Mesa County Libraries will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 25 and 26, for Thanksgiving. In addition, our libraries will close at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24. Happy Thanksgiving! |
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Giving Trees to help people in need are at libraries through Dec. 4 |
The Giving Tree is a holiday giving program that is a partnership between Mesa County Libraries and Grand Valley Catholic Outreach.
Gift recipients are underprivileged Mesa County residents of all ages. The library invites the public to participate by filling gift requests with new items and returning them unwrapped to the library by Saturday, Dec. 4.
Participants can select gift requests in-person at Central, Clifton, Fruita, Orchard Mesa, and Palisade library locations, or virtually via DreamList.
After the purchase, bring the unwrapped gift to Central, Clifton, Fruita, Orchard Mesa, or Palisade library locations.
The Drive-Thru Window is also available at the Central Library to drop off gifts. Drive-Thru service is available during the following times:
- Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Sunday: 1 - 5 p.m.
If you have questions about The Giving Tree, please contact Rose Marie at 970-683-2429 or rbinger@mcpld.org. Thank you for your charitable help.
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Get HelpNow™ for your school work |
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From college application essays to the SAT, school reports, and even creative writing, get free feedback on any type of writing. You can connect with a live tutor for immediate help or use the writing lab for thorough feedback.
Brainfuse HelpNow™ is an on-demand, anytime, anywhere eLearning resource for all ages and levels. HelpNow provides learning solutions for users of diverse needs and backgrounds.
Students can communicate with live tutors using an interactive whiteboard to chat, write, draw, copy/paste text or images, and graph homework problems.
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Enjoy the book "The Mitten" by Jan Brett in Downtown GJ StoryWalk® |
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Join Mesa County Libraries and Downtown Grand Junction businesses for a StoryWalk®! From Dec. 13 - Jan. 7, enjoy walking downtown and reading the book The Mitten by Jan Brett.
StoryWalk® is an innovative and delightful way for children — and adults! — to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. As you stroll down Main Street in Downtown Grand Junction, look for numbered pages in business windows for a fun, local experience provided by Mesa County Libraries and Downtown Grand Junction.
Be sure to visit the Central Library Children's Center to complete our mitten scavenger hunt and claim your prize!
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Enjoy a virtual puppet show - The Nutcracker |
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Clara receives an extraordinary gift from Godpapa Drosselmeyer, and it takes her on an adventure full of magic and friendship. But would they be able to defeat the King Mouse and his mice army? Find out how this adventure ends by joining us for a virtual puppet show, The Nutcracker.
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Miss Humblebee's Academy for young kids provides unique online learning resources |
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Miss Humblebee’s Academy is a fun, interactive, and award-winning online kindergarten-readiness learning solution for children ages 3 to 6. Parents can track their child’s learning outcomes through weekly progress reports that are emailed and available online 24/7.
This resource helps children learn life skills as well as educational skills. This online learning platform offers children ages 3-6 a fun and interactive kindergarten readiness program.
The platform offers downloadable and printable lessons in both English and Spanish. There are fun do-it-yourself activities for children to do at home. In these lessons, children can choose to have a session read to them as they follow along, or they can choose to read it by themselves.
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Preschool and Kids Take and Make:
Winter Card
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Create a winter cardinal card with paper and paint. This is a fun, hands-on craft for the little ones to enjoy with their caregivers.
This Take and Make Kit is available starting Dec. 1 and will continue while supplies last. For ages 3-5. Visit any library location to pick up a kit.
These Take and Make Kits were made possible by generous donations made in memory of Myrna Renner.
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Kids Take and Make: Fork & Spoon Snowflake |
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Create a snowflake decoration with plastic spoons and forks, paper cutouts, and some bling. This is a fun craft to celebrate the approaching winter!
This Take and Make Kit is available starting Dec. 1 and will continue while supplies last. For ages 6-11. Visit any library location to pick up a kit.
These Take and Make Kits were made possible by generous donations made in memory of Myrna Renner.
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Teens are invited to become members of GOAT - The Gathering of Awesome Teens |
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What is GOAT?
- GOAT, or Gathering of Awesome Teens, is an appointed group made up of members 12 to 18 years of age.
- 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.
- 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.
Apply to be a member of GOAT and join other teens in monthly activities!
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Teen Take and Make:
Doughnut Sunglasses Case
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Take care of your eyes this winter by keeping your sunglasses in your own doughnut sunglasses case. The kit will include supplies to sew a soft doughnut case, perfect to keep your sunglasses secure and scratch-free. Check out this example.
This take and make kit is available starting December 1, and will continue while supplies last. Visit any library location to pick up a kit.
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Celebrate the season with crafts, games, and food! There is no charge, and all interested teens, ages 12-18, are welcome.
This event takes place at 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, in the Central Library Community Room.
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Join a Dungeons and Dragons campaign |
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Join a Dungeons and Dragons campaign with other teens! Beginners are welcome – if you’ve never played before, we’ll teach you! Experts are welcome, too. We will be playing Dungeons and Dragons, 5th edition.
Dungeons and Dragons takes place from 4 - 6 p.m. every first Friday and fourth Monday of the month, 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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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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Contact Mesa County Libraries at 970-243-4442 or visit mesacountylibraries.org |
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