General Passes Information | Art Center Pass | Colorado National Monument Pass | Colorado State Parks Pass | Eureka! Science Museum Pass | Fruita Art, Culture, and Nature Backpacks | Museums of Western Colorado Pass | Western Colorado Botanical Gardens Pass | Other Local Museums | See Also: Library of Things and 970West Studio Equipment Kit Checkout
General Passes Information
- Passes check out for 7 days unless otherwise noted.
- Most passes gain entry for up to 6 people unless otherwise noted (or one car for the Colorado National Monument pass and Check Out Colorado State Parks Pass).
- Some passes have restrictions for adult vs child entry amounts – see specific pass details below.
- Please return the pass to the same library location it was checked out from.
- Not all passes are available at each location – see specific pass details below.
- All passes can be placed on hold.
- When ready for pickup, passes will be held for two business days only.
Art Center Pass
Checkout Details
- Passes for the Art Center are available at the Central Library only.
- Admits 2 adults & 4 children.
- Check the catalog for current availability.
Colorado National Monument Pass
Checkout Details
- Backpack includes binoculars, a nature journal, and activity guides for the Colorado National Monument.
- Colorado National Monument passes are available at the Central, Clifton, or Fruita library locations.
- Check the catalog for current availability.
Check Out State Parks: Colorado Library Pass
Checkout Details
- Most library locations in Mesa County offer this pass (except Gateway and De Beque).
- Backpack or pouch includes: 1 state park pass hang tag for the rear-view mirror, 1 set of binoculars (backpack version only), and various nature and park guides
- Check the catalog for current availability.
Eureka! Science Museum Pass
Checkout Details
- Passes are available at the Central Library, Clifton Branch, Fruita Branch, or Orchard Mesa Branch.
- Check the catalogfor current availability.
Fruita Art, Culture, and Nature Backpacks
Enhance your awareness of art and culture within the Fruita community by checking out an interactive backpack. In partnership with the Fruita Arts and Culture board, the Fruita Branch Library offers three themed backpacks designed for all ages available for checkout.
Art Backpack includes:
- Introduction of the color wheel and a personalized color wheel activity.
- Art museum bingo game.
- A famous artist word search.
- A jigsaw puzzle featuring a favorite artist.
- Books introducing famous artists and art history for different ages.
- Check the catalog for current availability.
Culture Backpack includes:
- Information on local agriculture and a garden based activity.
- Information and activities based on Latin culture including a recipe, craft, and novel.
- Information on Fruita history through a historical walking tour and a Fruita History Coloring and Activity book.
- Check the catalog for current availability.
Nature Backpack includes:
- A City of Fruita seek and find art activity.
- A nature art scavenger hunt.
- An art project using outdoor materials.
- An Andy Goldsworthy Knowledge Organizer.
- A National Geographic Book of Nature Poetry.
- Check the catalog for current availability.
Checkout Details
- Backpacks must be checked out and returned to the Fruita Branch Library.
Museums of Western Colorado Pass
Checkout Details
- The Museums of Western Colorado pass included entry to: the downtown Grand Junction location, Dinosaur Journey in Fruita, and Cross Orchards museum in Clifton.
- Check the catalog for current availability.
Western Colorado Botanical Gardens Pass
Checkout Details
- Check the Botanical Gardens website for current hours.
- Passes are available at the Central Library, Clifton Branch, Fruita Branch, or the Orchard Mesa Branch.
- Admits 2 adults & 3 children.
- Check the catalog for current availability.
Other Local Museums
(note we do not offer passes to these museums)
- The Atomic Legacy Cabin – the exhibits at the Atomic Legacy Cabin tell the unique story of the hunt for uranium on the Colorado Plateau. Come learn something new about the element that shaped the Colorado Plateau’s past, present, and future!
- Palisade Historical Society History Museum – stop in to see interesting–and ever-changing–displays and learn about Palisade’s unique agriculture and coal mining history and more!
- Rocky Mountain Wing at the Grand Junction Regional Airport – view a collection of WWII aviation memorabilia and aircraft.