Fort Lewis Mesa Library – Hesperus, CO
Sunnyside Library – Durango, CO
(970) 425-5610

Calendar and Events

Events in February 2026

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February 1, 2026(1 event)

2:00 pm: Souper Bowl FUND-Day

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February 1, 2026

The Friends of SWLPLD will host a fundraiser to support Southwest La Plata Library District's two rural branches - Fort Lewis Mesa and Sunnyside Libraries. Please join us as we enjoy delicious soups, breads, desserts, beverages, a silent auction, and friendship.

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

Breen Community Building
15300 State Highway 140
Breen, Colorado 81326
USA
February 2, 2026
February 3, 2026(2 events)

10:00 am: Wee Read Toddler Story Time


February 3, 2026

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

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 425-5610 ext. 1
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2:30 pm: STEAMsters Maker Club

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February 3, 2026

Steamsters Maker Club for grades 2-5. Meets Tuesdays 2:30-4PM at the Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary Maker Lab. Registration required.

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 425-5610 ext. 1
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February 4, 2026
February 5, 2026(1 event)

1:00 pm: Tai Chi for all

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February 5, 2026

Fort Lewis Mesa Library, Southwest La Plata Library District, Tai Chi for all. Video Guided. Begins Feb 5. Thursdays at 1 pm, Fort Lewis Mesa Library, 11274 HWY 140, Hesperus, CO. Free. All levels welcomed. No experience necessary. Registration in advance is required. For questions or to register, please email cindy@swlplibrarydistrict.org or call (970) 425-5610, ext. 1

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 425-5610 ext. 1
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February 6, 2026(1 event)

5:00 pm: Table Top Game Society


February 6, 2026

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

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 425-5610 ext. 1
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February 7, 2026(1 event)

10:00 am: Bring Your Child to the Library Day

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February 7, 2026

Fort Lewis Mesa Library, Southwest La Plata Library District, Take your Child to the Library Day, Saturday, February 7, 10am-1pm. Activities all day! Storytimes at 10:30, 11:30, & 12:30. Libraries offer story times, programs, and activities. Libraries are places to find community and make new friends. Libraries offer opportunities to learn new things via books, audiobooks, DVDs, and more! For more info: Email: cindy@swlplibrarydistrict.org 11274 HWY 140, Hesperus, CO) (970) 425-5610, ext. 1 www.swlplibrarydistrict.org

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 425-5610 ext. 1
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February 8, 2026
February 9, 2026
February 10, 2026(2 events)

10:00 am: Kindergarten Readiness

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February 10, 2026

Kindergarten Readiness at Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Children who are ready for kindergarten are more likely to excel academically throughout their school years, as they have the necessary foundational skills and a positive attitude towards learning. Join us for these fun sessions! Tues, Sept 9, 10AM: You and Me -Social Emotional Development & Play Skills. Tues, Oct. 14, 10AM: A Way with Words - Early Language Development. Tues, Nov. 11, 10AM: Break the Code - Early Literacy. Tues, Feb. 10, 10AM: 1,2 Buckle My Shoe - Early Math Skills. Tues, Mar 10, 10AM: More Than Scribbles - Early Writing & Fine Motor Skills. Tues, April 14, 10AM: All By Myself - Gross Motor Skills & Independence. Fort Lewis Mesa Library, Southwest La Plata Library District logo (970) 425-5610, ext. 1

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 425-5610 ext. 1
View Location

2:30 pm: STEAMsters Maker Club

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February 10, 2026

Steamsters Maker Club for grades 2-5. Meets Tuesdays 2:30-4PM at the Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary Maker Lab. Registration required.

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 425-5610 ext. 1
View Location
February 11, 2026(1 event)

3:00 pm: FLM Book Club


February 11, 2026

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

2026 MONTHLY BOOKS

Jan 4: The Owl in Monument Canyon, by H Jackson Clark
Feb 11: The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger
Mar 11: Crow Talk, by Eileen Garvin
Apr 8: The Rosie Project, by Graeme Simsion
May 13: The Seven or Eight Deaths of Stella Fortuna, by Juliet Grames
Jun 10: The Invention of Wings, by Sue Monk Kidd
Jul 8: The Book Club for Troublesome Women, by Marie Bostwick
Aug: Summer Break - No Book Club
Sep 9: To Shape a Dragon’s Breath, by Moniquill Blackgoose
Oct 14: Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, by Jamie Ford
Nov 11: Our Souls at Night, by Kent Haruf
Dec: Holiday Party, TBA

