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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Mesa County Libraries to eliminate overdue fines in 2020
Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, Mesa County Libraries will stop charging overdue fines on books and other items. In addition, all accumulated fines for overdue materials will be waived as of Jan. 1. The library is eliminating overdue fines in order to increase patron access to library resources. The new policy, approved in December by the […]
Continue readingVote for the name of the proposed new branch library!
UPDATE: Voting has closed, and voters chose “Clifton Branch” as the name for the new branch. Here is your chance to help decide the name of the proposed new Mesa County Libraries branch to be located at 3180 F Road in the Clifton-Fruitvale area. Earlier this fall, we collected branch name suggestions from the public, […]
Continue readingIditarod musher to speak at Mesa County Libraries Nov. 22 and 23
Mesa County Libraries will host a three-time participant in the Alaskan Iditarod Sled Dog Race for three presentations on Nov. 22 and 23. Iditarod musher Karen Land, joined by her sled dog Noggin, will describe her experiences in the 1,000-mile race and will show her sled and other race gear. Her presentation will be fun […]
Continue readingHelp name a new library branch!
Time to get creative and help name a branch of Mesa County Libraries! Through Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, we are collecting suggestions for the name of the proposed new branch at 3180 F Road that will serve the Clifton and Fruitvale areas. If you have an idea, let us know! From those suggestions, we will […]
Continue readingCulture Fest happens Nov. 1 and 2 at Mesa County Libraries Central Library
Celebrate the diversity of cultures in western Colorado at the 2019 Mesa County Libraries Culture Fest, a two-day event that happens Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1 and 2, at the Central Library in downtown Grand Junction. Culture Fest includes an art reception and display, a festival of cultures, and a variety of entertainment, all celebrating […]
Continue readingMesa County Libraries seek public input on possible new library in Clifton/Fruitvale area
Mesa County Libraries are seeking input from Mesa County residents about a potential new library to serve the east Grand Valley. Residents are invited to attend upcoming community forums to discuss services and features in a proposed new library building at 3180 F Road. The new library would replace the current Clifton Branch. Four community […]
Continue readingFriends of the Mesa County Libraries to hold Fall Book Sale Oct. 17-19
The Friends of the Mesa County Libraries will hold their annual Fall Book Sale from Thursday, Oct. 17, through Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, at the First Congregational Church, 1425 N. Fifth St. (across from Grand Junction High School). Admission to the sale is free all three days. The Fall Book Sale is a great opportunity […]
Continue readingGrant-finding workshop happens Sept. 17 at Central Library
Learn how to find, write, and steward grants in a workshop set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, at the Mesa County Libraries Central Library, 443 N. 6th St., Grand Junction. The workshop will highlight tools and skills that help organizations find and apply for grants. The workshop, hosted by Mesa County Libraries, is open […]
Continue readingArtist in Residence applications available for 2020
Mesa County Libraries are accepting applications now through Oct. 14, 2019, for openings in the 970West Artist in Residence program for 2020. The 970West Artist in Residence program is open to artists 18 and older who reside in Mesa County and have a valid library card. Artists in a variety of mediums are considered. The […]
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