Don't miss Mesa County Libraries Comic Con! |
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Mesa County Libraries Comic Con will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021, from 10am - 6pm at the Grand Junction Convention Center.
Admission is free with a Mesa County Libraries Card or $5 at the door. Kids 10 and under are free!
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Explore the topic of comic books in
the panel discussion Comic Books 101
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Do you love comic books? Have you been wanting to get into comics but don't know where to start? Join us for a panel discussion with comic book professionals and enthusiasts where they will share basics about where to start, what to look for, and some tips that will help you on your comic book journey.
This panel discussion takes place at 5:30 p.m., Friday, September 10, in-person at the Fruita Branch Library or virtually via the video conferencing platform Zoom.
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Learn about Chipeta, the renowned Ute Leader with Bob Silbernagel |
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The Ute people had lived in western Colorado long before Europeans arrived. In some cases, Ute words and names of individuals are still used today. In other cases, the original Ute designation has since been changed to something else. This presentation will offer a look at the long, eventful life of the Ute leader Chipeta in Colorado and Utah.
This Mesa County Oral History Meeting will take place at 12 p.m., Thursday, September 16 in the Central Library Community Room.
Seating is limited, and registration is required.
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Discover the ghost towns in Mesa County with local historian Ike Rakiecki |
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Discover some of the many abandoned towns and communities in Mesa County through photos and maps. Mesa County Libraries' in-house historian, Ike Rakiecki, will be the guest speaker for this fascinating look back in time.
This presentation is offered for the following times and locations:
Advance registration is required to attend any of these presentations.
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Gain budgeting tips from Mike Clark for a debt-free lifestyle |
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Do you struggle with debt? Is your financial situation keeping you from having a healthy savings account?
Join us as we hear from Mike Clark, a presenter who has an expertise in financial budgeting and debt management. Using his expertise from the Coach Master Training at Ramsey Solutions, Mike will share financial tips and strategies for those of us who struggle month-to-month with our money, so you can have savings for unexpected expenditures, retirement, or your next vacation.
This event takes place at 6 p.m., Thursday, October 7 in the Central Library Mesa Community Room. Seating is limited, and registration is required. Visit the Event Calendar at mesacountylibraries.org to register. |
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Art sought for this year's
Culture Fest Juried Art Show
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Art work is being sought for this year’s Mesa County Libraries Culture Fest Juried Art Show, to be displayed October 22 - December 16, 2021, at the Central Library in downtown Grand Junction.
Entry is open to artists 18 years of age and older residing in Mesa County, CO. There is no charge to enter.
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Join a book club to discuss
fascinating reads with other readers
Advance registration is required for in-person attendees
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Clifton Book Club
Join us at 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 14, in-person at the Clifton Branch Library or online via Google Meet to discuss Snow in August by Pete Hamill with other people who've read the book.
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Fruita Book Club
Join us at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 14, in-person at the Fruita Branch Library to discuss To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee with other people who've read the book.
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Kiva Book Club
Join us at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 16, in-person in the Central Library Mesa Community Room or online via Google Meet to discuss One Day in December by Josie Silver with other people who've read the book.
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Beyond Words Book Club
Join us at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 22, in-person in the Central Library Monument Community Room or online via Google Meet to discuss A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes with other people who've read the book.
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In-person attendance for these book clubs is limited. Registration is required. Visit the Event Calendar at mesacountylibraries.org to register.
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Follow the Buzz:
Attracting Pollinators to your Garden
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When you look at your garden, do you ever wonder, "Where are the bees and butterflies?" Get ready to attract those buzzing pollinators to your home garden with help from Discovery Garden volunteers, Nancy and Patricia.
Xeric gardens don't have to be just gravel! Nancy will share how the xeric garden was transformed into a beautiful rock garden filled with pollinator attracting plants, requiring little water once established. Patricia will discuss how Discovery Garden volunteers created the pollinator attracting beds, combining native perennials and annuals.
This event takes place at 6 p.m., Tuesday, September 21, at Mesa County Libraries Discovery Garden, Fifth Street and Chipeta Avenue. Please bring your own outdoor seating. Parking is available at the Central Library. Registration is required to attend this event.
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Take a Stroll: Discovery Garden Open House |
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Everyone is invited to take a stroll through the Mesa County Libraries Discovery Garden anytime from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, September 25.
Volunteers have been transforming the vacant lot at the corner of Fifth Street and Chipeta Avenue since 2018 and are excited to share their most recent projects, including trees planted in the Wilderness Area.
Visitors will be able to learn about how solar energy powers the irrigation system, how to create an herb spiral, explore how micro basins can improve water run off and even pick ripe vegetables. They'll also be able to admire benches created by local artists Pavia Justinian and Nyssa Capps.
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Discover a new title in this month's Staff Picks |
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The library stacks are full of amazing titles you have yet to discover.
For some enticing reads, check out the September recommendations from our staff here at Mesa County Libraries.
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Sundials w/ David Petrie - Second Saturday Community Event in Collbran |
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Sundials have been used to tell time for many thousands of years. There are many different kinds, and new varieties are still being invented to this day. All of these dials demonstrate the details and complexity of the relationship between the sun and the earth.
In this presentation David Petrie will display and explain a variety of types of sundials. Some of them not only tell time, but can be used for navigation, surveying and predicting astronomical events. Comparing and contrasting them will not only show the daily and seasonal movements of the earth and sun, it will also show that time itself is a mystery worthy of deep contemplation.
This event takes place at 2 p.m., Saturday, September 11 at Mother's Park, 2001 High Street, Collbran, CO. This event is free and for all ages.
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Practice your interview skills in an
interview preparation workshop
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Interviewing for a job is hard, and getting a chance to practice your skills is key to a successful interview. In partnership with Mesa County Libraries and the Mesa County Workforce Center, practice interview skills and receive feedback from experienced Human Resource Specialists.
This event takes place from 1 - 3 p.m., Saturday, September 25 in the Central Library Mesa Community Room. This event is open to teens and adults.
The Mesa County Workforce Center is offering a series of workforce development events during the month of September. Visit their Event Calendar at mcwfc.us/event-calendar for a complete list of their events.
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Stock up on reading material to add to your home library! |
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The Friends of Mesa County Libraries are hosting weekly book sales 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. each Friday and Saturday from September 10 through October 16, 2021. All proceeds from these sales benefit programming at Mesa County Libraries. All sales are cash only.
Please note that these book sales happen at the First Congregational Church, 1425 N. 5th St. (across from Grand Junction High School).
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Contact Mesa County Libraries at 970-243-4442 or visit mesacountylibraries.org |
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