Are you or someone you know overdue for a library card? With summer around the corner, now is a great time to head over to your nearest Mesa County Libraries location and get a library card (at no charge!). You also can apply for a library account online to get started. A library card opens […]
Continue readingNew Gardener in Residence at Mesa County Libraries Discovery Garden
Be on the lookout for a jovial presence in the Discovery Garden at Mesa County Libraries from now until September 20th of this year. The new Gardener in Residence at Mesa County Libraries, Zachary Freeburg, has already started showcasing his hospitality and gardening skills. If you find yourself exploring the different varieties of permaculture in […]
Continue readingMonstrous Appetites: The Delights of Delicious in Dungeon
We find ourselves living during a renaissance of accessible anime here in North America. With major publications translating new series every day and anime releasing to most major streaming services, there’s never been a better time to give it a try. And where tantalizing new titles are concerned, there’s few that put the sizzle on […]
Continue readingSubject Guides at Mesa County Libraries
Did you know that we have some great subject guides on our website? A subject guide is a web page or set of web pages that are created by library staff and provide an overview of a topic. With guides on community resources and services, downloadable and streaming media, education resources, genealogy, legal information, taxes, […]
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In dreams I have achieved everything. ― Fernando Pessoa, The Book of Disquiet A necessary function, sleep can be many things to many people: celebrated or avoided, easy or difficult, empty or full of confusing dreams. The health benefits of sleep are endless, and the symptoms of sleep deprivation can set you back mentally and […]
Continue readingLocal History Thursday: Prohibition in Mesa County
In 1909, Mesa County voted to prohibit the sale of alcohol a decade before the rest of the nation followed suit with the Eighteenth Amendment. Within two months, the first case involving the sale of illegal liquor had made it to county court. “Doc” Powell, a retired bus driver living in a barn, was found […]
Continue readingMental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and while we are already well into it, this is a time of year when we can promote mental health and well-being. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that over 1 in 5 adults in the United States experience mental illness. To help those in need, the National […]
Continue readingeResource Spotlight: Universal Class
If you’re looking to pursue your interests or enhance your professional skills, check out Universal Class! With over 600 continuing education courses offered on a diverse array of topics, there truly is something for everyone. Categories of Courses: Accounting Alternative Medicine Arts Crafts & Hobbies Business Career Training Computer Training Entrepreneurship Finance General Education Health […]
Continue readingWords on Wheels Homebound Service
Mesa County Libraries is dedicated to serving all members of our communities, and when you can’t visit the library, we may be able to bring the library to you. For those who live in Mesa County and who are experiencing a disability, extended illness, or any other condition which makes it physically impossible to enjoy […]
Continue readingeResource Spotlight: Home Improvement Source
Home Improvement Source is a database that is helpful for those interested in DIY home repairs, who are working on a spring or summer renovation, or who are starting a new project entirely. Featuring content from reference books and home improvement magazines, this resource provides instructions on a variety of tasks, inspiration for your work, […]
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