Welcome to Fort Lewis Mesa Library
Fort Lewis Mesa Library is a public library located within Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary in Hesperus, Colorado.
During the school year, we serve students and staff during school hours, and we are accessible during this time by appointment. The library is open to the public after school hours and during school closures.
The collection at Fort Lewis Mesa Library includes a selection of Children’s, Young Adult, and Adult General Fiction and Non-Fiction books, as well as juvenile and adult audio books, DVDs for all ages, games, puzzles, puppets, LEGOs, and STEM materials. Check out one of our many Busy Boxes and/or Explore It kits.
We also offer a public 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 Fort Lewis Mesa Library include:
- Inter-library Loan
- Notary Public *
- Study Room*
- Document Printing ($.10 b/w, $.50 color)
- Tech assistance with phones, laptops, and tablets *
* by appointment only
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: 1:30PM – 7PM
Tuesday – Friday: 10AM – 7PM
Saturday: 10AM – 4PM
Summer Hours
Monday – Friday: 10AM – 7PM
Saturday: 10AM – 4PM
CURBSIDE PICKUP AVAILABLE: Monday – Friday: 9AM – 6PM
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.
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.