Accessibility Tools
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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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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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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Mesa County Libraries is dedicated to serving all members of our communities, and when you can’t visit the library, we may be able to bring the library to you. For those who live in Mesa County and who are experiencing a disability, extended illness, or any other condition which makes it physically impossible to enjoy […]
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Home Improvement Source is a database that is helpful for those interested in DIY home repairs, who are working on a spring or summer renovation, or who are starting a new project entirely. Featuring content from reference books and home improvement magazines, this resource provides instructions on a variety of tasks, inspiration for your work, […]
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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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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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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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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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