Mesa County Libraries closed for Veterans Day and Thanksgiving holidays |
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All Mesa County Libraries locations will be closed Friday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day.
All library locations also will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24 and 25, for Thanksgiving. In addition, libraries will close early at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23.
A complete list of library locations and hours is available here.
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Check out a science pass! |
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The Eureka! McConnell Science Museum features exhibits on science, technology, engineering, art, and math for students and adults. Check out a pass to the museum at our Central Library or Clifton, Fruita, Orchard Mesa, or Palisade branches! Passes admit six people per visit, and you can borrow a pass for one week. Resources are limited and passes may need to be placed on hold. |
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Kids Read! Choose your own book! |
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We want to know what you love reading right now! Discuss your book with other kids that are 6-11 years old! Every week at Kids Read, our librarians will lead group discussions about what everyone is enjoying and/or recommending. Kids Read happens at 4:30 p.m. each Tuesday at the Central Library, 443 N. 6th St., or virtually via Google Meet.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to get their hands on the latest books that haven't reached library shelves yet! These advance copies are shared with the group and eventually go home to one of the lucky readers. Readers can even write reviews that are sent to the publishers.
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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 language skills in a positive and fun environment.
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Neighbors Night welcomes you! |
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Join us for Neighbors Night at 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month in the Central Library Children's Center.
Each month we welcome a community guest who will share 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!
Next Neighbors Night:
Thursday, Dec. 1: Selections from The Nutcracker ballet with Colorado West Performing Arts (Central Library)
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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 November include:
- Leaf Animals
- Paper Bag Turkeys
- Tissue Paper Fall Wreaths
- Paper Plate Turtles
Times and library locations vary, but all include after-school activities like games, crafts, art, movies, special performances, and more!
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November 2022 Take and Makes |
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Take and Make Kits, created for kids , teens, and adults, are available to pick up!
- Adult Take and Makes : Concrete Bookends
- Kids Take and Makes : Fall Pop-Up Cards
- Preschool Take and Makes : Paper Cats
- Teen Take and Makes : Concrete Bookends
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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Mesa County Libraries and Super Rad Art Jam are thrilled to present new art each month in the Teen Center at the Central Library. November features work from Redlands Middle School students!
December features work from Independence Academy students. Drop in on Thursday, Dec. 1, from 6-8 p.m. to check out the art and enjoy light refreshments at the opening!
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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.
Teens ages 12-18 are welcome to attend!
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GOAT (Gathering of Awesome Teens) is a way to share your ideas for teen programming as well as discuss books, movies, music, and video games you love and that the library should own. It’s also an option to accrue service hours for attending meetings, helping with teen programs, and assisting with community service projects.
GOAT members attend monthly hour-long meetings and participate in events and opportunities throughout the year.
For teens 12-18.
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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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A NOTE TO READERS ABOUT THIS E-NEWSLETTER
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Contact Mesa County Libraries at 970-243-4442 or visit mesacountylibraries.org |
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