The Mesa County Libraries Foundation is proud to announce the launch of The Grape Gatsby, a refreshing white table wine benefiting the Foundation. A wine launch party is scheduled 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 2019, at Grande River Vineyards, 787 N. Elberta Ave. in Palisade, just off I-70 Exit 42. The launch party is open […]
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Veterans Advocacy Project to assist veterans June 4 at Central Library
The University of Denver Veterans Advocacy Project (VAP) has scheduled a veteran law outreach event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, at the Mesa County Libraries Central Library, 443 N. 6th St. in Grand Junction. At this event, VAP lawyers will be prepared to answer questions about veteran-related legal issues and military […]
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 readingEnter your project in an art show featuring recycled books!
Get creative with recycled books! Build a project using recycled books, and enter it in a unique arts and crafts show at the Central Library! The Friends of the Mesa County Libraries are seeking entries for a unique, book-oriented Juried Arts and Crafts Show to be displayed in July and August at the Central Library. […]
Continue readingMesa County Libraries announce four finalists for library director position
Mesa County Libraries have announced four finalists for the library director position. The finalists are: Michelle Boisvenue-Fox, director of programming, outreach, and collection services for the Kent District Library in Comstock Park, Michigan. Kerry McGeath, managing director of the Desoto, Texas, Public Library. Jon D. Solomon, library and cultural arts manager for the Englewood, Colorado, […]
Continue readingIt’s National Volunteer Week! Thanks, library volunteers!
Mesa County Libraries extend a heartfelt thank-you to all of the library volunteers throughout the county. Library volunteers contribute so much time, energy, and enthusiasm to our eight locations that it is impossible to list everything they do here. A sample of their work would include shelving books; serving as adult literacy tutors; helping with […]
Continue readingLocal filmmaker’s “Portolano” to be screened April 3 at Central Library
“Portolano: A Film about Jack Mueller,” a film by Mesa County resident Kyle Harvey examining the life of prominent poet Jack Mueller, will have a public screening at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at the Mesa County Libraries Central Library, 443 N. 6th St. in Grand Junction. The film screening is open to the […]
Continue reading“Consider the Conversation” film examines end-of-life decisions
In observance of National Health Care Decisions Day, join us for a screening of “Consider the Conversation,” an acclaimed film about end-of-life decisions, and a discussion on this important topic. The film and discussion happen at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at the Mesa County Libraries Central Library, 443 N. 6th St., Grand Junction. […]
Continue readingLibrary issues statement about the possibility of a social worker
Mesa County Libraries would like to set the record straight regarding our exploration of having a social worker in the library. This topic has received considerable media attention in recent weeks, some of which was inaccurate or incomplete. Foremost, Mesa County Libraries do not plan to hire a social worker. We have neither the budget […]
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