After today (Saturday, March 14), all Mesa County Libraries locations will close until at least Monday, April 6, in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus in our communities. The announcement Saturday of a presumptive positive case of the illness in Mesa County prompted the library’s decision to close. Libraries are a popular […]
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In an effort to limit the potential spread of the coronavirus among the public, Mesa County Libraries are canceling all programs and events through at least March 31. Although there have been no reports of COVID-19 illness in Mesa County, local health authorities are recommending the postponement or cancellation of all nonessential gatherings in order […]
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Mesa County Libraries are winding down material deliveries through the Words on Wheels service until further notice. The library is suspending Words on Wheels out of an abundance of caution due to the potential spread of coronavirus. Words on Wheels serves a mostly senior population that may be especially vulnerable to the illness, which led […]
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Mesa County Libraries are prepared to cope with a potential local outbreak of coronavirus. Although no cases of the COVID-19 illness have been reported in Mesa County as of this writing (March 2, 2020), your local libraries are increasing their frequency of cleaning, especially on door handles and other surfaces that people frequently touch. Such […]
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During March, the public is invited to one of three free Write A Will seminars designed to help you plan now so that your wishes will be carried out later. Attend one of these no-obligation seminars and learn about estate-planning basics: How do you know whether you need a will? How to avoid problems in […]
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A presentation titled “The Booms and Busts of Western Colorado,” examining the economic and industrial swings that have shaped the region, is set for noon Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, at the Mesa County Libraries Central Library, 443 N. 6th St., Grand Junction. The program will be presented by Priscilla Mangnall, president of the Mesa County […]
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A two-day event focusing on food assistance for the public is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Feb. 7 and 8, at the Mesa County Libraries Collbran Branch, 111 Main St. in Collbran. The event will showcase a variety of food-assistance programs available to low-income residents and others. Representatives of various programs will be available for […]
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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. […]
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Good news for Lynda users! Lynda, a patron-favorite eResource with a wide variety of instructional videos on topics ranging from software to business, will remain available to cardholders through Mesa County Libraries. In late 2019, the library announced that it might soon be ending its contract to offer Lynda because of concerns about patron privacy. […]
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Understanding memory-related issues and preventing falls are the topics of upcoming senior health programs at Mesa County Libraries. All programs are open to the public at no charge. Here is the schedule: ● Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Palisade Branch, 119 W. Third St., Palisade Debra Bianchi, MPH, MS […]
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