Plata Library District 75 County Rd 218, Durango, co (970)375-3816, ext. 2 www.swlplibrarydistrict.org
Tech Tuesdays at at Sunnyside Library. Need help understanding your phone, tablet, or laptop? A tech-savvy staff member will be available to assist you Every Tuesday 10 am - 2 pm. Walk-ins welcome, or schedule an appointment at sspatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org or at (970)375-3816, ext. 2 Sunnyside Library, Southwest La Plata Library District. 75 CR 218, Durango, CO www.swlplibrarydistrict.org
SW LA PLATA LIBRARY DISTRICT SPEAKER SERIES, COMPASS POINTS: Navigating Community Resources. NAVIGATING LEGAL SERVICES Tuesday, Aug. 12, 6 pm at Sunnyside Library 75 CR 218, Durango, CO. For questions, contact sspatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org Tuesday, Aug. 26, 6 pm at Ft Lewis Mesa Library 11274CO Hwy140, Hesperus, CO. For questions, contact flmpatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org A representative from Colorado Legal Services will discuss how their organization can help seniors and low-income Coloradans with various civil legal challenges in areas like housing, public benefits, family law, tax issues, and more. Southwest La Plata Library District, (970) 375-3816. www.swlplibrarydistict.org
A poster with a floral border saying "Sunnyside Library Summer Garden Tour and Pot Luck, Saturday, August 16. Meet at 4 pm at Sunnyside Library. We'll consolidate cars and tour several gardens in bloom in our neighborhood, then return to the library about 6:30 for an outdoor pot luck. Please bring a chair and a cold dish to share! Sunnyside Library, Southwest La Plata Library District
75 CR 218, Durango, CO 
(970) 375-3816, ext 2
www.swlplibrarydistrict.org
A poster with a stack of books and a tea pot saying: Sunnyside Library Book Club MEETS THE 4TH MONDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 5:30 PM. August 25: "The Wedding People" by Alison Espach September 22: Open Read - any Peter Heller book October 27: "Nothing to See Here" by Kevin Wilson Questions? Contact sspatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org 75 CR 218, Durango, CO (970) 375-3816, ext 2
Commissioner Matt Salka Community Office Hours Stop by for an informal meeting to discuss the County issues that matter to you! Community Office Hours: Thursday, August 14, 4:00 - 6:00 pm Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218 La Plata County, Colorado
Trivia Night. Come see what random information is hiding in the folds of your gray matter! Sunnyside Library, Thursday. August 21, 5:30 - 7 pm. For more information email sspatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org or call (970) 375-3816, ext 2. Sunnyside Library, Southwest La Plata Library District. www.swlplibrarydistrict.org
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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.