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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 […]
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Content Warning: This story contains graphic descriptions of violence and suffering committed against animals. Reader discretion is advised. In the late 19th century, competition between cattlemen and sheepherders over the open range often came to a bloody head in a series of conflicts known as the Sheep Wars. There were huge fortunes to be gained […]
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Welcome to a culinary journey around the world, from A to Z. Embark on a gastronomic adventure that spans continents, cultures, and flavors, from aromatic spices to mouth-watering delicacies. Every recipe is organized by country and includes information about national and regional cuisine, special occasion foods, and national beverages. Each letter of the alphabet holds […]
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When most people think of libraries they imagine books, computer labs, or story time. Other seasoned users might think of a library’s online offerings such as Libby, Kanopy, Hoopla, or research tools like EbscoHost. However, there is one digital resource that is often overlooked at Mesa County Libraries, and that’s Auto Repair Source. Let’s take […]
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Join the Human Library® for discussions that will explore and challenge stereotypes and offer opportunities to learn about one another through personal stories! Real people will be on loan and candid questions will be expected, appreciated, and answered. The Human Library® is based on a Danish concept from 2000 and it is designed to build […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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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 […]
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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 […]
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