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The Human Library® at Mesa County Libraries

Join the Human Library® for discussions that will explore and challenge stereotypes and offer opportunities to learn about one another through personal stories! Real people will be on loan and candid questions will be expected, appreciated, and answered.   The Human Library® is based on a Danish concept from 2000 and it is designed to build […]

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The 2024 Eisner Awards & Graphic Novels at the Library

During the 2024 San Diego Comic-Con, the 36th Eisner Award ceremony took place, where nominations and winners were announced.  Eisner Awards go to creative achievements in the comic book and graphic novel industry and nominations are among the most notable forms of recognition for creators.  Named after American cartoonist and writer, Will Eisner, the Eisner […]

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Paletero Man StoryWalk® in Fruita

Celebrate the power of community with Paletero Man by Lucky Diaz! This fun bi-lingual book engages native Spanish and English speakers in a StoryWalk® along the Fruita Community Center Campus! According to publisher HarperCollins, Paletero Man “Follow(s) along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally […]

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Creating Content at the 970West Studio

Did you know that 970West Studio has live-streaming equipment available? These days, the name of the game is content. Do you have a small business that needs a social media presence to boost customer engagement? You need content. Did you just start a YouTube channel that needs to grow and attract followers? You guessed it. […]

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What Will You Read Next?

When you finish reading or listening to a great book, does it feel like something is missing?  And what if you don’t happen to have another book lined up, or it’s just not engaging?  With the Book Reviews and Recommendations page on the Mesa County Libraries website, you will find links to book lists for […]

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Access Legal Forms

Do you need a deed, will, or rental agreement form? Or do you need your name changed? You can find a form for that on our Legal Forms database. Legal Forms also offers quitclaim deeds, power of attorney forms, and forms for wills and estates issues. Other topics include Bankruptcy, Landlord/Tenant, Marriage and Divorce. If […]

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Are you overdue for a library card?

Are you or someone you know overdue for a library card? With summer around the corner, now is a great time to head over to your nearest Mesa County Libraries location and get a library card (at no charge!). You also can apply for a library account online to get started. A library card opens […]

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Subject Guides at Mesa County Libraries

Did you know that we have some great subject guides on our website?  A subject guide is a web page or set of web pages that are created by library staff and provide an overview of a topic.  With guides on community resources and services, downloadable and streaming media, education resources, genealogy, legal information, taxes, […]

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Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and while we are already well into it, this is a time of year when we can promote mental health and well-being.  The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that over 1 in 5 adults in the United States experience mental illness.  To help those in need, the National […]

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