Kids Read Picks presents book reviews by kids using Mesa County Libraries. Don’t be surprised if you can’t find some of these books at the library or in stores (yet): kids who attend Kids Read Book Club virtually on Tuesdays at 4:00 have access to books before they are officially published. They also write reviews […]
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Kids Read Picks, vol. 21
Kids Read Picks presents book reviews by kids using Mesa County Libraries. Don’t be surprised if you can’t find some of these books at the library or in stores (yet): kids who attend Kids Read Book Club virtually on Tuesdays at 4:00 have access to books before they are officially published. They also write reviews […]
Continue readingKids Read Picks, vol. 20
Kids Read Picks presents book reviews by kids using Mesa County Libraries. Don’t be surprised if you can’t find some of these books at the library or in stores (yet): kids who attend Kids Read Book Club virtually on Tuesdays at 4:00 have access to books before they are officially published. They also write reviews […]
Continue readingComic Con Art Show Winners
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 […]
Continue readingKids Read Picks, vol. 19
Kids Read Picks presents book reviews by kids using Mesa County Libraries. Don’t be surprised if you can’t find some of these books at the library or in stores (yet): kids who attend Kids Read Book Club virtually on Tuesdays at 4:00 have access to books before they are officially published. Rating System: 5: Hard […]
Continue readingVirtual 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 readingConnect With Our Social Distancing Playlist
Recently the Merriam-Webster dictionary added new words connected with the Coronavirus. We’re all getting far too familiar with terminology surrounding COVID-19, such as self-quarantine and social distancing. So while we’re all doing our part staying home, limiting our exposure to others and getting creative with time, resources and togetherness, some folks at Mesa County Libraries […]
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: […]
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