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Events in April 2025

  • April 21, 2025 (3 events)

    April 21, 2025

    Extended Hours - No School

    10 am  - 4 pm

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


    April 21, 2025

    Fort Lewis Library presents the "Butterfly in the Sky" Series, featuring "Jack, the Seal and the Sea" English adaptation by Joanne Fink.
    All ages are welcomed.
    Enjoy an episode of Reading Rainbow, then create a masterpiece out of recycled materials as we celebrate Earth Day!
    Fort Lewis Library presents the "Butterfly in the Sky" Series, Monday, April 21 @ 1 pm. Featuring "Jack, the Seal and the Sea" English adaptation by Joanne Fink. All ages are welcomed. Enjoy an episode of Reading Rainbow, then create a masterpiece out of recycled materials as we celebrate Earth Day! For more information, contact cindy@swlplibrarydistrict.org. 11274 HWY 140, Hesperus, CO 81326 PH 970.375.3816, ext 1. www.swlplibrarydistrict.org

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


    April 21, 2025

    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, April 21, 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:

    Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84961431347?pwd=RmdBYnM2bkZUS2lmK2FZNUFhNHVhdz0 9
    Meeting ID: 849 6143 1347
    Passcode: 501571

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    Purple Cliffs Conference Room
    1305 Escalante Drive,
    Suite 200
    Durango, CO 81301
    USA

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  • April 22, 2025 (3 events)


    April 22, 2025

    A robot on a technology based background with text that says: Technology Tuesday at Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Phone got you fuddled? Tablet being uncooperative? Laptop giving you grief? FLM library can help! Tech assistance offered on Tuesdays from 12-2 pm by appointment. Call (970) 375-3816, ext. 1 or email flmpatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org to schedule a time. www.swlplibrarydistrict.org

    Technology Tuesday

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


    April 22, 2025

    Fort Lewis Mesa Library Little Green Thumbs, junior garden club for kids in grades K-5.
    Tues, April 8, 15, 22, from 2:45-4 pm.
    Meet in the Library! We will learn, work, & play in the Learning Garden!

    Fort Lewis Mesa Library Little Green Thumbs, junior garden club for kids in grades K-5. Tues, April 8, 15, 22 2:45-4 pm. Meet in the Library! We will learn, work, & play in the Learning Garden! For more info, email cindy@swlplibrarydistrict.org Fort Lewis Mesa Li9brary, Southwest La Plata Library District

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


    April 22, 2025

    SW La Plata Library District Speaker Series, Compass Points: Navigating Community Resources. Navigating Wildfire Season, April 22, 6 pm at Fort Lewis Mesa Library, 11274 HWY 140,  Hesperus, CO. For questions, contact flmpatron@swlplibrarydistrict.orgIt is shaping up to be another scary, dry summer. Do you know how to prepare for the upcoming wildfire season? 
Captain Luke Reitz from the Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District will discuss: 
• How to prepare your home and property for wildfire season.
• Tips on fire mitigation to protect your neighborhood.
• Understanding the Open Burn Protocol -what's allowed and when.
• Exploring family emergency planning & evacuation readiness.
(970) 375-3816, ext. 1
www.swlplibrarydistict.org

    April 22 Compass Points

    Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
    11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
    Hesperus, Colorado 81326
    USA
    (970) 375-3816 ext. 1
  • April 23, 2025 (1 event)


    April 23, 2025

    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) 375-3816 ext. 1
  • April 24, 2025 (1 event)


    April 24, 2025

    Free Poetry Workshops with local poet Barnabas Smith

    Apr 3
    Intro to Poetry, What is a poem? How do you write one?

    Apr 10
    Poetry Storytelling, Tell a story with style and rhythm.

    Apr 17
    The American Sonnet, A poetic classic updated for today.

    Apr 24
    Open Poetry Reading

    Free Poetry Workshops with local poet Barnabas Smith. Apr 3-Intro to Poetry, 6 pm, What is a poem? How do you write one?.Apr 10 - Poetry Storytelling, 6 pm, Tell a story with style and rhythm. Apr 17 - the AMerican Sonnet, 6 pm, A poetic classic updated for today. Open Poetry Reading on Apr 24 at 6 pm. Fort Lewis Mesa Library, Hesperus, CO 81326

    Poetry Workshops

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


    April 29, 2025

    A robot on a technology based background with text that says: Technology Tuesday at Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Phone got you fuddled? Tablet being uncooperative? Laptop giving you grief? FLM library can help! Tech assistance offered on Tuesdays from 12-2 pm by appointment. Call (970) 375-3816, ext. 1 or email flmpatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org to schedule a time. www.swlplibrarydistrict.org

    Technology Tuesday

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