Events Calendar

Events in December 2024

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

11:00 am: Wee Read Toddler Story Time


December 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
December 4, 2024(1 event)

2:00 pm: Wee Read Toddler Story Time


December 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
December 5, 2024(1 event)

6:00 pm: Navigating Community Resources-Health Insurance Open Enrollment

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December 5, 2024

Navigating Health Insurance OPEN ENROLLMENT. Emma Tomlinson from La Plata County Public Health Dept. will present information about Connect for Health Colorado (ACA), Colorado Connect, Colorado Medicaid & CHP+. December 5, 2024, 6:00 pm. For more information call 970.375.3816, ext 1. Email ssmanager@swlplibrarydistrict.org.

Navigating Health Insurance Open Enrollment

Emma Tomlinson from La Plata County Public Health Dept. will present information about Connect for Health Colorado (ACA), Colorado Connect, Colorado Medicaid & CHP+ on Dec 10 at 6 pm.

For more information, contact Cynthia at chris@swlplibrarydistrict.org or call 970-375-3816, ext 1.

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

2:30 pm: Ornament Party

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December 6, 2024

Friends of Southwest La Plata Library District and Fort Lewis Mesa Library, Southwest La Plata Library District. It's a holiday tradition! Ornament Extravaganza. Friday, Dec 6, 2:30-6 pm, Saturday, Dec 7, 10 am - 2 pm. Ornaments for all skill levels to take home for the holidays! Holiday refreshments will be served For more information, contact chris@swlplibrarydistrict.org. Fort Lewis Mesa Library | 11274 HWY 140, Hesperus, CO | 970.375.3816

Join us for the annual Ornament Extravaganza!

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

3:00 pm: Wreath Extravaganza

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December 6, 2024

Sunnyside Library's 24th Annual Wreath Event, Friday, Dec 6, 3-7pm. Saturday, Dec 7, 10am-3pm. Materials will be provided to build a beautiful wreath, swag, or other creative project to brighten your home for the holidays. All ages welcome! Please bring last year's clean wreath ring to reuse if you can. Brought to you by Sunnyside Library, Southwest La Plata Library District, and Friends of Southwest La Plata Library District. 75 CR 218, Durango, 970-375-3816, ext. 2

Sunnyside's 24th Annual Wreath Event

75 County Road 218
Durango, Colorado 81301-3801
USA
970-375-3816
December 7, 2024(4 events)

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

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December 7, 2024

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

10:00 am: Ornament Party

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December 7, 2024

Friends of Southwest La Plata Library District and Fort Lewis Mesa Library, Southwest La Plata Library District. It's a holiday tradition! Ornament Extravaganza. Friday, Dec 6, 2:30-6 pm, Saturday, Dec 7, 10 am - 2 pm. Ornaments for all skill levels to take home for the holidays! Holiday refreshments will be served For more information, contact chris@swlplibrarydistrict.org. Fort Lewis Mesa Library | 11274 HWY 140, Hesperus, CO | 970.375.3816

Join us for the annual Ornament Extravaganza!

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

10:00 am: Wreath Extravaganza

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December 7, 2024

Sunnyside Library's 24th Annual Wreath Event, Friday, Dec 6, 3-7pm. Saturday, Dec 7, 10am-3pm. Materials will be provided to build a beautiful wreath, swag, or other creative project to brighten your home for the holidays. All ages welcome! Please bring last year's clean wreath ring to reuse if you can. Brought to you by Sunnyside Library, Southwest La Plata Library District, and Friends of Southwest La Plata Library District. 75 CR 218, Durango, 970-375-3816, ext. 2

Sunnyside's 24th Annual Wreath Event

75 County Road 218
Durango, Colorado 81301-3801
USA
970-375-3816
December 8, 2024
December 9, 2024(1 event)

10:00 am: Take Your Child to the Library Day

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December 9, 2024

Come to Fort Lewis Mesa Library to celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day! Saturday, February 1, 10 am - 1 pm. Story time at 10:30 am. Crafts, activities, light refreshments. Fort Lewis Mesa Library, Southwest La Plata Library District. 11274 HWY 140, Hesperus, CO 81326. PH 970.375.3816, ext 1. For more information, contact cindy@swlplibrarydistrict.org. www.swlplibrarydistrict.org

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 588-3331 ext. 3802
View Location
December 10, 2024(2 events)

11:00 am: Wee Read Toddler Story Time


December 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

6:00 pm: Navigating Community Resources-Health Insurance Open Enrollment

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December 10, 2024

Navigating Health Insurance OPEN ENROLLMENT. Emma Tomlinson from La Plata County Public Health Dept. will present information about Connect for Health Colorado (ACA), Colorado Connect, Colorado Medicaid & CHP+. December 10, 2024 | 6:00 PM at Sunnyside Public Library, 75 County Road 218, Durango, CO 81301. For more information, call (970) 375-3816 ext 2. Email: ssmanager@swlplibrarydistrict.org. La Plata County Colorado-Accountability, Integrity, Respect. Southwest La Plata Library District, Certified by Connect for Health, Colorado.

