NEW History Research Guide

History is the interpretation of past events concerning the human experience. Here at Mesa County Libraries, we have built a new History Research Guide to cater to those interested in the pursuit of the past. One aspect I’d like to highlight on the blog is the Primary Source Guide within this new feature. Primary Sources […]

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Giving Trees at Mesa County Libraries to help needy during holiday season

Mesa County Libraries and Grand Valley Catholic Outreach are working together to help local needy families during the holidays. Giving Trees decorated with gift requests from underprivileged Mesa County residents of all ages are at the Central Library in Grand Junction and library branches in Clifton, De Beque, Fruita, and Palisade through Dec. 10, 2016. Using […]

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Kick off National Novel Writing Month in November at Mesa County Libraries

  Do you think you have a novel in you? Find out by participating in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) during November. Start right by attending a NaNoWriMo Kickoff Discussion and Party with an inspirational panel featuring published Young Adult authors Renee Collins, James Van Pelt, and Shannon Maynard. The discussion happens at 4 p.m. […]

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Culture Fest happens Nov. 4 and 5 at the Mesa County Libraries Central Library

  Mesa County Libraries Culture Fest, a popular annual celebration of art and cultural diversity in the local community, happens Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4 and 5, at the Central Library, Fifth Street and Grand Avenue in Grand Junction.   CULTURE FEST ART SHOW AND RECEPTION A reception honoring participants and winners in this year’s […]

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New @ Your Library – Trail Maps

Good news for all outdoor lovers – the Central and Fruita libraries now have regional National Geographic Trails Illustrated Maps for checkout!  We’ve got many different western Colorado and Utah locations, including Arches, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and much more. These maps are waterproof, tear resistant and thoroughly researched to make sure all roads and trails […]

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Octopus Coffee Inc. leases Central Library location from Mesa County Libraries  

Octopus Coffee Inc. leases Central Library location from Mesa County Libraries    Mesa County Libraries and Octopus Coffee Inc. have reached an agreement that allows the coffee vendor to begin serving beverages and food from a hut at Sixth Street and Grand Avenue in Grand Junction. The lease agreement lets Octopus Coffee place a hut […]

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2016 One Book, One Mesa County kicks off celebration of “Kitchens of the Great Midwest”

The 2016 edition of Mesa County Libraries One Book, One Mesa County will present a tasty  lineup of special events in February and March centered on “Kitchens of the Great Midwest,” the debut novel of author J. Ryan Stradal. The novel is a coming-of-age story about an orphaned girl with extraordinary culinary abilities. Mesa County […]

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