All Mesa County Libraries locations will be closed Saturday, May 28, through Monday, May 30, for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. 

During the holiday closure, patrons are encouraged to visit the library’s website, mesacountylibraries.org, to place holds, renew materials, and use online resources such as Kanopy, Mango Languages, and Hoopla.

A complete list of library locations and hours is available here.

When making those summer plans for the family, be sure to include Summer Reading at Mesa County Libraries!

Summer Reading 2022 begins Wednesday, June 1, and wraps up Saturday, July 16. Along the way, kids, teens, and adults will have opportunities to pursue their reading goals, win prizes in biweekly drawings, and exercise their creativity in a variety of ways!

All ages are welcome to participate in Summer Reading at Mesa County Libraries, and there’s no charge!

Registration opens June 1 at mesacountylibraries.org and at all library locations.

Keep watching mesacountylibraries.org and follow Mesa County Libraries on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok for more details about Summer Reading!

Musician Charles Walker is the new Mesa County Libraries Artist in Residence, bringing a wide variety of musical experience to share with patrons and the public.

During his residency, Walker will present public programs centered on music, rhythm, vocals, and more. His residency lasts through Aug. 8, 2022.

Walker, whose nickname is “ChuckJay,” is from San Jose, California, where he and his three sisters were raised by Charles and Felicia Walker.

He began learning music from his father, who was a church organist, and studied music at West Valley College and San Jose State University. He started producing music and playing piano in 2015, after his father’s passing. He moved to Grand Junction in 2016 for a fresh start and new beginnings.

A Teen Self-Care Fair showcasing free and low-cost options to support the physical and mental well-being of teens is scheduled from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at the Mesa County Libraries Central Library, 443 N. 6th St. in downtown Grand Junction. Admission to the fair is free.

A variety of activities such as a bounce house, art, board games, and yoga and meditation classes will be available at no charge. The fair will highlight traditional mental health services such as therapy, as well as activities that connect teens with their communities. For example, Board Fox Games will set up a selection of board games in the Central Library teen area, and Half Moon Yoga will host a free, 30-minute yoga class for teens. Mind Springs will host a 30-minute talk on resiliency for teens.

Teens who attend the Self-Care Fair will have the opportunity to earn free food simply by visiting resource tables or classes and being awarded a food ticket worth $7, which can then be redeemed at onsite food vendors the day of the fair.

A variety of local nonprofits and businesses are partners or participants in the Teen Self-Care Fair, including: The Art Center, Mesa County Public Health, Mesa County Workforce Center, Hilltop, Mind Springs, Half Moon Yoga, Karis Inc., Board Fox Games, The Novel Cup, BAM! Business Art Mentorship for Youth, Student-Led Equity Council at District 51, Loving Beyond Understanding, Identity Insights Counseling, Charisma Chorus, Ariel Clinical Services, and Community Food Bank. The event is made possible by grant funding through Western Colorado Community Foundation.

Humans have lived in Mesa and Montrose counties for thousands of years. At several prehistoric sites, archaeologists have discovered material remains that prove human habitation and activities. Come unearth the findings from these sites.

Seating for these events is limited, and registration is required. Visit the Event Calendar at mesacountylibraries.org to register.

This event takes place at noon Friday, May 27, in the Central Library Community Room. Seating is limited, and registration is required.

There will be an optional tour of Mesa County Libraries Discovery Garden after the presentation.

Be a part of its fourth growing season and assist in planting the Discovery Garden! Volunteer your time 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, May 14. You may stay for the whole day or just long enough to place a few plants.

Interested in volunteering at the Discovery Garden? Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 970-683-2432 or volunteer@mcpld.org.

It’s time to kick back, relax, and enjoy some recommendations from our enthusiastic and knowledgeable library staff. This month's Staff Picks feature cultural music from Puerto Rico and a vampire story in graphic novel form.

Genealogy Research Help dates and times are as follows:

Registration is required. Participants are encouraged to bring their personal laptops.

Contact Mesa County Libraries at 970-243-4442 or visit mesacountylibraries.org