MESA COUNTY LIBRARIES
JUNE 2021
Summer Reading has started.
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Now that summer is here, be sure to include Summer Reading at Mesa County Libraries in your plans!
Summer Reading 2021 is underway, with great entertainment, prizes, activities, and of course, reading!

Summer Reading lasts through Saturday, July 17, and 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.

Here are just a few fun features of Summer Reading 2021:
  • Special summer Take and Make kits for kids and teens
  • Virtual and hands-on Summer Reading Experiences for kids on topics like music, ocean science, and magic (details in the Event Calendar)
  • Outdoor, in-person children’s story times and Kids Clubs to be held throughout Mesa County (for times, dates, and locations, see the Event Calendar)
  • Biweekly prize drawings for kids, teens, and adults
  • Participate in the library’s new Mirrors and Windows Reading Experience – it counts for Summer Reading, too!


Keep watching mesacountylibraries.org and follow Mesa County Libraries on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and TikTok for more details about Summer Reading 2021!
Mesa County Libraries to close 
for Independence Day holiday
All Mesa County Libraries locations will be closed Monday, July 5, for the Independence Day holiday. The Collbran, Orchard Mesa and Palisade branches will be closed Saturday, July 3, in observance of the holiday.

During the holiday, patrons will be able to visit mesacountylibraries.org to place holds, renew materials, and use eResources such as Kanopy, hoopla®, the OverDrive Digital Library, and Mango Languages.

A complete list of library locations and hours is available here. Happy Independence Day!
In-person classes now offered
at the 970West Studio
Class offerings at the 970West Studio have resumed. Classes include Pro Tools Recording SetupBeat Making in Logic, and 970West Studio Orientations, with additional classes soon to come. All of these classes have limited seating and require advance registration via the online Event Calendar.
Additional technology resources are available on our Technology Guide: Tutorials and Classes. There you will find printable class handouts, basic tech help for your computer or mobile device, and a selection of tutorials. Still not finding what you're looking for? Fill out Book a Librarian form to receive virtual, one-on-one instruction for your tech-related topic.
Artist in Residence En Plein
watercolor painting events in June
Ever wonder what En Plein Air means or how it's done? Register for this program to learn tips and techniques for outdoor watercolor painting! Supplies are included, but you are welcome to bring your own. Join us and create a fun, nature-inspired painting! Be prepared for the weather and the sun.

Please register for only one of the following sessions, as this is not a series:
 
  • 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 8, at the Chinle Cactus Garden, CSU Extension Office at the Mesa County Fairgrounds on Orchard Mesa, 2775 U.S. 50, Grand Junction
  • 10 a.m. Saturday, June 26, at the Palisade Branch Library Courtyard, 119 W. 3rd St., Palisade
  • 10 a.m. Thursday, July 8, in the Central Library Discovery Garden, 517 Chipeta Ave., Grand Junction
Artists sought for Comic Con Art Show
Art work is being sought for this year’s Mesa County Libraries Comic Con Juried Art Show, to be displayed Aug. 20 - Oct. 21, 2021, at the Central Library in downtown Grand Junction.

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.


Entry is open to all Mesa County residents, and there is no charge to enter.

Artists may submit two entries by digital image for consideration. Art work 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. Fan art is welcome.

Art entries will be accepted Monday, June 7, through Monday, Aug. 2, 2021. Submit your application online at mesacountylibraries.org/comiccon.

Prizes are generously provided by the Friends of the Mesa County Libraries.


AND IN CASE YOU'RE WONDERING ...

Yes, after skipping the in-person event in 2020 due to the pandemic, Mesa County Libraries plan to host Comic Con Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at the Grand Junction Convention Center (formerly known as Two Rivers), 159 Main St. Planning is underway, and you can keep up with the latest information by visiting mesacountylibraries.org/comiccon
Submission deadline extended
for pandemic collection
The submission deadline for the "In This Together" collection of writing and art from the pandemic has been extended to midnight Thursday, July 1, 2021.

