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 […]
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Clifton 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 […]
Continue readingHarvest time begins in Discovery Garden
Looking for some produce? At the Mesa County Libraries Discovery Garden, some of our spring plantings are available for harvest! Bring a reusable bag or basket, roll up your sleeves, and pick your own! In the veggie rows, Oregon sugar pod peas, lettuce, and kale are ready for harvest. In the Education Square, we have […]
Continue readingCentral Library parking lots to close for resurfacing June 17-20
Parking lots around the Mesa County Libraries Central Library in downtown Grand Junction will be closed to all use from Saturday evening, June 17, through early morning Tuesday, June 20, for an extensive resurfacing project. The closure is necessary for cleaning, sealing, and restriping of the parking lots. Both the east and west parking lots […]
Continue readingNew Clifton Branch 70% complete
The new Clifton Branch Library is getting closer to completion each day. Currently, the building is approximately 70% complete. During the past month, interior work has continued, with the last of the drywall and interior doors installed by the end of May and many spaces throughout the new branch now being painted. Windows throughout the […]
Continue readingStudents honored for graduating from library high-school education programs
Eleven students graduating from the Career Online High School and GED programs at Mesa County Libraries were honored in a ceremony May 24 at the Central Library in Grand Junction. Graduates who participated in the ceremony are: Lance Barley (GED), Alexander Campbell-Estrada (GED), Michael Cardenas-Albert (GED), Megan Conley (COHS), Kayla Grady (COHS), Taylor Rodriguez (GED), […]
Continue readingCentral Library West Entrance to close May 15-16 for repair project
The West Entrance of the Mesa County Libraries Central Library in downtown Grand Junction will be closed Monday and Tuesday, May 15 and 16, while the doors and glass storefront are replaced. The West Entrance faces the intersection of Fifth Street and Grand Avenue. During the project, all Central Library visitors should use the East […]
Continue readingClifton Branch construction continues on schedule
After a long, cold winter, it finally seems safe to say that spring is here! As we roll into May with warmer weather, construction of the new Mesa County Libraries Clifton Branch continues on schedule. While there may not be much new to see from the outside, crews have been busy transforming the inside of […]
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