All Mesa County Libraries locations will be closed Saturday, Dec. 24, through Monday, Dec. 26, for the Christmas holiday. All library locations also will be closed Sunday, Jan. 1, and Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, for the New Year’s holiday.

Due to holiday staffing levels, hours for some branch locations will be modified for the last weekend in December. Those modifications are:

A Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project (KSCPP) presenter will teach tweens (ages 9-12) step-by-step how to make a lovely lotus flower lantern using colored paper and a pre-made wire frame. At the same time, participants will learn about Korea’s unique history and culture. A short documentary film about the Hangul language will be played toward the end of the workshop.

All supplies will be provided. Registration is required for each youth participating.

On New Year's Eve Day, join us in the Central Library Children's Area for a morning full of music, dance, stories, and more!

Special storytime

Craft, dance party, and snacks

Balloon drop!

You do not want to miss this party!

¡Cuentos divertidos para toda la familia!

Estas horas de cuentos están repletas de libros y actividades diseñadas para que la pases bien con tu familia y amigos. Estas horas de cuentos, que promueven las habilidades lingüísticas y de alfabetización, son una excelente manera de fomentar el amor por la lectura y el aprendizaje de su hijo para toda la vida.

Storytime makes learning fun! 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.

Read, sing, and have fun by practicing and learning Spanish! During Bilingual Storytime, families with children up to age 6 will learn traditional and new Hispanic and Latino songs, games, and amazing stories. They’ll also have fun learning about festivities from Spanish-speaking countries and explore traditions of families around the world!

All kids and families wanting to learn Spanish or who already know Spanish are welcome!

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 November include:

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

Celebrate the season with crafts, games, and food! Admission is free for all interested teens 12-18 years of age.

Teens 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. See times and locations at the link below.

Teens ages 12-18 are welcome to attend!

GOAT (Gathering of Awesome Teens) is a way to share your ideas for teen programming as well as to discuss books, movies, music, and video games you love and that the library should own. It’s also 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.

For teens 12-18.

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