Poaching leads to nothing good. The results can be unbearable. Take the trapper who stole two wild bear cubs from their mother on the Grand Mesa and sold the cubs to interested parties. John Duncan Hart, a longtime state and federal game warden in Mesa County, relates that the cubs went to a brothel on […]
Continue readingMesa County Libraries Comic Con canceled for 2020
Because of pandemic-related state regulations limiting large gatherings, Mesa County Libraries Comic Con has been canceled for 2020. We at Mesa County Libraries are extremely disappointed that we won’t be able to hold MCL Comic Con this year, but the health and safety of our community is our highest priority. We are committed to creating […]
Continue readingA Child’s First Teacher
Learning and growth in a child’s life is constant. Their first teacher is their parents, guardians, or caregivers. The community and world around them also contribute a great deal to a child’s growth. Learning in early life before school comes in the form of speaking, playing, interacting, and exploring the world. The formal name that […]
Continue readingMesa County Libraries’ Commitment to Diversity and Anti-Racism
At its regular monthly meeting June 25, the Mesa County Public Library District Board of Trustees approved the following statement: Mesa County Libraries’ Commitment to Diversity and Anti-Racism June 25, 2020 As an advocate of freedom and equality in all their many forms, Mesa County Libraries support diversity in our community, our libraries, and […]
Continue readingVideo Game Review: Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch
Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is the first game of the Ni No Kuni series. It follows a young boy named Oliver, who loses his mother in an accident. To save her, he travels to another world where fantasy and magic are real. Various monsters guard the path, but with the help […]
Continue readingLocal History Thursday: The Hanging Flume
Deep in the Dolores River Canyon, there lies a long-inactive wooden structure built off high hopes and steady dreams of gold. This engineering feat is called the Hanging Flume, and miles of its fragmented remains cling to the canyon wall above the Dolores River, an hour and half drive from Grand Junction, Colorado. The hanging […]
Continue readingJune Staff Picks
Time to find a shady spot outside, pull out a lawn chair, and settle into a new Summer read! The recommendations below are a small sampling of the plethora of recommended Summer reads our library staff has compiled, available in Mesa County Libraries catalog. Now that we can happily have our patrons back in the […]
Continue readingVideo Game Review: Octopath Traveler
“The game has eight unique and wonderful stories to be explored in a beautiful environment. The unique combat system differentiates it from the other JRPG’s out there, and the art style is stunning to look at. Definitely give it a try to see whose story you like most! 9/10 can’t wait for my seventh playthrough.” […]
Continue readingAbout Libraries, Learning and Anti-racism
By Michelle Boisvenue-Fox, library director I had the honor of growing up in a diverse community, attending school that included many cultures (over 70 languages), and having friends with many backgrounds. I continue to enjoy many friendships that expose me to a variety of cultures and backgrounds. I am fortunate. Years ago, I began a […]
Continue readingLibraries to reopen on a limited basis Monday, June 8
Update: As of 7/13/20, all libraries are back to operating at regular hours. We are still practicing COVID precautions–see post below for details and information on limited services. Curbside pickup will continue to be offered indefinitely for those who don’t wish to enter the library. —————————– Mesa County Libraries plan to reopen to public visits […]
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