Events Calendar

Events in June 2025

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June 1, 2025
June 2, 2025(1 event)
June 3, 2025(1 event)

10:00 am: Wee Read Toddler Story Time


June 3, 2025

Wee Read Toddler Story Time. Wednesdays, 2 pm: Sep 4 - May 27. Tuesdays, 10 am: Jun 3 - Aug 12. A love of reading starts early! Parents and caregivers, bring your wee ones, ages 2-4, for stories, songs, and games. We will provide approximately 20 minutes of stories and lots of interactive fun including songs, rhymes, and activities. Then stay and play in the library with your child and their new friends! For more information, contact cindy@swlplibrarydistrict.org. 11274 HWY 140, Hesperus, CO 81326 (970) 375-3816, ext. 1

FLM Wee Read

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 375-3816 ext. 1
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June 4, 2025(1 event)

9:00 am: Summer Reading Program

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June 4, 2025

Fort Lewis Mesa Library, Color Our World, Summer Reading Program. Ages 0-12, Wednesdays, June 4-July 9. 6/4 Groovy 1960's Art & Fashion, Tie-dye & Kaleidoscopes - Bring a white t-shirt. 6/11 Performing Artists & Dancers of Hawaii, Hula Dancers & Family Luau - Dress up in Hawaiian style. 6/18 Mini Michelangelos. Be Bob Ross, Watercolor w/Jessica, Bob Ross Look-Alike Contest. 7/2 Nature’s Flying Crayons, Birds & Butterflies, Crayon Creations. 7/9 Summer Reading Awards Party! Games, treats, prizes for all. Form- Fort Lewis Mesa Library Summer Reading Program. Child's Name ______ Age ___ Child's Name _____ Age ____ Parent/Caregiver Name _______ Phone _____ Email __________ By allowing attendance of our Summer Reading Programs, you agree to allow your child(ren) to be photographed by Southwest La Plata Library District for marketing purposes. Please contact the branch manager if you do not want your child(ren) to be photogrpahed. SWLPLD does not act in loco parentic. Children are the responsibility of their parents/guardians during all library programs. 11274 HWY 140, Hesperus, CO PH 970-375-3816, ext. 1

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 375-3816 ext. 1
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June 5, 2025(1 event)

9:00 am: Bike Rodeo

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June 5, 2025

FORT LEWIS MESA LIBRARY BIKE RODEO, a day of safety & adventure! Thursday, June 5, 9-11 am. All ages welcome! BIKE RODEO & OBSTACLE COURSE: DURANGO POLICE & LA PLATA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENTS, FREE BIKE HELMETS & BRAIN INJURY EDUCATION: SUPPLIED & FITTED BY GRAY MATTERS, PRO TIPS INSTRUCTED BY DURANGO DEVO, Bike Safety Checks: ANIMAS MOBILE BIKE REPAIR, EMERGENCY SERVICES: Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District. More information, contact cindy@swlplibrarydistrict.org. 11274 HWY 140, Hesperus, CO 81326 970.375.3816 ext. 1Watch for more information.

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 375-3816 ext. 1
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June 6, 2025(1 event)
June 7, 2025(1 event)

2:00 pm: Teen & Adult Summer Reading Program

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June 7, 2025

Fort Lewis Mesa Library 3rd AnnualTeen & Adult Summer Reading Program, Color Our World. Join us for a colorful summer of reading and creativity! Read! Play Bingo! Win Prizes! Stop by to pick up a bingo card. Get 5 in a row for a prize entry or get a black out for 5 entries. Read! Play Bingo! Win Prizes! Kick Off Party June 7th, 2:00pm • Wrap Up Party July 26th, 2:00pm. Table Top Game Society For 6th to 12th Graders, Every Friday at 1:00pm Starting June 6th. Summer hours begin June 1st Monday to Friday 10a - 7p, Saturday 10a - 4p 11274 Colorado Hwy. 140 Hesperus, CO, 81326 (970) 375-3816 ext. 1 Fill out this form below to register. For more information email flmpatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org.

Adult & Teen Summer Reading Registration

Fort Lewis Mesa Library 3rd Annual Teen & Adult Summer Reading Program--Color Our World! Join us for a colorful summer of reading and creativity! Read! Play Bingo! Win Prizes! Stop by to pick up a bingo card. Get 5 in a row for a prize entry or get a black out for 5 entries. Kick Off Party, June 7, 2 pm. Wrap Up Party, July 26, 2 pm. for 6th to 12th graders Table Top Game Society, Every Friday at 1 pm, starting June 6. Stay tuned for other teen events! Summer hours begin June 1st Monday to Friday 10a - 7p, Saturday 10a - 4p. 11274 Colorado Hwy. 140 Hesperus, CO, 81326 (970) 375-3816 ext. 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kick Off Party - June 7th, 2:00pm
Wrap Up Party - July 26th, 2:00pm

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 375-3816 ext. 1
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June 8, 2025
June 9, 2025(1 event)
June 10, 2025(1 event)

