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Dog Ears Reading Program

Dog Ears is a wonderful children’s reading program at several Mesa County Libraries locations.  It involves an opportunity for children to read individually to specially trained therapy dogs for 15 minutes.  Kids who are uncomfortable while reading or who tend to get frustrated with it may find that they can relax and enjoy the experience […]

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Tech Help

A common question we encounter at the library is, “Can you help me with my device?”  It might be an eReader, a smartphone, tablet, or laptop, and the answer is, “We do our best to provide assistance for many types of requests.”  We offer a variety of services to assist people with their devices and […]

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eResource Spotlight: Biography Reference Source Database

Are you interested in learning facts about athletes, historical figures, artists, inventors, musicians, poets, explorers, politicians, or others?  The Biography Reference Source database is available from our website, and it provides biographical information on thousands of individuals.  It is especially helpful if you have general curiosity about these subjects or if you are working on an assignment that requires […]

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Book Review: Endure by Cameron Hanes

In 2022, Cameron Hanes released his book, Endure: How to Work Hard, Outlast, and Keep Hammering. Part biography and partly about Hanes’ unique approach to fitness and hunting, the story details the hardships and successes of the author. Raised by his mother and abusive step-father, Hanes is the son of a former Olympian, alcoholic, and […]

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