July 13th through September of 2024, Mesa County Libraries is proud to host the traveling exhibition We are Water: Connecting Communities. This exhibit will be displayed at the Central Library and made available to the public during opening hours. What is the We are Water project? The We are Water project aims to bring together […]
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All About Sleep
In dreams I have achieved everything. ― Fernando Pessoa, The Book of Disquiet A necessary function, sleep can be many things to many people: celebrated or avoided, easy or difficult, empty or full of confusing dreams. The health benefits of sleep are endless, and the symptoms of sleep deprivation can set you back mentally and […]
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April is National Poetry Month, and Mesa County Libraries is celebrating in more ways than one! On April 24th at 5:30pm at the Central Library, we invite you to join the Poet Laureate of the Western Slope, Wendy Videlock, for a fantastic poetry workshop titled Planting the Seeds of Poetry. Additionally, winners for the library’s […]
Continue readingDigital Accessibility Resources
Accessing technology can be daunting for many people, but especially for those who are experiencing vision loss, difficulties hearing, or reading disabilities. Mesa County Libraries is always striving to make its resources accessible to everyone, and whether you want to listen to an eAudiobook, read an eBook with extra large font, or utilize closed captions […]
Continue readingBook vs. Movie: Eileen
We’ve all heard it said before: “The book is better than the movie!” But why is this popular opinion formed? Is the book really ALWAYS better?
Continue readingA Library Card: The Gift that Keeps on Giving
The holiday season is here! For some, this is a time of joy and excitement, but others may feel a looming sense of dread – this time of year can be expensive. If you’d like to give the gift of a free experience, consider all that a Mesa County Library card can offer you and […]
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The official start of Mesa County Libraries Summer Reading is right around the corner! From May 30-July 15th, attend fun events and sign up for Summer Reading to log your reading, enjoy engaging activities, and win prizes. All ages are encouraged to participate! To launch your Summer Reading journey, the staff at Mesa County Libraries […]
Continue readingNew Year, New Staff Picks
2023 is here! From old classics to current releases, our library staff has an abundance of anticipated reads they’re looking forward to checking out this year. Click on any of the titles or cover images below to be directed to our catalog, or visit any of our eight locations to browse the shelves and pick […]
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With the holidays approaching, extensive travel and family time might be in your future. Whether you feel like breaking away from the excitement or simply want to relax, now is the time to treat yourself to some free new material from your local library. Mesa County Libraries has a plethora of fantastic books, movies, and […]
Continue readingOctober Scary Staff Picks
If you’re a fan of the spine-chilling and hair-raising genre, you’re in luck; October’s Staff Picks exist to celebrate the creepy and macabre world of horror! If a good scare isn’t your desire, we invite you to check out some previous monthly Staff Picks. Whether you want to explore a uniquely terrifying alien film, a […]
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