I’ve recently learned that October is 21 – 27 is National Estate Planning Awareness Week, and while I’m a little embarrassed to admit it, I have never made a will, which is an important part of any household estate plan. So this October, I’m going to find out what I need to do to make […]
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Legal Resource Day, focusing on civil legal issues, set for Oct. 27
Attend presentations and bring your civil legal questions to Legal Resource Day, organized by the Mesa County Combined Court/21st Judicial District and co-hosted by Mesa County Libraries. There is no charge to attend this event, which happens 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at the Central Library, 443 N. 6th St. in downtown Grand Junction. The event […]
Continue readingClifton Branch Library to close Oct. 19-21 for equipment installation
The Mesa County Libraries Clifton Branch, 3270 D 1/2 Road, will be closed to visitors Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 19-21, for installation of a second HVAC unit on the building. For patrons who would like to pick up holds, the drive-through window on the south side of the building will be open during the closure. The drive-through’s […]
Continue readingLibrary Friends to host October Book Sale Oct. 19-21
The Friends of Mesa County Libraries’ annual October Book Sale – happening Oct. 19-21, 2023 – is a great place to stock your shelf with winter reading material or shop early for holiday gifts. This is the Friends’ biggest used-book sale of the year, complete with bargains galore, and it happens Thursday through Saturday, Oct. […]
Continue readingNew Clifton Branch Library Grand Opening set for Saturday, Oct. 7
Please join Mesa County Libraries for the official Grand Opening Celebration of the new Clifton Branch! The event is set from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at the new library, 3270 D 1/2 Road (next to Rocky Mountain Elementary School). There is no charge to attend. The grand opening will include tours […]
Continue readingClifton Branch to close Aug. 12 for move to new location; new library to open Aug. 29
The Mesa County Libraries Clifton Branch at 590 32 Road will close permanently at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, for the move to a new location. The new Clifton Branch, currently in the late stages of construction at 3270 D 1/2 Road (next to Rocky Mountain Elementary School), is set to open at 9 a.m. […]
Continue readingGetting closer: New Clifton Branch more than 80% complete
The new Clifton Branch is now more than 80% complete, and construction is expected to wrap up by early August. In the past month, interior and exterior work has continued, with windows, doors, electrical, and plumbing systems being installed, along with tile work and fixtures in restrooms. In July, carpeting and flooring will be installed […]
Continue readingCentral Library community mural artist selected
Mesa County Libraries have selected an artist to create a unique new mural in the Central Library, and we’re seeking your help to create the mural design. In 2022, Mesa County Libraries conducted community research and learned that the top priority from participants was “community and belonging.” This is now one of the library’s three […]
Continue readingHarvest time begins in Discovery Garden
Looking for some produce? At the Mesa County Libraries Discovery Garden, some of our spring plantings are available for harvest! Bring a reusable bag or basket, roll up your sleeves, and pick your own! In the veggie rows, Oregon sugar pod peas, lettuce, and kale are ready for harvest. In the Education Square, we have […]
Continue readingCentral Library parking lots to close for resurfacing June 17-20
Parking lots around the Mesa County Libraries Central Library in downtown Grand Junction will be closed to all use from Saturday evening, June 17, through early morning Tuesday, June 20, for an extensive resurfacing project. The closure is necessary for cleaning, sealing, and restriping of the parking lots. Both the east and west parking lots […]
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