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Explore Read-Alikes and Find Books You’ll Love

At Mesa County Libraries, helping you discover your next favorite book is one of our favorite things to do. In the library world, we call this special kind of matchmaking “reader’s advisory.” Whether you’re a longtime book lover or just getting back into reading, the staff at any of our eight locations are always ready […]

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Important Changes Coming to Novelist June 16

The Novelist book recommendation tool you know and love is getting a makeover on June 16, 2025! Here’s what’s changing: Re-designed interface to make it easier to use on both desktop and mobile. “My Dashboard” feature in the new NoveList replaces classic NoveList “Folders”. Some folders WILL automatically migrate to the new Novelist experience: Books, […]

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River Reads

It’s that time of year where the river is beckoning us to cool down, sit with our feet in the water, or boat down its winding path while staring at the scenery.  Mesa County is lucky to have three notable rivers running through its landscapes: the Colorado, the Gunnison, and the Dolores.  The rivers are […]

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Summer Fun at Mesa County Libraries

This summer will be full of adventure with Mesa County Libraries Summer Reading Program beginning on May 27 through July 19. What is the Summer Reading challenge? This year’s summer reading challenge is a BINGO-style adventure for the entire family! Pick up a BINGO sheet at any of our eight library branches or join the […]

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Maryanna Powell Artist in Residence

Meet Our Current Artist in Residence, Maryanna Powell!

Maryanna Powell will be the 970West Studio Artist in Residence from May 5 through August 11, 2025. Maryanna Powell is a modern quilter who enjoys creating functional items using various piecing techniques. With a vision to challenge traditional quilting norms, she focuses on crafting versatile, everyday objects that integrate seamlessly into people’s lives. Her innovative […]

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2025 poetry contest winners

2025 Poetry Contest Adult and Teen Winners!

Congratulations to our 2025 poetry contest winners! As usual, we had lots of great submissions this year. If you missed entering this year, keep an eye out for our 2026 contest!  This year’s Teen contest was judged by Noel Kalenian, Librarian and published poet; the Adult contest was judged by Dr. Randy Phillis, professor of […]

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Subject Guides: A Treasure Trove of Information

The Mesa County Libraries website is sometimes referred to as our “virtual library.” Within its contents, you can find a huge range of resources ranging from recreational to educational, or both! Our goal is to assist library patrons in finding inspiration and information to meet their goals, whether in-person or online. An excellent resource for […]

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Sippin’ for the Stacks: Garden Edition

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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