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History enthusiasts can get their fill of Old West tales during January and February at Mesa County Libraries. Topics such as bank robberies, train heists, ghost towns, and frontier economics will be the subject of several public presentations at library locations in Grand Junction and Fruita. All presentations are open to the public at no […]
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It’s been snowing in Mesa County, and I know a certain bunch of locals who associate snow with one thought – POWDERHORN! With the abundance of fresh snow the Grand Mesa has received in the last few weeks, it feels appropriate to share a bit of the area’s winter-themed history. A prior Local History Thursday […]
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Another year has come and gone, and with it, another semester of High School Spanish Class disappears from my memory. I used to be proficient, and now I sheepishly struggle to pronounce Chilaquiles, a dish from my favorite restaurant. Speaking a second language is such a valuable skill to have, and I’ve long wanted to […]
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As of Jan. 1, 2020, Mesa County Libraries no longer charge overdue fines on books and other items, and all accumulated fines for overdue materials have been waived. Today, we wish to welcome back more than 5,800 library patrons who were blocked from further checkouts because of accumulated fines exceeding $10. With overdue fines waived, […]
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Dragon Age: Inquisition is a role-playing game set in a dark fantasy universe. This game takes up where the previous games left off, but can also stand alone for players unfamiliar with the series. The continent of Thedas is under attack from a mysterious tear in the sky, spewing darkspawn and demons. You play as […]
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Mesa County locals may know William E. Pabor as the person who founded the Fruita Town and Land Company and thus, the town of Fruita in 1884. But did you know that Pabor also began writing poetry at a young age, and became a nationally-known poet before embarking on a lifelong journey of town building, […]
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In the early days of Mesa County’s Plateau Valley, specifically the town of Collbran, Colorado, there existed a newspaper called the Plateau Valley Stockman. The newspaper began in 1901, changed its name to the Plateau Voice in January 1905 until 1929, and lastly went under new ownership and became the Plateau Valley Voice until October […]
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Kids Read Picks presents book reviews by kids in Mesa County. Don’t be surprised if you can’t find some of these books at the library or in stores: kids who attend Kids Read Book Club on Tuesdays at 4:00 at the Central Library have access to books before they are officially published. Rating System: […]
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The patrons have spoken, and the Clifton Branch Library will keep its name when it moves to a new location! Mesa County Libraries recently sought the public’s help to find a name for the proposed new library branch that will serve the Clifton/Fruitvale area. We received many excellent suggestions, and the initial list was pared […]
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All Mesa County Libraries locations will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 24 and 25, for the Christmas holiday. In addition, all library locations will close at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, and will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, for the New Year’s holiday. During the holidays, patrons will be able to visit mesacountylibraries.org […]
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