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March has arrived! This month our well-read staff offers you collections of poetry published locally, a gripping psychological thriller, an enchanting fantasy read, and the biography of a world-renowned conflict reporter. Click on any book cover images below to be transported to the Mesa County Libraries catalog! Michelle B.F.’s Picks Between Hurricanes by Jennifer Rane […]
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“The mission of Handy Chapel has been and continues to be a beacon of helping with the spiritual, social and economic needs of all our fellow man.” – Josephine Dickey Nestled on the corner of 2nd Street and Grand Avenue in Grand Junction, Colorado lies the Handy Chapel, an important structural piece of Mesa County’s […]
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Just because it’s the shortest month of the year doesn’t mean you have to read any less! The Mesa County Libraries staff has prepared a few great book recommendations for you to explore to help fill the brisk days of February. Click on any of the cover images below to be directed to our catalog. […]
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A new year means new books to dive into, headfirst, with reckless abandon! Mesa County Libraries staff offers the following excellent recommendations with hopes you find a fresh favorite read to propel you through January. Click on any of the cover images below to be directed to our catalog. Rachel H.’s Pick: American Made: What […]
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For some, winter becomes a time to celebrate quiet solitude and reflection. For early Westwater Canyon homesteader, Veda Macbeth, solitude existed no matter the season. Veda was born in 1899 and spent the first decade of her childhood living in La Sal county, Utah. She moved to Mack, Colorado in 1919 where she began work […]
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The staff at Mesa County Libraries hopes you are settling into your winter season with cozy cheer, hot beverages, and a hearty stack of enjoyable books. To add to your “Must Read” pile, check out the following recommendations shared by our book-hungry employees. For an added bonus, we’ve also compiled a short list of our […]
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What is a three wire winter, you ask? For folks that live in snowy, persistently cold places like Steamboat Springs, Colorado, a three wire winter occurs when the snow reaches the third wire on a barbed wire fence. It is also the name of a wonderful little publication put out from 1976 to 1988 by […]
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Greetings, fellow library-goers! November is starting strong with a few staff recommendations we are excited to share. Click on any of the images below to be directed to the Mesa County Libraries catalog. Sean E.’s pick: News of the World (DVD) Based on the book of the same name, News of the World follows Captain Kidd […]
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On October 8, 2021, Indigenous Peoples’ Day was officially signed into effect, making it a federally recognized holiday. To honor, celebrate, and recognize Native American cultures, here’s a list of titles written by Indigenous authors, all available in the Mesa County Libraries catalog (book descriptions taken from catalog listings): When the Light of the World […]
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Many of you might be jumping for joy, as this is by far your favorite time of year! If you enjoy celebrating the season known for eerie, chilling good fun, Mesa County Libraries has got you covered with a selection of fantastically frightening books and films that could inspire you to sleep with the lights […]
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