By Michelle Boisvenue-Fox, library director I had the honor of growing up in a diverse community, attending school that included many cultures (over 70 languages), and having friends with many backgrounds. I continue to enjoy many friendships that expose me to a variety of cultures and backgrounds. I am fortunate. Years ago, I began a […]
Continue readingLibraries to reopen on a limited basis Monday, June 8
Update: As of 7/13/20, all libraries are back to operating at regular hours. We are still practicing COVID precautions–see post below for details and information on limited services. Curbside pickup will continue to be offered indefinitely for those who don’t wish to enter the library. —————————– Mesa County Libraries plan to reopen to public visits […]
Continue readingVideo Game Review: Batman Return to Arkham
“You get to play as Batman. ‘Nuff said.” – Sean Central Branch Batman: Return to Arkham is a real treasure trove revealing two beloved Batman games, Arkham Asylum and Arkham City, remastered and complete with all DLC packs. The Batman games are the epitome of third-person action superhero games. You use Batman’s detective skills, stealth, and […]
Continue readingHang on just a while longer for library reopening
The most common question that Mesa County Libraries staff hear these days is: “When is the library reopening?” The short answer is: “As soon as we can!” The good news is that the library is making progress toward reopening our buildings to the public after they closed March 14 in response to the coronavirus pandemic. […]
Continue readingNew Additions to Local Digital Archive
If you haven’t checked out our Local Digital Archive lately, I highly recommend it, cause we’ve added a bunch of cool stuff! In addition to our many online exhibits including the popular Veterans Remember series, Studio Lounge performances and Mesa County Oral History Project, we have the following new collections: Art on the Corner (AOTC) […]
Continue readingRemote Learning Spotlight: Scholastic Learn at Home
by Felicia Donovan COVID-19 has brought new ideas to learning and multitasking for both adults and children. Scholastic has created a fantastic free resource for remote learning as parents run out of ideas to make learning fun for their children, while maintaining their work from home. Working remotely during a pandemic is challenging for both […]
Continue readingLibrary offers curbside pick-up of holds
Mesa County Libraries are now offering curbside pick-up of holds. Using our curbside service is as easy as 1-2-3 … and 4! Place your items on HOLD in our catalog. You’ll be notified when they are available. After you’re notified, call your library branch to schedule a pick-up time. Pick up your items curbside! (Appointments […]
Continue readingLocal History Thursday: John Cotton Dana, The Librarian Who Opened Book Collections To The Public
Imagine a public library where you cannot get into see the books. Ok, so that part is pretty easy, what with the Cornavirus and all. But this crisis with its curbside holds pickup does have historical precedent. Up until the early Twentieth century, and even after that in many places, patrons were not allowed to […]
Continue readingStaff Summer Reading Picks
Looking to discover some new variety to spice up your summer reading list? Our dedicated staff here at Mesa County Libraries has compiled a list of over 100 titles they’re excited to read during this upcoming summer season. These titles cover a wide diversity of genres and include picks for Youth, Teen, and Adult reading […]
Continue readingWhat’s Growing?
The Mesa County Library Discovery Garden on 5th Street and Chipeta Avenue continues to bloom with plant life and new developments. This plot of land is used to offer a quiet place to relax, to share educational programming with the public, and to offer free, healthy vegetables for our community to eat and enjoy. One […]
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