Photographer Kyle Webb is the new Mesa County Libraries Artist in Residence through April 17. Kyle has extensive experience with photography and digital cameras, and he’s thrilled to have the opportunity to share his knowledge with the community. Photography is a lifelong pursuit for Kyle, with inspiration from his father’s photo hobby. In school, Kyle’s […]
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Sign a beam for the new Clifton Branch Library!
The new Clifton Branch is taking shape, and Mesa County Libraries invite community members to make their name part of the new building! A public beam-signing celebration is set for 2:45-3:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, where the community is invited to stop by and sign a steel beam that will become part of the building. […]
Continue readingHoopla to see new limits in 2023
If you use hoopla® through Mesa County Libraries, you’ll experience some service changes beginning this month (January 2023). Starting this month, we are reducing the number of hoopla checkouts you can make each month from eight to five. In addition, we are implementing a budget cap on our hoopla service, which means that once the library […]
Continue readingNew Clifton Branch foundation under construction
If you haven’t driven by the site of the new Mesa County Libraries Clifton Branch near the intersection of D½ and 32½ roads recently, here’s an update of what’s been going on since we broke ground at the end of August: Work on preparing the ground to start pouring concrete for the foundation progressed smoothly […]
Continue readingGiving Trees to help people in need are at Mesa County Libraries through Dec. 5
Now in its 14th year, the Giving Tree collaboration between Mesa County Libraries and Grand Valley Catholic Outreach seeks to help local families in need during the holidays. Giving Trees decorated with gift requests from Mesa County residents in need are at the Central Library in Grand Junction and library branches in Clifton, Fruita, Orchard […]
Continue readingMontessori students donate to Clifton Branch campaign
Students of HeartSong Montessori in Grand Junction recently gave $327 to the Clifton Branch Capital Campaign that’s being conducted by the Mesa County Libraries Foundation. The school raised the money through a read-a-thon to benefit early childhood literacy and decided to support the Clifton Branch Project because of the branch’s strong focus on kids. “We thought it […]
Continue readingLibrary Friends’ big October Book Sale set Oct. 20-22
Friends of the Mesa County Libraries will host their big October Book Sale Oct. 20-22 at the First Congregational Church, 1425 N. 5th St. (across from Grand Junction High School). This sale will feature books, DVDs, CDs, and a special collection of rare and collectible items that you won’t want to miss. Hours are: 9 […]
Continue readingLibrary Comic Con happens this Saturday, Sept. 17
Fans, are you ready? Mesa County Libraries Comic Con will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, at the Grand Junction Convention Center, 159 Main St. Admission is free with a Mesa County Libraries card or $5 at the door. Cosplay contests for various ages, panel discussions on topics […]
Continue readingLibraries to close for Independence Day holiday
All Mesa County Libraries locations will be closed Monday, July 4, 2022, for the Independence Day holiday. The Collbran, De Beque, Orchard Mesa, and Palisade branches will be closed Saturday, July 2, in observance of the holiday. During the holiday, patrons will be able to visit mesacountylibraries.org to place holds, renew materials, and use eResources […]
Continue readingMusician Charles Walker is new Artist in Residence at Mesa County Libraries
Musician Charles Walker is the new Mesa County Libraries Artist in Residence, bringing a wide variety of musical experience to share with patrons and the public. During his residency, Walker will present public programs centered on music, rhythm, vocals, and more. His residency lasts through Aug. 8, 2022. Walker, whose nickname is “ChuckJay,” is from […]
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