Summer Reading ends July 16 |
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As Summer Reading comes to a close, we'll be having Summer Wrap-Up Parties to celebrate all you've accomplished. There will be fun activities for everyone to enjoy! Wrap-up parties will take place July 12-16. Check the Event Calendar to find the date of a wrap-up party near you.
All ages are welcome to participate in Summer Reading at Mesa County Libraries, and there’s no charge!
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Pop-Up Library at
Rocky Mountain Elementary Park
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Mesa County Libraries are bringing a unique Pop-Up Library to Rocky Mountain Elementary Park in Clifton from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, and neighborhood residents in the area are invited to stop by and check it out! The park is located at 474 32 1/2 Road.
This Pop-Up Library will offer activities for families with children, Chromebooks and WiFi for internet access, snacks, and a selection of library resources. Pop-Up Library services are free of charge, and Spanish-speaking library staff will be available.
The final Pop-Up Library for the summer is scheduled at Rocky Mountain Elementary Park from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2.
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Outdoor Storytimes continue |
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Mesa County Libraries are hosting special Outdoor Storytimes this summer in a variety of locations, including local parks and other unique places!
Feel free to bring outdoor seating and a snack. Please prepare for outdoor weather conditions by bringing water, sunscreen, hats, etc.
Storytime makes learning fun! Storytime outdoors doubles the fun. These 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.
All storytimes will be "paused" from Monday, Aug. 15 - Monday, Sept. 5. We'll resume our regular storytime schedule indoors at all locations starting Tuesday, Sept. 6.
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Explore the Discovery Garden
with an awesome Scavenger Hunt
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Learn more about the Mesa County Libraries Discovery Garden through a fun scavenger hunt! Pick up a scavenger hunt guide at the desk in the children's area through Aug. 14.
The Discovery Garden is located at the corner of 5th Street and Chipeta Avenue, just a short walk from the Central Library.
After completing the hunt, kids can return to the children's area to receive a sticker book!
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Outside Kids Club features
a variety of activities
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Parents with their kids and tweens (ages 6 -11) are invited to join us for the final week of Outside Kids Club at three locations for outdoor games, crafts, educational activities, and much more!
All programs take place 11 a.m.-noon, Wednesday, July 13.
Kids Club will return to the Central Library and branch locations beginning Aug. 11.
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Rhythm with Charles Walker |
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Join us for Neighbors Night at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, in the Central Library Mesa Community Room!
This month, local musician and library Artist in Residence Charles Walker will teach the basics of rhythm through hands-on experience with a variety of percussion instruments!
Each month we welcome a community guest who shares a presentation or performance for kids and their families. We invite families with children of all ages to connect with your Mesa County neighbors while sharing in fun, engaging learning experiences!
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Gather with fellow teens for
fun and conversation
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Teens 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. See times and locations at the link below.
Activities at the Central Library include: Video Games, Paracord Lanyard and Honey Heist: A Silly Role Playing Game.
Teens ages 12-18 are welcome to attend!
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Let’s get started or keep going with one of the best instruments in the world: the voice! With great basic vocal warmups and strengthening practices, singing will become natural as it should be. Pitch matching, vocal cord control, breathing practices, and more will be covered.
Join library Artist in Residence Charles Walker at 3:30 p.m. Friday, July 22, at the 970West Studio.
Seating is limited. Registration is required via the Event Calendar.
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Summer means more time for
Dungeons and Dragons
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Join a Dungeons and Dragons campaign with other teens! Beginners are welcome – if you’ve never played before, we’ll teach you! Experts are welcome, too. We will be playing Dungeons and Dragons, 5th edition.
For June and July, Dungeons and Dragons will take place from 3 - 6 p.m. every first Friday and fourth Monday of the month in the Central Library Community Room. Seating is limited, and registration is required. Click below to visit the Event Calendar and register.
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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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