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If I’m going to enjoy reading a book, I need it to fit with my personal reading needs: I have a short attention span and an imperfect memory. This means that dense books written for adults aren’t my first choice. Instead, I prefer reading non-fiction picture books. I can spend 30 to 60 minutes with […]
Excited about ComicCon? I am. Because I was introduced to cons through science fiction conventions such as WorldCon and DragonCon, just the thought of ComicCon got me excited about reading new science fiction from our library. It’s never too early to start enjoying science fiction. For the youngest kids Zelda’s Big Adventure by Marie Alafaci, […]
Greetings! I hope you enjoyed participating in Summer Reading this year, because we rocked it! I’m happy to state that nearly 5,000 people registered, and participants, who were 6 and older, read a staggering 28, 113 hours! Our youngest participants, ages 0 to 5, were read a total of 18,528 books this summer! Way to go, […]
The weekly Neighbors Read family story time at the Mesa County Libraries Central Library will feature drums, dance, and puppets in July. Neighbors Read happens at 6:30 p.m. each Thursday at the Central Library, 443 N. 6th St. in Grand Junction. Neighbors Read is a family-oriented story time in which members of the community read […]
Does finishing a great book fill you with feelings of impending doom? What if you don’t have another good one lined up already? Better you should avoid the tedious sniveling that could ensue (or is that just me?), by going directly to the Book Reviews and Recommendations page on the Mesa County Libraries website. There you will find […]
“The Bad Kids,” a film presenting an inside look at the triumphs and tragedies of an alternative high school in a southeastern California community, will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, at the Central Library, 443 N. 6th St. in Grand Junction. A wine and appetizer reception starts the evening at 6 p.m., and after […]
Tuesday, May 28 – Saturday, July 20, 2024 ● Read and learn! ● Earn free books! ● Enjoy creative and engaging activities! Featured Events For families with kids up to age 11! Comedy Magic with Cody Landstrom 10:00-11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 6 – Fruita Branch 2:00-3:00 p.m., Thursday, June 6 – Central Library 10:00-11:00 a.m., […]
Each year, Mesa County Libraries host a summer reading program to support students with summer reading and to prevent summer slide. This year’s program will continue through Saturday, July 30, which means you still have time to read and win! We’re also seeking your feedback about this year’s Summer Reading experience. We will draw for […]
June is the American Library Association‘s GLBT Book Month, which is described as “a nationwide celebration of the authors and writings that reflect the lives and experiences of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community.” To find a diverse range of young adult fiction with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer and/or questioning characters, check […]
Check Out or View Children’s Library Books Online! (All you need is your library card and a device) Kid’s Reading Room is our great collection of ebooks and audiobooks (via Libby), limited to children’s titles only. Check out and download digital titles and read or listen to them directly on your computer or device. For […]