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Lynda, a popular educational eResource now known as LinkedIn Learning, will no longer be offered through Mesa County Libraries after March 14, 2021. The change is happening because of Lynda’s new technological requirements that the library is not currently able to meet. The library is working on a solution to the technical issues and hopes […]
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Mesa County Libraries cardholders now have access to hoopla®, an on-demand streaming service that offers more than 950,000 titles in the form of ebooks, eAudiobooks, movies, TV shows, music, and comics. Content on hoopla can be streamed from any compatible computer, mobile device, or platform by downloading the hoopla app for iOS, Android, AppleTV, Fire TV, Chromecast, […]
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Here are the most current bestsellers for fiction and nonfiction according to Publishers Weekly: Fiction The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah The Russian by James Patterson and James O Born The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse In Love & Pajamas: A Collection of Comics about being Yourself Together by Catana Chetwynd The Vanishing Half by Brit […]
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Monster Hunter: World is an action role-playing game set on a new uncharted continent. You play as a hunter tasked with discovering the territory and keeping the dino population under control. The dinosaurs are used for crafting materials that allow you to upgrade weapons, armor, and items for your Palico cat friend. MH World was […]
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During March, the public is invited to one of two free Virtual Write A Will seminars designed to help you plan now so that your wishes will be carried out later. Attend one of these no-obligation seminars via Zoom and learn about will-planning basics: How do you know whether you need a will? How to […]
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Here are the most current bestsellers for fiction and nonfiction according to Publishers Weekly: Fiction The Russian by James Patterson and James O Born The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett The Midnight Library by Matt Haig The Invisible Life of Addie Larue by V E Schwab Neighbors by Danielle Steel The Push by Ashley Audrain […]
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UPDATE SEPTEMBER 1, 2022: PLANS FOR THE NEW CLIFTON BRANCH PROJECT HAVE CHANGED! The new Clifton Branch Library will be located at 3270 D 1/2 Road. For current information about the project, please visit this page. PREVIOUS POST from February 2021: Responding to public comments, Mesa County Libraries (MCL) revised a conceptual plan for […]
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Before The Giving Tree, Toys for Tots, and the other wonderful programs that provide gifts to children in need, there was an organization called The Soup Eaters that helped thousands of Mesa County youth during the holidays.* The Soup Eaters was founded by Al Look during the Great Depression. Look, a columnist and advertising manager […]
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The highly respected groundhog weatherman known as Punxsutawny Phil saw his shadow this year, meaning all you fans of winter can expect six more weeks of the stuff! This brings extra time to cozy up and enjoy the following reads recommended by our library staff: Rachel H.’s pick: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi In my mind, […]
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If you haven’t visited the Central Library in downtown Grand Junction lately, we invite you to stop by and see our new elevator! The new elevator is noticeably larger than the 46-year-old workhorse that it replaced. The larger cab will more comfortably accommodate patrons who use wheelchairs and other mobility devices. In addition, it will […]
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