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On the corner of 5th St. and Chipeta Ave. near the Central Library, the Discovery Garden is Mesa County Libraries’ lovely outdoor space. Fully open to the public, it offers the community beauty, fresh produce, and examples of permaculture and xeriscape design. This is a working garden with ongoing projects and an open-ended collaborative atmosphere. […]
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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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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 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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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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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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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 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 […]
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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). […]
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Picture this: you are an industrialist in the late nineteenth century, and you’ve come into possession of something that could make you very rich. It’s not oil, it’s not gold, and it’s not steel. It is a coal mine, actually, but that’s not what has you so excited. It’s the small spring located above the […]
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