Celebrate Summer Reading success
with parties and polka!
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Summer Reading ends July 15! Celebrate your accomplishments at one of these family-friendly shindigs with fun, games, and other activities for families with children of all ages!
- 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 11 / Palisade Branch, 119 W. 3rd St.
- 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 12 / Fruita Branch, 324 N. Coulson St.
- 9:30 a.m. Thursday, July 13 / Long Family Memorial Park, 3117 F Road
- 10 a.m. Friday, July 14 / Eagle Rim Park, 2736 Cheyenne Drive
- 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 14 / Mothers Park, Collbran
- 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 15 / Central Library, 443 N. 6th St.
And don't miss the STEAM Polka Workshop!
What's an end-of-summer party without a little polka music?
Award-winning polka musician and accordion player Mike Schneider presents a fun, interactive, and educational STEAM workshop! Along with hearing plenty of accordion music, families will learn why a yodel can travel on earth but not in space; how a computer and an electronic accordion can be used to transcribe sheet music; how an accordion is made and what the parts inside do; and the importance of math in planning an hour-long radio show.
10 a.m. Thursday, July 13 / Long Family Memorial Park, 3117 F Road
2 p.m. Thursday, July 13 / Central Library Children’s Area, 443 N. 6th St.
5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 13 / Fruita Rec Center Community Room, 324 N. Coulson St.
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Getting closer: New Clifton Branch
more than 80% complete
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The new Clifton Branch is now more than 80% complete, and construction is expected to wrap up by early August.
In the past month, interior and exterior work has continued, with windows, doors, electrical, and plumbing systems being installed, along with tile work and fixtures in restrooms. In July, carpeting and flooring will be installed as finish work on the inside of the building nears completion. A committee made up of local residents, artists, and Clifton Branch staff will review art submitted for the new library in mid-July.
On the outside of the building, the nearly finished stone and stucco exterior echoes the colors of the nearby Bookcliffs with a natural warmth, and a drive-up window on the south side of the building will provide patrons with a quick option to pick up books without leaving the comfort of their vehicle! Paving and striping of the parking lot will be completed later in July.
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Donor appreciation: "Sippin' in the Stacks" set for Aug. 26
The Mesa County Libraries Foundation will host our first “Sippin' in the Stacks” event at the new Clifton Branch to show our appreciation for those who have helped to make this library possible.
Donors will get a sneak peek at the new library before it opens to the public, along with an assortment of beverages and light snacks. This event will be by invitation only from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26. Please contact Ami Schiffbauer, Development Director, at 970-683-2438 or aschiffbauer@mcpld.org to make a donation and reserve your spot.
A grand opening celebration of the new library for the public is planned for Saturday, Oct. 7. More information will be available about that event as plans develop!
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From Trumbo to a Crop Swap,
variety of July events planned
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Here's a look at other events happening at Mesa County Libraries in July:
Noon Thursday, July 20
Central Library, 443 N. 6th St.
(Registration required)
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 22
Central Library, 443 N. 6th St.
(Registration required)
6 p.m. Wednesday, July 12
Central Library, 443 N. 6th St.
Join us for a book club! Locations vary.
5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, July 31
Discovery Garden, 517 Chipeta Ave. (one block north of the Central Library)
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Sketchbook Keeping
with the Artist in Residence
Owning a sketchbook is easy, but starting or filling it can be intimidating! Library Artist in Residence Hannah Martin teaches how to work through artist’s block and practice simple exercises that promote creative habits to fill your sketchbook. No drawing experience is necessary! Supplies will be available, and participants are welcome to bring their own. There is no charge to attend this event!
5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 13
Central Library Monument Room, 443 N. 6th St.
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Central Library Community Mural Artist Selected
Mesa County Libraries have selected an artist to create a unique new mural in the Central Library, and we’re seeking your help to create the mural design.
By way of an application and review process, Adrina Anders was selected as the Mesa County artist to complete this project. The mural will consist of community-centered artwork created from your input ( Take the mural design survey (closes July 17)) and is scheduled to be completed before the library's annual Culture Fest celebration Nov. 4.
To learn more about Adrina and view her artwork, please visit her website.
This project is funded by the Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture.
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Call for Artists: Mesa County Libraries Artist in Residence
Submissions will be accepted July 17 through Aug. 28, 2023, for the 2024 Mesa County Libraries Artist in Residence program!
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Call for Artists: Comic Con Juried Art Show
There are three age categories for artists (11 and under, 12-18, and 19 and older), and prizes will be awarded in each age group, thanks to Friends of the Mesa County Libraries.
Artwork should be appropriate for all ages and should follow the spirit of Comic Con, which highlights graphic literature, sequential art, and comics as a literary medium.
Acceptable entries should be original art relevant to:
- Pop culture entertainment
- Comics
- Sci-fi
- Fantasy
- Fan art
- Original characters
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