Mesa County Libraries: A Hub for Free Community Events

## Mesa County Libraries: More Than Books Most people know Mesa County Libraries for books. What fewer people realize is that the library system is one of the most active free event producers in the entire Grand Valley — running hundreds of programs per year across multiple branch locations. ## Branch Locations and Their Events **Central Library** — 443 N. 6th Street, Grand Junction The flagship. The largest event schedule, including the most varied programming for all ages. Saturday storytimes, teen maker spaces, adult programming, author talks, and tech help sessions. **Fruita Branch Library** — 324 N. Coulson Street, Fruita Strong family and teen programming for the west-side community. Teen Time and regular kids' programs run consistently. **Clifton Branch Library** — 2969 Blichmann Ave, Grand Junction Serving the eastern side of the valley with family storytime, kids' programs, and community events. **Orchard Mesa Branch** — 4895 Routt Ave, Grand Junction Neighborhood library with regular programming for all ages. ## What's Always on the Calendar - **Storytime** — multiple sessions per week for babies, toddlers, and pre-K - **Teen Time** — drop-in programs including crafts, gaming, D&D, and collaborative projects - **Tech Help** — one-on-one technology assistance sessions, available in English and Spanish - **Summer Reading Program** — a tradition that gets kids (and adults) reading through the summer with prizes and events - **Dog Ears Reading Program** — kids read to trained therapy dogs in a relaxed, judgment-free environment ## Adult Programming Libraries aren't just for kids. Mesa County Libraries consistently offers adult programming including: - Author talks and book discussions - Local history presentations - Crafting and maker workshops - Job search and resume help ## How to Find Library Events Library events are listed on WestSlopeEvents.com and the Mesa County Libraries website. All events are free and open to the public.