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Mesa County Libraries, located in Western Colorado, serve downtown Grand Junction with our Central Branch and seven branch libraries serve communities throughout the county.

Mission Statement
Mesa County Libraries are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all people in Mesa County by providing outstanding and personalized library service, resources, and programming for everyday living.

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Library Values Statement
We at our library value:

• excellent customer service
  
  
• open and respectful access to all
  
  
• diversity, intellectual freedom, and personal privacy
  
  
• collaboration with local agencies and organizations

• effective and efficient stewardship of library resources
  
  
• staff for their initiative, flexibility, and teamwork.

How is the Mesa County Public Library District funded?
As of 2010 the Library District receives 91% of its funding through a 3 mill tax levy that appears on property tax bills approved by Mesa County taxpayers in 1990.   Tax revenue from Specific Ownership Taxes brings in another 7%.   2% of the library revenue is derived from fines, fees, grants and donations.

Who governs Mesa County Public Library District and how is it run?
A seven-member volunteer Board of Trustees is appointed by the Mesa County Board of Commissioners to establish library policy, including issues related to expansion.