Events Calendar

Events in September 2024

  • Wee Read Toddler Story Time

    Wee Read Toddler Story Time


    September 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
  • FLM Library Hours: 10-4

    FLM Library Hours: 10-4


    September 7, 2024

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

    Growing Readers Together


    September 11, 2024

    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

    Growing Readers Together, Kindergarten Readiness Workshops

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

    Wee Read Toddler Story Time


    September 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
    FLM Book Club 2024

    FLM Book Club 2024


    September 11, 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
  • FLM Library Hours: 10-4

    FLM Library Hours: 10-4


    September 14, 2024

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

    Ice Cream Social


    September 14, 2024

    We are hosting an Ice Cream Social to celebrate National Library Card Month. Please join us from 2-3 on Saturday, September 14 to celebrate our library patrons!

    Sunnyside Library Patron Appreciation Ice Cream Social to celebrate National Library Card Month! Please join us Saturday, Sept 14, 2-3 pm for ice cream and all the fixins! For more information, contact ssmanager@swlplibrarydistrict.org. Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218, Durango, CO 81326 PH (970) 375-3816, ext. 2 www.swlplibrarydistrict.org

    We're hosting an Ice Cream Social!

    75 County Road 218
    Durango, Colorado 81301-3801
    USA
    970-375-3816
  • Friends Book Sale

    Friends Book Sale


    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
    Wee Read Toddler Story Time

    Wee Read Toddler Story Time


    September 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
  • Books and Blankets

    Books and Blankets


    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
  • FLM Library Hours: 10-4

    FLM Library Hours: 10-4


    September 21, 2024

    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


    September 23, 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
    October 28:
  • Wee Read Toddler Story Time

    Wee Read Toddler Story Time


    September 25, 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
  • FLM Library Hours: 10-4

    FLM Library Hours: 10-4


    September 28, 2024

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

    Ice Cream Social


    September 28, 2024

    Fort Lewis Mesa Library Patron Appreciation Ice Cream Social to celebrate National Library Card Month! Please join us Saturday, Sept 28, 1-3 pm for ice cream and all the fixins! Raffle baskets will be awarded at this time. You need not be present to win, but we'd love to see you! For more information, contact chris@swlplibrarydistrict.org. Fort Lewis Mesa Library 11274 HWY 140 Hesperus, CO 81326 PH (970) 375-3816, ext. 1 www.swlplibrarydistrict.org

    We're hosting an Ice Cream Social to celebrate National Library Card Month!

    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
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.
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.
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