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Events in September 2024

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September 1, 2024
September 2, 2024
September 3, 2024(1 event)

11:00 am: Wee Read Toddler Story Time


September 3, 2024

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

Sunnyside Library Wee Read Story Time

75 County Road 218
Durango, Colorado 81301-3801
USA
970-375-3816
September 4, 2024(1 event)

2:00 pm: Wee Read Toddler Story Time


September 4, 2024

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

Parents & caregivers, bring your wee ones, ages 2-4, for stories, songs, and games.

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 588-3331 ext. 3802
September 5, 2024
September 6, 2024
September 7, 2024(2 events)

10:00 am: FLM Library Hours: 10-4

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September 7, 2024

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 588-3331 ext. 3802
September 8, 2024
September 9, 2024
September 10, 2024(1 event)

11:00 am: Wee Read Toddler Story Time


September 10, 2024

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

Sunnyside Library Wee Read Story Time

75 County Road 218
Durango, Colorado 81301-3801
USA
970-375-3816
September 11, 2024(3 events)

2:00 pm: Growing Readers Together


September 11, 2024

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

Growing Readers Together, Kindergarten Readiness Workshops

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 588-3331 ext. 3802

2:00 pm: Wee Read Toddler Story Time


September 11, 2024

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

Parents & caregivers, bring your wee ones, ages 2-4, for stories, songs, and games.

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 588-3331 ext. 3802

3:00 pm: FLM Book Club 2024


September 11, 2024

Book Club begins at 3 p.m. in the library.

January 10: Poetry Month. Bring a favorite poem to share or book of poems for sharing and discussion.

February 14: Lessons in Chemistry, by Bonnie Garmus

March 13: Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen

April 10: The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, by Kim Michele Richardson

May 8: Non-Fiction Books about the Southwest

June 12: Louis L'Amour. L'Amour books will be brought to the meeting for club members to choose their own.

July 10: Book Kit selection from Durango Library

August: no meeting this month

September 11: Books by Jen Campion--Minta Forever, Return to Rockytop, (Books will be supplied.)

October 9: Books by author Louise Penny

November 9: Firekeeper's Daughter, by Angeline Boulley

December 9: Holiday party, TBD

 

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 588-3331 ext. 3802
September 12, 2024
September 13, 2024
September 14, 2024(3 events)

10:00 am: FLM Library Hours: 10-4

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September 14, 2024

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 588-3331 ext. 3802

2:00 pm: Ice Cream Social

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September 14, 2024

We are hosting an Ice Cream Social to celebrate National Library Card Month. Please join us from 2-3 on Saturday, September 14 to celebrate our library patrons!

Sunnyside Library Patron Appreciation Ice Cream Social to celebrate National Library Card Month! Please join us Saturday, Sept 14, 2-3 pm for ice cream and all the fixins! For more information, contact ssmanager@swlplibrarydistrict.org. Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218, Durango, CO 81326 PH (970) 375-3816, ext. 2 www.swlplibrarydistrict.org

We're hosting an Ice Cream Social!

75 County Road 218
Durango, Colorado 81301-3801
USA
970-375-3816
September 15, 2024
September 16, 2024
September 17, 2024(2 events)

11:00 am: Growing Readers Together


September 17, 2024

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

Sunnyside Library Growing Readers Together

75 County Road 218
Durango, Colorado 81301-3801
USA
970-375-3816

11:00 am: Wee Read Toddler Story Time


September 17, 2024

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

Sunnyside Library Wee Read Story Time

75 County Road 218
Durango, Colorado 81301-3801
USA
970-375-3816
September 18, 2024(2 events)

10:00 am: Friends Book Sale

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September 18, 2024

Friends of the Southwest La Plata Library District Book Sale! September 18, 10-4. 467 CR 215, Durango, CO 81303. The Friends of Southwest La Plata Library District will host a Book Sale on September 18 from 10am - 4pm at 467 CR 215, Durango, CO 81303. So many books, so many titles! For more information, contact nycole@swlplibrarydistrict.org

Friends of the Library Book Sale!

Friends of the Library
467 CR 215
Durango, Colorado 81303
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2:00 pm: Wee Read Toddler Story Time


September 18, 2024

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

Parents & caregivers, bring your wee ones, ages 2-4, for stories, songs, and games.

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 588-3331 ext. 3802
September 19, 2024(1 event)

5:30 pm: Books and Blankets

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September 19, 2024

Books and Blankets, Thursday, Sept 19, 5:30-6:30 pm. Let's gather as a community on the Sunnyside Library Lawn to celebrate friendship and books. You provide the blanket, we'll provide the books (and food)! Each family will receive a copy of the book "The One and Only Bob" by Katherine Applegate. Sunnyside Library, Southwest La Plata Library District

Books and Blankets, Thursday, Sept 19

Enjoy dinner on us and receive a free book to read with your family!

75 County Road 218
Durango, Colorado 81301-3801
USA
970-375-3816
September 20, 2024
September 21, 2024(2 events)

10:00 am: FLM Library Hours: 10-4

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September 21, 2024

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 588-3331 ext. 3802
September 22, 2024
September 23, 2024(1 event)

5:30 pm: Sunnyside Book Club


September 23, 2024

The Sunnyside Book Club meets the fourth Monday of the month at 5:30 PM at Sunnyside Library, (unless listed otherwise).
For more information call 970-385-3816.

February 19: The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore
March 18:  A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki
April 15: The Berry Pickers Amanda Peters
May 20: Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stephenson
June 17: The Women by Kristin Hannah
July 22: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
August 26: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
September 23: The Talk Show Murders
October 28:
September 24, 2024(1 event)

11:00 am: Wee Read Toddler Story Time


September 24, 2024

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

Sunnyside Library Wee Read Story Time

75 County Road 218
Durango, Colorado 81301-3801
USA
970-375-3816
September 25, 2024(1 event)

2:00 pm: Wee Read Toddler Story Time


September 25, 2024

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

Parents & caregivers, bring your wee ones, ages 2-4, for stories, songs, and games.

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 588-3331 ext. 3802
September 26, 2024
September 27, 2024
September 28, 2024(3 events)

10:00 am: FLM Library Hours: 10-4

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September 28, 2024

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 588-3331 ext. 3802

1:00 pm: Ice Cream Social

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September 28, 2024

Fort Lewis Mesa Library Patron Appreciation Ice Cream Social to celebrate National Library Card Month! Please join us Saturday, Sept 28, 1-3 pm for ice cream and all the fixins! Raffle baskets will be awarded at this time. You need not be present to win, but we'd love to see you! For more information, contact chris@swlplibrarydistrict.org. Fort Lewis Mesa Library 11274 HWY 140 Hesperus, CO 81326 PH (970) 375-3816, ext. 1 www.swlplibrarydistrict.org

We're hosting an Ice Cream Social to celebrate National Library Card Month!

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 588-3331 ext. 3802
September 29, 2024
September 30, 2024
October 1, 2024(1 event)

11:00 am: Wee Read Toddler Story Time


October 1, 2024

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

Sunnyside Library Wee Read Story Time

75 County Road 218
Durango, Colorado 81301-3801
USA
970-375-3816
October 2, 2024(1 event)

2:00 pm: Wee Read Toddler Story Time


October 2, 2024

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

Parents & caregivers, bring your wee ones, ages 2-4, for stories, songs, and games.

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 588-3331 ext. 3802
October 3, 2024
October 4, 2024
October 5, 2024(2 events)

10:00 am: FLM Library Hours: 10-4

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October 5, 2024

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 588-3331 ext. 3802
Durango Powerhouse Science Center Passes Information
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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