The Mesa County Libraries Foundation will be hosting a springtime fundraising event, Sippin’ for the Stacks: Garden Edition, showcasing the library’s Discovery Garden and 970West Studio in downtown Grand Junction on Saturday, May 3rd, from 5 to 8 p.m. This event will celebrate some of the unique resources available through Mesa County Libraries. Enjoy a […]
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2025 Recycled Books Art Show Gallery and Winners
2025 marks the seventh year of the Recycled Books Art Show at Mesa County Libraries! In 2019, the Friends of the Mesa County Libraries organized, managed, and funded the initial art show featuring projects made by local creatives using recycled books. This well-loved annual display continues to showcase some of the intricate and amazing artwork […]
Continue readingAre You a Poet and You Know It? Submit Your Poems to our Annual Teen and Adult Poetry Contest!
April is National Poetry Month, and it’s time to summon your inner poet and enter your best work in the Mesa County Libraries 2025 Poetry Contest! The Poetry Contest is an annual contest that seeks to recognize Mesa County’s best poets! The contest features separate categories for adults (18 and older) and teens (grades 6-12). […]
Continue readingRecycled Books Juried Art Show Call for Artists
Mesa County Libraries are seeking entries for the Recycled Books Juried Art Show to be displayed March 28 through May 15, 2025, at the Central Library. 2D and a limited number of 3D artworks are welcome as long as the project has been made from book parts. Artists 16 years of age and older residing […]
Continue readingMeet Our Current Artist in Residence, Cara Morton!
From January 6 – April 14, 2025, Cara Morton will be the 970West Studio Artist in Residence. Cara studied art at the Worcester Art Museum School in Worcester, MA, and has spent her artistic life from a young age exploring many mediums, crafts and styles. Recently, her artistic path has led her back to the […]
Continue readingHighest Circulating Titles of 2024
As we wrap up the year of 2024 and begin moving into 2025, it can be interesting to review the titles that have circulated well among Mesa County Libraries. In 2024, the following books and films circulated quite well throughout the year: Kristen Hannah’s The Women Oppenheimer John Grisham’s The Exchange: After The Firm C.J. […]
Continue readingColorado Gives Day and the Return of Weekend Book Sales
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 […]
Continue readingeResources for Learners
For those enrolled in academic programs this season or supporting those who are, or for those interested in opportunities for self-development, Mesa County Libraries offers a number of online resources to support your learning endeavors. ABCmouse is an award-winning curriculum that helps young learners, ages 2 through 7, learn about math, science, reading, art, social […]
Continue readingHelp 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 […]
Continue reading2024 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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