Local History Thursday: Abe Ong, Mesa County’s Pioneer Bootlegger

Some criminals achieve fame through cunning, working as masterminds and manipulating law enforcement to evade capture for as long as possible. Others become famous through building criminal empires, creating massive gangs that can rival multinational corporations in scale. Others, like Mesa County’s pioneer bootlegger, Abe Ong, seemingly become famous through sheer audacity. In my last […]

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Clifton Community Art Show Winners

Clifton Community Art Show Winners and Slideshow!

On July 11, the Clifton Branch Library held the inaugural Clifton Community Art Show reception. This reception celebrated the artists who submitted artwork to the Clifton Community Art Show and specially honored the winners of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards. We are excited to showcase artwork inspired by the Clifton area! There were […]

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Books About Camping

We’re in the thick of summertime, and many in Mesa County are flocking from the heat to go camping in higher elevations. Camping comes with a lot of questions, whether you’re deciding what foods to make over the fire, how to properly dispose of waste, leave no trace principles, or what type of tent is […]

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Spotlight: Technology and Printing Services

When technology advances in leaps and bounds, we can often feel overwhelmed when we need to print or send documents by email or fax.  Fortunately, Mesa County Libraries offer these services! Printing can be done from your device or our computers, has an affordable price, and scanning documents to email is completely free.  Scanning documents […]

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A Summer of Creativity

Summer is the perfect time to let your imagination run wild and get creative! In addition to our shelves full of inspiring books, your library card unlocks access to two fantastic online resources for creative learning – Universal Class and LinkedIn Learning. From bread-baking to knitting to sewing and lots in between, Universal Class offers […]

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eResource spotlight

Exploring the Magic of ABCmouse

ABCmouse is an online educational platform designed for children aged 2 to 8. The platform provides interactive learning activities, including games, puzzles, songs, and animations, to engage children and make learning enjoyable. ABCmouse is known for its adaptive learning approach, tailoring the content to each child’s level and pace of learning. Additionally, parents can track […]

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We Are Water Exhibit: July 13th through September

  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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Are you overdue for a library card?

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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