Kids Read Picks presents book reviews and recommendations from kids in Mesa County. Don’t be surprised if you can’t find some of these books at the library or in stores: kids who attend Kids Read Book Club on Tuesdays at 4:00 at the Central Library have access to books before they are officially published. Rating […]
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Summer Reading at Mesa County Libraries launches June 3!
Prepare to blast off into a universe of stories with Summer Reading at Mesa County Libraries! In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing, this year’s Summer Reading adventure is space-themed! The fun begins the week of Monday, June 3, at all eight Mesa County Libraries locations. Be sure to visit your […]
Continue readingCatch the “Super Potato” puppet show May 28-June 1
Kick off Summer Reading with the cosmic puppet show “Super Potato” May 28-June 1 in the Central Library Children’s Area. Super Potato, a superhero turned into a potato, decides not to be a superhero and travels through the universe looking for a replacement. Will he find his replacement in time to defeat the evil villain […]
Continue readingLetterpress artist Devan Penniman is new 970West Artist in Residence
Devan Penniman, a creator who specializes in paper, printing, and bringing people together through art, is the new Mesa County Libraries 970West Artist in Residence. Penniman will host open studio hours at the 970West Studio from 4-6 p.m. every Tuesday through the end of her residency Aug. 12. She also has scheduled a variety of […]
Continue readingMichelle Boisvenue-Fox selected as new director of Mesa County Libraries
Michelle Boisvenue-Fox, a library administrator with a two-decade record of driving innovation and creativity in library settings, has been selected as the new director of Mesa County Libraries. The Mesa County Libraries Board of Trustees made the announcement today. Boisvenue-Fox currently serves as director of programming, outreach, and collection services for the Kent District Library […]
Continue readingFamily Fiesta: Día de los niños – Children’s Day
Come celebrate all children on the 27th of April at 10 am to 2 pm at the Central Library Children’s Center for our special event Día de los niños – Día de los libros or Children’s Day Book Day. We will have stories, books, crafts, games, music, magic, and piñatas! Día de los niños […]
Continue readingMesa County Libraries offer books to 4-year-olds during One Book Colorado April 8-22
From April 8-22, every 4-year-old child in Mesa County can pick up a free copy of “Penguinaut!” as part of the annual One Book Colorado program. Copies of the book are available at all Mesa County Libraries locations in downtown Grand Junction, Clifton, Collbran, De Beque, Fruita, Gateway, Orchard Mesa, and Palisade. Simply stop by and […]
Continue readingKids Read Picks, vol. 11
Kids Read Picks presents book reviews and recommendations from kids in Mesa County. Don’t be surprised if you can’t find some of these books at the library or in stores: kids who attend Kids Read Book Club on Tuesdays at 4:00 at the Central Library have access to books before they are officially published. Rating […]
Continue reading“Where is Willy Wolf” puppet show set for March 21-April 5
The spring puppet show at Mesa County Libraries’ branch locations is “Where is Willy Wolf?” Someone has been huffing and puffing and blowing down the home of Slim the Pig. Who could it be? Detective Dillon is on the case, and you’ll need to watch the puppet show to see if Dillon catches the culprit! […]
Continue readingDiscovery Garden Seed Exchange and Tool Drive set for Saturday, March 9
Bring some seeds, take some seeds, and drop off your gently used tools at the Mesa County Libraries Discovery Garden Seed Exchange and Tool Drive, taking place at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 9, in the new Discovery Garden at Fifth Street and Chipeta Avenue in Grand Junction. Gardeners can bring seeds to exchange with other […]
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