Events Calendar

Events in October 2023

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October 1, 2023
October 2, 2023
October 3, 2023
October 4, 2023(2 events)

10:00 am: Strategic Planning Meeting, FLML

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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.  

1:30 pm: Growing Readers Together - FLM

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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
October 5, 2023(1 event)

2:00 pm: SS- Growing Readers Together

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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
October 6, 2023(1 event)

5:00 pm: Fall Harvest Dinner

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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
October 7, 2023(1 event)

10 am-2 pm: SS-Saturday Hours

10 am-2 pm
October 7, 2023

75 County Road 218
Durango, Colorado 81301-3801
USA
970-375-3816
October 8, 2023
October 9, 2023
October 10, 2023
October 11, 2023(2 events)

1:30 pm: Growing Readers Together - FLM

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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

3:00 pm: FLM Book Club

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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
October 12, 2023(1 event)

2:00 pm: SS- Growing Readers Together

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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
October 13, 2023(1 event)

5:00 pm: Fall Harvest Dinner

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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
October 14, 2023(3 events)

10 am-2 pm: SS-Saturday Hours

10 am-2 pm
October 14, 2023

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

9:00 am: Eclipse Party

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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

9:00 am: Eclipse Party

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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
October 15, 2023
October 16, 2023(4 events)

10:00 am: Color-Ween

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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

10:00 am: Color-Ween

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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

10:00 am: OPEN HOURS: 10-6

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October 16, 2023

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

4:00 pm: SWLPLD Board postponed til 20th

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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
October 17, 2023
October 18, 2023
October 19, 2023(1 event)

2:00 pm: SS- Growing Readers Together

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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
October 20, 2023(1 event)

4:00 pm: SWLPLD Board Meeting

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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
October 21, 2023(1 event)

10 am-2 pm: SS-Saturday Hours

10 am-2 pm
October 21, 2023

75 County Road 218
Durango, Colorado 81301-3801
USA
970-375-3816
October 22, 2023
October 23, 2023
October 24, 2023
October 25, 2023
October 26, 2023(1 event)

2:00 pm: SS- Growing Readers Together

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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
October 27, 2023
October 28, 2023(1 event)

10 am-2 pm: SS-Saturday Hours

10 am-2 pm
October 28, 2023

75 County Road 218
Durango, Colorado 81301-3801
USA
970-375-3816
October 29, 2023
October 30, 2023
October 31, 2023
November 1, 2023
November 2, 2023(1 event)

2:00 pm: SS- Growing Readers Together

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November 2, 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
November 3, 2023
November 4, 2023(1 event)

10 am-2 pm: SS-Saturday Hours

10 am-2 pm
November 4, 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
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
SS Knitters Wanted
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FLM Book Club
Wee Read at 2 pm
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Growing Readers Together - SS
BooksnBlankets
Spring Veggie Starter Kit
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