Beginning Tuesday, March 28, security passwords will be required for several online services offered by Mesa County Libraries.

Traditionally, patrons have needed only their name and library card number to place holds and use certain eResources through the library website. But to offer better protection of patrons’ private information in library accounts, passwords will be required for certain services beginning March 28.

Requiring patron passwords improves computer system security and also enables us to offer new services that require password protection.

Play with the library's HUGE collection of LEGO bricks over Spring Break! Show up, build, and take a photo of your creation!

This event is for kids 11 and under.

Preschoolers 3-5 years old are invited to join us to explore themes in science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

We read books, discover new things, and do hands-on activities, all while practicing literacy and social skills.

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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 early literacy skills in a positive and fun environment.

There are DOGS in the Library! Join us for this unique reading program, "Dog Ears," as we introduce registered therapy dogs who love to hear stories.

Children registered for a 15-minute time slot can read to a dog undisturbed. Bring a favorite story, or choose from our selection. Dog Ears takes place at several Mesa County Libraries locations.

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 March include:

Times and library locations vary, but all Kids Clubs include after-school activities like games, crafts, art, movies, special performances, and more!

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Tweens are invited to watch "Pete's Dragon" (2016). As we watch the movie, we'll create dragon dessert cups and dragon slime!

Registration is required for each 9-12 year old attending. Please register at the link below.

The Eye Love Fruita Art Show focuses on art that depicts Fruita. Exhibition is competitive and open to artists 14 years of age and older residing in Mesa County. Two-dimensional fine art, including photography and computer-generated work, will be accepted.

Entry deadline:

8 a.m. Friday, April 21. Entries will only be accepted online.

Show dates: May 19 to July 28

Artist notification via email: By May 5

Teens ages 12-18 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.

Click the button below to find times, dates, and locations for Teen Time activities.

Check our Event Calendar for full list of what's happening at Mesa County Libraries!