Fort Lewis Mesa Library – Hesperus, CO
Sunnyside Library – Durango, CO

Events Calendar

Events in February 2025

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January 26, 2025
January 27, 2025
January 28, 2025(1 event)

6:00 pm: Compass Points: Navigating Library Resources

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January 28, 2025

SW LA PLATA LIBRARY DISTRICT SPEAKER SERIES, COMPASS POINTS: Navigating Community Resources. NAVIGATING LIBRARY RESOURCES January 14, 5-7 pm at Sunnyside Library 75 CR 218, Durango, CO. January 28, 6-7 pm at Fort Lewis Mesa Library 11274 Hwy 140, Hesperus CO. A representative from the SW LaPlata Library District will discuss resources available at our libraries. Visit the library of your choice to learn how to access our digital lending resources and other benefits available to our patrons. For more information, contact the library at flmpatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org or call 970-375-3816, ext. 1

January Compass Points

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 375-3816 ext. 1
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January 29, 2025(1 event)

2:00 pm: Wee Read Toddler Story Time


January 29, 2025

Wee Read Toddler Story Time. Wednesdays, 2 pm: Sep 4 - May 27. Tuesdays, 10 am: Jun 3 - Aug 12. 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 stories and lots of interactive fun including songs, rhymes, and 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, ext. 1

FLM Wee Read

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 375-3816 ext. 1
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January 30, 2025
January 31, 2025
February 1, 2025(1 event)

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

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February 1, 2025

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

Take Your Child to the Library Day!

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 375-3816 ext. 1
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February 2, 2025
February 3, 2025
February 4, 2025
February 5, 2025(1 event)

2:00 pm: Wee Read Toddler Story Time


February 5, 2025

Wee Read Toddler Story Time. Wednesdays, 2 pm: Sep 4 - May 27. Tuesdays, 10 am: Jun 3 - Aug 12. 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 stories and lots of interactive fun including songs, rhymes, and 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, ext. 1

FLM Wee Read

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 375-3816 ext. 1
View Location
February 6, 2025
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February 11, 2025
February 12, 2025(2 events)

2:00 pm: Wee Read Toddler Story Time


February 12, 2025

Wee Read Toddler Story Time. Wednesdays, 2 pm: Sep 4 - May 27. Tuesdays, 10 am: Jun 3 - Aug 12. 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 stories and lots of interactive fun including songs, rhymes, and 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, ext. 1

FLM Wee Read

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 375-3816 ext. 1
View Location

3:00 pm: FLM Book Club

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February 12, 2025

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

2025 MONTHLY BOOKS

Jan 8: Remarkably Bright Creatures, by Shelby Van Pelt
Feb 12: West With Giraffes, by Lynda Rutledge
Mar 12: Finding Chika, by Mitch Album
Apr 9: The Ride of Her Life, by Elizabeth Letts
May 14: Poetry Month
Jun 11: The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying, by Bronnie Ware
JUL 9: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, by Lisa See
Aug 13: Summer Break - No Book Club
Sep 10: The Invention of Wings, by Sue Monk Kidd
Oct 8: Braiding Sweetgrass, by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Nov 12: James, by Percival Everett
Dec 10: Holiday Party

 

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 375-3816 ext. 1
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February 13, 2025
February 14, 2025(1 event)

6:00 pm: Family Date Night!

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February 14, 2025

Fort Lewis Mesa Library, Southwest La Plata Library District, Valentine's Day, Family Date Night. Join us for dinner and a movie! Friday, February 14, 6-8 pm. Celebrate Valentine's Day with your family! enjoy a fun family movie and free meal compliments of Fort Lewis Mesa Library and Southwest La Plata Library District. Stop at the library to get your "ticket" first, then proceed to the gym for pizza, salad, and cookies. Bring your stadium chairs or a blanket to lounge out on. We will project onto a huge screen! Viewing "Inside Out 2." for more information, contact cindy@swlplibrarydistrict.org. Fort Lewis Mesa Library, 11274 HWY 140, Hesperus, CO 81326

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 375-3816 ext. 1
View Location
February 15, 2025
February 16, 2025
February 17, 2025(1 event)

LIBRARY CLOSED

February 17, 2025

Southwest La Plata Library District, Fort Lewis Mesa Library and Sunnyside Library will be closed on Presidents' Day, Monday, February 17

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 375-3816 ext. 1
View Location
February 18, 2025
February 19, 2025(1 event)

2:00 pm: Wee Read Toddler Story Time


February 19, 2025

Wee Read Toddler Story Time. Wednesdays, 2 pm: Sep 4 - May 27. Tuesdays, 10 am: Jun 3 - Aug 12. 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 stories and lots of interactive fun including songs, rhymes, and 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, ext. 1

FLM Wee Read

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 375-3816 ext. 1
View Location
February 20, 2025
February 21, 2025(1 event)

3:00 pm: CreativiTEA


February 21, 2025

CreativiTEA. A meetup for crafty individuals who like tea and camaraderie (and tea!) Bring a project you're working on or need help with and tap into the community of crafters for inspiration!• KNITTING MACRAME CROCHETING OR ANY PORTABLE HAND CRAFT! Come check it out! FRIDAY, FEB 21 3:00 PM. Sign up for the email list by sending your contact information to flmpatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org Fort Lewis Mesa Library, Southwest La Plata Library District

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 375-3816 ext. 1
View Location
February 22, 2025(1 event)

1:00 pm: Wellness Event

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February 22, 2025

Wellness Event. Sat, Feb 22, 1-3 pm. Susan Page will talk about Natural Health Support - natural things you can do to support your immune system and overall good health. Zaiya from Old Barrel Tea Company will present about Mind Body Wellness. Fort Lewis Mesa Library. For more info, contact flmpatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org 11274 HWY 140, Hesperus, CO (970) 375-3816, ext 1

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 375-3816 ext. 1
View Location
February 23, 2025
February 24, 2025
February 25, 2025(1 event)

6:00 pm: Compass Points: Smartphone 101

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February 25, 2025

SW La Plata Library District Speaker Series, Compass Points: Navigating Community Resources. Smartphone 101. February 11, 6-7 pm at Sunnyside Library, 75 CR 218, Durango, CO. For questions, contact sspatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org. February 25, 6-7 pm at Fort Lewis Mesa Library, 11274 Hwy 140, Hesperus, CO. For questions, contact flmpatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org. Learn some smartphone basics and get help with your device. Both Apple and Android help will be available. Southwest La Plata Library District. 970-375-3816, www.swlplibrarydistrict.org

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 375-3816 ext. 1
View Location
February 26, 2025(1 event)

2:00 pm: Wee Read Toddler Story Time


February 26, 2025

Wee Read Toddler Story Time. Wednesdays, 2 pm: Sep 4 - May 27. Tuesdays, 10 am: Jun 3 - Aug 12. 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 stories and lots of interactive fun including songs, rhymes, and 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, ext. 1

FLM Wee Read

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 375-3816 ext. 1
View Location
February 27, 2025(1 event)

3:00 pm: Commissioner Clyde Church Ofc Hrs

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February 27, 2025

LOGO: La Plata County, Colorado, Accountability, Integrity, Respect. Commissioner Clyde Church. Stop by for an informal meeting to discuss County issues that matter to you! STOP BY! Community Office Hours, Thursday, February 27, 3-5 pm, Fort Lewis Mesa Library, 11274 HWY 140 Hesperus

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 375-3816 ext. 1
View Location
February 28, 2025
March 1, 2025