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Help Mesa County Libraries and Catholic Outreach Spread Hope this Winter with our 16th year of the Giving Tree

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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Culture fest 2024 Juried Art Show

2024 Culture Fest Art Show Winners and Slideshow

Each year, Mesa County Libraries hosts Culture Fest, a celebration of the diverse cultures represented in Mesa County through performances, country tables, and a juried art show. The open-themed exhibit provides an opportunity for local artists to showcase their skills and celebrate the rich artistic culture of our community. This year’s Culture Fest Juried Art […]

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Nifty Names: Ghost Towns of Western Colorado

Deserted, remote, forgotten. With over 1,500 named ghost towns, few states possess more abandoned settlements than Colorado. The promise of prosperity brought thousands into these settlements, only to be left behind when fortunes dried up. The vast majority of ghost towns in Colorado were mining settlements, founded to extract or process raw material from Colorado’s […]

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Embracing Tolerance: Building a More Inclusive World

In 1996, the United Nations General Assembly designated November 16 as the “International Day of Tolerance,” echoing UNESCO’s Declaration of Principles on Tolerance. This declaration emphasizes that tolerance is not mere indulgence, but rather, it’s the cornerstone of respecting and appreciating the rich tapestry of cultures, expressions, and human experiences worldwide. Tolerance, fundamentally, entails respecting […]

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Fun Fall Reads

Cue the fall vibes! Whether you want something cozy and atmospheric or dark and unsettling, this list has you covered for your autumnal reading adventure. Click on any of the titles to visit the Mesa County Libraries catalog. The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse This book is our spooky October pick for Monument Book Club, a […]

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Friends of the Mesa County Libraries Annual Book Sale October 17-19, 2024

Friends of the Mesa County Libraries Big Annual Book Sale October 17-19!

Bargain book shoppers, mark your calendars! It’s almost time for the Friends of the Mesa County Libraries big annual book sale, Thursday, October 17th, through Saturday, October 19th, at the First Congregational Church of Grand Junction, located at 1425 N. 5th St. With thousands of used books in good condition, this is the Friends’ biggest […]

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Local History Thursday: The Peach Day Massacre & Sheep Wars of the 1890s

Content Warning: This story contains graphic descriptions of violence and suffering committed against animals. Reader discretion is advised. In the late 19th century, competition between cattlemen and sheepherders over the open range often came to a bloody head in a series of conflicts known as the Sheep Wars. There were huge fortunes to be gained […]

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