Mesa County Libraries and Grand Valley Catholic Outreach are working together to help local families in need during the holidays. Giving Trees decorated with gift requests from underprivileged Mesa County residents of all ages will be at the Central Library in Grand Junction and library branches in Clifton, Collbran, Fruita, Orchard Mesa, and Palisade now […]
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Mesa County Libraries seek literacy tutors; training session set for Oct. 28
Are you interested in positively changing the lives of others? If you are fluent in English and/or mathematics, Mesa County Libraries have the volunteer opportunity for you! The library’s Literacy Center is recruiting volunteer literacy tutors to work with English language learners and with students wishing to improve their skills in subject areas such as […]
Continue readingMesa County Oral History Project interviews are now available for listening online
More than 60 audio interviews with historical figures of Mesa County are now available online for easy public access as part of the new Mesa County Oral History Project digital archive. The Mesa County Oral History Project is a joint effort of Mesa County Libraries and Museums of Western Colorado. The 60-plus interviews available now […]
Continue readingLibrary cardholders get “Library Deals” at local businesses in September and October
In honor of National Library Card Signup Month, Mesa County Libraries have partnered with local businesses to launch “Library Deals,” a promotional partnership with local businesses to offer discounts on goods and services during September and October. For library cardholders, participating in Library Deals is easy: Just show your Mesa County Libraries card at participating […]
Continue readingDe Beque Branch to reopen in new space Wednesday, Sept. 20
The Mesa County Libraries De Beque Branch is set to reopen to the public at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, in a brand-new space at the De Beque School, 730 Minter Ave. Library patrons will find many new amenities, such as an improved, dedicated entrance from the parking lot; a small study room; a […]
Continue readingVirtual grocery store tour to help families buy healthy, affordable foods
Want to learn how to save money on groceries while buying healthy foods? Attend “Cooking Matters: A Virtual Grocery Store Tour,” a presentation set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017, at the Mesa County Libraries Central Library, 443 N. 6th St. in Grand Junction. This guided virtual grocery store tour will show you how […]
Continue readingPaleontological illustrator Melody Brooke Safken is 970West Studio Artist in Residence through early December
Melody Brooke Safken, an award-winning illustrator and instructor at Colorado Mesa University, is the new Mesa County Libraries 970West Studio Artist in Residence. Specializing in paleontological illustration, Safken plans to host open studio hours and a variety of workshops during her residency, which lasts through Dec. 4, 2017. Born and raised in Grand Junction, […]
Continue readingMesa County Libraries to offer eclipse-related events and viewing aids
UPDATED 8/18/17 at 10:20 am: Please note–At this point, all but one library is out of glasses and it is doubtful there will be any left for the public once their programming (Collbran–see below) is finished. The library district (8 locations) split the few glasses we received between locations, with the sole purpose of developing […]
Continue readingArchaeologist to describe Ute Indian trading July 22 at Central Library
Local archaeologist Curtis Martin will present “Ephemeral Bounty: The Impact of the Horse and European Trade Goods on the Ute Indians” at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 22, 2017, at the Mesa County Libraries Central Library, 443 N. 6th St. in Grand Junction. The Utes of western Colorado lived a hunting-and-gathering lifestyle for thousands of […]
Continue readingNeighbors Read in July features drums, dance, and puppets
The weekly Neighbors Read family story time at the Mesa County Libraries Central Library will feature drums, dance, and puppets in July. Neighbors Read happens at 6:30 p.m. each Thursday at the Central Library, 443 N. 6th St. in Grand Junction. Neighbors Read is a family-oriented story time in which members of the community read […]
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