Are you interested in positively changing the lives of others? If you are fluent in English and/or mathematics, Mesa County Libraries have the volunteer opportunity for you! The library’s Literacy Center is recruiting volunteer literacy tutors to work with English language learners and with students wishing to improve their skills in subject areas such as […]
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Mesa County Oral History Project interviews are now available for listening online
More than 60 audio interviews with historical figures of Mesa County are now available online for easy public access as part of the new Mesa County Oral History Project digital archive. The Mesa County Oral History Project is a joint effort of Mesa County Libraries and Museums of Western Colorado. The 60-plus interviews available now […]
Continue readingPicture Books – Not Just for Preschoolers!
At one time in history, books with pictures were just for kids. Books categorized as jE (E for Easy or E for Everybody, depending on the library) are usually intended for parents to read to littles, for preschoolers, and for kids just beginning to read. There seemed to be an unspoken rule that people should […]
Continue readingA Humble Star
Mesa County Libraries’ third-annual Comic Con — a celebration of comic books, cosplay, sci-fi, fantasy, art, and pretty much all things awesomely nerdy — was held on October 7th. It was a smashing success, due in no small part to the wonderful fans and guests who attended the event. Ian Doescher, author of William Shakespeare’s Star […]
Continue readingMaking kombucha for fun and profit
Because I’m so hip and cool, I now make my own kombucha. This vinegary, fizzy, fermented probiotic drink is only for the very groovy, though. Made from sweet black or green tea and a very scary-looking SCOBY (symbiotic ‘colony’ of bacteria and yeast), kombucha supposedly originated in China in the 200s BC, where it was […]
Continue readingDino Dreamin’
If you’re a girl like me, you grew up playing with dinosaurs. When your sister tried to force you to play with her little Suzy dolls instead of dinosaurs, you made your T-Rex figurine bite Suzy’s arm off within a matter of minutes. My fascination for paleontology and dinosaurs began early and took off like […]
Continue readingTime to grab some yarn
The seemingly endless summer is finally over, and, with temperatures pleasingly lowered, it’s time to get out the crochet hooks and knitting needles again. I, for one, will continue to work on the behemoth granny stripe bedspread project I started two years ago. So huge. So unwieldy. So not even half done. As ridiculous time-sucks […]
Continue readingRecommendations for Kids: Sci-Fi
Excited about ComicCon? I am. Because I was introduced to cons through science fiction conventions such as WorldCon and DragonCon, just the thought of ComicCon got me excited about reading new science fiction from our library. It’s never too early to start enjoying science fiction. For the youngest kids Zelda’s Big Adventure by Marie Alafaci, […]
Continue readingWhat can kids do at Comic Con?
One of the really cool things about Mesa County Libraries Comic Con is that it is a family-friendly event. Take the kids to Comic Con this Saturday, Oct. 7, at Two Rivers Convention Center, and you’ll find plenty of fun activities for youngsters throughout the day. We even have a room just for kids under […]
Continue readingHow much does Comic Con cost?
There is no admission charge to get into the Mesa County Libraries Comic Con this Saturday, Oct. 7, at Two Rivers Convention Center in Grand Junction. But if you plan to make a day of it, you’ll find food and merchandise available for purchase at the convention. In the Expo Hall, lots of awesome things […]
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