April 2024

Library Community Survey

We deeply value your insights on how the library serves our communities. We invite you to participate in the 2024 Community Survey, which will play a crucial role in shaping the future direction of Mesa County Libraries. All responses will be kept confidential. After completing the survey, you will be entered to win one of 10, $100 gift cards to City Market! Thank you!

Take and Makes for May

Enjoy the fun of a library program from the comfort of your home! Visit any library location to pick up a kit while supplies last. New kits will be released on May 1.

February's Crafts:

• Preschool, 3-5: Paper Tube Bee Craft
• Kids, 6-11: Pom Pom Shooter
• Teens, 12-18: Paracord Flower Bracelet

Come have some fun at the Teen Self-Care Fair (Ages 12-18) from 12-3 p.m. Saturday, April 27 at the Central Library. Activities include Thai Chi, therapy dogs, creative art projects, free treats for teens, a 60-foot inflatable obstacle course, and much more!

Bugs, planting, and reading, oh my!

Join us in celebrating the spring growing season at the Mesa County Libraries Discovery Garden, 517 Chipeta Ave! We will search for bugs, plant the flowers that will grow into a shady reading nook, and plant seeds to take home.

Storytime



Join the Mesa County Libraries team for a variety of story times held weekly including:

• Bilingual Storytime
• Infant/Toddler Storytime
• Preschool Storytime
• Sensory Storytime

April Kids Club Activities

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 March:

• Paper Airplanes
• Construction Paper Mosaic
• Dreamcatchers and Their History
• Craft Stick Puzzles

Sensory Storytime

Kids and caregivers, join us for a storytime specially designed for individuals who 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 sound limited.

Preschool STEAM

Join us to explore themes in science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

Dog Ears Reading Program

Kids can read to registered therapy dogs who love to hear stories

Teen Time: Peeps Laboratory

4-5:30 p.m., Friday, April 26

Central Library

Gather your peeps and join us for a sweet time! This event is an open laboratory of creation with the iconic little chicken and bunny marshmallows. Paint them! Glue them! Melt them! Or just eat them, the choice is yours. All supplies will be provided, and this event is free to attend.

Teen Time Events

4-5:30 p.m. every Friday

Studio Q & A (ages 16+)

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various dates and times

Teen Readers Meetup

4-5 p.m., every Wednesday

Super Rad Art Jam

6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 2

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