The collection seeks to gather stories, poems, and artwork that Mesa County residents created during the coronavirus pandemic into a volume that will capture how creativity was expressed during the past 15 months.

This published collection is supported by Mesa County Libraries, Friends of Mesa County Libraries, the Western Colorado Writers' Forum, and the Western Colorado Community Foundation.

The collection is open to Mesa County residents of all ages, and there is a limit of two submissions per person. Please view the Submission Guidelines for complete details.
New trees planted in the Discovery Garden
The Mesa County Libraries Discovery Garden has a forest of young, new trees that will welcome garden visitors for decades.

The trees were acquired through a grant from Friends of Mesa County Libraries and were planted in the Wilderness Garden section that fronts Fifth Street. The Discovery Garden is located at Fifth Street and Chipeta Avenue, one block north of the Central Library.

Volunteers planted the trees May 29 and will care for them as they grow. Among the tree varieties planted are Cologreen upright juniper, Washington hawthorn, Shademaster honeylocust, Prairie Fire and Royal Raindrops crabapple, Austrian pine, Flowering Thundercloud plum, Schubert Red chokecherry, and Flowering Chanticleer pear.

Discover new titles for your Summer Reading list in this month's Staff Picks
It’s that time again!

Every year, we look forward to the start of Summer Reading. Summer Reading encourages patrons of all ages to explore the library's amazing collection, track their reading progress, attend special events, and win prizes throughout the entirety of this program, June 1 through July 17.

If you’re looking to add some variety to your Summer Reading list, look no further. The staff here at Mesa County Libraries are full of excellent recommendations they delight in sharing with you.

Happy Summer Reading!
Join a book club to discuss
fascinating reads with other readers
Advance registration is required for in-person attendees
Clifton Book Club

Join us at 8 a.m. Tuesday, June 8, in-person at the Clifton Branch Library or online via Google Meet to discuss The Gown: a Novel of the Royal Wedding by Jennifer Robson with other people who've read the book. 
Fruita Book Club

Join us at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, in-person at the Fruita Branch Library to discuss Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Kiva Book Club

Join us at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 17, in-person in the Central Library Mesa Community Room or online via Google Meet to discuss The River by Peter Heller with other people who've read the book. 
Beyond Words Book Club

Join us at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 23, in-person in the Central Library Monument Community Room or online via Google Meet to discuss I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou with other people who've read the book. 
In-person attendance for these book clubs is limited. Registration is required. Visit the Event Calendar at mesacountylibraries.org to register.
With presentations offered in June,
learn how to use hoopla®
With hoopla® and a valid library card, you can borrow eBooks, audiobooks, comics, music, movies, and TV, all from your own device! 

Join us for one of three presentations, followed by help sessions, on how to use hoopla:
Seating for these events is limited. Registration is required via the Events Calendar at mesacountylibraries.org.

We encourage attendees to bring their own device to follow along or to receive one-on-one instruction on how to get started. Additional resources will be provided after the presentation.
Learn fly-tying techniques
at Second Saturday Community Event
Tilda Evans will provide hands-on fly-tying instruction in this upcoming Second Saturday Community Event hosted by the Mesa County Libraries Collbran Branch.

Each participant will have the opportunity to tie two flies - a wooly bugger and a dry fly. Tilda is a member of Fly Fishers International and has been tying flies for 20 years. She enjoys teaching kids and beginners the basics of fly tying. Tools and materials will be provided.

This event takes place at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 12, at Mother's Park, 2003 High Street, Collbran. This event is free of charge and is for all ages. Please be prepared for outdoor weather conditions.
Friends of Mesa County Libraries
Book Sales continue during June
Stock up on reading material to add to your home library! The Friends of Mesa County Libraries are hosting weekly book sales 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. each Friday and Saturday through June 26. 

Book sales happen at the First Congregational Church, 1425 N. 5th St. (across from Grand Junction High School).

All proceeds from these sales benefit programming at Mesa County Libraries. All sales are cash only, and masks are required.
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Contact Mesa County Libraries at 970-243-4442 or visit mesacountylibraries.org