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Because of pandemic-related state regulations limiting large gatherings, Mesa County Libraries Comic Con has been canceled for 2020. We at Mesa County Libraries are extremely disappointed that we won’t be able to hold MCL Comic Con this year, but the health and safety of our community is our highest priority. We are committed to creating […]
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Learning and growth in a child’s life is constant. Their first teacher is their parents, guardians, or caregivers. The community and world around them also contribute a great deal to a child’s growth. Learning in early life before school comes in the form of speaking, playing, interacting, and exploring the world. The formal name that […]
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At its regular monthly meeting June 25, the Mesa County Public Library District Board of Trustees approved the following statement: Mesa County Libraries’ Commitment to Diversity and Anti-Racism June 25, 2020 As an advocate of freedom and equality in all their many forms, Mesa County Libraries support diversity in our community, our libraries, and […]
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Deep in the Dolores River Canyon, there lies a long-inactive wooden structure built off high hopes and steady dreams of gold. This engineering feat is called the Hanging Flume, and miles of its fragmented remains cling to the canyon wall above the Dolores River, an hour and half drive from Grand Junction, Colorado. The hanging […]
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Time to find a shady spot outside, pull out a lawn chair, and settle into a new Summer read! The recommendations below are a small sampling of the plethora of recommended Summer reads our library staff has compiled, available in Mesa County Libraries catalog. Now that we can happily have our patrons back in the […]
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“The game has eight unique and wonderful stories to be explored in a beautiful environment. The unique combat system differentiates it from the other JRPG’s out there, and the art style is stunning to look at. Definitely give it a try to see whose story you like most! 9/10 can’t wait for my seventh playthrough.” […]
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By Michelle Boisvenue-Fox, library director I had the honor of growing up in a diverse community, attending school that included many cultures (over 70 languages), and having friends with many backgrounds. I continue to enjoy many friendships that expose me to a variety of cultures and backgrounds. I am fortunate. Years ago, I began a […]
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Update: As of 7/13/20, all libraries are back to operating at regular hours. We are still practicing COVID precautions–see post below for details and information on limited services. Curbside pickup will continue to be offered indefinitely for those who don’t wish to enter the library. —————————– Mesa County Libraries plan to reopen to public visits […]
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The most common question that Mesa County Libraries staff hear these days is: “When is the library reopening?” The short answer is: “As soon as we can!” The good news is that the library is making progress toward reopening our buildings to the public after they closed March 14 in response to the coronavirus pandemic. […]
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If you haven’t checked out our Local Digital Archive lately, I highly recommend it, cause we’ve added a bunch of cool stuff! In addition to our many online exhibits including the popular Veterans Remember series, Studio Lounge performances and Mesa County Oral History Project, we have the following new collections: Art on the Corner (AOTC) […]
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