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Congratulations to our 2021 poetry contest winners! As usual, we had lots of great submissions this year. If you missed entering this year, keep an eye out for our 2022 contest! Adult Category: 1st Place “October” by Patricia Norrbom The last of the leaves floating effortless in the wind The autumn breeze caresses my face […]
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As Mesa County’s Free to Choose resolution takes effect April 16, Mesa County Libraries are adjusting some restrictions that have been in place during the coronavirus pandemic. Among the changes are the following: Patrons are asked to wear a mask while they visit the library unless they are alone or with members of their household […]
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UPDATE (May 10, 2021)!: Ribbons remain available for pick-up! If you’d like to take part in this unique project that uses ribbons to commemorate the pandemic, please stop by your nearest library location and pick up a ribbon Take and Make kit. Return your ribbon to the library, by late May, and it will become […]
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Combine a story with a walk in a garden, and what do you have? A StoryWalk® in the Mesa County Libraries Discovery Garden! A new StoryWalk® has been installed in the Discovery Garden, and families are invited to stroll through the garden at their leisure while reading “Just Ask! Be Different, Be Brave, Be You,” […]
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An online panel discussion titled “How to Be an Ally” is set for 5 p.m. Saturday, April 3, via Zoom. The panel will explore allyship, which is the process of building supporting relationships with members of marginalized communities. The discussion, hosted by the Fruita for Equality initiative, will include members of Black Citizens and Friends, […]
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Bring a seed, take a seed at the Mesa County Libraries Spring Seed Exchange, scheduled for Saturday, March 20, at four library locations! Gardeners are invited to bring portioned seeds and take seeds left by others. Please divide your seeds into individual-sized, labeled packets before arriving at the exchange. There is no charge to participate. […]
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An Arts and Culture Forum for Grand Junction City Council candidates is scheduled for 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, online via Zoom. For the Zoom link, please visit the Event Calendar at mesacountylibraries.org Studies show that arts and cultural organizations significantly benefit the local economy, and arts and culture continue to grow and improve the […]
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The Friends of Mesa County Libraries are hosting weekly book sales 9 a.m.-2 p.m. each Saturday through March 27 at the First Congregational Church, 1425 N. 5th St. (across from Grand Junction High School). These weekly Saturday “pop-up” sales feature a great selection of books at affordable prices. Stock up for your spring and summer […]
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Lynda, a popular educational eResource now known as LinkedIn Learning, will no longer be offered through Mesa County Libraries after March 14, 2021. The change is happening because of Lynda’s new technological requirements that the library is not currently able to meet. The library is working on a solution to the technical issues and hopes […]
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During March, the public is invited to one of two free Virtual Write A Will seminars designed to help you plan now so that your wishes will be carried out later. Attend one of these no-obligation seminars via Zoom and learn about will-planning basics: How do you know whether you need a will? How to […]
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