10:00 am: Wee Read Toddler Story Time


June 10, 2025

Wee Read Toddler Story Time. Wednesdays, 2 pm: Sep 4 - May 27. Tuesdays, 10 am: Jun 3 - Aug 12. A love of reading starts early! Parents and caregivers, bring your wee ones, ages 2-4, for stories, songs, and games. We will provide approximately 20 minutes of stories and lots of interactive fun including songs, rhymes, and activities. Then stay and play in the library with your child and their new friends! For more information, contact cindy@swlplibrarydistrict.org. 11274 HWY 140, Hesperus, CO 81326 (970) 375-3816, ext. 1

FLM Wee Read

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 375-3816 ext. 1
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June 11, 2025(2 events)

9:00 am: Summer Reading Program

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June 11, 2025

Fort Lewis Mesa Library, Color Our World, Summer Reading Program. Ages 0-12, Wednesdays, June 4-July 9. 6/4 Groovy 1960's Art & Fashion, Tie-dye & Kaleidoscopes - Bring a white t-shirt. 6/11 Performing Artists & Dancers of Hawaii, Hula Dancers & Family Luau - Dress up in Hawaiian style. 6/18 Mini Michelangelos. Be Bob Ross, Watercolor w/Jessica, Bob Ross Look-Alike Contest. 7/2 Nature’s Flying Crayons, Birds & Butterflies, Crayon Creations. 7/9 Summer Reading Awards Party! Games, treats, prizes for all. Form- Fort Lewis Mesa Library Summer Reading Program. Child's Name ______ Age ___ Child's Name _____ Age ____ Parent/Caregiver Name _______ Phone _____ Email __________ By allowing attendance of our Summer Reading Programs, you agree to allow your child(ren) to be photographed by Southwest La Plata Library District for marketing purposes. Please contact the branch manager if you do not want your child(ren) to be photogrpahed. SWLPLD does not act in loco parentic. Children are the responsibility of their parents/guardians during all library programs. 11274 HWY 140, Hesperus, CO PH 970-375-3816, ext. 1

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 375-3816 ext. 1
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3:00 pm: FLM Book Club

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June 11, 2025

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

2025 MONTHLY BOOKS

Jan 8: Remarkably Bright Creatures, by Shelby Van Pelt
Feb 12: West With Giraffes, by Lynda Rutledge
Mar 12: Finding Chika, by Mitch Album
Apr 9: The Ride of Her Life, by Elizabeth Letts
May 14: James, by Percival Everett
Jun 11: The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying, by Bronnie Ware
JUL 9: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, by Lisa See
Aug 13:Summer Break - No Book Club
Sep 10: The Women, by Kristin Hannah
Oct 8: Braiding Sweetgrass, by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Nov 12: TBD
Dec 10: Holiday Party

 

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 375-3816 ext. 1
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June 12, 2025
June 13, 2025(1 event)
June 14, 2025
June 15, 2025
June 16, 2025(1 event)
June 17, 2025(1 event)

10:00 am: Wee Read Toddler Story Time


June 17, 2025

Wee Read Toddler Story Time. Wednesdays, 2 pm: Sep 4 - May 27. Tuesdays, 10 am: Jun 3 - Aug 12. A love of reading starts early! Parents and caregivers, bring your wee ones, ages 2-4, for stories, songs, and games. We will provide approximately 20 minutes of stories and lots of interactive fun including songs, rhymes, and activities. Then stay and play in the library with your child and their new friends! For more information, contact cindy@swlplibrarydistrict.org. 11274 HWY 140, Hesperus, CO 81326 (970) 375-3816, ext. 1

FLM Wee Read

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 375-3816 ext. 1
View Location

More information

June 18, 2025(1 event)

9:00 am: Summer Reading Program

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June 18, 2025

Fort Lewis Mesa Library, Color Our World, Summer Reading Program. Ages 0-12, Wednesdays, June 4-July 9. 6/4 Groovy 1960's Art & Fashion, Tie-dye & Kaleidoscopes - Bring a white t-shirt. 6/11 Performing Artists & Dancers of Hawaii, Hula Dancers & Family Luau - Dress up in Hawaiian style. 6/18 Mini Michelangelos. Be Bob Ross, Watercolor w/Jessica, Bob Ross Look-Alike Contest. 7/2 Nature’s Flying Crayons, Birds & Butterflies, Crayon Creations. 7/9 Summer Reading Awards Party! Games, treats, prizes for all. Form- Fort Lewis Mesa Library Summer Reading Program. Child's Name ______ Age ___ Child's Name _____ Age ____ Parent/Caregiver Name _______ Phone _____ Email __________ By allowing attendance of our Summer Reading Programs, you agree to allow your child(ren) to be photographed by Southwest La Plata Library District for marketing purposes. Please contact the branch manager if you do not want your child(ren) to be photogrpahed. SWLPLD does not act in loco parentic. Children are the responsibility of their parents/guardians during all library programs. 11274 HWY 140, Hesperus, CO PH 970-375-3816, ext. 1

