Don’t Starve is a wilderness survival game. You play as a scientist who gets trapped in a peculiar world where everything is especially deadly. The game is riddled with unique monsters and creatures that you can eat, fight, or flee. There’s also a wide range of farming options you can cultivate to help your survival. […]
Continue readingJanuary Staff Picks
Welcome to the new year! Here’s to starting 2020 off right with some various recommendations provided by our lovely staff. These items will all be available in the Mesa County Libraries catalog. Austin’s Pick: The Library Book by Susan Orlean This is a great book on the history of the Los Angeles Library system and […]
Continue readingLocal History Thursday: Bucky the Neutered, Tame Deer
Wolves have not been seen in Western Colorado since ranchers and government hunters finished killing them off in the 1920’s, so the Colorado Division of Wildlife’s recent announcement that a pack of wolves may be living in Moffat County is exciting news […]
Continue readingTJ Smith is new 970West Artist in Residence
Multidisciplinary artist TJ Smith is the new Mesa County Libraries 970West Artist in Residence. Smith, a two-year resident of Grand Junction, will host several how-to workshops at various library locations and also will host Meet and Greet times at the 970West Studio, 502 Ouray Ave. across from the Central Library, where the public may stop […]
Continue readingWhy Graphic Novels Can Be a Great Option for Kids
Many children seem to only want to read graphic novels or comic books, and some caregivers might be worried that they aren’t reading “a real book”, or reading anything challenging. Turns out that research indicates that graphic novels and comics can teach children many skills, and develop a love of reading. One skill graphic novels […]
Continue readingOld West topics to highlight history presentations
History enthusiasts can get their fill of Old West tales during January and February at Mesa County Libraries. Topics such as bank robberies, train heists, ghost towns, and frontier economics will be the subject of several public presentations at library locations in Grand Junction and Fruita. All presentations are open to the public at no […]
Continue readingLocal History Thursday: The Grand Mesa Ski Club
It’s been snowing in Mesa County, and I know a certain bunch of locals who associate snow with one thought – POWDERHORN! With the abundance of fresh snow the Grand Mesa has received in the last few weeks, it feels appropriate to share a bit of the area’s winter-themed history. A prior Local History Thursday […]
Continue readingNew Year’s Resolution with Mango
Another year has come and gone, and with it, another semester of High School Spanish Class disappears from my memory. I used to be proficient, and now I sheepishly struggle to pronounce Chilaquiles, a dish from my favorite restaurant. Speaking a second language is such a valuable skill to have, and I’ve long wanted to […]
Continue readingWelcome back to the library! No more overdue fines
As of Jan. 1, 2020, Mesa County Libraries no longer charge overdue fines on books and other items, and all accumulated fines for overdue materials have been waived. Today, we wish to welcome back more than 5,800 library patrons who were blocked from further checkouts because of accumulated fines exceeding $10. With overdue fines waived, […]
Continue readingVideo Game Review: Dragon Age Inquisition
Dragon Age: Inquisition is a role-playing game set in a dark fantasy universe. This game takes up where the previous games left off, but can also stand alone for players unfamiliar with the series. The continent of Thedas is under attack from a mysterious tear in the sky, spewing darkspawn and demons. You play as […]
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