“For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream.” – Vincent Van Gogh Astronomy is defined as the branch of science that deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole. There’s no doubt that people have been curious about our night sky and […]
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Art work is being sought for a juried art show that will take place as part of the 2018 Mesa County Libraries Culture Fest, an annual celebration of Mesa County’s cultural diversity. This popular art show will be exhibited Oct. 26, 2018, through Jan. 3, 2019, at the Central Library, 443 N. 6th St. in […]
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Everyone needs a quiet place of their own when they can pout, lurk, or snivel quietly. I’m lucky to have a sewing room to hide in, and when I want to escape from the hurly-burly of everyday life, I turn to my trusted sewing machine. I can’t claim any great sewing expertise, but I like doing […]
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Crank up those swamp coolers and chug frosty pitchers of lemonade: it’s (still) extremely hot outside. If you’re feeling drained from the summer heat, it may appease you to sprawl out in front of a fan with a mentally cooling read! The following titles are about swimming in abnormally cold waters for competition, thrills, health […]
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Want to learn a new hobby? You might not know it yet, but woodturning could be your new favorite thing to do! According to the American Association of Woodturners at www.woodturner.org: “Woodturning is the craft of using the wood lathe with hand-held tools to cut a shape that is symmetrical around an axis of rotation. Like […]
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Do you doodle?Would you like to improve your skills and learn to draw? I know I would. Drawing’s a fun and relaxing way to get rid of stress and be creative, and drawing can be practically free, for the price of a pencil and a scrap of paper, and it’s portable. And maybe, just maybe, […]
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Whether you’re new to crocheting or an experienced crochet enthusiast looking for like-minded neighbors, plan to join a new crochet group that will meet monthly at the Mesa County Libraries Clifton Branch, 590 32 Road. The Crochet Club plans to meet from 3-4 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month, beginning Jan. 16 at […]
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If you’re a fan of yarn, cloth, and fiber arts, don’t miss ROC Day from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, at the Central Library, 443 N. 6th St. in Grand Junction. Historically, ROC Day is a centuries-old celebration by European weavers and spinners who returned to work after the 12 days of Christmas […]
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The holiday season is upon us. It’s the time for random relatives to come out of the woodworks, sugar intake to go up, belt notches to be loosened, and shiny, bright decor to radiate light from all angles. Are you feeling slightly lackluster or in need of some new ideas to spice up your season? […]
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The library is offering, to staunch kombucha-loyalists and the rank amateur alike, a delightful and informative program, Beyond the Garden: Kombucha! Trendy drink, or healthy gut and immunity booster?, on Wednesday, December 6, at 6:30 pm in the Central Library’s Community Room. Health coach Paula Roelands will talk about the history and health aspects of this […]
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