Emma Tomlinson from La Plata County Public Health Dept. will present information about Connect for Health Colorado (ACA), Colorado Connect, Colorado Medicaid & CHP+ on Dec 10 at 6 pm.

75 County Road 218
Durango, Colorado 81301-3801
USA
970-375-3816
December 11, 2024(1 event)

2:00 pm: Wee Read Toddler Story Time


December 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
December 12, 2024
December 13, 2024
December 14, 2024(2 events)

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

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December 14, 2024

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 588-3331 ext. 3802
December 15, 2024
December 16, 2024(1 event)

4:30 pm: SWLPLD Trustees Meeting,

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December 16, 2024

Board of Trustees of the Southwest La

Plata Library District will hold a regular meeting open to the public at 4:30PM, Monday, December 16,
Purple Cliffs Conference Room at
1305 Escalante Drive, Suite 200,
Durango, CO 81301

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84961431347?pwd=RmdBYnM2bkZUS2lmK2FZNUFhNHVhdz09

Meeting ID: 849 6143 1347 Passcode: 501571
December 17, 2024(1 event)

11:00 am: Wee Read Toddler Story Time


December 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
December 18, 2024(1 event)

2:00 pm: Wee Read Toddler Story Time


December 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
December 19, 2024
December 20, 2024
December 21, 2024(2 events)

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

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December 21, 2024

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 588-3331 ext. 3802
December 22, 2024
December 23, 2024(3 events)

Open 10-7

December 23, 2024

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

2:00 pm: Movie: "Elf"

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December 23, 2024

Enjoy the holiday movie "ELF" (rated PG) at 2 pm.

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 588-3331 ext. 3802
December 24, 2024(2 events)

CLOSED

December 24, 2024

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 588-3331 ext. 3802
December 25, 2024(2 events)

CLOSED

December 25, 2024

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 588-3331 ext. 3802
December 26, 2024(2 events)

Open 10-7

December 26, 2024

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 588-3331 ext. 3802
December 27, 2024(2 events)

Open 10-7

December 27, 2024

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

Open 10-4

December 28, 2024

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 588-3331 ext. 3802
December 29, 2024
December 30, 2024(4 events)

Open 10-7

December 30, 2024

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

2:00 pm: Movie: Harold & the Purple Crayon

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December 30, 2024

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 588-3331 ext. 3802
December 31, 2024(4 events)

Open 10-4

December 31, 2024

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 588-3331 ext. 3802
January 1, 2025(2 events)

CLOSED

January 1, 2025

The Library will be closed on New Year's Day.

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 588-3331 ext. 3802
January 2, 2025(3 events)

Open 10-7

January 2, 2025 – January 3, 2025

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 588-3331 ext. 3802
January 3, 2025(3 events)

Open 10-7

January 2, 2025 – January 3, 2025

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 588-3331 ext. 3802
January 4, 2025(2 events)

Open 10-4

January 4, 2025

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 588-3331 ext. 3802
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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
Fort Lewis Mesa Library presents January Movie Matinee featuring "The Wild Robot" PG 2024 Family/Adventure 1h 42m. DATE: Saturday, January 18 TIME: 3 pm LOCATION: Fort Lewis Mesa Library. COST: No cost. Free popcorn & water! The Wild Robot is a powerful story about self-discovery, a thrilling examination of the bridge between technology and nature, and a moving exploration of what it means to be alive and connected to all living things. For more information, contact cindy@swlplibrarydistrict.org 11274 HWY 140, Hesperus, Colorado PH 970.375.3816 ext 1 www.swlplibrarydistrict.org
Come to Fort Lewis Mesa Library to celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day! Saturday, February 1, 10 am - 1 pm. Story time at 10:30 am. Crafts, activities, light refreshments. Fort Lewis Mesa Library, Southwest La Plata Library District. 11274 HWY 140, Hesperus, CO 81326. PH 970.375.3816, ext 1. For more information, contact cindy@swlplibrarydistrict.org. www.swlplibrarydistrict.org
Sunnyside Library will be open during the holiday break with lots of great boredom busting activities for all ages! Come to the library to play board games, puzzles, and toys, or find a book or movie to check out and enjoy at home! Sun 12/22 closed. Mon 122/23 open 10-7, Tue 12/24 Closed, Wed 12/25 Closed, Thurs 12/26 open 10-7, Fri 10/27 open 10-7, Sat 12/28 open 10-4 Crafting Club for adults 11-1!, Sun 12/29 closed, Mon 12/30 open 10-7 Origami for all ages, 12/31 Open 10-4 Noon Year's Eve Party 12-2, Wed 1/1 closed, Thurs 1/2 open 10-7 Family Movie (Rio) 12-2, Fri 1/3 open 10-7 Crafting for Kids 12-2, Sat 1/4 open 10-4. Sunnyside Library, Southwest LaPlata Library District 75 CR 218, Durango, CO 970.375.3816, ext. 2
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