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Fairy tales have always been a source of wonder and imagination for young readers for many generations. But what happens when these familiar tales are reimagined with new perspectives on these well-known classic fairy tales? From unexpectedly sympathetic villains to classic heroes redefined, these fairy tale retellings for adult readers revitalize the magic of the […]
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To align with the upcoming gardening season, we will reopen the Mesa County Libraries Seed Library on March 4th to offer a variety of quality vegetable, fruit, flower, and herb seed packets. The Seed Library will be available at the Central Location during open hours, where each visitor is welcome to take up to three […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Mesa County Libraries are seeking entries for the Recycled Books Juried Art Show to be displayed March 28 through May 15, 2025, at the Central Library. 2D and a limited number of 3D artworks are welcome as long as the project has been made from book parts. Artists 16 years of age and older residing […]
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From January 6 – April 14, 2025, Cara Morton will be the 970West Studio Artist in Residence. Cara studied art at the Worcester Art Museum School in Worcester, MA, and has spent her artistic life from a young age exploring many mediums, crafts and styles. Recently, her artistic path has led her back to the […]
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It might be the start of a new year, but here at Mesa County Libraries, we encourage you to begin fulfilling your dreams at any time! If setting a new year’s resolution ignites your flame for self-progress, we can offer you a huge variety of databases, books, programs, or activities to help you meet some […]
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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. […]
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Some days, especially with these pesky early dark winter evenings, you just wanna curl up on the couch with some snacks and watch hours of good ol’ binge-worthy television. Below are some series picks that have over 10 seasons on DVD and are available through the library’s catalog – we’re here to help you make […]
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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 […]
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