This morning I visited the British Museum and viewed an engraved gloss goblet from the 1500s, watched a sea otter swim in Monterey, California, and hiked the Grand Canyon. All this before 9am! The boredom busters tab of our COVID-19 libguide contains a plethora of virtual odysseys you can enjoy from the comfort of your […]
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Researching accurate historical information is one of the most fun and fascinating elements of writing the Local History Thursday blogs. A wonderful free resource I use often that’s especially helpful if you’re stuck at home is the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection. This online resource offered by Mesa County Libraries features articles written all the way […]
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It is never too late to learn or explore a second language, but it is easier when this learning is initiated during the early years. Mesa County Libraries and other community organizers can help you and your kid to find fun and interactive learning websites and activities to start learning a second language. Nunca es […]
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April 1st, 2020 was officially Census Day this year and I have to admit, I rather lost track of the census myself what with COVID-19 dominating the news cycle. But the census is an important use of your time, perhaps even more so because of the impacts of COVID-19. Tough days lie ahead for all […]
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The world’s current situation is forcing so many of us to look at the world in a new way. How can we do our jobs differently? How do we change our home dynamic to fit all of these new Covid structures? While this may be difficult, it can also be a blessing. No matter how […]
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Working at libraries, particularly those with vibrant historical collections, you meet all kinds of artifact hunters. Occasionally, they let drop a hint or two about how they go about their business. While I cannot vouch for the man in Denver who claimed to be following plans for the recovery of buried treasure (supposedly passed from […]
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Now that we’re in the heart of April, here are some new recommended favorites from Mesa County Libraries and its wonderful employees. Our staff truly misses the library and its patrons, and to get us through these trying times we’re keeping our minds full and flourishing with the following recommended reads: John’s Pick: The Name […]
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If you’re looking for something to learn during this time, then we have some great Lifelong Learning resources at Mesa County Libraries you can access with your library card: Learning Express Library -test preparation materials and interactive practice exams for GED, academic, civil service, military, and professional licensing and certification exams. Lynda.com – an online […]
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It appears that in every nook and cranny of Mesa County there exists an amazing hiking trail and better yet, an amazing hiking trail loaded with fascinating history.* Riggs Hill in the Redlands area of Grand Junction is one such trail. As described on the detailed sign posted at the beginning of the hike, the […]
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If Bob Ross had gotten the chance to play modern video games, I am sure he would have enjoyed Animal Crossing New Horizons. This game has it all! Happy little trees, villagers to befriend, and peaceful fishing on your very own island paradise. This game is essentially the Sims with cute animals and, somehow, even […]
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