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Puzzle Competition≈ 21 mi

Puzzle Competition

Monday · 5 PM – 7 PM

Program Room · Telluride · ≈ 21 mi

FREEAll agesArts & Crafts

Space is limited to 10 teams of two, so make sure to sign up today! NEW, PLEASE NOTE: Only one team member needs to sign up for their team of two. Dive into the ultimate puzzle challenge at Wilkinson Public Library's Puzzle Competition! Join us on Monday, November 16th, from 5 to 7pm for an evening of brain-teasing fun. Gather your partner and prepare to piece together a 500-piece puzzle against the clock. It's a race to the finish as teams compete head-to-head to claim the title of puzzle champions! All participants will work on the same puzzle, ensuring a level playing field for everyone. This event isn't just about speed—it's about camaraderie and community. Puzzle enthusiasts of all ages are invited to showcase their skills and enjoy an evening of friendly competition. Prizes await the top 3 teams, with local gift cards up for grabs to reward your puzzle-solving prowess (donated by Friends of the Library). Make sure to take part in our puzzle exchange as well! Swap out your completed puzzles with new (to you) puzzles to tackle at home! Whether you're a seasoned solver or a first-time participant, the Puzzle Competition promises an evening of laughter, teamwork, and delightful challenges.

I Heart Art≈ 21 mi

I Heart Art

Tuesday · 2:30 PM – 4 PM

Kids Area · Telluride · ≈ 21 mi

FREEAll agesArts & Crafts

Looking for a fun and enriching way to spend your afternoons? Join us Tuesdays for I Heart Art, designed especially for kids aged 5-12! ¿Buscas una manera divertida de pasar tus tardes? ¡Unete a nuestro programa extracurricular, diseñado especialmente para niños de 5 a 12 años!

Talking Gourds Presents: Stories and Poems-Craig Childs and Daiva Česonis≈ 21 mi

Talking Gourds Presents: Stories and Poems-Craig Childs and Daiva Česonis

Tuesday · 5:15 PM – 7 PM

Magazine Room · Telluride · ≈ 21 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

The Telluride Institute’s Talking Gourds Poetry Program is hosting a live Stories & Poems series at the Wilkinson Public Library magazine room on the third Tuesday of every month at 5:15 pm. Following the featured poet's or story teller's reading we will hold a Talking Gourds sharing circle going around the room to let everyone speak. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own work or someone else’s that they like to share. For more information, visit the Telluride Institute Talking Gourds website: tellurideinstitute.org/talking-gourds Jan. 20 / Tanya Ishikawa of Montrose Feb. 17 / Karen Bellerose of Lawson Mar. 17 / Mary Hearding of Rico Apr 21 / Joan Shapiro of Ridgway May 19 / Danny Rosen of Fruita June 16 / Paulo Munguia of Montrose July 21 / Peter Waldor of Trout Lake Aug. 18 / Art Goodtimes of Wrights Mesa and Scott A. Nicolay of Santa Fe Sept. 15 / Ruth Duffy & Mike Olschewsky of Nucla Oct. 20 / Rob Schultheis of Lason Hill and Ellen Metrick of Norwood Nov. 17 / Daiva Česonis and Craig Childs of Wrights Mesa Dec. 15 / Becca Myers and Dan Rosenberg of Fruita

Kids Cook≈ 21 mi

Kids Cook

Wednesday · 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Kids Area · Telluride · ≈ 21 mi

FREEAll agesArts & Crafts

Join us every Wednesday for a fun and tasty adventure in the kitchen! Learn how to make delicious and creative snacks using safe cooking tools alongside other young chefs. Free and open to kids ages 5-12. Ünete a nosotros todos los miércoles para una divertida y sabrosa aventura en la cocina. Aprende a hacer bocadillos deliciosos y creativos usando herramientas de cocina seguras junto a otros jóvenes chefs. Gratis y abierto para niños de 5 a 12 años.

Mahjongg for Independent Players≈ 21 mi

Mahjongg for Independent Players

Wednesday · 1 PM – 3 PM

Magazine Room · Telluride · ≈ 21 mi

FREEAll agesArts & Crafts

Looking to enjoy an afternoon of friendly games of mah-jongg for independent players? Join us at the Library every Wednesday from 1-3pm. Bring your 2026 card if you have one, although we have plenty of loaners if you don’t! We’ll have tables, cloths, chairs, and sets. NOTE: This is not a mah-jongg lesson. A general knowledge of the game is necessary to join. Please register in advance if you'd like to join so we can make sure we have enough tables set up for everyone!

I Heart Art≈ 21 mi

I Heart Art

Tue, Nov 24 · 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Kids Area · Telluride · ≈ 21 mi

FREEAll agesArts & Crafts

I Heart Art≈ 21 mi

I Heart Art

Tue, Dec 1 · 2:30 PM – 4 PM

Kids Area · Telluride · ≈ 21 mi

FREEAll agesArts & Crafts

Looking for a fun and enriching way to spend your afternoons? Join us Tuesdays for I Heart Art, designed especially for kids aged 5-12! ¿Buscas una manera divertida de pasar tus tardes? ¡Unete a nuestro programa extracurricular, diseñado especialmente para niños de 5 a 12 años!

Kids Cook≈ 21 mi

Kids Cook

Wed, Dec 2 · 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Kids Area · Telluride · ≈ 21 mi

FREEAll agesArts & Crafts

Join us every Wednesday for a fun and tasty adventure in the kitchen! Learn how to make delicious and creative snacks using safe cooking tools alongside other young chefs. Free and open to kids ages 5-12. Ünete a nosotros todos los miércoles para una divertida y sabrosa aventura en la cocina. Aprende a hacer bocadillos deliciosos y creativos usando herramientas de cocina seguras junto a otros jóvenes chefs. Gratis y abierto para niños de 5 a 12 años.