Maria's Bookshop Hosts Second Annual Read-a-Thon

Maria's Bookshop Hosts Second Annual Read-a-Thon

Author: LNN Durango, Colorado April 15, 2026 Duration: 2:00
Maria's Literary Foundation is hosting its second annual Read-a-Thon from April 10th through April 20th, raising funds for the Reading Room — a free bookshop and reading nook for Durango youth. This year's goal is $25,000 with all donations up to $10,000 matched by Maria's Bookshop. By Sadie Smith Watch this story at durangolocal.news. This story is sponsored by the Payroll Department and Serious Texas Bar-B-Q. Support the show

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