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As the days grow longer and the flowers begin to bloom, many of us feel the urge to shake off the dust of winter and refresh our cluttered homes and minds. Spring cleaning isn’t just about scrubbing floors or dusting – it’s an opportunity to declutter, get organized, and create a physical and mental space […]
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Fairy tales have always been a source of wonder and imagination for young readers for many generations. But what happens when these familiar tales are reimagined with new perspectives on these well-known classic fairy tales? From unexpectedly sympathetic villains to classic heroes redefined, these fairy tale retellings for adult readers revitalize the magic of the […]
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To align with the upcoming gardening season, we will reopen the Mesa County Libraries Seed Library on March 4th to offer a variety of quality vegetable, fruit, flower, and herb seed packets. The Seed Library will be available at the Central Location during open hours, where each visitor is welcome to take up to three […]
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February is National Bake for Family Fun Month, when families might be indoors, staying warm and indulging in baked goods. To help your family have fun baking this month, there are a number of books and library resources with kid-friendly recipes to help you get started! The Big, Fun Kids Baking Book, issued by the […]
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It might be the start of a new year, but here at Mesa County Libraries, we encourage you to begin fulfilling your dreams at any time! If setting a new year’s resolution ignites your flame for self-progress, we can offer you a huge variety of databases, books, programs, or activities to help you meet some […]
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Some days, especially with these pesky early dark winter evenings, you just wanna curl up on the couch with some snacks and watch hours of good ol’ binge-worthy television. Below are some series picks that have over 10 seasons on DVD and are available through the library’s catalog – we’re here to help you make […]
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We’ve all been there – long days, short evenings, and the itching desire to read but feeling like we don’t have the time to do so. Not all reading sessions have to include massive novels. Here are some short books to fit into your busy schedule: The Cabin at the End of the Train by […]
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This giving season, the Mesa County Libraries Foundation is encouraging library lovers to support the library by making a gift for Colorado Gives Day, which is December 10th this year. All donations received through the end of December will count towards our $10,000 goal, and all proceeds raised through Colorado Gives will support library programs […]
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Living in Grand Junction, founded in 1882, can skew your perception of just how far back much of Colorado’s history goes. Comparatively speaking, the towns and cities on the Western Slope are much younger than the towns and cities located elsewhere in the state, in large part because this land was reserved by treaty for […]
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The Giving Tree is turning 16 this year! We at Mesa County Libraries are so thankful for our long-standing partnership with Grand Valley Catholic Outreach as we continue to offer this unique winter giving opportunity. Each year, Catholic Outreach gathers applications starting in October until mid November. All recipients of Giving Tree gifts are Catholic […]
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