Events Calendar

Week of May 19th

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May 19, 2024
May 20, 2024(3 events)

1:30 pm: POKÉMON CLUB

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May 20, 2024

Catch them all! Make friends–or rivals!
POKÉMON CLUB
• Learn how to play!
• Show off your collection!
• Trade with others!
• Movies, activities, and more!
FREE to participate
Open to ages 7+ (Must be able to read)
Every Monday from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Starting May 6, 2024
Pokémon is a media franchise from Japan that promotes friendship, critical thinking, and sportsmanship through games, movies, and books. The card game strengthens reading, math, and communication skills.
Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 375-3816 ext. 1
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4:00 pm: SWLPLD Trustees Meeting

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May 20, 2024

Board ofTrustees of the Southwest La Plata Library District will hold a regular meeting open to the public at 4:00 PM, Monday,  May 20, 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

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5:30 pm: Sunnyside Book Club


May 20, 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:
May 21, 2024
May 22, 2024(1 event)

2:00 pm: Wee Read Toddler Story Time

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May 22, 2024

Wee Read Toddler Story Time. Wednesdays at 2 pm at Fort Lewis Mesa Library.

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 375-3816 ext. 1
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May 23, 2024
May 24, 2024
May 25, 2024(1 event)

OPEN 10-2

May 25, 2024

Saturday hours are 10 am - 2 pm.

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 375-3816 ext. 1
View Location
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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. 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
Southwest La Plata Library District, Fort Lewis Mesa Library and Sunnyside Library will be closed on Presidents' Day, Monday, February 17
Community Exchange. Stop by the 3rd Saturday of each month to exchange useful items with your neighbors. Next meeting: Saturday, February 15, 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Exchange: Garden Seeds. Sunnyside Library, Southwest La Plata Library District, 75 CR 218, Durango, CO (970) 375-3816, ext 2
Sunnyside Library presents: Adults Rock! A monthly adult-focused gathering to socialize and explore new topics and interests, Tuesday, February 25, 5-6 pm, stop by and discuss HIKING TRAILS. Adults ROCK will meet the fourth Tuesday of each month from 5-6 pm. If you have a suggestion for future monthly meeting topics please let us know! Research shows socializing is an important function for staying young! We would love to see you here at the library. Sunnyside Library, Southwest La Plata Library District, 75 CR 218, Durango, CO (970) 375-3816, ext 2
Calling all 4th-6th graders! Be part of the Sunnyside Book Squad, Sunnyside Library's first ever Kids' Book Club! Every Wednesday in February, 3-4 pm. Questions? Contact patty@swlplibrarydistrict.org or call 970-375-3816, ext 2. *You do not need to be a Sunnyside student to participate! Please fill out and return this portion to sign up for Sunnyside Book Squad. Sunnyside Library, Southwest La Plata Library District. Child's Name:_________ Grade: ______ Parent/Caregiver Name: _______________ Phone: _______________ Email: ________________ Who is authorized to pick up child: ________
Community Exchange. Stop by the 3rd Saturday of each month to exchange useful items with your neighbors. Next meeting: Saturday, February 15, 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Exchange: Garden Seeds. Sunnyside Library, Southwest La Plata Library District, 75 CR 218, Durango, CO (970) 375-3816, ext 2
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
Sunnyside Library Book Club. Meets the 4th Monday of each month at 5:30 pm. Join us on February 24th to discuss "The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper" by Phaedra Patrick. Questions> Contact sspatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org. Sunnyside Library, Southwest La Plata Library District, 75 CR 218, Durango, CO (970) 375-3816, ext 2
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
CreativiTEA. A Meet up for crafty individuals who like to share ideas 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, origami, macrame, beading, crocheting, embroidery or any portable craft! Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, 3:30 - 5:30 pm (or until the library closes at 7 if you're in the groove) Sign up for the email list by sending your contact information to sspatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org. Sunnyside Library, Southwest La Plata Library District, 75 CR 218, Durango, CO. (970) 375-3816, ext 2
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
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