Fort Lewis Mesa Library – Hesperus, CO
Sunnyside Library – Durango, CO
(970) 425-5610

Calendar and Events

Week of Mar 15th

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
March 15, 2026
March 16, 2026(4 events)

Hours 10-7 (DSD Spring Break)

March 16, 2026 – March 20, 2026

Sunnyside Library will be open Monday through Friday from 10 am - 7 pm while Durango Schools are closed for Spring Break.

75 County Road 218
Durango, Colorado 81301-3801
USA
(970) 425-5610 ext. 2
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Hours 10-7 (DSD Spring Break)

March 16, 2026 – March 20, 2026

Fort Lewis Mesa Library will be open Monday through Friday from 10 am - 7 pm while Durango Schools are closed for Spring Break.

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 425-5610 ext. 1
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4:00 pm: Board of Trustees Regular Mtg


March 16, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SOUTHWEST LA PLATA LIBRARY DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the Board of Trustees of the Southwest La Plata Library District and to the general public that the Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Southwest La Plata Library District HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

Members of the Board of Trustees will hold a work session, open to the public, at 4:00 PM, Monday, March 16, 2026 at Sunnyside Library, 75 County Road 218, Durango, CO 81303.

The meeting will also be available via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89948634789?pwd=ibJdbdGwXfrWsddPpKHrzv5mXB3djL.1

Meeting ID: 899 4863 4789
Passcode: 150935

READ FULL AGENDA HERE

75 County Road 218
Durango, Colorado 81301-3801
USA
(970) 425-5610 ext. 2
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March 17, 2026(5 events)

Hours 10-7 (DSD Spring Break)

March 16, 2026 – March 20, 2026

Sunnyside Library will be open Monday through Friday from 10 am - 7 pm while Durango Schools are closed for Spring Break.

75 County Road 218
Durango, Colorado 81301-3801
USA
(970) 425-5610 ext. 2
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Hours 10-7 (DSD Spring Break)

March 16, 2026 – March 20, 2026

Fort Lewis Mesa Library will be open Monday through Friday from 10 am - 7 pm while Durango Schools are closed for Spring Break.

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 425-5610 ext. 1
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10:00 am: Wee Read Toddler Story Time


March 17, 2026

Fort Lewis Mesa Library presents Wee Read & Move, Tuesdays at 10 am. Learning through stories, music, & movement. Wee Read & Move is a half-hour program for children ages 2-4 and their adults. The program will inspire preschoolers to learn, move, sing, and play in a fun and supportive environment. Fort Lewis Mesa Library, Southwest La Plata Library District. 11274 HWY 140 Hesperus, CO 81326. 970.425.5610, ext. 1. www.swlplibrarydistrict.org. For more information email cindy@swlplibrarydistrict.org

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 425-5610 ext. 1
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March 18, 2026(4 events)

Hours 10-7 (DSD Spring Break)

March 16, 2026 – March 20, 2026

Sunnyside Library will be open Monday through Friday from 10 am - 7 pm while Durango Schools are closed for Spring Break.

75 County Road 218
Durango, Colorado 81301-3801
USA
(970) 425-5610 ext. 2
View Location

Hours 10-7 (DSD Spring Break)

March 16, 2026 – March 20, 2026

Fort Lewis Mesa Library will be open Monday through Friday from 10 am - 7 pm while Durango Schools are closed for Spring Break.

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 425-5610 ext. 1
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10:00 am: Wee Read Toddler Storytime


March 18, 2026

03/18 Wee Read
10 am: Wee Read Story Time
11 am: Celebrate Dr. Seuss!
Theme: 'Oh, the Places You'll Walk!' Reading and Fun... AND CAKE!"

