Mesa County Libraries 125th Anniversary

A collection to celebrate and commemorate the 125th anniversary of Mesa County Libraries as an institution (1901-2026).

125th Anniversary: Learning and Education at Mesa County Libraries
To celebrate the 125th anniversary of Mesa County Libraries as an institution, MCL patrons and staff talk about the library as a place of continuing education, belonging, and diverse opinion. They speak about the value of library books and resources as learning aids for language acquisition and other pursuits. They highlight the importance of library programs and classes to lifelong learning.
125th Anniversary: Mesa County Libraries Books and Media
To celebrate the 125th anniversary of Mesa County Libraries as an institution, MCL patrons and staff talk about the many types of library books and media available to them, both in physical formats and online, and how these materials have improved their lives and those of their families. They discuss how library materials have helped them grow, furthered their knowledge, and served as vital tools of lifelong learning.
125th Anniversary: Mesa County Libraries Patron Memories
To celebrate the 125th anniversary of Mesa County Libraries as an institution, MCL patrons and staff talk about their memories of coming to the library. They speak about coming to storytime as children, the thrill of getting their own library card, and the joy of discovering library services. They discuss the library’s history and the role of community in creating the first library in Grand Junction. They relate the importance of libraries in creating strong communities, preservation of community history, and as a place where citizens can learn to think for themselves.
125th Anniversary: Mesa County Libraries Programs and Events
To celebrate the 125th anniversary of Mesa County Libraries as an institution, MCL employees and citizens of Mesa County, Colorado talk about library events, programs, and services. They elucidate the value of such services to the community, including: the Words on Wheels home delivery service, Comic Con, Culture Fest, Dog Ears Reading Program, child story times, MCL cultural passes for checkout, and MCL’s youth partnership with Toastmasters.
Happy 125th Anniversary Mesa County Libraries
To celebrate the 125th anniversary of Mesa County Libraries as an institution, Mesa County Libraries employees and citizens of Mesa County, Colorado talk about the library’s origins and the evolution of its community-oriented mission. They voice their hopes for the library’s future.