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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Take and Make Kits, created for kids , teens, and adults, are available to pick up!
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Adult Take and Makes: Build Your Own Tea Blend
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Kids Take and Makes: Scratch Art
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Preschool Take and Makes: Stained 'Glass' Window Decoration
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Teen Take and Makes: Faux Leather Bracelet
Kits are tied to instructional videos that are posted on our YouTube channel. Kits also come with printed instructions and are designed to be available for patrons to pick up while supplies last.
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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 will read books, discover new things, and do hands-on activities, all while practicing our 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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Storytime at Mesa County Libraries |
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Storytime makes learning fun!
Featuring stories, songs, rhymes, and other activities, Storytime emphasizes five simple practices -- reading, talking, writing, singing, and playing -- that help children learn the skills they need to be ready to read. Storytime happens at multiple Mesa County Libraries locations; click the button below to find the Storytime nearest you.
Storytime is a great way to introduce your child to early literacy skills in a positive and fun environment.
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Dog Ears reading program:
Kids read to dogs!
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There are DOGS in the Library! Join us for our reading program "Dog Ears," as we introduce registered therapy dogs who love to hear stories.
Children registered for a 15-minute time slot can read to a dog undisturbed. Bring a favorite story, or choose from our selection. Dog Ears takes place at several Mesa County Libraries locations.
To register, please visit our Event Calendar or call 970-243-4442.
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Kids Read! Choose your own book!
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We want to know what you're loving to read right now! Come and discuss your book with other kids that are 6-11 years old!
Every week at Kids Read, Kacee and Diana, our Youth Collections librarian and Youth Services librarian, lead group discussions about what everyone is enjoying and/or recommending.
Attendees also have the opportunity to get their hands on the latest books that haven't reached library shelves yet!
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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 February include:
- Tangram Creations
- Valentine's Day Cards
- Make Your Own Bookmark
- Milk Jug Snowmen
Times and library locations vary, but all Kids Clubs include after-school activities like games, crafts, art, movies, special performances, and more!
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TIP: Click "Show more dates" on the Event Calendar to see more dates for that event.
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Teen Time: Sticker my picture |
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Mesa County Libraries Artist in Residence Kyle Webb will share simple tips on seeing and photographing unique textures in everyday settings. Use your eye for color and composition to photograph something in or around the library and then print it out as a sticker. Supplies, including use of digital cameras and printer are provided.
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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.
Click the button below to find times, dates, and locations for Teen Time activities.
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Recycled Book Art Show: Teens 16+ eligible to submit |
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The Recycled Book Juried Art Show focuses on projects that transform old books into art. Make the book block itself into something creative or use the pages or cover to create something unique!
Important Dates:
Entry deadline: 8 p.m. Monday, March 6 Entries will only be accepted online.
Show dates: March 17 to May 11
Artist notification via email: By March 10
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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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