We will share A Universe of Stories as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing

Summer Reading starts June 3, 2019!

This space-themed Summer Reading adventure begins June 3 at all eight Mesa County Libraries locations.

• All ages
• Set your own reading goals
• Earn books and prizes
• Earn chances to win grand prizes
  • Kids’ telescopes
  • Space science kits
  • LitKits
  • Gift certificates
  • More!

As always, there’s no charge to participate in Summer Reading!

Why is Summer Reading so important for kids?

• Students who don’t read during the summer can lose up to two months of reading skills
• Reading two to three hours a week during the summer combats summer learning loss
• Reading is FUN. Fun is good for kids.

SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT SERIES

Admission is free to all performances!

Cody Landstrom, magician

codylandstrom.com

• 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, at the Central Library, 443 N. 6th St., Grand Junction
• 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, at the Central Library
• 10 a.m. Thursday, June 6, at the Clifton Branch, 590 32 Road
• 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at the Central Library
• 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 7, at the Collbran Branch, 111 Main St.

Sarahndipity, local author leading an interactive story time and dance party

animalsgetfunky.com

• 10 a.m. Friday, June 7, at the Orchard Mesa Branch, 230 Lynwood St.
• 2 p.m. Friday, June 7, at the Central Library
• 10 a.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Central Library
• 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 10, at the Fruita Branch, 324 N. Coulson St.
• 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, at the Clifton Branch

Embodying Rhythm, percussion musical performance

embodyingrhythm.com

• 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, at the Palisade Branch, 119 W. Third St.
• 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, at the Fruita Branch
• 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at the Clifton Branch
• 1 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at the Gateway Branch, 42700 Highway 141
• 11 a.m. Friday, June 14, at the De Beque Branch, 730 Minter Ave.

Rocky Mountain Puppets with Meghan Casey, a ventriloquist puppet show

rockymountainpuppets.com

• 10 a.m. Thursday, July 11, at the Clifton Branch
• 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 11, at the Market on Main in downtown Grand Junction
• 10 a.m. Friday, July 12, at the Orchard Mesa Branch
• 2 p.m. Friday, July 12, at the Central Library
• 10 a.m. Saturday, July 13, at the Central Library