Events Calendar

Events in July 2024

  • Summer Reading Program

    Summer Reading Program


    July 3, 2024

    We are fine-tuning the plans for our Summer Reading Program, Adventure Begins at Your Library. Watch for more information!

  • OPEN 10-2

    OPEN 10-2

    July 6, 2024

    Saturday hours are 10 am - 2 pm.

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

    Summer Reading Program


    July 10, 2024

    We are fine-tuning the plans for our Summer Reading Program, Adventure Begins at Your Library. Watch for more information!

    FLM Book Club 2024

    FLM Book Club 2024


    July 10, 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
  • OPEN 10-2

    OPEN 10-2

    July 13, 2024

    Saturday hours are 10 am - 2 pm.

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

    SWLPLD Trustees Meeting,

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    July 15, 2024

    Board of Directors of the Southwest La Plata Library District will hold a regular meeting open to the public at 4:00 PM, Monday,  July 15, with the in-person portion of the meeting to be in the Ecosphere Upstairs Conference Room  at 776 E. 2nd Ave, 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=RmdBYnM2bkZUS2lmK2FZNUFhNHVhdz09

    Meeting ID: 849 6143 1347   Passcode: 501571

  • Summer Reading Program

    Summer Reading Program


    July 17, 2024

    We are fine-tuning the plans for our Summer Reading Program, Adventure Begins at Your Library. Watch for more information!

  • OPEN 10-2

    OPEN 10-2

    July 20, 2024

    Saturday hours are 10 am - 2 pm.

    Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
    11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
    Hesperus, Colorado 81326
    USA
    (970) 588-3331 ext. 3802
    Int'l Tea Tasting & Exchange - Teen/Adult Summer Reading Program

    Int'l Tea Tasting & Exchange - Teen/Adult Summer Reading Program


    July 20, 2024

    Bring a tea to swap and your favorite mug!
    Or just bring yourself, we'll provide the mug

    Bring a finger food to share if you are so inspired!
    But it isn't necessary.

    Poster for International Tea Tasting & Exchange with Event Info

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

    Sunnyside Book Club


    July 22, 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
    75 County Road 218
    Durango, Colorado 81301-3801
    USA
    970-375-3816
  • OPEN 10-2

    OPEN 10-2

    July 27, 2024

    Saturday hours are 10 am - 2 pm.

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

    Sunnyside CLOSED

    All day
    July 30, 2024 – August 8, 2024

    Sunnyside Library will be closed from July 31 through August 8 for renovations. Thank you for your patronage and understanding.

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

    Sunnyside CLOSED

    All day
    July 30, 2024 – August 8, 2024

    Sunnyside Library will be closed from July 31 through August 8 for renovations. Thank you for your patronage and understanding.

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