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Highest Circulating Titles of 2024

As we wrap up the year of 2024 and begin moving into 2025, it can be interesting to review the titles that have circulated well among Mesa County Libraries.  In 2024, the following books and films circulated quite well throughout the year: Kristen Hannah’s The Women Oppenheimer  John Grisham’s The Exchange: After The Firm C.J. […]

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eResource spotlight

eResources for Learners

For those enrolled in academic programs this season or supporting those who are, or for those interested in opportunities for self-development, Mesa County Libraries offers a number of online resources to support your learning endeavors.   ABCmouse is an award-winning curriculum that helps young learners, ages 2 through 7, learn about math, science, reading, art, social […]

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StoryWalk at Mesa County Libraries

Paletero Man StoryWalk® in Fruita

Celebrate the power of community with Paletero Man by Lucky Diaz! This fun bi-lingual book engages native Spanish and English speakers in a StoryWalk® along the Fruita Community Center Campus! According to publisher HarperCollins, Paletero Man “Follow(s) along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally […]

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Stack of Four Books

What Will You Read Next?

When you finish reading or listening to a great book, does it feel like something is missing?  And what if you don’t happen to have another book lined up, or it’s just not engaging?  With the Book Reviews and Recommendations page on the Mesa County Libraries website, you will find links to book lists for […]

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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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Child reading to a dog at the library

Dog Ears Reading Program

Dog Ears is a wonderful children’s reading program at several Mesa County Libraries locations.  It involves an opportunity for children to read individually to specially trained therapy dogs for 15 minutes.  Kids who are uncomfortable while reading or who tend to get frustrated with it may find that they can relax and enjoy the experience […]

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A library employee reads a picture book to a group of children during storytime.

Why Storytime?

The library environment might seem antithetical to a family with young children. Is there any place in the hallowed halls of literacy for the noisy, busy everyday existence of a caregiver with an excited toddler and a vocal baby? As a matter of fact, there is. Library storytimes have been a tradition since time immemorial, […]

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Graphic of a library account screen shot announcing that March 28th passwords are here!

Mesa County Libraries to require passwords starting March 28

Beginning Tuesday, March 28, security passwords will be required for several online services offered by Mesa County Libraries. Traditionally, patrons have needed only their name and library card number to place holds and use certain eResources through the library website. But to offer better protection of patrons’ private information in library accounts, passwords will be […]

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