MESA COUNTY LIBRARIES, March 2024 | |
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Mesa County Libraries are launching a unique opportunity for someone who knows and loves gardening and would like to share their knowledge with the public. The Mesa County Libraries Gardener in Residence (GIR) will be based in the Discovery Garden at Fifth Street and Chipeta Avenue.
The position lasts approximately six months (April through September 2024), and the GIR will receive a $6,000 stipend, generously provided by the Mesa County Libraries Foundation and Friends of the Mesa County Libraries.
Candidates interested in applying for the 2024 Gardener in Residence position should email a cover letter and resume to garden@mcpld.org outlining gardening experience and other experience relevant to the Selection Criteria.
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At 6 p.m. Monday, March 25, come meet New York Times bestselling author Dion Leonard of "Finding Gobi." The miraculous, tale of a seasoned ultramarathon runner who crosses paths with a stray dog while competing in a 155-mile race through the Gobi Desert in China. That loveable pup, who earned the name Gobi, will join us as well! | |
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Weekend Book Sale
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday,
March 1 & 2
March 8 & 9
March 22 & 23
March 29 & 30
First Congregational Church of Grand Junction, 1425 N. 5th Street
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Studio Q&A
10 a.m. Wednesday, March 6
10 a.m. Wednesday, March 20
970West Studio, 5th and Ouray
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Armchair Travel: Western Australia
6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7
Central Library, 443 N. 6th Street
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Fiber Arts Skill Fair
10 a.m. Saturday, March 9
Central Library, 443 N. 6th Street
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Clifton Writer's Group
10 a.m. Tuesday, March 19
Clifton Branch Library, 3270 D 1/2 Road
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Career Accelerator
10 a.m. Thursday, March 21
Central Library Classroom
443 N. 6th Street
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Mesa County Oral History Meeting: Jim Ferguson Outlaw, Businessman, Lawman
12 p.m. Thursday, March 21
Central Library Community Room
443 N. 6th Street
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12 p.m. Monday, March 28
Clifton Branch Library, 3270 D 1/2 Road
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Library Basics
6 p.m. Monday, March 4
Clifton Branch Library, 3270 D 1/2 Road
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The History of Rugmaking
5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 6
Central Library,
443 N. 6th Street
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Backyard Bees
2 p.m. Saturday, March 9
Collbran Congregational Church
Collbran Branch Library,
2003 High Street
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Reader's Cafe
6 p.m. Monday, March 11
Clifton Branch Library, 3270 D 1/2 Road
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Game Night, 18+
6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21
Clifton Branch Library, 3270 D 1/2 Road
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Chautauqua Abigail Adams
11 a.m. Thursday, March 28
Central Library Community Room
443 N. 6th Street
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Clifton Fiber Arts Club
9 a.m. Wednesday, March 26
Clifton Branch Library, 3270 D 1/2 Road
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Mesa County Library Foundation | |
The Friends of the Mesa County Libraries, a subcommittee of the Mesa County Libraries Foundation, have contributed $28,575 to library projects and programs this year. This funding will support the completion of the new Clifton Library Branch, along with popular library programs including Summer Reading, Comic Con, Culture Fest, and our Seed Library. Pablo's Pizza also raised $670 for the library in January. | |
Local History Thursday: Ute Removal and the End of the Colorado Frontier (Nathan Meeker, part 2) | |
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"As Nathan Meeker departed from Greeley to the Indian Agency on the White River, he reflected on his past experiences in self-sufficient agriculture. His experiences in the Trumbull Phalanx Colony and Hiram community in Ohio early in his life left him bitter and poor..."
Read more about local history and other topics on our library blog.
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Adult Learning Center main office is moving! | |
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On March 4, the Adult Learning Center's main office will be moving to the Clifton Branch Library. Through the transition, all classes will remain at their current locations. If you would like to move your class to Clifton, please don’t hesitate to speak with a team member, contact us at 970-683-2443 or adultlearning@mcpld.org.
Thank you for your patience and we hope you will join us for our Grand Opening later this spring!
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Durante la transición a la sucursal de Clifton, todas las clases permanecerán en la Biblioteca Central.
¿Quiere trasladar su clase a Clifton? Hable con un miembro del equipo o contáctenos al: 970-683-2443, o adultlearning@mcpld.org
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Recycled Book Art Show Reception | |
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The library's annual Recycled Books Juried Art Show will display creations from local artists from March 15 through May 9, 2024. In 2019, the Friends of the Mesa County Libraries proposed and organized an art show centered around art constructed from books. Due to its popularity, the show is now offered each year and the Friends generously provide award money to the winning artists.
This year there will be an art reception for the show on April 5 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Central Library Community Rooms. Stop by to enjoy the artwork, create some recycled paper flowers, and hear the announcement of the winners. Check out the teen projects at the Clifton branch also!
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Emily Adamson will be the Artist in Residence at the 970West Studio through April 12. Adamson focuses on the art of rug making and will explore techniques such as needle punching and its history.
Adamson will be hosting weekly Meet & Greets every Tuesday from 12-2 p.m. at the 970West Studio located at 502 Ouray Ave., across from the Central Library.
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Immerse yourself in local history at the Fruita Branch Library. From March 15 through May 9, the Fruita Historical Photo Art Exhibit will be on display showcasing historical images coupled with descriptions from local authors and historians, Denise and Steve Hight. | |
Join a monthly book club! | | |
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Join us at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, at the Clifton Branch, 3270 D 1/2 Road, to discuss "Beyond That, the Sea" by Laura Spence-Ash with other people who've read the book. | | |
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Join us at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, at the Fruita Branch, 324 N. Coulson St., to discuss "The Alice Network" by Kate Quinn with other people who've read the book. | | |
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Join us at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 15, at the Central Library, 443 N. 6th St., to discuss "Brave the Wild River" by Melissa Sevigny with other people who've read the book. | | |
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Join us at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, at the Central Library, 443 N. 6th St., to discuss "44 Scotland Street " by Alexander McCall Smith with other people who've read the book. | |
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