Are you interested in learning facts about athletes, historical figures, artists, inventors, musicians, poets, explorers, politicians, or others? The Biography Reference Source database is available from our website, and it provides biographical information on thousands of individuals. It is especially helpful if you have general curiosity about these subjects or if you are working on an assignment that requires […]
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Do you have a burning local history topic that you’d like to investigate, or a family history mystery that you want to solve? Mesa County Libraries and other libraries have some great resources for the beginning researcher. Patrons often come in looking for an article about a family member or ancestor. If you have a […]
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Ebsco’s LearningExpress Library offers a comprehensive set of learning tools that can help you meet your educational and career goals. Find interactive academic practice exams such as GED, SAT, ACT, GRE, and LSAT, as well as professional licensing and certification exams and so much more! The Job and Career Accelerator center also includes a resume […]
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Accessing technology can be daunting for many people, but especially for those who are experiencing vision loss, difficulties hearing, or reading disabilities. Mesa County Libraries is always striving to make its resources accessible to everyone, and whether you want to listen to an eAudiobook, read an eBook with extra large font, or utilize closed captions […]
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Big news for library patrons: previously available once per quarter, hoopla’s Bonus Borrows will now be a monthly occurrence! Starting in March 2024, for the last seven days of each calendar month, patrons will be able to choose from a curated selection of TV shows, movies, comics and manga, eBooks, and audiobooks without using their […]
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In today’s eResource spotlight, we’ll be looking at one of my favorite library tools – Novelist Plus! Novelist is like having a know-it-all, well-read friend at the ready who can tell you the books in order in a series and what to read next if you enjoyed that one book about a magical young wizard…not […]
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Great news, Mesa County Libraries cardholders – you can now access The Washington Post online in addition to The New York Times and other newspapers! The Washington Post Unlimited access, both onsite and remote, to The Washington Post website and app. Expert reporting and analysis from Washington and around the world, including award-winning investigative coverage […]
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The holiday season is here! For some, this is a time of joy and excitement, but others may feel a looming sense of dread – this time of year can be expensive. If you’d like to give the gift of a free experience, consider all that a Mesa County Library card can offer you and […]
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Here at Mesa County Libraries, we’re very passionate about our local history, and we love to help make researching it more accessible for everyone. If there’s one eResource we love that helps open a window into the past, it would definitely be Colorado Historic Newspapers! The Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection (CHNC) is a free archive […]
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One of the best things about traveling is getting to experience all of the culture and food that you might not otherwise try. Mesa County Libraries now have two new free eResources to help you plan your next trip – or your next meal! With AtoZ World Travel and AtoZ World Food, the world is […]
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