An open book with

Friends of
Southwest La Plata Library District

Two people shaking hands while another looks on.

We support La Plata County’s rural Libraries with:

  • Fundraising for Fort Lewis Mesa and Sunnyside Libraries.
  • Volunteer help for library and Friends events.
  • Advocating for our libraries, literacy, and other programs and issues integral to our communities.
  • Providing financial help for special library capital projects.
  • Outreach and promotion of our libraries to the communities they serve

Would you like more information about joining Friends of Southwest La Plata Library District?
Email us at:
friends.swlpld@gmail.com

Friends of Southwest La Plata Library District Souper Bowl Fund-day. A fundraiser for Southwest La Plata Library District, Sunday, February 1, 2-5 pm, Breen Community Building, Hesperus. Silent Auction! $25 per person - includes soups, breads, desserts, & beverages. Silent Auction Donations appreciated! Please contact cindy@swlplibrarydistrict.org with questions or donations, or call (970) 425-5610, ext. 1

Attend our SOUPer Bowl Fund-Day FUNDRAISER!

  • Sunday, February 1, 2026
  • 2 – 5 pm
  • Breen Community Building, 15300 CO-140, Hesperus, CO 81326
  • An assortment of delicious soups, homemade breads, and desserts!
  • Silent Auction
  • Tickets are $25 (remember: it’s a FUNDRAISER!)

Items are still being accepted for the Silent Auction. Please contact Cindy at (970) 425-5610, ext. 1 or email cindy@swlplibrarydistrict.org if you would like tickets for the event or wish to donate to the silent auction.

OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR LIBRARIES

Do you shop at City Market? Sign up for City Market Community Rewards to support the Friends of the Library with each purchase.

To enroll Friends of SWLPLD as your selection in their system, go to https://www.citymarket.com/account/communityrewards

New users will need to create an account with you name, email address, and your loyalty card number.

Once logged into your City Market account, select Community Rewards, and search for “Friends of South West La Plata Library District.” 

Sunnyside Library Christmas Wreath