MESA COUNTY LIBRARIES, SEPTEMBER 2023 |
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New Clifton Branch
now open to the public!
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With expanded hours, the new branch includes:
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A Community Living Room for quiet reading and relaxation.
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Dedicated spaces for children and teens.
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Public computer areas and wireless internet access.
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Two community rooms and six public study rooms.
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About 28,000 items -- including books, DVDs, and video games -- with access to millions more through other Mesa County Libraries locations, Libby/OverDrive, the Marmot and Prospector networks, and interlibrary loan.
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A display of unique art chosen by a committee of Clifton residents, artists, and library staff. Most of the art purchased was from local artists.
In addition, the Adult Learning Center at the new Clifton Branch will be completed with additional fundraising by the Mesa County Libraries Foundation. The ALC offers GED instruction, high-school education through Career Online High School, English language and citizenship classes, and other educational services.
The new Clifton Branch is 17,800 square feet in size, about three times the size of the previous space. There's plenty of room to relax with a good book! Stop by and see us!
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Grand Opening celebration set for Saturday, Oct. 7 |
Please join us for an official Grand Opening Celebration of the new Clifton Branch!
The event is set from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at the new library, 3270 D 1/2 Road (next to Rocky Mountain Elementary School).
The grand opening will include tours of the branch, activities for kids and families, cake, and food trucks.
In the Community Room, an opening ceremony is scheduled at 11:15 a.m., followed by live music from the Centennial Band at 11:30 and the band Super Fox at 12:45 p.m.
Stop by and celebrate! There's no charge to attend.
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Mark your calendars for Comic Con Sept. 16,
an epic day of fandom!
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This family-friendly event brings together people of all ages to celebrate the fandoms and stories that unify and enhance our lives.
Hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Grand Junction Convention Center, 159 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction.
And don't forget to check out the Comic Con Art Show, currently on display in the main hallway of the Central Library, 443 N. 6th St.
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Local History: Betty the Monkey’s escape
from Grand Junction’s Lincoln Park Zoo
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This offbeat tale comes from the blog on our website, a great place to learn about local history! Keep up with library news, bestsellers, local history, and more on our library blog. |
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"Sometime in the late 1930s or early 1940s, a monkey named Betty escaped from the Lincoln Park Zoo. The Lincoln Park Zoo was a small zoo that was located in Grand Junction’s Lincoln Park in the early and mid-20th century. According to William “Bill” Ela, who grew up to become a Mesa County District Court judge, the animal had escaped two times before. The zookeeper had been able to catch her and return her to her enclosure both times. After her third escape ... " |
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10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8
Central Library, 443 N. 6th St.
(Registration required)
3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8
Fruita Branch, 324 N. Coulson St.
2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9
Collbran Congregational Church, 2003 High St.
(Registration required)
5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14
Fruita Community Center, 324 N. Coulson St.
5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14
Ale House, 2531 N 12th St
10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20
Central Library, 443 N. 6th St.
Noon Thursday, Sept. 21
Central Library, 443 N. 6th St.
(Registration required)
2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26
Central Library, 443 N. 6th St.
6 p.m Tuesday, Sept. 26
Central Library, 443 N. 6th St.
SAVE THE DATES: Friends of Mesa County Libraries October Book Sale
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Oct. 19 and 20
9 a.m. - noon Saturday, Oct. 21
First Congregational Church, 1425 N. 5th St. (across from Grand Junction High School)
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Mesa County Libraries are seeking art for the 2023 Culture Fest Art Show to be displayed at the Central Library this fall. Artists 18 and older residing in Mesa County are encouraged to submit artwork to this open-themed show.
Entries are only accepted online and are due by 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9.
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Interested in learning how to digitize your artwork? Check out the Intro to Art Digitization class scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Mesa County Libraries 970West Studio, 502 Ouray Ave. Registration is required.
2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Collbran Branch
Participants will make a unique mosaic pendant incorporating a selection of assorted mini tiles, beads and more. Supplies are included and registration is required.
On Display
The current temporary art display at the Central Library is the Comic Con Juried Art Show. This artwork has been created by Mesa County artists of all ages and will be displayed from through Oct. 26.
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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 Book Club meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month. Visit the Event Calendar for details.
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Join us at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, at the Central Library, 443 N. 6th St., to discuss "Plainsong" by Kent Haruf with other people who've read the book.
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The Monument Book Club meets monthly on the third Thursday of the month. Visit the Event Calendar for details.
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Join us at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, at the Central Library, 443 N. 6th St., to discuss "The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared" by Jonas Jonasson with other people who've read the book.
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The Beyond Words Book Club meets monthly at the Central Library. Visit the Event Calendar for details.
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Daytime and Evening Housing Book Club with the City of Grand Junction |
Join us at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, at the Central Library, 443 N. 6th St., to discuss "Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City" by Matthew Desmond with other people who've read the book. Registration is required. This book club is hosted in conjunction with the city of Grand Junction.
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