This morning I visited the British Museum and viewed an engraved gloss goblet from the 1500s, watched a sea otter swim in Monterey, California, and hiked the Grand Canyon. All this before 9am! The boredom busters tab of our COVID-19 libguide contains a plethora of virtual odysseys you can enjoy from the comfort of your […]
The world’s current situation is forcing so many of us to look at the world in a new way. How can we do our jobs differently? How do we change our home dynamic to fit all of these new Covid structures? While this may be difficult, it can also be a blessing. No matter how […]
During this COVID-19 emergency, we’ve become very dependent on technology (even more than we already were) to help us do our jobs, find reliable information, or just to keep essential connections with family and loved ones. Unfortunately not everyone has the skills or resources needed to navigate this digital landscape. Hopefully some of these tools […]
Happy February! You, my fellow readers, can rejoice in being a bit spoiled this month because 2020 is a leap year. That gives you one whole extra day to check out some of these recommended titles from Mesa County Libraries staff. Hooray! A ray of sunshine amidst the large, hovering, consistent blob of winter grey. […]
Nonfiction. A word that can sound dry and boring, and for many generates worries that we’ll be asked to memorize significant dates. But for many children, nonfiction is a genre of wonder and excitement to answer their most pressing questions. “Why do balloons float up? What kind of dinosaurs lived during the Jurassic period?” Best […]
Mesa County Libraries’ 2019 Annual Report is now available here, and it’s filled with great news about your local library! Among the highlights: The number of library cardholders increased 5% to more than 82,000, which tells us that we are offering materials, services, and programs that Mesa County residents find to be useful and enjoyable. […]
It’s been snowing in Mesa County, and I know a certain bunch of locals who associate snow with one thought – POWDERHORN! With the abundance of fresh snow the Grand Mesa has received in the last few weeks, it feels appropriate to share a bit of the area’s winter-themed history. A prior Local History Thursday […]
If you have an early reader in your family who is wanting a little more independence, consider looking at eBooks. eBooks can be a great resource for new and emerging readers, especially read along titles. Read along eBooks will display the text of the book, and highlight the words as they are read aloud. When […]
The pumpkins are poppin’ off the vines and the candy sales are skyrocketing. October is a time of change, both in weather and mood. Those who are so inclined begin to seek entertainment focused on a blend of spooky, scary, creepy, gory, gruesome, hair-raising, and supernatural. The staff here at Mesa County Libraries who enjoy […]
Later this month, you’ll have a chance to enjoy some good music, sip some great wine, and help the Mesa County Libraries Foundation – all at the same time! The Doubious Brothers, a unique band of Western Slope musicians from a variety of musical traditions, will appear in concert Saturday, June 29, 2019, in a […]