Accessibility Tools
On the corner of 5th St. and Chipeta Ave. near the Central Library, the Discovery Garden is Mesa County Libraries’ lovely outdoor space. Fully open to the public, it offers the community beauty, fresh produce, and examples of permaculture and xeriscape design. This is a working garden with ongoing projects and an open-ended collaborative atmosphere. […]
Continue reading
This summer will be full of adventure with Mesa County Libraries Summer Reading Program beginning on May 27 through July 19. What is the Summer Reading challenge? This year’s summer reading challenge is a BINGO-style adventure for the entire family! Pick up a BINGO sheet at any of our eight library branches or join the […]
Continue reading
February is National Bake for Family Fun Month, when families might be indoors, staying warm and indulging in baked goods. To help your family have fun baking this month, there are a number of books and library resources with kid-friendly recipes to help you get started! The Big, Fun Kids Baking Book, issued by the […]
Continue reading
A great list of books can help kick off the new year and perhaps the following titles might appeal to your interests. These books are anticipated to be popular in 2025: The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan – January 7 The debut novel from sports journalist and author, Kate Fagan, The Three […]
Continue reading
As we wrap up the year of 2024 and begin moving into 2025, it can be interesting to review the titles that have circulated well among Mesa County Libraries. In 2024, the following books and films circulated quite well throughout the year: Kristen Hannah’s The Women Oppenheimer John Grisham’s The Exchange: After The Firm C.J. […]
Continue reading
December is National Learn a Foreign Language Month, a time when we celebrate the benefits of learning languages, along with the personal growth, professional development, and appreciation for different cultures that it brings. The process of learning a language also has the potential to increase creativity, expand memory, and improve information recall. With your library […]
Continue reading
For those enrolled in academic programs this season or supporting those who are, or for those interested in opportunities for self-development, Mesa County Libraries offers a number of online resources to support your learning endeavors. ABCmouse is an award-winning curriculum that helps young learners, ages 2 through 7, learn about math, science, reading, art, social […]
Continue reading
I’ve recently learned that October is 21 – 27 is National Estate Planning Awareness Week, and while I’m a little embarrassed to admit it, I have never made a will, which is an important part of any household estate plan. So this October, I’m going to find out what I need to do to make […]
Continue reading
Join the Human Library® for discussions that will explore and challenge stereotypes and offer opportunities to learn about one another through personal stories! Real people will be on loan and candid questions will be expected, appreciated, and answered. The Human Library® is based on a Danish concept from 2000 and it is designed to build […]
Continue reading
During the 2024 San Diego Comic-Con, the 36th Eisner Award ceremony took place, where nominations and winners were announced. Eisner Awards go to creative achievements in the comic book and graphic novel industry and nominations are among the most notable forms of recognition for creators. Named after American cartoonist and writer, Will Eisner, the Eisner […]
Continue reading