On July 26, the Fruita Branch Library hosted a reception for the Eye Love Fruita Art Show where juror Michelle Cools, artist and owner of The Vintage Common, announced the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. 1st Place: Pavia Justinian – acrylic painting titled Red Rockin’ Nebulas 2nd Place: Devan Penniman – linoleum print titled […]
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Mesa County Libraries Seeking Artists for 2025 Artist in Residence Program
Calling all creatives! If you are interested in sharing your artistic knowledge with the community through engaging programs, we would like to invite you to apply for the Mesa County Libraries Artist in Residence program. Artists 18 years of age and older, residing in Mesa County, CO, and with a valid library card may apply. […]
Continue readingLocal History Thursday: Abe Ong, Mesa County’s Pioneer Bootlegger
Some criminals achieve fame through cunning, working as masterminds and manipulating law enforcement to evade capture for as long as possible. Others become famous through building criminal empires, creating massive gangs that can rival multinational corporations in scale. Others, like Mesa County’s pioneer bootlegger, Abe Ong, seemingly become famous through sheer audacity. In my last […]
Continue readingClifton Community Art Show Winners and Slideshow!
On July 11, the Clifton Branch Library held the inaugural Clifton Community Art Show reception. This reception celebrated the artists who submitted artwork to the Clifton Community Art Show and specially honored the winners of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards. We are excited to showcase artwork inspired by the Clifton area! There were […]
Continue readingBooks About Camping
We’re in the thick of summertime, and many in Mesa County are flocking from the heat to go camping in higher elevations. Camping comes with a lot of questions, whether you’re deciding what foods to make over the fire, how to properly dispose of waste, leave no trace principles, or what type of tent is […]
Continue readingSeeking artwork for Mesa County Libraries Comic Con Art Show!
Here’s your chance to show your talent to the community! Mesa County Libraries is seeking artwork for the Comic Con Juried Art Show, to be displayed August 30 through October 24, 2024 at multiple library locations. There are three age categories for artists (11 and under, 12-18, and 19 and older), and prizes will be […]
Continue readingSpotlight: Technology and Printing Services
When technology advances in leaps and bounds, we can often feel overwhelmed when we need to print or send documents by email or fax. Fortunately, Mesa County Libraries offer these services! Printing can be done from your device or our computers, has an affordable price, and scanning documents to email is completely free. Scanning documents […]
Continue readingA Summer of Creativity
Summer is the perfect time to let your imagination run wild and get creative! In addition to our shelves full of inspiring books, your library card unlocks access to two fantastic online resources for creative learning – Universal Class and LinkedIn Learning. From bread-baking to knitting to sewing and lots in between, Universal Class offers […]
Continue readingExploring the Magic of ABCmouse
ABCmouse is an online educational platform designed for children aged 2 to 8. The platform provides interactive learning activities, including games, puzzles, songs, and animations, to engage children and make learning enjoyable. ABCmouse is known for its adaptive learning approach, tailoring the content to each child’s level and pace of learning. Additionally, parents can track […]
Continue readingWe Are Water Exhibit: July 13th through September
July 13th through September of 2024, Mesa County Libraries is proud to host the traveling exhibition We are Water: Connecting Communities. This exhibit will be displayed at the Central Library and made available to the public during opening hours. What is the We are Water project? The We are Water project aims to bring together […]
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