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Summer Fun at Mesa County Libraries

This summer will be full of adventure with Mesa County Libraries Summer Reading Program beginning on May 27 through July 19. What is the Summer Reading challenge? This year’s summer reading challenge is a BINGO-style adventure for the entire family! Pick up a BINGO sheet at any of our eight library branches or join the […]

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Maryanna Powell Artist in Residence

Meet Our Current Artist in Residence, Maryanna Powell!

Maryanna Powell will be the 970West Studio Artist in Residence from May 5 through August 11, 2025. Maryanna Powell is a modern quilter who enjoys creating functional items using various piecing techniques. With a vision to challenge traditional quilting norms, she focuses on crafting versatile, everyday objects that integrate seamlessly into people’s lives. Her innovative […]

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2025 poetry contest winners

2025 Poetry Contest Adult and Teen Winners!

Congratulations to our 2025 poetry contest winners! As usual, we had lots of great submissions this year. If you missed entering this year, keep an eye out for our 2026 contest!  This year’s Teen contest was judged by Noel Kalenian, Librarian and published poet; the Adult contest was judged by Dr. Randy Phillis, professor of […]

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Sippin’ for the Stacks: Garden Edition

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 […]

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Are 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). […]

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Highest 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. […]

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