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Library cancels all programs and events through March 31

In an effort to limit the potential spread of the coronavirus among the public, Mesa County Libraries are canceling all programs and events through at least March 31. Although there have been no reports of COVID-19 illness in Mesa County, local health authorities are recommending the postponement or cancellation of all nonessential gatherings in order […]

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Library outlines COVID-19 response

Mesa County Libraries are prepared to cope with a potential local outbreak of coronavirus.  Although no cases of the COVID-19 illness have been reported in Mesa County as of this writing (March 2, 2020), your local libraries are increasing their frequency of cleaning, especially on door handles and other surfaces that people frequently touch. Such […]

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Memory- and fall-related issues are focus of upcoming programs

Understanding memory-related issues and preventing falls are the topics of upcoming senior health programs at Mesa County Libraries. All programs are open to the public at no charge. Here is the schedule: ● Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Palisade Branch, 119 W. Third St., Palisade Debra Bianchi, MPH, MS […]

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Mesa County Libraries to close for Christmas and New Year’s holidays

All Mesa County Libraries locations will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 24 and 25, for the Christmas holiday. In addition, all library locations will close at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, and will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, for the New Year’s holiday. During the holidays, patrons will be able to visit mesacountylibraries.org […]

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Lynda service through Mesa County Libraries may end Dec. 31

1/27/2020 UPDATE:  Access to Lynda has been extended. For details, see this post. Lynda, a popular educational eResource, may no longer be available through Mesa County Libraries as soon as Dec. 31, 2019. The library’s decision to potentially end Lynda’s availability is the result of privacy concerns with Lynda’s acquisition by LinkedIn, a professional networking […]

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