Libraries to close May 27-29 for Memorial Day |
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All Mesa County Libraries locations will be closed Saturday, May 27, through Monday, May 29, for the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
In addition, please note that the Central Library will shift to its summer operating schedule, which means the library will be closed Sundays until after Labor Day.
During the holiday, patrons can visit the library’s website to place holds, renew materials, and use eResources such as Mango Languages, LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda), the OverDrive/Libby Digital Library, Hoopla, and Kanopy.
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Summer Reading starts May 30! |
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Summer Reading 2023 begins Tuesday, May 30, and wraps up Saturday, July 15.
Along the way, kids, teens, and adults will have opportunities to pursue their reading goals, win prizes, and see guest entertainers!
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Rockin' Records Painting Party |
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Drop in and help us hand-paint old vinyl records to make into art! All you need is your imagination. Records, art supplies, and snacks will be provided. Families and painters of all ages are invited to this event!
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 17
Orchard Mesa Branch
230 E. Lynwood St. (east of City Market)
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Kick off summer in Gateway |
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Mesa County Libraries Gateway Branch will celebrate the beginning of summer break with an outdoor party at Gateway Community Park. There will be lawn games and snacks!
3 - 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 23
Gateway Community Park
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Fruita Branch Pedal Party |
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Ride into reading! Celebrate with us as we get ready for Summer Reading in a bicycle-themed, family-friendly pedal party. There will be fun, games, and other activities for families with children of all ages!
This event will take place in the Fruita Branch Library Backyard.
3 - 5 p.m. Friday, May 19
Fruita Branch Backyard
324 N. Coulson St.
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Kids Club features a variety of activities |
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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!
Kids Clubs activities for May include:
- Cherry Blossom Windsock
- Tissue Paper Butterflies
- Friendship Bracelets
- Paper Flowers
Times and library locations vary. All Kids Clubs include after-school activities like games, crafts, art, movies, special performances, and more!
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Preschool STEAM every week |
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Preschoolers 3-5 years old are invited to join us to explore themes in science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
We read books, discover new things, and do hands-on activities, all while practicing literacy and social skills.
Join us at the Central Library Monument Room, 443 N. 6th St., weekly on Fridays at 10 a.m.!
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Enjoy a stroll through the Discovery Garden |
Enjoy the book "I Got the Rhythm" by Connie Schofield-Morrison as you stroll through the library's garden and enjoy the spring weather.
Daily through Friday, May 26
517 Chipeta Ave. (one block north of the Central Library)
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Outdoor Storytime starts May 30! |
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Outdoor Storytimes, intended for families
with children up to age 5, feature
stories, songs, rhymes, and other
activities which emphasize five simple
practices — reading, talking, writing,
singing and playing — that help
children learn the skills they need to
be ready to read!
Feel free to bring outdoor seating and a snack. Please prepare for outdoor weather conditions by bringing water, sunscreen, hats, etc.
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Outside Kids Club is back beginning May 31 |
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Parents and kids are invited to join us every week for outdoor games, crafts, educational activities, and much more!
Outside Kids Club activities include:
- Butterfly suncatchers
- Squeegee painting
- Bubble art
- Painting seashells
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TIP: Click "Show more dates" on the Event Calendar to see more dates for this event.
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Teens between the ages of 14-18 are invited to volunteer this summer at the Central Library and Fruita Branch.
Summer Reading runs from May 30 - July 15. The library is a great place to spend your summer helping your community and gaining valuable workplace skills. Teens will sign up participants for Summer Reading, help with summer events, distribute prizes, and assist with additional library tasks. If interested, please visit our Volunteer Portal to create a profile and indicate your interest. For more information, please email us at volunteer@mcpld.org. |
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Gather with fellow teens for
fun and conversation
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Teens ages 12-18 are invited to join in games, crafts, special events, and conversation at Teen Time, happening at the Central Library, the Fruita Branch, and the Clifton Branch.
Central Library featured events:
- Teen Time: Board Games
- Teen Time: Hack That Painting!
Click the button below to find times, dates, and locations for Teen Time activities.
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Teen Readers Meetup happens Wednesdays |
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Join the Teen Readers Meetup and share what you are reading, listening to, and watching! You'll also get access to advance copies of pre-published books and the chance to review them before they are available to the public!
Teen Readers Meetup takes place from 4 - 5 p.m. every Wednesday in the Central Library Teen Center.
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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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Contact Mesa County Libraries at 970-243-4442 or visit mesacountylibraries.org |
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