By Press Release 06/19/19 International and Walmart are the major sponsors of the 2019 summer reading program, "A Universe of Stories." Every summer, Delta County Libraries offers a countywide reading program for all ages, with fun family events and incentives for reading. "This program has always been supported by the…

By EMY LYNN ROQUE CISNEROS 06/12/19 The Cedaredge Library wrapped up its four-part series on water last Tuesday evening with "Water 104" on dams and reservoirs. Held at the Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center, panelists Jason Ullmann, assistant division engineer; Jason Ward, dam safety engineer; Denise Jackson, Grand Mesa…

By Tracy Ihnot 06/18/19 Hundreds of Delta County kids have already registered for the 2019 Summer Reading Program "A Universe of Stories." "Our kick-off parties the week of June 3 were very well-attended," says Lea Hart, district director of Delta County Libraries. "The good news is, those who missed out…

By Tracy Ihnot 05/29/19 Reading can enhance and transform lives. It offers people pathways to achieve personal goals, opportunities to get lost in stories, avenues to gain knowledge, and ways to engage the mind through the passing of time. Just as learning to read is an important milestone in the…

By Tracy Ihnot 04/08/19 Libraries announce winner of Kindle.  During the month of March, Delta County Libraries offered an online scavenger hunt to promote their new website.  Correct submissions were entered into a drawing for a Kindle on Wednesday, April 3.  Delta Library patron Lynett Yolian was notified Wednesday afternoon that…

By Tracy Ihnot 3/20/19 With the release of the film "Mary Poppins Returns" and the program Delta County Reads in full swing, the long-beloved character, Mary Poppins, is making appearances at libraries across the county.