It’s the season where the Mesa County Libraries Discovery Garden is reaching its fullest bloom. The Discovery Garden at 517 Chipeta Avenue is a place for respite, education, and growth. All are welcome between sunup and sundown to explore the garden and enjoy artist installations, a little free library, and children’s musical instruments. Even better […]
Continue readingThe 2024 Eisner Awards & Graphic Novels at the Library
During the 2024 San Diego Comic-Con, the 36th Eisner Award ceremony took place, where nominations and winners were announced. Eisner Awards go to creative achievements in the comic book and graphic novel industry and nominations are among the most notable forms of recognition for creators. Named after American cartoonist and writer, Will Eisner, the Eisner […]
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 […]
Continue readingStormwater Focus With Sidewalk Art at the Central Library
Have you noticed the new painting at the Mesa County Libraries Central location? Local artist Mae Piña was selected by the Mesa County Public Works Stormwater Management Program to paint one of several sidewalk paintings above storm drains to help raise awareness about the environmental impact these drains have on our community. Various storm drains […]
Continue readingeResource Spotlight: Data Axle Reference Solutions Database
Are you a business or organization looking to grow and connect with other businesses and broaden your customer base, or do you want to contact someone you fell out of touch with? Mesa County Libraries may have just the tool for you. Data Axle Reference Solutions is a powerful database containing millions of consumer and […]
Continue readingThe River of Sorrows: Film Showing and Panel Discussion
Mesa County Libraries is proud to partner with media production company Rig to Flip to present The River of Sorrows, a film featuring the adventures of two packrafters as they travel into the wild canyons and and explore the conflict around the Dolores River. This event will occur on Wednesday, August 28th from 6pm-7:30pm […]
Continue readingMeet Our Current Artist in Residence, Katie Sheader!
From August 5 through November 8, 2024, Katie Sheader will be the 970West Studio Artist in Residence. Katie uses digital drawing and recycled book collage to create art that expresses her love for animals. She values re-use and conservation, themes reflected in her subjects, processes, and media. From river dolphins to cactus cats, her work […]
Continue readingEye Love Fruita Art Show Winners and Slideshow!
On July 26, the Fruita Branch Library hosted a reception for the Eye Love Fruita Art Show where juror Michelle Cools, artist and owner of The Vintage Common, announced the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. 1st Place: Pavia Justinian – acrylic painting titled Red Rockin’ Nebulas 2nd Place: Devan Penniman – linoleum print titled […]
Continue readingMesa County Libraries Seeking Artists for 2025 Artist in Residence Program
Calling all creatives! If you are interested in sharing your artistic knowledge with the community through engaging programs, we would like to invite you to apply for the Mesa County Libraries Artist in Residence program. Artists 18 years of age and older, residing in Mesa County, CO, and with a valid library card may apply. […]
Continue readingLocal History Thursday: Abe Ong, Mesa County’s Pioneer Bootlegger
Some criminals achieve fame through cunning, working as masterminds and manipulating law enforcement to evade capture for as long as possible. Others become famous through building criminal empires, creating massive gangs that can rival multinational corporations in scale. Others, like Mesa County’s pioneer bootlegger, Abe Ong, seemingly become famous through sheer audacity. In my last […]
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