Events Calendar

Events in October 2023

  • Strategic Planning Meeting, FLML

    Strategic Planning Meeting, FLML


    October 4, 2023

     

    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 Strategic Planning Committee of the Board of Trustees of the Southwest La Plata Library District will hold a work session open to the public on

    Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 10:00 am, at Fort Lewis Mesa Library, located at 11274 Hwy 140, Hesperus, Colorado.  

    The purpose of this meeting is to review and revise the library district’s mission statement, vision statement, core values, strategic plan and options for potential district growth.  Other library business may be discussed.  

    Growing Readers Together - FLM

    Growing Readers Together - FLM


    October 4, 2023

    image of 3 toddlers lying on a pile of leaves with happy expressions on their faces. Text says "Growing Readers together Kindergarten Readiness Workshops, Wednesdays at 1:30 pm from 10/5 through 11/9."

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

    SS- Growing Readers Together


    October 5, 2023

    image of 3 toddlers lying on a pile of leaves with happy expressions on their faces. Text says "Growing Readers together Kindergarten Readiness Workshops, Thursdays at 2 pm from 10/5 through 11/9."

    75 County Road 218
    Durango, Colorado 81301-3801
    USA
    970-375-3816
  • Fall Harvest Dinner

    Fall Harvest Dinner


    October 6, 2023

    Escape Room, Scarecrow Contest! Delicious food, and more!
    Fort Lewis Mesa Library/Southwest La Plata Library District logo with the words: Fall Harvest Dinner, Friday, October 6, 5-7 pm. Southwest La Plata Library District's Fort Lewis Mesa Library invites you to join us for a Fall Harvest Dinner of Chili, cornbread, and all the fixins at the library. Dress for the weather! If it rains we will be indoors. Bring your own lawn chairs or picnic blanket!

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

    SS-Saturday Hours

    10 am-2 pm
    October 7, 2023

    75 County Road 218
    Durango, Colorado 81301-3801
    USA
    970-375-3816
  • Growing Readers Together - FLM

    Growing Readers Together - FLM


    October 11, 2023

    image of 3 toddlers lying on a pile of leaves with happy expressions on their faces. Text says "Growing Readers together Kindergarten Readiness Workshops, Wednesdays at 1:30 pm from 10/5 through 11/9."

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

    FLM Book Club


    October 11, 2023

    Now meeting on the second Wednesday of the month!

    September 13
    Horse, by Geraldine Brooks

    October 25
    The Last Thing He Told Me, by Laura Dave

    November 11
    A Boy and His Dog, by Harlan Ellison

    December - Holiday Party
    TBD

    a pile of colorful books with the text "Fort Lewis Mesa Book Club, Now on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, 3-5 pm

     

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

    SS- Growing Readers Together


    October 12, 2023

    image of 3 toddlers lying on a pile of leaves with happy expressions on their faces. Text says "Growing Readers together Kindergarten Readiness Workshops, Thursdays at 2 pm from 10/5 through 11/9."

    75 County Road 218
    Durango, Colorado 81301-3801
    USA
    970-375-3816
  • Fall Harvest Dinner

    Fall Harvest Dinner


    October 13, 2023

    Join us for a delicious Fall Harvest Dinner!

    Sunnyside Library and Southwest La Plata Library District logo with the words: Fall Harvest Dinner, Friday, October 13, 5-7 pm. Southwest La Plata Library District's Sunnyside Library invites you to join us for a Fall Harvest Dinner of Chili, cornbread, and all the fixins at the library. Dress for the weather! If it rains we will be indoors. Bring your own lawn chairs or picnic blanket!

    75 County Road 218
    Durango, Colorado 81301-3801
    USA
    970-375-3816
  • SS-Saturday Hours

    SS-Saturday Hours

    10 am-2 pm
    October 14, 2023

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

    Eclipse Party


    October 14, 2023

    Image of the moon blocking the sun, causing a total eclipse with the words Eclipse Party at Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Saturday, October 14, 9 am - 12 pm. Fun for all ages.

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

    Eclipse Party


    October 14, 2023

    Image of the moon blocking the sun, causing a total eclipse with the words Eclipse Party at Sunnyside Library. Saturday, October 14, 9 am - 12 pm. Fun for all ages.

    75 County Road 218
    Durango, Colorado 81301-3801
    USA
    970-375-3816
  • Color-Ween

    Color-Ween


    October 16, 2023

    an image of a ghost, pumpkin and a bat, and text that says Color-Ween at Sunnyside Library, Monday, October 16, 10 am - 6 pm. Join us for coloring and cookies! Something to color for all ages!

