Western Branches- Fruita, Orchard Mesa, Gateway

Mesa County Libraries enrich lives and build community through opportunities to learn, discover, create, and connect.

We act with…

• Kindness: We are friendly, considerate, and welcoming.
• Passion: We bring energy and commitment to our work.
• Respect: We value individuals’ feelings, rights, and traditions.
• Integrity: We are open, honest, and reliable.

Mesa County Libraries Promises…

• To build community through partnerships. We will connect with community partners to assist under-served populations, to participate in the community’s growth, and to unite people through shared interests.
• To connect people with life-changing stories. We will share beloved stories, ignite love for reading, impart new perspectives, and help people tell and share their stories.
• To provide library services equitably. We will respect diversity, accommodate individuals requiring alternative access, expand access to educational resources, provide free library services whenever possible, and eliminate other barriers to use.
• To encourage curiosity and support learning. We will support people’s educational goals and offer a variety of resources for all learning preferences.
• To support civic engagement with diverse viewpoints. We will facilitate learning; conversations; and the exchange of multiple viewpoints, ideas, and experiences within the community.