The Discovery Garden in Late Summer

It’s the season where the Mesa County Libraries Discovery Garden is reaching its fullest bloom. The Discovery Garden at 517 Chipeta Avenue is a place for respite, education, and growth. All are welcome between sunup and sundown to explore the garden and enjoy artist installations, a little free library, and children’s musical instruments. Even better […]

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Books About Camping

We’re in the thick of summertime, and many in Mesa County are flocking from the heat to go camping in higher elevations. Camping comes with a lot of questions, whether you’re deciding what foods to make over the fire, how to properly dispose of waste, leave no trace principles, or what type of tent is […]

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We Are Water Exhibit: July 13th through September

  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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Native American Poetry

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 […]

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) computer with track ball, large print keyboard, and enlarged monitor.

Digital 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 […]

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Summer Reading Staff Picks

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 […]

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