Mesa County Libraries are launching a unique opportunity for someone who knows and loves gardening and can share their knowledge with the public. The new Mesa County Libraries Gardener in Residence (GIR) will be based in the Discovery Garden at Fifth Street and Chipeta Avenue and will be responsible for operating and maintaining the garden […]
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eResource Spotlight: The Washington Post, The New York Times, and Other Online Newspapers
Great news, Mesa County Libraries cardholders – you can now access The Washington Post online in addition to The New York Times and other newspapers! The Washington Post Unlimited access, both onsite and remote, to The Washington Post website and app. Expert reporting and analysis from Washington and around the world, including award-winning investigative coverage […]
Continue readingLegal Resource Day, focusing on civil legal issues, set for Oct. 27
Attend presentations and bring your civil legal questions to Legal Resource Day, organized by the Mesa County Combined Court/21st Judicial District and co-hosted by Mesa County Libraries. There is no charge to attend this event, which happens 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at the Central Library, 443 N. 6th St. in downtown Grand Junction. The event […]
Continue readingClifton Branch Library to close Oct. 19-21 for equipment installation
The Mesa County Libraries Clifton Branch, 3270 D 1/2 Road, will be closed to visitors Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 19-21, for installation of a second HVAC unit on the building. For patrons who would like to pick up holds, the drive-through window on the south side of the building will be open during the closure. The drive-through’s […]
Continue readingLibrary Friends to host October Book Sale Oct. 19-21
The Friends of Mesa County Libraries’ annual October Book Sale – happening Oct. 19-21, 2023 – is a great place to stock your shelf with winter reading material or shop early for holiday gifts. This is the Friends’ biggest used-book sale of the year, complete with bargains galore, and it happens Thursday through Saturday, Oct. […]
Continue readingNew Clifton Branch Library Grand Opening set for Saturday, Oct. 7
Please join Mesa County Libraries for the official Grand Opening Celebration of the new Clifton Branch! The event is set from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at the new library, 3270 D 1/2 Road (next to Rocky Mountain Elementary School). There is no charge to attend. The grand opening will include tours […]
Continue readingCosplay at Comic Con: Keep it classy, and be kind
Whether you’re a first-time convention-goer or a veteran cosplayer, you’re going to Mesa County Libraries Comic Con to have a good time. To make that happen, here are a few etiquette tips for enjoying the multitude of costumed players who will be at Grand Junction Convention Center this Saturday, September 16th. Personal Hygiene – It […]
Continue readingClifton Branch to close Aug. 12 for move to new location; new library to open Aug. 29
The Mesa County Libraries Clifton Branch at 590 32 Road will close permanently at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, for the move to a new location. The new Clifton Branch, currently in the late stages of construction at 3270 D 1/2 Road (next to Rocky Mountain Elementary School), is set to open at 9 a.m. […]
Continue readingGetting closer: New Clifton Branch more than 80% complete
The new Clifton Branch is now more than 80% complete, and construction is expected to wrap up by early August. In the past month, interior and exterior work has continued, with windows, doors, electrical, and plumbing systems being installed, along with tile work and fixtures in restrooms. In July, carpeting and flooring will be installed […]
Continue readingCentral Library community mural artist selected
Mesa County Libraries have selected an artist to create a unique new mural in the Central Library, and we’re seeking your help to create the mural design. In 2022, Mesa County Libraries conducted community research and learned that the top priority from participants was “community and belonging.” This is now one of the library’s three […]
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