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

    Color-Ween


    October 16, 2023

    an image of a ghost, pumpkin and a bat, and text that says Color-Ween at Fort Lewis Mesa Library Library, Monday, October 16, 10 am - 6 pm. Join us for coloring and cookies! Something to color for all ages!

    Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
    11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
    Hesperus, Colorado 81326
    USA
    (970) 588-3331 ext. 3802
    OPEN HOURS: 10-6

    OPEN HOURS: 10-6


    October 16, 2023

    Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
    11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
    Hesperus, Colorado 81326
    USA
    (970) 588-3331 ext. 3802
    SWLPLD Board postponed til 20th

    SWLPLD Board postponed til 20th


    October 16, 2023

    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the members of the Board of Directors of the Southwest La Plata Library District and to the general public that the Board of Directors of the Southwest La Plata Library District will hold a regular meeting open to the public at 4:00 PM, Friday, October 20, 2023, 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/i/85716500421?pwd=TUt2NFd5MkQxWjhPTU5JdEhqaXRMdz09

    Meeting ID: 857 1650 0421 Passcode: 617330

  • SS- Growing Readers Together

    SS- Growing Readers Together


    October 19, 2023

    image of 3 toddlers lying on a pile of leaves with happy expressions on their faces. Text says "Growing Readers together Kindergarten Readiness Workshops, Thursdays at 2 pm from 10/5 through 11/9."

    75 County Road 218
    Durango, Colorado 81301-3801
    USA
    970-375-3816
  • SWLPLD Board Meeting

    SWLPLD Board Meeting


    October 20, 2023

    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the members of the Board of Directors of the Southwest La Plata Library District and to the general public that the Board of Directors of the Southwest La Plata Library District will hold a regular meeting open to the public at 4:00 PM, Friday, October 20, 2023, 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/i/85716500421?pwd=TUt2NFd5MkQxWjhPTU5JdEhqaXRMdz09

    Meeting ID: 857 1650 0421 Passcode: 617330

  • SS-Saturday Hours

    SS-Saturday Hours

    10 am-2 pm
    October 21, 2023

    75 County Road 218
    Durango, Colorado 81301-3801
    USA
    970-375-3816
  • SS- Growing Readers Together

    SS- Growing Readers Together


    October 26, 2023

    image of 3 toddlers lying on a pile of leaves with happy expressions on their faces. Text says "Growing Readers together Kindergarten Readiness Workshops, Thursdays at 2 pm from 10/5 through 11/9."

    75 County Road 218
    Durango, Colorado 81301-3801
    USA
    970-375-3816
  • SS-Saturday Hours

    SS-Saturday Hours

    10 am-2 pm
    October 28, 2023

    75 County Road 218
    Durango, Colorado 81301-3801
    USA
    970-375-3816
Skeins of yarn and knitting needles surrounded by content saying "Knitters Wanted"
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
Kids Krafternoon Adventures. 1st & 3rd Tues of the month at 2:45-3:45 pm
Wee Read Toddler Story Time. Wednesdays at 2 pm at Fort Lewis Mesa Library.
Musical notes on a scale, a drum and pile of books above the words "Book Bop" Music, movement, stories and fun for kids 2-4 yrs old and their caregivers. Tuesday at 2 pm, Sunnyside Library. Below the text are three young children dancing around musical notes. The Sunnyside/Southwest La Plata Library District logo shows an open book with "magic" floating above the pages.
Five young children in flower pots with flowers as their hair sits above the text Growing Readers Together, Kindergarten Readiness Workshops, Fort Lewis Mesa Library, Thursdays at 2 pm, March 28-May 2. Each week childhood development experts will focus on different topics for kids ages 3-5. Caregivers will receive free books and materials to help support their child's readiness to thrive in school. The registration form asks for Child's Name:, Age:, Child's Birthdate:, Parent/Caregiver Name:, Phone:, Alternate Phone;, Email Address:, Emergency Name/Phone Number:,
For more information email: cindy@swlplibrarydistrict.org. Fort Lewis Mesa Library, 11274 HWY 140, Hesperus, CO 81326 PH: 970-375-3816, ext. 1
Celebrate Won't You Be My Neighbor Day at Fort Lewis Mesa Library, Wednesday, March 20, 10 am - noon.
SS Knitters Wanted
SWLPLD-#2-Powerhouse (small version) flyer_22-03-11
FLM Book Club
Krafternoon Adventures.FLM
Wee Read at 2 pm
SSbookbop2024
FLM.GRTRegForm.Spring2024
Growing Readers Together - SS
Won't You Be My Neighbor Day
FLML Peep-O-Rama Challenge
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