 

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 425-5610 ext. 1
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February 12, 2026(1 event)

1:00 pm: Tai Chi for all

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February 12, 2026

Fort Lewis Mesa Library, Southwest La Plata Library District, Tai Chi for all. Video Guided. Begins Feb 5. Thursdays at 1 pm, Fort Lewis Mesa Library, 11274 HWY 140, Hesperus, CO. Free. All levels welcomed. No experience necessary. Registration in advance is required. For questions or to register, please email cindy@swlplibrarydistrict.org or call (970) 425-5610, ext. 1

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 425-5610 ext. 1
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February 13, 2026(1 event)

5:00 pm: Family Date Night

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February 13, 2026

Family Date Night, Friday, February 13, 5-6:30 pm. Make it a date! Show your family some love this Valentine's Eve and come to Fort Lewis Mesa library for a free meal and showing of "Paddington 2" (Rated PG). www.swlplibrarydistrict.org. For questions, email cindy@swlplibrarydistrict.org or call (970) 425-5610, ext. 1 Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 425-5610 ext. 1
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February 14, 2026
February 15, 2026
February 16, 2026(2 events)

CLOSED FOR PRESIDENTS' DAY

February 16, 2026

Southwest La Plata Library District, Fort Lewis Mesa and Sunnyside Libraries will be closed on President's Day, Monday, February 16.

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 425-5610 ext. 1
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4:00 pm: Board of Trustees Regular Mtg


February 16, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SOUTHWEST LA PLATA LIBRARY DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the members of the Board of Trustees of the Southwest La Plata Library District and to the general public that the Board of Trustees of the Southwest La Plata Library District will hold a regular meeting open to the public at 4:00PM, Monday, February 16, 2026 with the in-person portion of the meeting to be in the Purple Cliffs Conference Room at 1305 Escalante Drive, Suite 200, Durango, CO 81301 and via conference connection to accommodate remote attendance using the following to connect to the meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88373257655pwd=8aqHL8VcPRVcNHP2Xbq3fHIhvxcnad.1

Meeting ID: 883 7325 7655
Passcode: 568229

READ FULL AGENDA HERE

Purple Cliffs Conference Room
1305 Escalante Drive,
Suite 200
Durango, CO 81301
USA
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February 17, 2026(2 events)

10:00 am: Wee Read Toddler Story Time


February 17, 2026

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

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 425-5610 ext. 1
View Location

2:30 pm: STEAMsters Maker Club

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February 17, 2026

Steamsters Maker Club for grades 2-5. Meets Tuesdays 2:30-4PM at the Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary Maker Lab. Registration required.

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 425-5610 ext. 1
View Location
February 18, 2026
February 19, 2026(1 event)

1:00 pm: Tai Chi for all

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February 19, 2026

Fort Lewis Mesa Library, Southwest La Plata Library District, Tai Chi for all. Video Guided. Begins Feb 5. Thursdays at 1 pm, Fort Lewis Mesa Library, 11274 HWY 140, Hesperus, CO. Free. All levels welcomed. No experience necessary. Registration in advance is required. For questions or to register, please email cindy@swlplibrarydistrict.org or call (970) 425-5610, ext. 1

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 425-5610 ext. 1
View Location
February 20, 2026(1 event)

5:00 pm: Table Top Game Society


February 20, 2026

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

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 425-5610 ext. 1
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February 21, 2026
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February 24, 2026(2 events)

10:00 am: Wee Read Toddler Story Time


February 24, 2026

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

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 425-5610 ext. 1
View Location

2:30 pm: STEAMsters Maker Club

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February 24, 2026

Steamsters Maker Club for grades 2-5. Meets Tuesdays 2:30-4PM at the Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary Maker Lab. Registration required.

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 425-5610 ext. 1
View Location
February 25, 2026
February 26, 2026(1 event)

1:00 pm: Tai Chi for all

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February 26, 2026

Fort Lewis Mesa Library, Southwest La Plata Library District, Tai Chi for all. Video Guided. Begins Feb 5. Thursdays at 1 pm, Fort Lewis Mesa Library, 11274 HWY 140, Hesperus, CO. Free. All levels welcomed. No experience necessary. Registration in advance is required. For questions or to register, please email cindy@swlplibrarydistrict.org or call (970) 425-5610, ext. 1

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 425-5610 ext. 1
View Location
February 27, 2026(1 event)

5:00 pm: Table Top Game Society


February 27, 2026

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

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 425-5610 ext. 1
View Location

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February 28, 2026