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

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Events in August 2025

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July 27, 2025
July 28, 2025(2 events)

11:00 am: Monday Puppet Play


July 28, 2025

Come on Mondays at 11 am to play with our puppets! Lots of free time to be creative!

75 County Road 218
Durango, Colorado 81301-3801
USA
(970) 375-3816 ext. 2
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July 29, 2025(4 events)

10:00 am: Wee Read Toddler Story Time


July 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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July 30, 2025(1 event)

10:00 am: Wacky Water Wednesdays

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July 30, 2025

Wacky Water Wednesdays, Community Splash Fun hosted by fort Lewis Mesa Library and FLM Elementary School. Wednesday, July 16. 23. & 30, 10 am - noon.Kiddie pools, sprinklers, & water Toys! wear a swimsuit, Bring a towel. For more info email cindy@swlplibrarydistrict.org www.swlplibrarydistrict.org

Wacky Water Wednesdays

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 375-3816 ext. 1
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July 31, 2025
August 1, 2025(1 event)
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August 4, 2025(1 event)

2:00 pm: Movie Monday


August 4, 2025

BRING YOUR OWN BLANKET, PILLOW, OR STUFFIEFort Lewis Mesa Library Movie Monday. Monday, Aug 4, 11, & 18. Starts at 2 pm. Featuring 8/4: Minecraft Movie (PG). 8/11: Mufasa the Lion King (PG). 8/18: Dog Man (PG). Bring your own blanket, pillow, or stuffie. 970.375.3816, ext .1. 11274 HWY 140 Hesperus, CO. www.swlplibrarydistrict.org

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 375-3816 ext. 1
View Location
August 5, 2025(3 events)

10:00 am: Wee Read Toddler Story Time


August 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
August 6, 2025
August 7, 2025
August 8, 2025(1 event)
August 9, 2025
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August 11, 2025(1 event)

2:00 pm: Movie Monday


August 11, 2025

BRING YOUR OWN BLANKET, PILLOW, OR STUFFIEFort Lewis Mesa Library Movie Monday. Monday, Aug 4, 11, & 18. Starts at 2 pm. Featuring 8/4: Minecraft Movie (PG). 8/11: Mufasa the Lion King (PG). 8/18: Dog Man (PG). Bring your own blanket, pillow, or stuffie. 970.375.3816, ext .1. 11274 HWY 140 Hesperus, CO. www.swlplibrarydistrict.org

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 375-3816 ext. 1
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August 12, 2025(4 events)

10:00 am: Wee Read Toddler Story Time


August 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
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August 13, 2025(1 event)

3:00 pm: FLM Book Club

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August 13, 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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August 14, 2025(2 events)
August 15, 2025(1 event)
August 16, 2025(1 event)
August 17, 2025
August 18, 2025(2 events)

2:00 pm: Movie Monday


August 18, 2025

BRING YOUR OWN BLANKET, PILLOW, OR STUFFIEFort Lewis Mesa Library Movie Monday. Monday, Aug 4, 11, & 18. Starts at 2 pm. Featuring 8/4: Minecraft Movie (PG). 8/11: Mufasa the Lion King (PG). 8/18: Dog Man (PG). Bring your own blanket, pillow, or stuffie. 970.375.3816, ext .1. 11274 HWY 140 Hesperus, CO. www.swlplibrarydistrict.org

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: Board of Trustees Regular Mtg


August 18, 2025

Purple Cliffs Conference Room
1305 Escalante Drive,
Suite 200
Durango, CO 81301
USA
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August 19, 2025(2 events)
August 20, 2025
August 21, 2025(1 event)
August 22, 2025
August 23, 2025(1 event)
August 24, 2025
August 25, 2025(1 event)
August 26, 2025(3 events)

6:00 pm: Compass Points: Navigating Legal Services

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August 26, 2025

SW LA PLATA LIBRARY DISTRICT SPEAKER SERIES, COMPASS POINTS: Navigating Community Resources. NAVIGATING LEGAL SERVICES Tuesday, Aug. 12, 6 pm at Sunnyside Library 75 CR 218, Durango, CO. For questions, contact sspatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org Tuesday, Aug. 26, 6 pm at Ft Lewis Mesa Library 11274CO Hwy140, Hesperus, CO. For questions, contact flmpatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org A representative from Colorado Legal Services will discuss how their organization can help seniors and low-income Coloradans with various civil legal challenges in areas like housing, public benefits, family law, tax issues, and more. Southwest La Plata Library District, (970) 375-3816. www.swlplibrarydistict.org

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 375-3816 ext. 1
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August 27, 2025
August 28, 2025(1 event)
August 29, 2025
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August 31, 2025
September 1, 2025
September 2, 2025(1 event)
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September 6, 2025

