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Long before modern humans began studying the night sky, prehistoric societies were monitoring the stars for important events. An upcoming presentation, “Prehistoric Archaeoastronomy in Northwestern Colorado,” will describe scientific findings at the Gunsight Pass Archaeological Site, a prehistoric archaeoastronomy site recorded by Dominguez Archaeological Research Group archaeologists Brian O’Neill, Cheryl Harrison, and H. Sonny Shelton […]
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The University of Denver Veterans Advocacy Project (VAP) has scheduled a veteran law outreach event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, at the Mesa County Libraries Central Library, 443 N. 6th St. in Grand Junction. At this event, VAP lawyers will be prepared to answer questions about veteran-related legal issues and military […]
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Devan Penniman, a creator who specializes in paper, printing, and bringing people together through art, is the new Mesa County Libraries 970West Artist in Residence. Penniman will host open studio hours at the 970West Studio from 4-6 p.m. every Tuesday through the end of her residency Aug. 12. She also has scheduled a variety of […]
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Michelle Boisvenue-Fox, a library administrator with a two-decade record of driving innovation and creativity in library settings, has been selected as the new director of Mesa County Libraries. The Mesa County Libraries Board of Trustees made the announcement today. Boisvenue-Fox currently serves as director of programming, outreach, and collection services for the Kent District Library […]
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Come celebrate all children on the 27th of April at 10 am to 2 pm at the Central Library Children’s Center for our special event Día de los niños – Día de los libros or Children’s Day Book Day. We will have stories, books, crafts, games, music, magic, and piñatas! Día de los niños […]
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Mesa County Libraries extend a heartfelt thank-you to all of the library volunteers throughout the county. Library volunteers contribute so much time, energy, and enthusiasm to our eight locations that it is impossible to list everything they do here. A sample of their work would include shelving books; serving as adult literacy tutors; helping with […]
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About 100 years ago, a winged monster frequently roamed the Grand Valley region. The flying terror seemed to sniff out farmers who were living happily off the land, growing apple and pear orchards. It would swoop in and wipe out once-flourishing crops in what felt like no time. The apples and pears were feasted upon […]
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“Portolano: A Film about Jack Mueller,” a film by Mesa County resident Kyle Harvey examining the life of prominent poet Jack Mueller, will have a public screening at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at the Mesa County Libraries Central Library, 443 N. 6th St. in Grand Junction. The film screening is open to the […]
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In observance of National Health Care Decisions Day, join us for a screening of “Consider the Conversation,” an acclaimed film about end-of-life decisions, and a discussion on this important topic. The film and discussion happen at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at the Mesa County Libraries Central Library, 443 N. 6th St., Grand Junction. […]
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Dog Ears, the popular children’s reading therapy program offered through Mesa County Libraries, is coming to the Palisade Branch in 2019. Registered therapy dogs will visit the Palisade Branch, 119 W. Third St., at 4 p.m. on the first Friday of each month, beginning Jan. 4. Kids can sign up in advance for a 15-minute […]
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