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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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Congratulations to our 2024 poetry contest winners! As usual, we had lots of great submissions this year. If you missed entering this year, keep an eye out for our 2025 contest! This year’s Teen contest was judged by Noel Kalenian, Librarian and published poet; the Adult contest was judged by Dr. Randy Phillis, professor of […]
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April is National Poetry Month, and Mesa County Libraries is celebrating in more ways than one! On April 24th at 5:30pm at the Central Library, we invite you to join the Poet Laureate of the Western Slope, Wendy Videlock, for a fantastic poetry workshop titled Planting the Seeds of Poetry. Additionally, winners for the library’s […]
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Dog Ears is a wonderful children’s reading program at several Mesa County Libraries locations. It involves an opportunity for children to read individually to specially trained therapy dogs for 15 minutes. Kids who are uncomfortable while reading or who tend to get frustrated with it may find that they can relax and enjoy the experience […]
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Poem in Your Pocket Day takes place every year during National Poetry Month. The 2024 Poem in Your Pocket Day will take place on Thursday, April 18. The Academy of American Poets keeps this initiative going, and on the Poem in Your Pocket Day website you can find a free 61-page guide for celebrating this […]
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A common question we encounter at the library is, “Can you help me with my device?” It might be an eReader, a smartphone, tablet, or laptop, and the answer is, “We do our best to provide assistance for many types of requests.” We offer a variety of services to assist people with their devices and […]
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