Mesa County Libraries Hosts Special Holiday Events
Despite closures today (Wednesday, December 4) due to the recent snowstorm, Mesa County Libraries have two separate events taking place through mid-December. Both events are designed with the holidays in mind.
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Friends of the Mesa County Libraries Book Sale
Central Library, 530 Grand Avenue in Grand JunctionInfo: 970-683-2437
The book sale will take place during regular library hours. The sale will include books of many different types, DVDs, and music CDs. Most items are priced under $10, although some unique, special items are also available. New this year are gift certificates for use at A Novel Idea Bookstore in the Central Library. This event will provide support for various programs at the Mesa County Libraries.
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Giving Trees
All library branches in Grand Junction, Clifton, Collbran, DeBeque, Fruita and PalisadeInfo: 970-683-2437
This event combines Mesa County Libraries and Grand Valley Catholic Outreach, who are working together to help needy families during the holidays. Each Giving Tree is decorated with gift requests from underprivileged Mesa County residents of all ages. The public is invited to stop by a participating Mesa County Libraries location and select a tag describing a gift for purchase. On the smaller portion of the tag, provide library staff with your contact information. After purchasing a gift, bring the gift to the library unwrapped and the Giving Tree tag attached. All beneficiaries of Giving Tree gifts are Catholic Outreach clients and Mesa County residents. Gift wishes are from all ages, from newborns to seniors. Price range for gifts are $25 or less.