Mesa County Libraries extend a heartfelt thank-you to all of the library volunteers throughout the county. Library volunteers contribute so much time, energy, and enthusiasm to our eight locations that it is impossible to list everything they do here. A sample of their work would include shelving books; serving as adult literacy tutors; helping with […]
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From April 8-22, every 4-year-old child in Mesa County can pick up a free copy of “Penguinaut!” as part of the annual One Book Colorado program. Copies of the book are available at all Mesa County Libraries locations in downtown Grand Junction, Clifton, Collbran, De Beque, Fruita, Gateway, Orchard Mesa, and Palisade. Simply stop by and […]
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A two-part workshop explaining the use of cover crops and compost in your garden is set for 1 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2019, in the Mesa County Libraries Discovery Garden, Fifth Street and Chipeta Avenue, Grand Junction. The workshop sessions will be presented by registered landscape architect Rob Breeden, Bryan Reed of the Western Colorado […]
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“Portolano: A Film about Jack Mueller,” a film by Mesa County resident Kyle Harvey examining the life of prominent poet Jack Mueller, will have a public screening at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at the Mesa County Libraries Central Library, 443 N. 6th St. in Grand Junction. The film screening is open to the […]
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In observance of National Health Care Decisions Day, join us for a screening of “Consider the Conversation,” an acclaimed film about end-of-life decisions, and a discussion on this important topic. The film and discussion happen at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at the Mesa County Libraries Central Library, 443 N. 6th St., Grand Junction. […]
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Are you a poet? Enter your best work in the Mesa County Libraries 2019 Poetry Contest! The Poetry Contest is an annual contest that seeks to recognize Mesa County’s best poets! The contest features separate categories for adults (18 and older) and teens (grades 6-12). Poets are invited to submit as many as two original, […]
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Learn how to test and create the best soil possible in your Grand Valley garden by attending “Soil Preparation for the Garden Hobbyist,” a presentation scheduled for 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at the Mesa County Libraries Clifton Branch, 590 32 Road. The presentation by professional geologist and CSU Master Gardener Kate Weissenburger is […]
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Learn about music copyright and meet other people involved in the content-creation industries at 970West Networking Night, scheduled for 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, at the Mesa County Libraries 970West Studio, 502 Ouray Ave. (across from the Central Library). Guest speaker Noel Kalenian, Mesa County Libraries Patent and Trademark Resource Center librarian, will host a […]
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The spring puppet show at Mesa County Libraries’ branch locations is “Where is Willy Wolf?” Someone has been huffing and puffing and blowing down the home of Slim the Pig. Who could it be? Detective Dillon is on the case, and you’ll need to watch the puppet show to see if Dillon catches the culprit! […]
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Students who want to warm up for the SAT and ACT exams are invited to take practice tests at the Mesa County Libraries Central Library on March 23 and 30, 2019. There is no charge to take the practice exams, but seating is limited and preregistration is required via the links below or by calling […]
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