The Mesa County Libraries Foundation will be hosting a springtime fundraising event, Sippin’ for the Stacks: Garden Edition, showcasing the library’s Discovery Garden and 970West Studio in downtown Grand Junction on Saturday, May 3rd, from 5 to 8 p.m. This event will celebrate some of the unique resources available through Mesa County Libraries. Enjoy a […]
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2025 Recycled Books Art Show Gallery and Winners
2025 marks the seventh year of the Recycled Books Art Show at Mesa County Libraries! In 2019, the Friends of the Mesa County Libraries organized, managed, and funded the initial art show featuring projects made by local creatives using recycled books. This well-loved annual display continues to showcase some of the intricate and amazing artwork […]
Continue readingAre You a Poet and You Know It? Submit Your Poems to our Annual Teen and Adult Poetry Contest!
April is National Poetry Month, and it’s time to summon your inner poet and enter your best work in the Mesa County Libraries 2025 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). […]
Continue readingRecycled Books Juried Art Show Call for Artists
Mesa County Libraries are seeking entries for the Recycled Books Juried Art Show to be displayed March 28 through May 15, 2025, at the Central Library. 2D and a limited number of 3D artworks are welcome as long as the project has been made from book parts. Artists 16 years of age and older residing […]
Continue readingMeet Our Current Artist in Residence, Cara Morton!
From January 6 – April 14, 2025, Cara Morton will be the 970West Studio Artist in Residence. Cara studied art at the Worcester Art Museum School in Worcester, MA, and has spent her artistic life from a young age exploring many mediums, crafts and styles. Recently, her artistic path has led her back to the […]
Continue readingTV Shows to Binge This Winter
Some days, especially with these pesky early dark winter evenings, you just wanna curl up on the couch with some snacks and watch hours of good ol’ binge-worthy television. Below are some series picks that have over 10 seasons on DVD and are available through the library’s catalog – we’re here to help you make […]
Continue readingColorado Gives Day and the Return of Weekend Book Sales
This giving season, the Mesa County Libraries Foundation is encouraging library lovers to support the library by making a gift for Colorado Gives Day, which is December 10th this year. All donations received through the end of December will count towards our $10,000 goal, and all proceeds raised through Colorado Gives will support library programs […]
Continue reading2024 Culture Fest Art Show Winners and Slideshow
Each year, Mesa County Libraries hosts Culture Fest, a celebration of the diverse cultures represented in Mesa County through performances, country tables, and a juried art show. The open-themed exhibit provides an opportunity for local artists to showcase their skills and celebrate the rich artistic culture of our community. This year’s Culture Fest Juried Art […]
Continue readingFriends of the Mesa County Libraries Big Annual Book Sale October 17-19!
Bargain book shoppers, mark your calendars! It’s almost time for the Friends of the Mesa County Libraries big annual book sale, Thursday, October 17th, through Saturday, October 19th, at the First Congregational Church of Grand Junction, located at 1425 N. 5th St. With thousands of used books in good condition, this is the Friends’ biggest […]
Continue readingCulture Fest Call for Artists for Juried Art Show!
The Culture Fest Art Show celebrates artists of Mesa County! Mesa County Libraries are seeking art for the 2024 Culture Fest Art Show to be displayed at the Central, Clifton, and Fruita libraries this fall. 2D and 3D artworks in a variety of mediums are welcome. Artists 18 years of age and older residing in […]
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