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July 13th through September of 2024, Mesa County Libraries is proud to host the traveling exhibition We are Water: Connecting Communities. This exhibit will be displayed at the Central Library and made available to the public during opening hours. What is the We are Water project? The We are Water project aims to bring together […]
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This summer, the library is excited to work with the Community Food Bank to host their Mobile Food Pantry at the library. They will be distributing free fresh produce to anyone that needs it. Here is the schedule for the season: Mobile Food Pantry at Mesa County Libraries Central Library – 10am – 12pm Wednesday, […]
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Do you need a deed, will, or rental agreement form? Or do you need your name changed? You can find a form for that on our Legal Forms database. Legal Forms also offers quitclaim deeds, power of attorney forms, and forms for wills and estates issues. Other topics include Bankruptcy, Landlord/Tenant, Marriage and Divorce. If […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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