Due to the continued high rate of COVID-19 infections in the community, Mesa County Libraries will close all buildings to public access beginning Sunday, Nov. 22. The closure will last at least through the end of December. Curbside Pick-Up will continue to be available at all library locations except the Gateway Branch, where patrons are […]
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Four branches to close to public visits after Saturday, Nov. 14, until further notice
Four branches of Mesa County Libraries will close to public visits after Saturday, Nov. 14, due to pandemic-related restrictions. The branches will be closed until further notice, and the library will offer alternatives for delivery of materials to patrons. The Collbran, De Beque, and Orchard Mesa branches will close to public visits after Nov. 14 […]
Continue readingFruita-area residents invited to virtual event exploring implicit bias Nov. 14
Fruita-area residents are invited to join an online event exploring the topic of implicit bias as it relates to perceptions about race. “What Is Implicit Bias?” is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, on the online meeting platform Zoom. Those who wish to attend are asked to pre-register via the Event Calendar on the […]
Continue readingLibrary offers free book to 4-year-olds through One Book Colorado
From Oct. 13-25, every 4-year-old child in Mesa County can pick up a free copy of “The Little Red Fort” as part of the annual One Book Colorado program. Copies of the book are available at all Mesa County Libraries locations in downtown Grand Junction, Clifton, Collbran, De Beque, Fruita, Gateway, Orchard Mesa, and Palisade. […]
Continue readingOnline discussion to focus on “Coming Out of COVID – Better Together” Oct. 21 on Zoom
An online discussion hosted by Mesa County Libraries and the Community Impact Council will focus on how the COVID pandemic has impacted the Mesa County community and how the community can successfully emerge from the pandemic’s chaos. “State of the Community 2020: Coming Out of COVID – Better Together” will take place on Zoom at […]
Continue readingMesa County Libraries resume normal hours of operation
7/16/2020 update: Please note, due to a state-wide order from Governor Polis, all patrons aged 11 and over entering the library will be required to wear a mask as of 7/17/2020. Masks will be provided for those who don’t have one. Please do not come to the library if you feel ill. The following individuals […]
Continue readingMesa County Libraries Comic Con canceled for 2020
Because of pandemic-related state regulations limiting large gatherings, Mesa County Libraries Comic Con has been canceled for 2020. We at Mesa County Libraries are extremely disappointed that we won’t be able to hold MCL Comic Con this year, but the health and safety of our community is our highest priority. We are committed to creating […]
Continue readingMesa County Libraries’ Commitment to Diversity and Anti-Racism
At its regular monthly meeting June 25, the Mesa County Public Library District Board of Trustees approved the following statement: Mesa County Libraries’ Commitment to Diversity and Anti-Racism June 25, 2020 As an advocate of freedom and equality in all their many forms, Mesa County Libraries support diversity in our community, our libraries, and […]
Continue readingLibraries to reopen on a limited basis Monday, June 8
Update: As of 7/13/20, all libraries are back to operating at regular hours. We are still practicing COVID precautions–see post below for details and information on limited services. Curbside pickup will continue to be offered indefinitely for those who don’t wish to enter the library. —————————– Mesa County Libraries plan to reopen to public visits […]
Continue readingHang on just a while longer for library reopening
The most common question that Mesa County Libraries staff hear these days is: “When is the library reopening?” The short answer is: “As soon as we can!” The good news is that the library is making progress toward reopening our buildings to the public after they closed March 14 in response to the coronavirus pandemic. […]
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