An event is scheduled for Oct. 7 to celebrate the opening of the newly constructed Clifton branch of the Mesa County Libraries.

The event is set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the new library branch at 3270 D 1/2 Road.

An opening ceremony is planned for 11:15 a.m. in the community room of the branch, followed by live music from the Centennial Band at 11:30 a.m. and the band Super Fox at 12:45 p.m. Magician Danny Baker will perform at 1:45 p.m.

The event also will include tours of the branch, activities for children and families, cake and food trucks.

The library branch was constructed on a 27-acre campus that also will include a community hall, childhood education center and training center. Construction of the new Clifton branch cost $11.5 million.

At 17,800 square feet, the new Clifton branch is more than three times larger than the previous facility and second in size to only the central library branch in Grand Junction.

The new Clifton branch features:

A community living room for quiet reading and relaxation.

Dedicated spaces for children and teens-agers.

Public computer areas and wireless internet access.

Two community rooms and six public study rooms.

About 28,000 items  — including books, DVDs and video games — with access to millions more through other Mesa County Libraries locations, networks and interlibrary loans.

A display of art selected by a committee of Clifton residents, artists and library staff. Most of the art purchased was from local artists.

The new Clifton library branch also will serve as the future home of the Mesa County Libraries Adult Learning Center. The center offers general educational development instruction, high school education through Career Online High School, English language and citizenship classes and other educational services.