Fort Lewis Mesa Library Events

a pile of colorful books with the text "Fort Lewis Mesa Book Club, Now on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, 3-5 pm
A robot on a technology based background with text that says: Technology Tuesday at Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Phone got you fuddled? Tablet being uncooperative? Laptop giving you grief? FLM library can help! Tech assistance offered on Tuesdays from 12-2 pm by appointment. Call (970) 375-3816, ext. 1 or email flmpatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org to schedule a time. www.swlplibrarydistrict.org
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
Table Top Game Society for 6th to 12th graders. Every Friday at 1:00 pm starting June 6th at Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Play Games. Make new friends. Forge new rivalries. Eat snacks. Part of the 2025 Summer Reading Program. Come for the games, leave with books to read and an entry on your bingo card. Each week will have a featured game to try along with games for free play. Bring a friend or game. Or both!
SW LA PLATA LIBRARY DISTRICT SPEAKER SERIES, COMPASS POINTS: Navigating Community Resources. NAVIGATING LEGAL SERVICES Tuesday, Aug. 12, 6 pm at Sunnyside Library 75 CR 218, Durango, CO. For questions, contact sspatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org Tuesday, Aug. 26, 6 pm at Ft Lewis Mesa Library 11274CO Hwy140, Hesperus, CO. For questions, contact flmpatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org A representative from Colorado Legal Services will discuss how their organization can help seniors and low-income Coloradans with various civil legal challenges in areas like housing, public benefits, family law, tax issues, and more. Southwest La Plata Library District, (970) 375-3816. www.swlplibrarydistict.org
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Sunnyside Library Events

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
Wee Read Toddler Story Time. Tuesdays at 11 am. 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
images of a dragon and wizard with explosions behind them. Saying: Sunnyside Library D&D Club. Meets on the 4th Saturday, 12-3 pm. 75 County Road 218, Durango, CO 81303. Open to all ages. No prior experience or materials necessary! Open to beginner and experienced players alike! Please call 970-375-3816, ext 2, or email sspatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org if you have any specific questions.
SPANISH CONVERSATION HOUR, HORA DE CONVERSACl6N EN ESPANOL Meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at Sunnyside Library S:30-6:30 pm. ALL LEVELS OF ABILITY ARE WELCOME! THIS IS A CASUAL GATHERING TO DEVELOP SPANISH CONVERSATIONAL SKILLS. Sunnyside Library, Southwest La Plata Library District 75 County Rd 218, Durango, co (970)375-3816, ext. 2 www.swlplibrarydistrict.org
Tech Tuesdays at at Sunnyside Library. Need help understanding your phone, tablet, or laptop? A tech-savvy staff member will be available to assist you Every Tuesday 10 am - 2 pm. Walk-ins welcome, or schedule an appointment at sspatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org or at (970)375-3816, ext. 2 Sunnyside Library, Southwest La Plata Library District. 75 CR 218, Durango, CO www.swlplibrarydistrict.org
SW LA PLATA LIBRARY DISTRICT SPEAKER SERIES, COMPASS POINTS: Navigating Community Resources. NAVIGATING LEGAL SERVICES Tuesday, Aug. 12, 6 pm at Sunnyside Library 75 CR 218, Durango, CO. For questions, contact sspatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org Tuesday, Aug. 26, 6 pm at Ft Lewis Mesa Library 11274CO Hwy140, Hesperus, CO. For questions, contact flmpatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org A representative from Colorado Legal Services will discuss how their organization can help seniors and low-income Coloradans with various civil legal challenges in areas like housing, public benefits, family law, tax issues, and more. Southwest La Plata Library District, (970) 375-3816. www.swlplibrarydistict.org
A poster with a floral border saying "Sunnyside Library Summer Garden Tour and Pot Luck, Saturday, August 16. Meet at 4 pm at Sunnyside Library. We'll consolidate cars and tour several gardens in bloom in our neighborhood, then return to the library about 6:30 for an outdoor pot luck. Please bring a chair and a cold dish to share! Sunnyside Library, Southwest La Plata Library District 75 CR 218, Durango, CO (970) 375-3816, ext 2 www.swlplibrarydistrict.org
A poster with a stack of books and a tea pot saying: Sunnyside Library Book Club MEETS THE 4TH MONDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 5:30 PM. August 25: "The Wedding People" by Alison Espach September 22: Open Read - any Peter Heller book October 27: "Nothing to See Here" by Kevin Wilson Questions? Contact sspatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org 75 CR 218, Durango, CO (970) 375-3816, ext 2
Commissioner Matt Salka Community Office Hours Stop by for an informal meeting to discuss the County issues that matter to you! Community Office Hours: Thursday, August 14, 4:00 - 6:00 pm Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218 La Plata County, Colorado
Trivia Night. Come see what random information is hiding in the folds of your gray matter! Sunnyside Library, Thursday. August 21, 5:30 - 7 pm. For more information email sspatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org or call (970) 375-3816, ext 2. Sunnyside Library, Southwest La Plata Library District. www.swlplibrarydistrict.org
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