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

Calendar and Events

Events in February 2026

  • February 3, 2026 (2 events)


    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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    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 5, 2026 (1 event)

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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
    View Location

  • February 6, 2026 (1 event)

  • February 7, 2026 (1 event)

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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
    View Location

  • February 10, 2026 (2 events)

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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

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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)


    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
    View Location

  • February 12, 2026 (2 events)

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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
    View Location

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    February 12, 2026

    Come and share your concerns, suggestions, or opinions during County Commissioner Philbrick's office hours at Fort Lewis Mesa Library.

    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)

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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
    View Location

  • February 16, 2026 (2 events)

    February 16, 2026

    Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
    11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
    Hesperus, Colorado 81326
    USA
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    February 16, 2026

    Watch for the agenda here.

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


    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

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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 19, 2026 (1 event)

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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)

  • February 24, 2026 (2 events)


    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

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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 26, 2026 (1 event)

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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)