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 375-3816 ext. 1
View Location
June 19, 2025
June 20, 2025(1 event)
June 21, 2025
June 22, 2025
June 23, 2025(1 event)
June 24, 2025(1 event)

10:00 am: Wee Read Toddler Story Time


June 24, 2025

Wee Read Toddler Story Time. Wednesdays, 2 pm: Sep 4 - May 27. Tuesdays, 10 am: Jun 3 - Aug 12. A love of reading starts early! Parents and caregivers, bring your wee ones, ages 2-4, for stories, songs, and games. We will provide approximately 20 minutes of stories and lots of interactive fun including songs, rhymes, and activities. Then stay and play in the library with your child and their new friends! For more information, contact cindy@swlplibrarydistrict.org. 11274 HWY 140, Hesperus, CO 81326 (970) 375-3816, ext. 1

FLM Wee Read

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 375-3816 ext. 1
View Location

More information

June 25, 2025(1 event)

9:00 am: Summer Reading Program

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June 25, 2025

Fort Lewis Mesa Library, Color Our World, Summer Reading Program. Ages 0-12, Wednesdays, June 4-July 9. 6/4 Groovy 1960's Art & Fashion, Tie-dye & Kaleidoscopes - Bring a white t-shirt. 6/11 Performing Artists & Dancers of Hawaii, Hula Dancers & Family Luau - Dress up in Hawaiian style. 6/18 Mini Michelangelos. Be Bob Ross, Watercolor w/Jessica, Bob Ross Look-Alike Contest. 7/2 Nature’s Flying Crayons, Birds & Butterflies, Crayon Creations. 7/9 Summer Reading Awards Party! Games, treats, prizes for all. Form- Fort Lewis Mesa Library Summer Reading Program. Child's Name ______ Age ___ Child's Name _____ Age ____ Parent/Caregiver Name _______ Phone _____ Email __________ By allowing attendance of our Summer Reading Programs, you agree to allow your child(ren) to be photographed by Southwest La Plata Library District for marketing purposes. Please contact the branch manager if you do not want your child(ren) to be photogrpahed. SWLPLD does not act in loco parentic. Children are the responsibility of their parents/guardians during all library programs. 11274 HWY 140, Hesperus, CO PH 970-375-3816, ext. 1

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 375-3816 ext. 1
View Location
June 26, 2025(1 event)

6:00 pm: The Poets' Corner


June 26, 2025

The Poets' Cornerat Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Come share your poetry or poems written by others that have impacted you. Join discussions about style, themes, and other poetic topics. Meets the fourth Thursday of every month at 6pm. May 22, June 26, July 24, Aug 28, Sep 25, Oct 23. This an 18+ event due to content and discussion topics. 11274 HWY 140, Hesperus, CO 81326 (970) 375-3816, ext. 1

The Poets' Corner

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 375-3816 ext. 1
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June 27, 2025(1 event)
June 28, 2025
June 29, 2025
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July 1, 2025(1 event)

10:00 am: Wee Read Toddler Story Time


July 1, 2025

Wee Read Toddler Story Time. Wednesdays, 2 pm: Sep 4 - May 27. Tuesdays, 10 am: Jun 3 - Aug 12. A love of reading starts early! Parents and caregivers, bring your wee ones, ages 2-4, for stories, songs, and games. We will provide approximately 20 minutes of stories and lots of interactive fun including songs, rhymes, and activities. Then stay and play in the library with your child and their new friends! For more information, contact cindy@swlplibrarydistrict.org. 11274 HWY 140, Hesperus, CO 81326 (970) 375-3816, ext. 1

FLM Wee Read

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 375-3816 ext. 1
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More information

July 2, 2025(1 event)

9:00 am: Summer Reading Program

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July 2, 2025

Fort Lewis Mesa Library, Color Our World, Summer Reading Program. Ages 0-12, Wednesdays, June 4-July 9. 6/4 Groovy 1960's Art & Fashion, Tie-dye & Kaleidoscopes - Bring a white t-shirt. 6/11 Performing Artists & Dancers of Hawaii, Hula Dancers & Family Luau - Dress up in Hawaiian style. 6/18 Mini Michelangelos. Be Bob Ross, Watercolor w/Jessica, Bob Ross Look-Alike Contest. 7/2 Nature’s Flying Crayons, Birds & Butterflies, Crayon Creations. 7/9 Summer Reading Awards Party! Games, treats, prizes for all. Form- Fort Lewis Mesa Library Summer Reading Program. Child's Name ______ Age ___ Child's Name _____ Age ____ Parent/Caregiver Name _______ Phone _____ Email __________ By allowing attendance of our Summer Reading Programs, you agree to allow your child(ren) to be photographed by Southwest La Plata Library District for marketing purposes. Please contact the branch manager if you do not want your child(ren) to be photogrpahed. SWLPLD does not act in loco parentic. Children are the responsibility of their parents/guardians during all library programs. 11274 HWY 140, Hesperus, CO PH 970-375-3816, ext. 1

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 375-3816 ext. 1
View Location
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