You're invited to Sunnyside Library. 10 am: Wee Read Story Time 11 am: Celebrate Dr. Seuss! Theme: Oh, the places you'll walk! Reading and fun... and cake! Wednesday, March 18 & Friday, March 20-Family Game Night, 4:30 pm: "Treats and Sweets" Dessert Potluck 5-6 pm: Dr. Seuss Bongo with prizes! Sunnyside Library

75 County Road 218
Durango, Colorado 81301-3801
USA
(970) 425-5610 ext. 2
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4:00 pm: County Commissioner Chat w/Elizabeth Philbrick

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March 18, 2026

A poster with blue and green background and La Plata County Colorado logo above a photo of Elizabeth Philbrick saying 'JOIN COMMISSIONER ELIZABETH PHILBRICK FOR "COMMISSIONER CHAT"' Stop by for an informal meeting to discuss County issues that matter to you! March 18, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Fort Lewis Mesa Library 11274 Highway 140, Hesperus

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 425-5610 ext. 1
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March 19, 2026(4 events)

Hours 10-7 (DSD Spring Break)

March 16, 2026 – March 20, 2026

Sunnyside Library will be open Monday through Friday from 10 am - 7 pm while Durango Schools are closed for Spring Break.

75 County Road 218
Durango, Colorado 81301-3801
USA
(970) 425-5610 ext. 2
View Location

Hours 10-7 (DSD Spring Break)

March 16, 2026 – March 20, 2026

Fort Lewis Mesa Library will be open Monday through Friday from 10 am - 7 pm while Durango Schools are closed for Spring Break.

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 425-5610 ext. 1
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1:00 pm: Tai Chi for all

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March 19, 2026

Fort Lewis Mesa Library, Southwest La Plata Library District, Tai Chi for all. Video Guided. Begins Feb 5. Thursdays at 1 pm, Fort Lewis Mesa Library, 11274 HWY 140, Hesperus, CO. Free. All levels welcomed. No experience necessary. Registration in advance is required. For questions or to register, please email cindy@swlplibrarydistrict.org or call (970) 425-5610, ext. 1

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 425-5610 ext. 1
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March 20, 2026(5 events)

Hours 10-7 (DSD Spring Break)

March 16, 2026 – March 20, 2026

Sunnyside Library will be open Monday through Friday from 10 am - 7 pm while Durango Schools are closed for Spring Break.

75 County Road 218
Durango, Colorado 81301-3801
USA
(970) 425-5610 ext. 2
View Location

Hours 10-7 (DSD Spring Break)

March 16, 2026 – March 20, 2026

Fort Lewis Mesa Library will be open Monday through Friday from 10 am - 7 pm while Durango Schools are closed for Spring Break.

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 425-5610 ext. 1
View Location

Drop off Peep-O-Ramas

March 20, 2026

Drop off Peep-o-Ramas from March 20-26, with the exception of Sunday, March 22 as we are closed.

The Great Peep-o-Rama Challenge. Create a Peep Diorama based on your favorite scene from a book featuring spring's favorite marshmallow characters. Drop off entries during library hours from March 20-26. Vote for the PEEPles Choice Awards from March 28-April 4. Prizes will be announced Wedneday, April 8. Registration Form and Rules on reverse side. For more info email flmpatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org. Fort Lewis Mesa Library, Southwest La Plata Library District. 11274 HWY 140, Hesperus, CO (970)425-5610, ext. 1 Great PEEP-o-Rama Challenge Rules and Information: Dioramas must contain 1 or more Peeps candies. Need not be edible. Entries must be no larger than 13 x 8 x 4 inches and must be freestanding. Dioramas larger than 13 x 8 x 4 will be returned to owners to be resized, or disqualified. Entries may be dropped off during regular library hours March 20-26. Viewing and voting for the PEEPles Choice Awards will take place March 28-April 4. Prizes will be announced Wedneday, April 8. Winners will be contacted that day. Dioramas may be picked up by Friday, April 11. Dioramas not picked up will be repurposed. The library is not responsible for any damage to dioramas. Category Prizes Child (age 5-12) - $10,, Cream Bean Berry Gift Card, Teen (age 13-16) - $10 Cream Bean Berry Gift Card, Adult (age 17 and up) - $10 Cream Bean Berry Gift Card, Best of Show (all age groups) - $10 Cream Bean Berry Gift Card. Fort Lewis Mesa Library Great PEEP-o-Rama Challenge Entry Form Name: _______________ Email: _________________ Phone: ________________ Book Scene: __________ Check the box of the category you are entering. Child (age 5-12), Teen (age 13-16), Adult (age 17 and up). For more information, email flmpatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org. 11274 HWY 140, Hesperus, CO (970)425-5610, ext. 1

