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 […]
Continue readingClifton Community Art Show Winners and Slideshow!
On July 11, the Clifton Branch Library held the inaugural Clifton Community Art Show reception. This reception celebrated the artists who submitted artwork to the Clifton Community Art Show and specially honored the winners of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards. We are excited to showcase artwork inspired by the Clifton area! There were […]
Continue readingBooks About Camping
We’re in the thick of summertime, and many in Mesa County are flocking from the heat to go camping in higher elevations. Camping comes with a lot of questions, whether you’re deciding what foods to make over the fire, how to properly dispose of waste, leave no trace principles, or what type of tent is […]
Continue readingSeeking artwork for Mesa County Libraries Comic Con Art Show!
Here’s your chance to show your talent to the community! Mesa County Libraries is seeking artwork for the Comic Con Juried Art Show, to be displayed August 30 through October 24, 2024 at multiple library locations. There are three age categories for artists (11 and under, 12-18, and 19 and older), and prizes will be […]
Continue readingPaletero Man StoryWalk® in Fruita
Celebrate the power of community with Paletero Man by Lucky Diaz! This fun bi-lingual book engages native Spanish and English speakers in a StoryWalk® along the Fruita Community Center Campus! According to publisher HarperCollins, Paletero Man “Follow(s) along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally […]
Continue readingCreating Content at the 970West Studio
Did you know that 970West Studio has live-streaming equipment available? These days, the name of the game is content. Do you have a small business that needs a social media presence to boost customer engagement? You need content. Did you just start a YouTube channel that needs to grow and attract followers? You guessed it. […]
Continue readingWhat Will You Read Next?
When you finish reading or listening to a great book, does it feel like something is missing? And what if you don’t happen to have another book lined up, or it’s just not engaging? With the Book Reviews and Recommendations page on the Mesa County Libraries website, you will find links to book lists for […]
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