Welcome to Fort Lewis Mesa Library

Fort Lewis Mesa Library is located within Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary in Hesperus, Colorado. During school hours we serve students and staff. We serve the public after school hours and during school closures or by appointment.

The collection at Fort Lewis Mesa Library includes a selection of Children’s, Young Adult, and General Fiction and Non-Fiction books, as well as audio books, games, puzzles, puppets, LEGOs, and STEM materials. Check out one of our many Busy Boxes and/or Explore It kits. We also have a selection of kids and general DVDs.

A public resource computer is available for research and general use, and we offer an AWE Computer with children’s educational games.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Fort Lewis Mesa Library
11274 Colorado Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado, 81326

Phone (970) 425-5610, ext. 1
flmpatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org

School Year Hours
Monday: 1:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Tuesday – Friday: 2:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

School Year Hours that are by appointment only
Monday: 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Summer Hours (June, July, early August)
Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

CURBSIDE PICKUP AVAILABLE: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Pick up your materials from the pick-up bin outside the front door. You may also return previously checked out material in the blue drop box.

Don’t have a library card? Visit in person and request one or fill out our online form.

a pile of colorful books with the text "Fort Lewis Mesa Book Club, Now on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, 3-5 pm

Table Top Game Society For 6th to 12th Graders, Every Friday at 5 pm at Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Play games. Mane new friends. Forge new rivalries. Eat snacks. Our featured game will be Dungeons & Dragons with some occasional detours into others. Come for games, leave with stories to tell! Fort Lewis Mesa Library, Southwest La Plata Library district 11274 Colorado Hwy. 140 Hesperus,. Colorado, 81326 (970) 425-5610 ext. 1

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, Sep. 9, 2 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

Fort Lewis Mesa Library presents Wee Read & Move, Tuesdays at 10 am.
Learning through stories, music, & movement. Wee Read & Move is a half-hour program for children ages 2-4 and their adults. The program will inspire preschoolers to learn, move, sing, and play in a fun and supportive environment. Fort Lewis Mesa Library, Southwest La Plata Library District. 11274 HWY 140 Hesperus, CO 81326.
970.425.5610, ext. 1. www.swlplibrarydistrict.org.
For more information email cindy@swlplibrarydistrict.org

A robot holding a cell phone with copy saying Technology Tuesday at Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Phone got you fuddled? Tablet being uncooperative? Laptop giving you grief? FLM Library can help! Tech assistance offered on Tuesdays by appointment. Call (970) 425-5610, ext. 1 or email flmpatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org to schedule a time. www.swlplibrarydistrict.org

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How can I support Fort Lewis Mesa 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.