Ed Sealover, author of a new guidebook to Colorado’s history, natural attractions, and unique watering holes, will be the special guest at the second annual Table of Content fundraiser scheduled from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at the Central Library, 443 N. 6th St. in downtown Grand Junction. Proceeds from Table of Content benefit child […]
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New 970West Studio Artist in Residence to present variety of workshops
Emmi Hall, a graphic designer with a strong interest in education and artistic expression, is the new Mesa County Libraries 970West Studio Artist in Residence. During her residency – which lasts from Jan. 9 through April 24, 2017 – Hall will present a variety of workshops and activities for all ages. Hall recently graduated from […]
Continue readingKick 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. […]
Continue readingCulture 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 […]
Continue readingAre You Curious About Fantasy Football?
Do you have questions about fantasy football that you’ve always wanted to ask? Come to a presentation on the basics of fantasy sports on Wednesday, October 19 at 5:30 PM in the Mesa Community Room. This presentation is not intended to offer advice on how to play. It is only intended to help explain the social […]
Continue readingDungeons & Dragons and Tabletop Gaming in the Teen Center!
October 7th will kick off the first meeting of an ongoing Dungeons and Dragons campaign in the Teen Center. Register now to take part in a campaign that is for teens only! As a member of the D&D crew, you’ll meet every first and third Friday of the month at 3pm in the Teen Center. Don’t […]
Continue readingJr. Scientist Academy
The Jr. Scientist program at the library is bumping up a notch. CMU professors have motivated, educated and entertained young scientists from all over the valley once a month for the past 4 years. To help nourish the insatiable interest of these young scientists, they will now have the opportunity to attend talks and register […]
Continue readingNever used a computer? Get started at the library!
Applying for a job? Buying a US savings bond for a grandchild? Checking on your VA or Social Security benefits? Printing a pay stub? Getting a credit report? So many important as well as everyday tasks require using a computer or an email address. At Mesa County Libraries we offer a series of Getting Started […]
Continue readingAuthor Talk: Nothing Short of Dying
Join us for Erik Storey’s book launch at the Central library on Wednesday, August 17th 6:30 p.m. Erik will talk about his book, read a short passage, answer questions and be available to sign books as well. Hailed by bestselling writer William Kent Krueger as “the year’s best thriller debut,” this furiously paced ride into harm’s way […]
Continue readingKiva Book Club – Ordinary Grace
Join us for our next Kiva Bookclub, at 6:30 pm on Thursday, July 21st, in the Central Library Community Room, as we discuss Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger. In Ordinary Grace, thirteen-year-old Frank Drum, a Methodist preacher’s son, explores the darker side of what the book jacket describes as a “time of innocence and […]
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