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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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Join the Human Library® for discussions that will explore and challenge stereotypes and offer opportunities to learn about one another through personal stories! Real people will be on loan and candid questions will be expected, appreciated, and answered. The Human Library® is based on a Danish concept from 2000 and it is designed to build […]
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The Culture Fest Art Show celebrates artists of Mesa County! Mesa County Libraries are seeking art for the 2024 Culture Fest Art Show to be displayed at the Central, Clifton, and Fruita libraries this fall. 2D and 3D artworks in a variety of mediums are welcome. Artists 18 years of age and older residing in […]
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Have you noticed the new painting at the Mesa County Libraries Central location? Local artist Mae Piña was selected by the Mesa County Public Works Stormwater Management Program to paint one of several sidewalk paintings above storm drains to help raise awareness about the environmental impact these drains have on our community. Various storm drains […]
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From August 5 through November 8, 2024, Katie Sheader will be the 970West Studio Artist in Residence. Katie uses digital drawing and recycled book collage to create art that expresses her love for animals. She values re-use and conservation, themes reflected in her subjects, processes, and media. From river dolphins to cactus cats, her work […]
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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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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Celebrate the power of community with Paletero Man by Lucky Diaz! This fun bi-lingual book engages native Spanish and English speakers in a StoryWalk® along the Fruita Community Center Campus! According to publisher HarperCollins, Paletero Man “Follow(s) along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally […]
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