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 425-5610 ext. 1
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5:00 pm: Table Top Game Society


March 20, 2026

Table Top Game Society For 6th to 12th Graders, Every Friday at 5 pm at Fort Lewis Mesa Library. Play games. Mane new friends. Forge new rivalries. Eat snacks. Our featured game will be Dungeons & Dragons with some occasional detours into others. Come for games, leave with stories to tell! Fort Lewis Mesa Library, Southwest La Plata Library district 11274 Colorado Hwy. 140 Hesperus,. Colorado, 81326 (970) 425-5610 ext. 1

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 425-5610 ext. 1
View Location

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5:30 pm: Game Night


March 20, 2026

3/20 Game Night, "Family Game Night"
4:30 PM: 'Treats and Sweets' Dessert Potluck
5-6 PM: Dr. Seuss Bingo with Prizes!

You're invited to Sunnyside Library. 10 am: Wee Read Story Time 11 am: Celebrate Dr. Seuss! Theme: Oh, the places you'll walk! Reading and fun... and cake! Wednesday, March 18 & Friday, March 20-Family Game Night, 4:30 pm: "Treats and Sweets" Dessert Potluck 5-6 pm: Dr. Seuss Bongo with prizes! Sunnyside Library

75 County Road 218
Durango, Colorado 81301-3801
USA
(970) 425-5610 ext. 2
View Location
March 21, 2026(1 event)

Drop off Peep-o-Ramas

March 21, 2026

The Great Peep-o-Rama Challenge. Create a Peep Diorama based on your favorite scene from a book featuring spring's favorite marshmallow characters. Drop off entries during library hours from March 20-26. Vote for the PEEPles Choice Awards from March 28-April 4. Prizes will be announced Wedneday, April 8. Registration Form and Rules on reverse side. For more info email flmpatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org. Fort Lewis Mesa Library, Southwest La Plata Library District. 11274 HWY 140, Hesperus, CO (970)425-5610, ext. 1 Great PEEP-o-Rama Challenge Rules and Information: Dioramas must contain 1 or more Peeps candies. Need not be edible. Entries must be no larger than 13 x 8 x 4 inches and must be freestanding. Dioramas larger than 13 x 8 x 4 will be returned to owners to be resized, or disqualified. Entries may be dropped off during regular library hours March 20-26. Viewing and voting for the PEEPles Choice Awards will take place March 28-April 4. Prizes will be announced Wedneday, April 8. Winners will be contacted that day. Dioramas may be picked up by Friday, April 11. Dioramas not picked up will be repurposed. The library is not responsible for any damage to dioramas. Category Prizes Child (age 5-12) - $10,, Cream Bean Berry Gift Card, Teen (age 13-16) - $10 Cream Bean Berry Gift Card, Adult (age 17 and up) - $10 Cream Bean Berry Gift Card, Best of Show (all age groups) - $10 Cream Bean Berry Gift Card. Fort Lewis Mesa Library Great PEEP-o-Rama Challenge Entry Form Name: _______________ Email: _________________ Phone: ________________ Book Scene: __________ Check the box of the category you are entering. Child (age 5-12), Teen (age 13-16), Adult (age 17 and up). For more information, email flmpatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org. 11274 HWY 140, Hesperus, CO (970)425-5610, ext. 1

Fort Lewis Mesa Public Library
11274 Colorado State Hwy. 140
Hesperus, Colorado 81326
USA
(970) 425-5610 ext. 1
View Location