Calendar and Events

Events in August 2025

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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

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

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, Sep. 9, 2 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 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

A robot holding a cell phone with copy saying 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 by appointment. Call (970) 425-5610, ext. 1 or email flmpatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org to schedule a time. www.swlplibrarydistrict.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

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

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

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

Wee Read Toddler Story Time at Sunnyside Library Wednesdays at 10 am A love of reading starts early! Stories, movement, songs, and fun for 2-4 year olds and their caregivers. All ages welcome! Sunnyside Library, Southwest La Plata Library District 75 CR 218, Durango, CO (970) 425-5610, ext. 2 www.swlplibrarydistrict.org

Sunnyside Library ASL (American Sign Language) Learners Group. Learn and practice ASL communication. Discuss culture and ettiquette. Connect with the deaf community. Monday, Sept 15 & Sept 29, 5:30 pm. Sunnyside Library, Southwest La Plata Library District. 75 CR 218, Durango, CO (970) 425-5610, ext. 2 www.swlplibrarydistrict.org

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