Celebrate the power of community with Paletero Man by Lucky Diaz! This fun bi-lingual book engages native Spanish and English speakers in a StoryWalk® along the Fruita Community Center Campus! According to publisher HarperCollins, Paletero Man “Follow(s) along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally […]
Continue readingCreating Content at the 970West Studio
Did you know that 970West Studio has live-streaming equipment available? These days, the name of the game is content. Do you have a small business that needs a social media presence to boost customer engagement? You need content. Did you just start a YouTube channel that needs to grow and attract followers? You guessed it. […]
Continue readingWhat Will You Read Next?
When you finish reading or listening to a great book, does it feel like something is missing? And what if you don’t happen to have another book lined up, or it’s just not engaging? With the Book Reviews and Recommendations page on the Mesa County Libraries website, you will find links to book lists for […]
Continue readingSpotlight: Technology and Printing Services
When technology advances in leaps and bounds, we can often feel overwhelmed when we need to print or send documents by email or fax. Fortunately, Mesa County Libraries offer these services! Printing can be done from your device or our computers, has an affordable price, and scanning documents to email is completely free. Scanning documents […]
Continue readingLocal History Thursday: Back When the Library Had Hitching Posts
In 1901, a Carnegie Library was opened in Grand Junction to serve the citizens of the town. The building was located at the corner of 7th St. and Grand Ave. The architecture was of a Greek-style design and included large Corinthian columns, cathedral windows, and a fireplace in the center of the building. Visitors would […]
Continue readingA Summer of Creativity
Summer is the perfect time to let your imagination run wild and get creative! In addition to our shelves full of inspiring books, your library card unlocks access to two fantastic online resources for creative learning – Universal Class and LinkedIn Learning. From bread-baking to knitting to sewing and lots in between, Universal Class offers […]
Continue readingExploring the Magic of ABCmouse
ABCmouse is an online educational platform designed for children aged 2 to 8. The platform provides interactive learning activities, including games, puzzles, songs, and animations, to engage children and make learning enjoyable. ABCmouse is known for its adaptive learning approach, tailoring the content to each child’s level and pace of learning. Additionally, parents can track […]
Continue readingWe Are Water Exhibit: July 13th through September
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 […]
Continue readingLibrary Partnering with Community Food Bank This Summer
This summer, the library is excited to work with the Community Food Bank to host their Mobile Food Pantry at the library. They will be distributing free fresh produce to anyone that needs it. Here is the schedule for the season: Mobile Food Pantry at Mesa County Libraries Central Library – 10am – 12pm Wednesday, […]
Continue readingAccess Legal Forms
Do you need a deed, will, or rental agreement form? Or do you need your name changed? You can find a form for that on our Legal Forms database. Legal Forms also offers quitclaim deeds, power of attorney forms, and forms for wills and estates issues. Other topics include Bankruptcy, Landlord/Tenant, Marriage and Divorce. If […]
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