The 2022 National Book Awards announced their 73rd annual literature winners in the categories of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translated literature, and young people’s literature on November 16th, 2022. After a brief welcome from Padma Lakshmi, the presentation for the Literarian Award was given to Tracie D. Hall by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi for Outstanding Service […]
Continue readingeResource Spotlight: Universal Class
Did you know that Mesa County Libraries patrons have access to over 600 free online classes? If not, then you should definitely look into Universal Class, a free eResource offering tutorials, lessons, and classes on a diverse array of topics. There’s something for everyone on Universal Class, from history lessons, art/hobby tutorials, cooking classes, test […]
Continue readingPublisher’s Weekly 11/18/2022
Here are the most current bestsellers according to Publisher’s Weekly: Fiction: Desert Star by Michael Connelly The Boys from Biloxi: A Legal Thriller by John Grisham The Silmarillion [Illustrated Edition]: Illustrated by J.R.R. Tolkien by J. R. R. Tolkien No Plan B: A Jack Reacher Novel by Lee Child and Andrew Child Fairy Tale by Stephen […]
Continue readingPublisher’s Weekly 11/12/2022
Here are the most current bestsellers according to Publisher’s Weekly: Fiction: The Boys from Biloxi: A Legal Thriller by John Grisham Going Rogue: Rise and Shine Twenty-Nine by Janet Evanovich Triple Cross by James Patterson No Plan B: A Jack Reacher Novel by Lee Child and Andrew Child Fairy Tale by Stephen King Dreamland by Nicholas […]
Continue readingPublisher’s Weekly 11/04/2022
***Please note that there were some technical difficulties with Publisher’s Weekly when updating the list. Only the top 5 titles for both fiction and nonfiction were visible. Here are the most current bestsellers according to Publisher’s Weekly: Fiction: The Boys from Biloxi: A Legal Thriller by John Grisham No Plan B: A Jack Reacher Novel […]
Continue readingMontessori students donate to Clifton Branch campaign
Students of HeartSong Montessori in Grand Junction recently gave $327 to the Clifton Branch Capital Campaign that’s being conducted by the Mesa County Libraries Foundation. The school raised the money through a read-a-thon to benefit early childhood literacy and decided to support the Clifton Branch Project because of the branch’s strong focus on kids. “We thought it […]
Continue readingPublisher’s Weekly 10/28/2022
Here are the most current bestsellers according to Publisher’s Weekly: Fiction: The Boys from Biloxi: A Legal Thriller by John Grisham Fairy Tale by Stephen King Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Long Shadows by David Baldacci Dreamland by Nicholas Sparks Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan The Christmas Spirit by Debbie Macomber The […]
Continue readingPublisher’s Weekly 10/21/2022
Here are the most current bestsellers according to Publisher’s Weekly: Fiction: Long Shadows by David Baldacci Lore Olympus: Volume Three by Rachel Smythe Fairy Tale by Stephen King The Maze by Nelson DeMille Dreamland by Nicholas Sparks Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan The High Notes by Danielle Steel Righteous Prey by John […]
Continue readingeResource Spotlight: Points of View Reference Center
Struggling to make sense of modern issues? Curious to learn new perspectives? Researching something you saw in the news? Points of View Reference Center might be just what you’re looking for. Points of View Reference Center provides everything you need to develop a deep understanding on hundreds of controversial topics, offering balanced and nuanced perspectives […]
Continue readingPublisher’s Weekly 10/14/2022
Here are the most current bestsellers according to Publisher’s Weekly: Fiction: Fairy Tale by Stephen King Righteous Prey by John Sandford Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan Dreamland by Nicholas Sparks Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng Verity (Special) by Colleen Hoover Endless Summer: Stories by Elin Hilderbrand The Winners by Fredrik Backman […]
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