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Events in August 2020

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July 28, 2020(1 event)

9:30 am: NOTICE OF SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING


July 28, 2020

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the members of the Board of Directors of the Southwest La Plata Library District and to the general public that the Board of Directors of the Southwest La Plata Library District will hold a special meeting open to the public at 9:30 AM, Tuesday, July 28, 2020, via conference connection due to current health conditions using the following to connect to the meeting, which will be recorded. Join the meeting after being screened and admitted by the meeting moderator using a computer or smartphone to connect via Internet/web connection at:https://zoom.us/j/96356175277?pwd=VHZKeEFYZHpicW9YVThXVjNiaFh6QT09

Meeting ID: 963 5617 5277 Meeting Passcode: 9h9JFG

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July 30, 2020(1 event)

2:00 pm: Notice of Special Public Meeting


July 30, 2020

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the members of the Board of Directors of the Southwest La Plata Library District and to the general public that the Board of Directors of the Southwest La Plata Library District will be holding a special Management Committee Work Session to finish their work on our new Employee Handbook.  The meeting is open to the public. 

Time: Jul 30, 2020, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/92995311115?pwd=VUs4Tm10QUNLU09MYWdYbzM1N25PQT09

Meeting ID: 929 9531 1115

Passcode: T73zG8

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August 18, 2020(1 event)

9:30 am: SWLP Library District Trustee's Meeting


August 18, 2020

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the members of the Board of Directors of the Southwest La Plata Library District and to the general public that the Board of Directors of the Southwest La Plata Library District will hold a regular meeting open to the public on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. via conference connection.

La Plata County Administration Building
1101 E 2nd Avenue
Durango, Colorado 81301
USA
970-382-6210
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a pile of colorful books with the text "Fort Lewis Mesa Book Club, Now on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, 3-5 pm
Wee Read Toddler Story Time. Wednesdays at 2 pm, Sept 4-April 30. 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 simple stores and lots of interactive fun including songs, rhymes, and simple 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
Growing Readers Together, Kindergarten Readiness Workshops at Fort Lewis Mesa Library. The Early Childhood Council of La Plata County and Fort Lewis Mesa Library present a 6-part series of free workshops for parents/caregivers and their preschool age children. The workshops focus on key categories of kindergarten readiness with activities that support growth in early literacy, math, as well as motor and social emotional skills. Each child will receive a free book and other supplies to help support their readiness to thrive in school. Meet at 2pm on these dates. To get the most out of these workshops attendance is encouraged at all sessions. Sep 11-You & Me: Social Emotional Development-Playing. Oct 9-A Way With Words: Early Language-Talking and Singing. Nov 13-Breaking the Code: Early Literacy-Reading. Feb 12-1,2 Buckle My Show: Early Math. Mar 12-More Than Scribbles: Warly Writing-Fine Motor Skills. Apr 9-All By Myself: Gross Motor Skills & Independence. For more information contact cindy@swlplibrarydistrict.org, 11274 HWY 140, Hesperus, CO 81326 (970) 375-3816
Wee Read Toddler Story Time. Tuesdays at 11 am, Sept 3-April 29. 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 simple stores and lots of interactive fun including songs, rhymes, and simple activities. Then stay and play in the library with your child and their new friends! For more information, contact patty@swlplibrarydistrict.org. 75 County Road 218, Durango, CO 81303 (970) 375-3816, ext. 2
Growing Readers Together, Kindergarten Readiness Workshops at Sunnyside Library. The Early Childhood Council of La Plata County and Sunnyside Library present a 6-part series of free workshops for parents/caregivers and their preschool age children. The workshops focus on key categories of kindergarten readiness with activities that support growth in early literacy, math, as well as motor and social emotional skills. Each child will receive a free book and other supplies to help support their readiness to thrive in school. Meet at 2pm on these dates. To get the most out of these workshops attendance is encouraged at all sessions. Sep 17-You & Me: Social Emotional Development-Playing. Oct 8-A Way With Words: Early Language-Talking and Singing. Nov 12-Breaking the Code: Early Literacy-Reading. Feb 11-1,2 Buckle My Show: Early Math. Mar 11-More Than Scribbles: Warly Writing-Fine Motor Skills. Apr 8-All By Myself: Gross Motor Skills & Independence. For more information contact patty@swlplibrarydistrict.org, 75 County Road 218, Durango, CO 81303 (970) 375-3816, ext. 2
HomesFund, Serving Southwest Colorado. A 501(c)3 Not-for-Profit Certfied Community Development Financial Institution & HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agency. HOMESFUND, A LOCAL NONPROFIT, CAN MAKE YOUR HOMEOWNERSHIP DREAMS A REALITY! Come Learn About What We Have to Offer! Presentations are at the two branches of the SW La Plata Library District as part of the Speaker Series Compass Points: Navigating Community Resources. Tuesday, October 15th, Sunnyside Library, 75 CR 218, Durango 6-7pm. OR Tuesday, October 22nd, Fort Lewis Mesa Library, 11274 Hwy 140, Hesperus. 6-7pm. Many HomesFund Loan Programs are Available for Qualified Borrowers Loan size based on Household Size and Income. Visit our website for more information, terms and an application. www.homesfund.org email - info@homesfund.org or Call: 970-259-1418 Sharon Carroll NMLS #276353 Matt Morishige NMLS# 453733. Equal Housing Lender
SW LA PLATA LIBRARY DISTRICT SPEAKER SERIES COMPASS POINTS: Navigating Community Resources. NAVIGATING HOME OWNERSHIP October 15, 6 pm at Sunnyside Library. October 22, 6 pm at Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Pam Moore of Homesfund will discuss programs and services, including down payment assistance, that help make home ownership achievable. NAVIGATING MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT November 12, 6 pm at Sunnyside Library, November 14, 6 pm at Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Kaylie Smith of Durango La Plata Senior Services will present information about Medicare Part D options available during Medicare open enrollment, October 15 -December 7. NAVIGATING HEALTH INSURANCE OPEN ENROLLMENT December 5, 6 pm at Fort Lewis Mesa Library, December 10, 6 pm at Sunnyside Library. Emma Tomlinson of the La Plata County Public Health Dept. will present information about Connect For Health CO (ACA), Colorado Connect, Medicaid, and CHP+. For more information, contact Cynthia at ssmanager@swlplibrarydistrict.org, or call 970-375-3816.
WE NEED YOU! Vacancies on the Southwest La Plata Library District Board.  The Southwest La Plata Library District Board of Trustee's mission is to oversee the administration and fiscal resources of the Library District. We bring together resources, services, and expertise to inspire our residents of all ages to read, explore, ask, and discover. Deadline to apply is 10/21/24. To apply, please visit the county's webpage at: http://lpcgov.org/apply
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