MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library Board held its regular March meeting last week in the community room, with all board members present. Community member Kathleen Kelley was the only public attendee to speak. She proposed revising the public comment format, suggesting the board eliminate broad, non-agenda-related remarks and instead[Read More…]
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Creating a place for everyone: The programs powering Meeker Public Library
Since Kristina Selby came on board as director of the Meeker Public Library, community participation has doubled. MEEKER | Since taking the helm at Meeker Public Library, Director Kristina Selby has introduced more than a dozen new programs, including weekly storytime and crafts for kids every Wednesday at 10 a.m.[Read More…]
Library patrons praise staff, programming
MEEKER | The Meeker Library Board convened last week in the community room of the Meeker Public Library for its regular meeting. All board members were present for the meeting The meeting began with the approval of the agenda. Board member John D. Moffitt proposed adding a discussion on reviewing[Read More…]
Library Board discusses book policy, community concerns
MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library Board held its monthly meeting last Wednesday in the library’s community room. All five board members attended the meeting. The public comment period drew community members concerned about book banning and a draft collections policy up for review. Dr. Bob Dorsett expressed support for[Read More…]
Children flock to reading of new book by local author, get to meet some of the characters
MEEKER | The Meeker Regional Library hosts a Storytime for kids every Wednesday morning, including several stories read aloud and followed with craft time. Last week’s Storytime had some extra special co-hosts, Meeker’s newest local author Dessa Watson and her celebrity sheep, Strawberry and Blueberry, and goat Pinkerton. Watson brought[Read More…]
News Notes: August 18, 2022
P.E.O. quilt show Sept. 9 and 10 MEEKER | Featuring new quilts from across Northwest Colorado, the P.E.O. Quilts in the Country show will be held from 12-5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9 and from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Fairfield Center (200 Main St., Meeker).[Read More…]
BUBBLY …
Meeker Regional Library’s latest addition is a delight to patrons of all ages. Check out the new color changing bubble wall in the children’s room next time you stop by 490 Main Street. | CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO
News Briefs: Aug. 6, 2020
White River Planning meeting Aug. 11 MEEKER | The White River Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) will meet Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 6 p.m. in Meeker at the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District building. The committee will continue finalizing the Scope of Work starting with identifying goals for the various reaches[Read More…]
News Briefs: July 2, 2020
Free legal clinic at Meeker Library MEEKER | Upcoming Rio Blanco County free legal clinic on Wednesday, July 8 from 2-5 p.m. Contact the Meeker Public Library at 970-878-5911 to be added to the sign-up sheet for a scheduled Virtual Pro Se Clinic (VPC) appointment. Space is limited. Meeker Library[Read More…]
Meeker Regional Library offering online check out, curbside pickup
MEEKER | “Books are a uniquely portable magic,” according to author Stephen King, and they’re also an excellent distraction. A lot of Meeker residents need exactly that, and Meeker Regional Library has created a way for patrons to enjoy library books safely during the COVID-19 closure. The library building is[Read More…]
Meeker Regional Library now offering online check out, curbside pickup
MEEKER | “Books are a uniquely portable magic,” according to author Stephen King, and they’re also an excellent distraction. A lot of Meeker residents need exactly that, and Meeker Regional Library has created a way for patrons to enjoy library books safely during the COVID-19 closure. The library building is[Read More…]
Play Meeker Bingo and win!
MEEKER | Meeker Regional Library is sponsoring two giveaways from April 2-24. Three adults will win $100 and three kids will win $50. All you have to do is play Meeker Bingo, a fun twist on the classic game. The Bingo cards will be published in the HT April 2,[Read More…]
