Libraries to close
for Presidents Day holiday
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All Mesa County Libraries locations will be closed Monday, Feb. 20, for Presidents Day.
Branch libraries in Collbran, De Beque, Orchard Mesa, and Palisade will be closed Saturday, Feb. 18, in observance of the holiday.
During the holiday, patrons can use the library website to download ebooks, place holds, renew items, and use online resources such as Learning Express, Kanopy, and the Libby/OverDrive Digital Library.
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Library passwords
will protect patrons' privacy
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February is National Library Lovers Month! As much as you love your local library, we at the library love your privacy.
Libraries have a long history of protecting the privacy of library lovers. Your reading history, email address, phone number, and home address are all things you want to keep private. Starting March 28, Mesa County Libraries will require the use of passwords for access to the online catalog and eResources to help keep your information private.
As of March 28, your library account will have a default password to get you started. You will be prompted to reset the default password to a password of your choosing. After that, you will need to use your password to log in and place holds via the catalog or to visit eResources.
As March 28 approaches, we will send additional information about what your default password will be, along with instructions on how to reset your password. Library staff will be happy to help any library lover get set with your new password. Just remember, we love your privacy!
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Signed beam hoisted into new Clifton Branch |
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Signatures of more than 500 library fans adorned a structural beam that was placed into the framework of the new Clifton Branch Jan. 23.
Before the beam was placed, a beam-signing event took place at Rocky Mountain Elementary School that attracted students, teachers, and parents, along with Mesa County Libraries staff, volunteers, board members, and other community members. Signatures were proudly placed all over the beam, which will be visible inside the building once the structure is complete later this year ...
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Learn how geography affects mystery fiction |
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How does the location affect a story in mystery fiction? In some stories, the setting is a major character, even the most essential character. Author Lyn Fraser's presentation considers crime fiction authors across a range of settings and focuses on the role played by place or geography in the stories.
Registration is required.
10 a.m. Thursday, February 23
Central Library Community Room
443 N. 6th St.
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Find out the origins of a local ranch |
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Librarian and historian Ike Rakiecki will share information about the origins and history of the Club Ranch, one of Colorado’s earliest and most well-known ranching operations.
Registration is required.
5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21
Clifton Branch
590 32 Road
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Join ongoing board game night for 18+ |
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Love board games? Are you 18+? Visit the Central Library for game night! Try games provided by the library or feel free to bring your own. Prepare to have a fun-filled time at the library.
5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23
Central Library Community Rooms,
443 N. 6th St.
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New temporary art display at Central Library |
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The current temporary art display at the Central Library is created by members of the Rocky Mountain Collage Society.
The artwork will be on display through March 16 in the library’s east hallway. The mission of RMCS is to encourage appreciation, understanding, and use of collage as a fine art form by promoting educational and exhibit experiences for members.
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Stop and appreciate art
at Mesa County Libraries
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Have you ever looked at a piece of art and wondered how or why it was created? Or thought that you, as a three-year-old, could have done a better job creating it? The new Art Stop fixtures at Mesa County Libraries locations offer insight about how to look and talk about art to better understand it.
Viewers are encouraged to take a moment to look at the artwork on display and read through the accompanying brochures to practice thinking about art from a different perspective.
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The Recycled Book Juried Art Show focuses on projects that transform old books into art. Turn a book into something creative or use the pages or cover to create something unique!
Entries are due by 8 p.m. Monday, March 6.
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Join a book club to discuss
fascinating reads with others
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Clifton Branch Book Club
Author Scott Graham is scheduled to join us via Zoom!
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The Clifton Branch Book Club meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month. Visit the Event Calendar for details.
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The Fruita Branch Book Club meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month. Visit the Event Calendar for details.
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Monument Book Club
Join us at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 16, at the Central Library, 443 N. 6th St., to discuss The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley with other people who've read the book.
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Monument 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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Chautauqua: Becky Stone performs
as Maya Angelou
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Chautauqua performer Becky Stone portrays outspoken writer Maya Angelou. This living history performance gives insight into how and why Angelou wrote, and her strong belief in the power of words. Space is limited, and registration is required.
2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18
Central Library
443 N. 6th St.
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Get help researching your family tree |
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Researching your family tree? Meet with Mesa County Genealogical Society members, receive one-on-one assistance, and learn how to keep your research on track.
Registration is required.
Multiple times and locations are available. View the online Event Calendar listing to register.
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Discuss your favorite movies
at the Clifton Branch Library
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Join us every fourth Tuesday of the month at the Clifton Branch, 590 32 Road, from 5 to 6 p.m. to discuss all types of movies!
All you need to do is show up and share your love of movies with like-minded people.
5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28
Clifton Branch
590 32 Road
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Head over to the Book Drop Book Sale |
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Stock up on reading material during the chilly season! The Friends of Mesa County Libraries are hosting weekly book sales 9 a.m.-2 p.m. each Friday and Saturday except for holidays.
All proceeds from these sales benefit Mesa County Libraries. All sales are cash only.
First Congregational Church,
1425 N. 5th St. (across from Grand Junction High School)
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City of GJ and Mesa County Libraries
to co-host Housing Book Club
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Join the city of Grand Junction's Housing Division and Mesa County Libraries in a book club to learn more about housing issues and potential solutions.
This book club will include a guided reading of the book "Fixer-Upper: How to Repair America's Broken Housing Systems" by Jenny Schuetz and discussions on how this issue affects our local community.
There are two opportunities to participate in the book club. The first opportunity takes place over four sessions from 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays, March 1, 15, 29, and April 12. The second opportunity takes place over five sessions from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, April 18, 25, and May 9, 16, and 30 at the Central Library Mesa Room, 443 N. 6th St.
Registration is required at the link below. For more information, please visit the registration link.
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A NOTE TO READERS
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