The increase of convenient transportation methods has always been a fascinating part of history. Roads were trampled out, built, and eventually paved. The seemingly charming horse and buggy morphed into horsepower engines. Living in a land where the prominent, fast-flowing Colorado River (called the Grand River until 1921) cut through the land for miles, many […]
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Video games for the whole family
Video games have been popular for years among children and teens, and many parents have reasonable concerns about screen time and the issues with it. Yet there is a new study suggesting that video games provide a welcome doorway for reluctant readers, who often read blogs or books related to their favorite video games. The […]
Continue readingFriday Focus – Subject Guides at Your Library
Did you know we have some great subject guides on our website? These guides are curated by library staff and help you get started on your research journey (or just help you find your next craft project!). Our most popular guides include Reader’s Café, Downloadable & Streaming Media, Elections & Voting Information, and Genealogy. Is […]
Continue readingApplications accepted for Mesa County Libraries Board of Trustees opening
Applications are being accepted to fill an opening on the Mesa County Public Library District’s Board of Trustees. The seven-member volunteer board adopts and oversees the budget, bylaws, and policies of the library district; conducts long-range planning; and prepares an annual financial report to the Mesa County Commissioners. The open seat on the board was […]
Continue readingPublishers Weekly 01/04/2021
Here are the most current bestsellers for fiction and nonfiction according to Publishers Weekly: Fiction A Time for Mercy by John Grisham Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline The Return by Nicholas Sparks The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett Deadly Cross by James Patterson If It Bleeds by Stephen King Daylight by David Baldacci The […]
Continue reading970West Artist in Residence applications open through Feb. 15
Mesa County Libraries are accepting online applications for openings in the 970West Artist in Residence program for 2021. The application period will be open through Monday, Feb. 15. The 970West Artist in Residence program is open to artists 18 and older who reside in Mesa County and have a valid library card. Artists in a […]
Continue readingMesa County Libraries plan reopening for Jan. 19
Mesa County Libraries plan to reopen library buildings to public visits starting Tuesday, Jan. 19. The reopening is contingent on COVID-19 case numbers in Mesa County remaining stable or in decline. The eight library locations will be open on their regular daily schedules, except that the Central Library will be closed Sundays until fall 2021. […]
Continue readingJanuary Staff Picks
Happy 2021! With the new year, we here at Mesa County Libraries hope you are feeling rejuvenated, hopeful, and perhaps considering some fulfilling goals. If reading 20, 50, 100, or any amount of books this year is one of your goals, well, you know who to turn to for recommendations! Our knowledgeable staff have offered […]
Continue readingVideo Game Review: Moss
First off, happy New Year everyone! 2020 has been…interesting to say the least and to celebrate a new beginning I choose a unique game to review. Something different and out there and much more enchanting than I had gambled on. Moss is a virtual reality (VR) PlayStation game that follows the storybook adventure of Quill, […]
Continue readingLocal History Thursday: How to Research Your Home or Building’s History in Mesa County
Are you interested in knowing when your home was built, who lived there before and other information? Whether you own or rent your house, you can use these resources to research your house’s history (or your apartment or business’s history, for that matter). Mesa County Assessor records You can use real property records held […]
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