SEPTEMBER 2023

Get your cosplay ready! Mesa County Libraries Comic Con is here!

This family-friendly event brings together people of all ages to celebrate the fandoms and stories that unify and enhance our lives.

Admission to the event is free with a Mesa County Libraries card, or a $5 donation.

Hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Grand Junction Convention Center, 159 Main St. in downtown Grand Junction.

And don't forget to check out the Comic Con Art Show, currently on display in the main hallway of the Central Library, 443 N. 6th St.

Storytimes are back on schedule

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. 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.

New Sensory Storytime offered!

Kids and caregivers -- join us for a storytime specially designed for individuals that are neurodiverse and/or have sensory needs.

Our structured storytime includes singing, interactive activities, and reading from one of our Youth Services library workers. Lights will be dimmed and sounds limited.

This storytime is recommended for ages 0-7. Group size is limited to 15 families.

Preschoolers 3-5 years old are invited to join us to explore themes in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. We will read books, discover new things, and do hands-on activities, all while practicing our literacy and social skills.

Program will now be offered on Friday mornings from 9:30 - 10 a.m. and 10:30 - 11 a.m.

Central Library Community Room, 443 N. 6th St.

Kids and tweens (ages 6 -11) can drop-in, meet new friends, and try out fun activities each week at Kids Club! Kids Club activities for September:

• Hero Masks and Comic Strip
• Fall Leaf Chalk Art
• Bubble Wrap Art
• Glowing Campfire
• Zentangle Bookmarks

By Kids, For Kids open mic night

Campfire Tales at the Library: An Open Mic for Kids

Bring your friends and family and read a book, story, poem, or other piece (spooky or not). Practice ahead of time, and sign up for a time slot when you arrive.

Free and open to the public. Light snack, water, and craft provided.

Join the Kids Graphic Novel Meetup!

Calling all young graphic novel enthusiasts ages 7-11! Join the Kids Graphic Novel Meetup to connect with fellow bookworms and discuss your favorite graphic novels.

This event happens 4:30-5:30 p.m. every Monday in the Central Library Idea Lab, 443 N. 6th St.

Children can discover new titles in weekly "Kids Read" meetups!

Do your children love to read? Do they enjoy talking about what they’re reading? If so, Kids Read book club might be the right fit for them! 

Kids Read: Choose Your Own Book is a weekly book club for children ages 6-11. We meet every Tuesday from 4:30 to 5 p.m. in the Central Library Idea Lab, or children can attend virtually through our Google Meetup. 

Get creative at Teen Time

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.

Join the Teen Readers Meetup and share what you are reading, listening to, and watching! You'll also get access to advance copies of pre-published books and the chance to review them before they are available to the public!

Teen Readers Meetup takes place from

4 - 5 p.m. every Wednesday in the Central Library

Teen Center.