Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, Mesa County Libraries will stop charging overdue fines on books and other items. In addition, all accumulated fines for overdue materials will be waived as of Jan. 1. The library is eliminating overdue fines in order to increase patron access to library resources. The new policy, approved in December by the […]
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Teen Reviews: This Time Will Be Different; Storm and Fury
Teen Reviews presents book reviews by teens in Mesa County. Don’t be surprised if you can’t find some of these books at the library or in stores: teens who attend Teen Book Club on Wednesdays at 4:00 at the Central Library have access to books before they are officially published. Sugiura, Misa. This Time Will […]
Continue readingIditarod musher to speak at Mesa County Libraries Nov. 22 and 23
Mesa County Libraries will host a three-time participant in the Alaskan Iditarod Sled Dog Race for three presentations on Nov. 22 and 23. Iditarod musher Karen Land, joined by her sled dog Noggin, will describe her experiences in the 1,000-mile race and will show her sled and other race gear. Her presentation will be fun […]
Continue readingTeen Reviews: The Birds, the Bees, and You and Me
Teen Reviews presents book reviews by teens in Mesa County. Don’t be surprised if you can’t find some of these books at the library or in stores: teens who attend Teen Book Club on Wednesdays at 4:00 at the Central Library have access to books before they are officially published. Hinebaugh, Olivia. The Birds, the […]
Continue readingCosplay, fandom, and fun! Mesa County Libraries Comic Con set for Saturday, Oct. 12
Set aside Saturday, Oct. 12, for a day of cosplay and fandom at Mesa County Libraries Comic Con, happening from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Two Rivers Convention Center in downtown Grand Junction. Admission is free with a Mesa County Libraries card, or a $5 donation. (Need a library card? Apply for one online […]
Continue readingFriends of the Mesa County Libraries to hold Fall Book Sale Oct. 17-19
The Friends of the Mesa County Libraries will hold their annual Fall Book Sale from Thursday, Oct. 17, through Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, at the First Congregational Church, 1425 N. Fifth St. (across from Grand Junction High School). Admission to the sale is free all three days. The Fall Book Sale is a great opportunity […]
Continue readingNew 970West Artist in Residence to hold Art Talk on Sept. 5
Paula Marchionda, a fused-glass artist whose work explores different textures and colors of glass and their interplay with light, is the new Mesa County Libraries 970West Artist in Residence. During her residency, which lasts through Dec. 2, 2019, Marchionda will host open studio hours in the 970West Studio, 502 Ouray Ave., and present a number […]
Continue readingAuto-renewals begin at Mesa County Libraries
To improve convenience to patrons, Mesa County Libraries are rolling out automatic renewals for most library items beginning today. Items eligible for renewal will automatically renew three days before their due date, extending their loan periods from their original due dates. That means that if you are still reading your book or watching your DVD […]
Continue readingLibrary launches new streaming video service, Kanopy, with two-day film festival
Mesa County Libraries are launching a new streaming video service, Kanopy, with a two-day animated short film festival Friday and Saturday, Aug. 30 and 31. Kanopy makes it easy to watch some of the most critically acclaimed films ever made, along with Great Courses options. Mesa County Libraries cardholders get 10 Kanopy checkouts per month, […]
Continue readingMeet the new library director at upcoming meet-and-greets!
Michelle Boisvenue-Fox, the new director of Mesa County Libraries, invites Mesa County residents to a series of informal meet-and-greet events where they can learn more about her and share any thoughts or ideas they have about their local libraries. Meet-and-greets are scheduled at all eight Mesa County Libraries locations. Here is the schedule: Central Library, […]
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