In an effort to limit the potential spread of the coronavirus among the public, Mesa County Libraries are canceling all programs and events through at least March 31. Although there have been no reports of COVID-19 illness in Mesa County, local health authorities are recommending the postponement or cancellation of all nonessential gatherings in order […]
Continue readingLocal History Thursday: The Driggs Mansion
Within the first few months of moving to Grand Junction, I went out for a cloudy day drive on Highway 141 up to Gateway, Colorado. This day trip had been recommended to me by many locals for its incredible beauty, and those recommendations were 100% accurate. With sweeping canyon views, verdant sagebrush fields and plentiful […]
Continue readingWords on Wheels winding down as a precaution
Mesa County Libraries are winding down material deliveries through the Words on Wheels service until further notice. The library is suspending Words on Wheels out of an abundance of caution due to the potential spread of coronavirus. Words on Wheels serves a mostly senior population that may be especially vulnerable to the illness, which led […]
Continue readingTeen Reviews: Bloom
Teen Reviews presents book reviews by teens in Mesa County. Don’t be surprised if you can’t find some of these books at the library or in stores: teens who attend Teen Readers Meetup on Wednesdays at 4:00 at the Central Library have access to books before they are officially published. Panetta, Kevin. Bloom Soft, sappy, and […]
Continue readingVideo Game Review: The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt
“I love the Witcher series which started as a book series, then a game, and now a TV series – so there are lots of ways to enjoy it…There is great character development and humor.” – Blair Central Library The Witcher series follows Geralt of Rivia, a mutated monster hunter, as he travels around the […]
Continue readingLocal History Thursday: Silverton’s Grand Imperial Hotel
If you have ever taken the Durango Silverton or stopped in Silverton for a rest during a nail biting and beautiful drive on Highway 50, you may have come across the Grand Imperial Hotel, an old and intriguing building that thrives with tourist traffic. Is the Grand Imperial Hotel haunted? It might be, according to […]
Continue readingLibrary outlines COVID-19 response
Mesa County Libraries are prepared to cope with a potential local outbreak of coronavirus. Although no cases of the COVID-19 illness have been reported in Mesa County as of this writing (March 2, 2020), your local libraries are increasing their frequency of cleaning, especially on door handles and other surfaces that people frequently touch. Such […]
Continue readingLocal History Thursday: The Crafty Ways of Mesa County Pioneers
If you’re a user of the internet and any bit excited about cooking, crafting, home design, travel, or general entertainment, chances are you have experienced the (sometimes addicting) Pinterest app. Pinterest is a social media network designed for users to easily search specific topics, save information and photos, and discover new ideas based on personal […]
Continue readingVideo Game Review: Marvel’s Spider-Man
Marvel’s Spider-Man is an open-world adventure game where you play as a twenty-something Peter Parker as he battles the crime lord, Mr. Negative. Just like the time-honored comics, Peter struggles to balance his work and home life. Being there for Aunt May and rekindling a relationship with Mary Jane proves to be difficult when […]
Continue readingLocal History Thursday: Language Learning Resources In The Local History Collection
Mesa County Libraries have plenty of resources to delight those interested in history, such as our Veterans Remember collection of interviews, the Mesa County Oral History Project collection, our online obituaries, and the Rashleigh Regional History Room in the Central Branch. But did you know that our history collection also contains linguistic knowledge that, due […]
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