Mesa County Public Library District, serving an area of 115,000 residents, has a collection of 250,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 6,900 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 5,600 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 48 employees, of whom 12 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 7 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $400,000. Patrons make 480,000 visits annually, and check out materials 840,000 times. Thirty-five percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
530 Grand Ave, Grand Junction Colorado 81502
Telephone
970-243-4783
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Delta) Delta County Public Library District
(Grand Junction) Mesa County Public Library District
(Grand Junction) Mesa County Public Library District
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01/11 Coming to The Grand Junction area
Barrel into Spring Wine Tasting Event Grand Junction CO April27-May19 Exquisitely prepared gourmet meals, 'behind the scenes' winery and vineyard tours, tasting wines that are not readily available to the general public, and of course barrel tasting.
Grand Junction Yoga Festival Grand Junction CO July11-14 The Telluride Yoga Festival is a unique event that elevates the benefits of yoga with a mission to protect our natural environment.
Olathe Sweet Corn Festival Olathe CO August3 The Olathe Sweet Corn Festival is more than fun in the western Colorado sunshine. It is an ever-growing symbol of a community committed to making the future better for the generations to come.
Steamboat Wine Festival Steamboat Springs CO August7-11 Experience more than 100 food artisans, wineries, breweries, distilleries, epicurean purveyors, and locally-made products at this ultimate food and wine experience.
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