Find quality gifts
at the Friends Holiday Book Sale!
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Take advantage of the bargain prices this Friday and Saturday, Dec. 17 and 18, at the First Congregational Church, 1425 N. 5th St. (across from Grand Junction High School). The sale includes books for all ages – kids, teens, and adults. Open 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cash only. Proceeds from the sales benefit library programs.
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Mesa County Libraries and
Food Bank of the Rockies team up to bring after-school snacks to children and teens under 18
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Children 18 and younger are invited to pick up and take home prepackaged snacks from 3 - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday.
Grab nutritionally balanced snack packs for FREE! Parents can pick up these meals without children present.
Available at Central Library, 443 N. 5th St., and Clifton Branch Library, 590 32 Road.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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Mesa County Libraries to close for Christmas and New Year’s holidays |
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All Mesa County Libraries locations will be closed Friday and Saturday, Dec. 24 and 25, for the Christmas holiday. Library locations also will be closed Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, for New Year’s Day.
The library’s website will operate during the holidays, and patrons will be able to place holds, renew materials, and use eResources such as Mango Languages, the OverDrive Digital Library, and Kanopy.
A complete list of library locations and hours is available here.
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Enjoy the book "The Mitten" by Jan Brett in Downtown GJ StoryWalk® |
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Join Mesa County Libraries and Downtown Grand Junction businesses for a StoryWalk®! Through Jan. 7, enjoy walking downtown and reading the book The Mitten by Jan Brett.
StoryWalk® is an innovative and delightful way for children — and adults! — to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. As you stroll down Main Street in Downtown Grand Junction, look for numbered pages in business windows for a fun, local experience provided by Mesa County Libraries and Downtown Grand Junction.
Be sure to visit the Central Library Children's Center to complete our mitten scavenger hunt and claim your prize!
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Kids Club - winter arts and crafts |
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Kids and tweens (ages 6 -11) can drop-in, meet new friends, and try out fun activities each week at Kids Club! Times and library locations vary, but all include after-school activities like games, crafts, art, movies, special performances, and more! |
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Enjoy a virtual puppet show - The Nutcracker |
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Clara receives an extraordinary gift from Godpapa Drosselmeyer, and it takes her on an adventure full of magic and friendship. Join us online for this classic seasonal puppet show, The Nutcracker!
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Let's Draw Cartoons! with Rick Stromoski
online event
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Award-winning cartoonist and humorous illustrator Rick Stromoski will teach kids how to create their own cartoon characters, draw facial expressions, and even draw some animals! Recommended for ages 6-13.
Rick Stromoski is an American cartoonist whose work includes the syndicated comic strips Mullets and Soup to Nutz. He also has vast experience as an illustrator of both greeting cards and children's books, illustrating for such publishers as Macmillan, Workman, and Random House. Additionally, Rick was president of the National Cartoonist Society from 2005 to 2007.
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Enjoy a presentation or performance every month at Neighbors Night |
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Each month, we welcome a community guest to the Central Library who will share a presentation or performance for kids and their families. We invite families with children of all ages to connect with your Mesa County neighbors while sharing in fun, engaging learning experiences! |
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Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. |
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Two days before what would have been his 92nd birthday, kids and their families can learn about the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of the most important figures in the civil rights movement of the 1960s.
David Combs and Natalie Kegans of the local community group Black Citizens & Friends will talk to kids about King in a way that they will be able to understand and enjoy.
Join us at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, at the Fruita Branch Library or at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, in the Central Library Children's Center.
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Celebrate the season with crafts, games, and food! There is no charge, and all interested teens, ages 12-18, are welcome.
This event takes place at 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, in the Central Library Community Room.
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See art from East Middle School in the Teen Center for January's Super Rad Art Jam |
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Mesa County Libraries and Super Rad Art Jam are thrilled to present new art each month in the Teen Center at the Central Library. December features work from East Middle School.
Join us for next month's opening for Grand River Academy at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, in the Central Library Teen Center. Drop in to check out the art and enjoy a light refreshment!
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See the many activities available to teens during winter break |
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Teens are invited to join in games, crafts, special events, and conversation at any of three Mesa County Libraries locations.
Teen Time happens at the Central Library, the Fruita Branch, and the Clifton Branch. See times and locations at the link below.
Teens ages 12-18 are welcome to attend!
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Teens are invited to become members of GOAT - The Gathering of Awesome Teens |
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What is GOAT?
- GOAT, or Gathering of Awesome Teens, is an appointed group made up of members 12 to 18 years of age.
- It is a way to share your ideas for teen programming as well as to discuss books, movies, music, and video games you love and that the library should own.
- It is an option to accrue service hours for attending meetings, helping with teen programs, and assisting with community service projects. GOAT members attend monthly hour-long meetings and participate in events and opportunities throughout the year.
Apply to be a member of GOAT, and join other teens in monthly activities!
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Join a Dungeons and Dragons campaign |
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Join a Dungeons and Dragons campaign with other teens! Beginners are welcome – if you’ve never played before, we’ll teach you! Experts are welcome, too. We will be playing Dungeons and Dragons, 5th edition.
Dungeons and Dragons takes place from 4 - 6 p.m. every first Friday and fourth Monday of the month, in the Central Library Mesa Community Room. Seating is limited, and registration is required. Click below to visit the Event Calendar and register.
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Looking for something happening
at your library?
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Check our Event Calendar for full list of what's happening at Mesa County Libraries!
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A NOTE TO READERS
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Contact Mesa County Libraries at 970-243-4442 or visit mesacountylibraries.org |
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