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.

Learn how to plan now so that your wishes will be carried out when you're no longer here.

This Write a Will seminar is set for 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, in the Central Library Community Rooms. It is free of charge and is sponsored by local nonprofit organizations.

Speakers include Kelianne Chamberlain of Hoskin, Farina & Kampf, P.C.; Marsha Harbert of Two Rivers Trust Co.; Eric Eng of Community Hospital; and Deb Horwitz of HopeWest. Time for questions and answers will follow a one-hour presentation. Afterward, professionals will be on hand to answer additional questions. Light refreshments will be available.

Space is limited, and registration is required.

Our unique Friendship Force Journeys provides international travels with opportunities to be hosted by local people and to be treated to a local experience in places around the world. Come learn about the local FFI club, one of 350 in more than 60 countries, that promotes friendship one person at a time.

Whether it's a classic, cozy, private eye, police procedural, thriller, caper, noir, or historical mystery, solving the crime often requires help for the "star" detective from a trusted sidekick. The class will consider how these relationships affect favorite ongoing stories and series. Presented by author Lyn Fraser.

Learn from 3 gregarious, groovy, gifted, grand, gardening masters of Collbran! A Q&A panel will be provided to talk about what interests you!

Join us as longtime community activist and writer Jacob Richards discusses a period of social activism and political reform in the Grand Valley from 1885 to 1919. Registration is required.

Learn the basics of designing and using a spreadsheet with Microsoft Excel in this hands-on class. During the class, attendees will create a spreadsheet which will include some formatting and basic formulas.

Thursday, March 16: Seed exchange at the Gateway Branch.

Saturday, March 18: Seed exchanges at branches in Collbran, De Beque, Fruita, Orchard Mesa, Palisade, and at the Discovery Garden north of the Central Library.

Friday, March 24: Opening of the Seed Library at the Central Library.

A certified tax volunteer will help you self-file your taxes online if your household earned less than $73,000 in 2022. Our computer lab will be available for this opportunity to get guidance and your questions answered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Don’t miss a chance to claim a tax refund that could give you tax money back!

Need help looking up local history? A staff member is available on Fridays 2-3 p.m. in the Rashleigh Regional History Room downstairs at the Central Library.

Join us for an art reception to celebrate the annual Recycled Books Juried Art Show.

The reception is scheduled 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, in the Central Library Community Rooms, 443 N. 6th St. Stop by to enjoy the artwork, meet artists, and to hear the announcement of winners.

In 2019, the Friends of the Mesa County Libraries proposed and organized an art show centered around art constructed from book parts. Due to popularity, the show is now offered each year, and the Friends generously provide award money to the winning artists.

Questions about digital cameras or photography? Stop by the 970West Studio, 502 Ouray Ave. from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. each Friday and chat with Kyle Webb, our current Artist in Residence.

Photography is a lifelong pursuit for Kyle, and he has worked with digital photography since the medium’s infancy.

Each week that progress continues on the new Clifton Branch Library, it begins to look a little more like the vision we have been working toward over the past five years.

February saw the new building continue to take shape with exterior walls and, in the last week of February, FCI Constructors began installing the roof.

Contact Mesa County Libraries at 970-243-4442 or visit mesacountylibraries.org