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Cue the fall vibes! Whether you want something cozy and atmospheric or dark and unsettling, this list has you covered for your autumnal reading adventure. Click on any of the titles to visit the Mesa County Libraries catalog. The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse This book is our spooky October pick for Monument Book Club, a […]
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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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Mesa County Libraries is proud to partner with media production company Rig to Flip to present The River of Sorrows, a film featuring the adventures of two packrafters as they travel into the wild canyons and and explore the conflict around the Dolores River. This event will occur on Wednesday, August 28th from 6pm-7:30pm […]
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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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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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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 […]
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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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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?
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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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