Do you write poetry? The library's annual Poetry Contest is seeking entries! |
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Poets are invited to submit as many as two original, unpublished poems by 8 p.m. Sunday, April 24, for a chance to win prizes and have their poems featured on the library’s website.
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Entries must be submitted online using the official entry form available at mesacountylibraries.org/poetrycontest. No poems will be accepted in person, in any format, at any library location. Poems cannot exceed 40 lines, and they must be suitable for a general audience. Complete rules are available on the library’s website.
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Get your health coverage questions answered at a Medicare Information Table |
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State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) volunteers will host monthly Medicare Information Tables at the Central Library, the Clifton Branch, and the Fruita Branch to answer your Medicare questions.
Assistance is offered on a first-come, first-served basis during the following times:
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11 a.m. - 1 p.m. last Thursdays of the month, Central Library lobby, 443 N. 6th St.
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4:30 - 7 p.m. third Tuesdays of the month, Clifton Branch, 590 32 Road.
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11 a.m. - 2 p.m. second Thursdays of the month, Fruita Branch, 324 N. Coulson St.
The Medicare Information Tables are organized by the RSVP SHIP Medicare Counselors. Call 970-243-9839 for more information.
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Learn about the wild horses
of western Colorado
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Join the Mesa County Historical Society in a presentation about the wild horses of western Colorado. Learn about the mustang's history, legacy, and future, both in the wild and after being domesticated.
This event takes place at noon Thursday, April 21, in the Central Library Community Room. Seating is limited, and registration is required via the online Events Calendar at mesacountylibraries.org.
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Trauma and Loss: Living with Grief® with the Hospice Foundation of America |
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Hospice Foundation of America's 2022 Living with Grief® program focuses on the specific issues raised when losses are sudden and traumatic, shattering the bereaved individual’s assumptions that the world is safe, benevolent, or predictable. These deaths can be the result of accidents and disasters; suicides or overdoses; homicide and terrorism; military or service-related deaths; or the unpredictable trajectories of illnesses.
In the beginning of this program we'll explore the factors that complicate grief. In the second half of the program we'll use case studies to highlight ways that such losses can be treated. The program concludes with a discussion of vicarious traumatization and strategies for self-care.
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This event takes place at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 30, in the Central Library Community Room. Seating is limited, and registration is required via the Event Calendar at mesacountylibraries.org.
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Friends of the Mesa County Libraries
to host Clearance Book Sale
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Stock up on reading material to add to your home library!
Friends of the Mesa County Libraries have a lot of books they'd love to send home with readers, so they are hosting weekly clearance book sales 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. each Friday and Saturday from April 22 through May 14 at the First Congregational Church, 1425 N. 5th St. (across from Grand Junction High School).
Proceeds from these sales will benefit the Clifton Branch Library Project. All sales are cash only.
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Join a book club to discuss
fascinating reads with other readers
Advance registration is required for in-person attendees
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Clifton Book Club meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month. Visit the Event Calendar for details.
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Fruita Book Club meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month. Visit the Event Calendar for details.
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Kiva Book Club meets monthly on the third Thursday of the month. Visit the Event Calendar for details.
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Beyond Words Book Club meets monthly at the Central Library. Visit the Event Calendar for details.
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Discover a new title in April's Staff Picks |
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For April’s Staff Picks, we’re offering a novel rife with magical realism, a look into the works of a joyous children’s author, a trip into the incredible landscape of Bear’s Ears National Monument, and a suspenseful fiction read sure to hold your attention. |
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Participate in meaningful art
experiences with author Wendy Videlock
in Palisade Multitudes series
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Multitudes is an interactive arts program in support of life-long learning and creative aging by local artist, writer, and teacher Wendy Videlock.
The Multitudes program consists of seven 90-minute sessions culminating in a final Celebration and art show at the Palisade Branch Library. The Multitudes program seeks to provide meaningful art experiences and ultimately cultivate a better quality of life, a deeper sense of community, a love of the humanities, and an appreciation of learning and creating among its elder residents.
All programs begin at 2 p.m.
Complete Multitudes Series Lineup:
- Tuesday, May 3: Exploring the Art of Playing with Color
- Tuesday, May 10: Local Flora and Fauna - The Art of Noticing the Natural World
- Tuesday, May 17: The Art of Collage, Naming Things, and Learning to Pay Attention
- Tuesday, May 24: The Art of Asking Questions - Blue Pig Gallery in Palisade
- Tuesday, June 7: The Art of Wandering, Wondering, Invocation, and Storytelling
- Tuesday, June 14: Van Gogh, Bob Marley, Emily Dickinson and the Art of Movement
- Tuesday, June 21: An Art Show and Poetry Reading
Seating for these are limited, and registration is required via the online Events Calendar at mesacountylibraries.org. Please click on the links above to register for specific events.
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Discovery Garden seeks volunteers April 30 |
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Interested in helping the Mesa County Libraries Discovery Garden grow?
Attend a Discovery Garden Volunteer Orientation and Work Day on Saturday, April 30.
The Garden Volunteer Orientation starts at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 30, in the Central Library Community Room, 443 N. 6th St. Learn about the history of the garden, current projects, and how you can help! Ages 14 and up. Registration is preferred via the Event Calendar at mesacountylibraries.org.
If you can't wait to get your hands dirty, join other garden volunteers from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 30, in the Discovery Garden at Fifth Street and Chipeta Avenue for a Work Day to get the garden ready for planting! Drop in anytime between noon and 4 p.m.; the focus will be on pulling weeds and spreading soil. Please bring garden gloves, and dress for the weather. Some tools and knee pads are available; participants are encouraged to bring their own.
Registration and waivers are required to participate in the Work Day; register and find a downloadable application/waiver form on the Event Calendar at mesacountylibraries.org. Participants under 14 years of age must be supervised by a parent or guardian. Parking is available at the Central Library.
For more information about volunteering in the Discovery Garden, contact the library's volunteer coordinator at 970-683-2432 or volunteer@mcpld.org
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Thank a volunteer!
Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 17-23
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We owe thanks to our fantastic library volunteers each and every day, and April 17-23 is National Volunteer Appreciation Week, as well as Volunteer Appreciation Week at Mesa County Libraries!
In 2021, more than 260 volunteers contributed 9,581 hours of their valuable time to Mesa County Libraries. We honor, celebrate, and thank those volunteers who share their time, energy, knowledge, and abilities with our local library system. They are crucial to helping us serve the community.
Thank you, volunteers!
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Central Library closed Easter Sunday, April 17 |
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All Mesa County Libraries, including the Central Library, 443 N. 6th St., will be closed Sunday, April 17, for the Easter holiday. Download ebooks, place holds, renew items, and use online resources at mesacountylibraries.org. |
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