A special Thanks to Our Sponsors!
Upcoming Events!
March Book Sale
Don’t miss the Friends of the Durango Public Library March Book Sale! Browse a wide selection of gently used books for all ages, as well as DVDs, audiobooks, and more—at unbeatable prices. Proceeds support library programs and services, so every purchase helps enrich our community. Come find your next great read and support the Durango Public Library!
Details
- March 7 & 8
- 10 am to 4 pm
- Durango Public Library
- Free Entry
Welcome, friends!
The FOL is dedicated to enriching and promoting library services through advocacy, fundraising and community engagement. We support the library’s role as a critical resource for lifelong learning education and as a safe place to foster a love of reading, provide accessible and inclusive opportunities for our community members to promote literacy, to learn and to grow.
Our 2024 Poet Laureates
Esther Belin
Esther is a distinguished poet who has lived in the Durango area since 1997 and has two single-volume poetry books published by the University of Arizona Press, one of which won the American Book Award in 2000.
Zoe Golden
Zoe is the 2024 Rising Poet Laureate recipient. She is an everypedal bike coach, a member of troupe 1096 at the highschool, a link commissioner, and a yearbook editor.
Our Mission
The Durango Poet Laureate shall act as a representative of the poetic arts through recitation of original poetry and attendance at various events and community gatherings, creation of poetry that reflects our unique past and present, and furthering Durango’s creative economy through active engagement with the community.
93%
Of All Proceeds Go To Durango Public Library!
your contribution
matters.
We are a nonprofit that subsists entirely thanks to contributions from our generous community. If you would like to make a contribution or pay your membership dues, you may do so here. We process these transactions via Square to ensure your private data remains secure. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us at your convenience.
need a good read?
Why not curl up next to the fire or unwind outside with a good book? Visit our Lela’s Bookstore at the Durango Public Library to find good reads at fantastic prices. All proceeds support our continued work to spread a love of reading. And if you are looking for a recommendation, just ask — we would love to chat
visit lela's bookstore
Saturday: Noon to 2 p.m.