Although Mesa County Libraries are planning virtual Comic Con-related events this fall, we are happy to have the opportunity to display the Comic Con Art Show at the Central Library (Aug 28 – Oct 28 ) in addition to the virtual show (see below for slideshow). Stop by anytime the library is open to view […]
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Virtual Recycled Book Art Show Gallery and Winners
In 2019, the Friends of the Mesa County Libraries approached the library’s Art Committee about holding an art display featuring projects made by local creatives using recycled books. The display was so well liked that we decided to hold it again this year and Friends will again provide the generous prize money for first, second […]
Continue readingWhat to Read Next for Tweens: Genesis Begins Again
Sometimes it is tough for tweens, those kids on the cusp between being children and teens to find a book they enjoy. Media tells them they should like this, teachers tell them they should read that, and their friends are reading another thing. The important thing is to find a book that resonates with the […]
Continue readingBook Recommendations for Our Favorite Superheros
by Chloe Bourdon When not careening through space and saving all of humanity, what do our favorite superheroes do? They read, of course! And even superheroes need a little help finding the perfect book. Recommending books to any and all readers is a thrilling way to explore genres, titles, and authors. However, when tasked with […]
Continue readingKids Read, vol. 15
Kids Read Picks presents book reviews by kids in Mesa County. Don’t be surprised if you can’t find some of these books at the library or in stores: kids who attend Kids Read Book Club on Tuesdays at 4:00 at the Central Library have access to books before they are officially published. Rating System: […]
Continue readingTeen Reviews: This Time Will Be Different; Storm and Fury
Teen Reviews presents book reviews by teens in Mesa County. Don’t be surprised if you can’t find some of these books at the library or in stores: teens who attend Teen Book Club on Wednesdays at 4:00 at the Central Library have access to books before they are officially published. Sugiura, Misa. This Time Will […]
Continue readingKids Read Picks, vol. 14
Kids Read Picks presents book reviews by kids in Mesa County. Don’t be surprised if you can’t find some of these books at the library or in stores: kids who attend Kids Read Book Club on Tuesdays at 4:00 at the Central Library have access to books before they are officially published. Rating System: […]
Continue readingTeen Reviews: The Birds, the Bees, and You and Me
Teen Reviews presents book reviews by teens in Mesa County. Don’t be surprised if you can’t find some of these books at the library or in stores: teens who attend Teen Book Club on Wednesdays at 4:00 at the Central Library have access to books before they are officially published. Hinebaugh, Olivia. The Birds, the […]
Continue readingNew Puppet Kits Available for Checkout
If you enter the Children’s Area of the Central Library, you will see some exciting new additions, not all of them books! One of those additions is a new collection called puppet kits, available for checkout just like a book. Each puppet kit has a tote bag with a puppet in it, and two books […]
Continue readingAudiobook vs. Book: Why Not Both?
Try something new on your next library visit, and check out books that can read themselves at the push of a button! Vox and Wonder Books are books with built in audio players, so that you can listen to an audio recording of the book and read along without an external device. Each audio player […]
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