Events Calendar

Week of Sep 18th

  • SWLPLD Trustees Meeting,

    SWLPLD Trustees Meeting,

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    September 16, 2024

    he Board of Directors of the Southwest La Plata Library District will hold a regular meeting open to the public at 4:00 PM, Monday, September 16, with the in-person portion of the meeting to be in the Fairgrounds Extension Office. 2500 Main Ave. Room: Pine 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=RmdBYnM2bkZUS2lmK2FZNUFhNHVhdz09 Meeting ID: 849 6143 1347 Passcode: 501571
    The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

  • Friends Book Sale

    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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  • Books and Blankets

    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
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
2nd Annual Fall Harvest Dinner, Friday, October 11, 2024, 5-7 pm. Lets gather and celebrate the harvest! Southwest La Plata Library District’s Sunnyside Library invites you and your family to join us for a LOADED potato bar with all the fixins, and delicious dessert! Food available while supplies last. Get your ideas ready for the Scarecrow Contest! Bring your own materials if you like. Bring your own lawn chairs or picnic blanket, and dress for the weather. In the event of rain, we will be indoors.
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
2nd Annual Fall Harvest Dinner, Saturday, October 12, 2024, 5 - 7 pm. Let’s gather and celebrate the harvest! Southwest La Plata Library District’s Fort Lewis Mesa Library invites you and your family to join us for a LOADED potato bar with all the fixins, and a delicious dessert! Food available while supplies last! Apple Peeling Contest, Cornhole game, Bounty Table. Get your ideas ready for the Scarecrow Contest! Bring your own materials if you like! We will place the scarecrows along the Storywalk for the Haunted Trail on October 26! Bring your own lawn chairs or picnic blanket, and dress for the weather! In the event of rain, we will be indoors. Fort Lewis Mesa Library, Southwest La Plata Library District.
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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Sunnyside Library Growing Readers Together
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