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) 425-5610, 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 970-425-5610, 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.

Wee Read Toddler Story Time at Sunnyside Library Wednesdays at 10 am A love of reading starts early! Stories, movement, songs, and fun for 2-4 year olds and their caregivers. All ages welcome! Sunnyside Library, Southwest La Plata Library District 75 CR 218, Durango, CO (970) 425-5610, ext. 2 www.swlplibrarydistrict.org
Sunnyside Library ASL (American Sign Language) Learners Group. Learn and practice ASL communication. Discuss culture and ettiquette. Connect with the deaf community. Monday, Sept 15 & Sept 29, 5:30 pm. Sunnyside Library, Southwest La Plata Library District. 75 CR 218, Durango, CO (970) 425-5610, ext. 2 www.swlplibrarydistrict.org
Southwest La Plata Library District logo,  with the language saying Fort Lewis Mesa Library and Sunnyside Library will be closed for Labor Day, Saturday, Aug 30 - Monday, Sept 1
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 970-425-5610, 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) 425-5610, 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) 425-5610, ext. 2 Sunnyside Library, Southwest La Plata Library District. 75 CR 218, Durango, CO www.swlplibrarydistrict.org
Books and Blankets, Thursday, Sept 11, 5:30 - 6:15 pm. 
Let's gather as a community on the Sunnyside Library lawn to celebrate friendship and books.
You provide the blanket, we'll provide the books (and dinner)!
Each family will receive a copy of the Book "The One and Only Ruby" by Katherine Applegate.
Sunnyside Library, Southwest La Plata Library District, 75 CR 218, Durango, CO.
(970) 425-5610,  ext. 2
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) 425-5610, ext. 2
Trivia Night. Come see what random information is hiding in the folds of your grey matter! Sunnyside Library, Tuesday, September 23rd, 5:30 - 7 pm. For more information email sspatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org or call (970) 425-5610, ext. 2
Sunnyside Library Game Night, Most Fridays 5:30 - 7 pm. A meetup for adults, teens, or tweens accompanied by an adult. Bring a game to play or choose from our selection in the library.
Sunnyside Library, Southwest La Plata Library District.
Meeting dates will be listed on our monthly calendars in the library or on the website.
SW La Plata Speaker Series, Compass Points: Navigating Community Resources - Cottage Food Startups, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 6 pm at Sunnyside Library, 75 CR 218, Durango, CO
For questions, contact sspatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org.

Tuesday, Sept. 23, 6 pm at Ft Lewis Mesa Library, 11274 HWY 140, Hesperus, CO
For questions, contact flmpatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org
The Colorado Cottage Food Act makes it easy for you to start a food business. If you have a passion and a skill for producing food and you're considering turning this into a business, then this program is for you! Gain the knowledge to decide if Cottage Foods fits your business model, plus, next steps. 
Southwest La Plata Library District (970) 425-5610
www.swlplibrarydistrict.org
La Plata County, Colorado State University Extension
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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.