Accessibility Tools
Walking is hard. Learning how to walk is even harder. Caregivers can relate to the incredible journey a baby goes through as they build the muscles to learn how to sit up, stand up, and then eventually walk. Learning how to read is a similar journey that also takes time. Before reading a paragraph we […]
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Every day we have tons of information thrown at us in a variety of ways and formats, from social media to T.V. to newspapers to books. It is important then, that we understand how to evaluate information and use it effectively in our lives. This process is called information literacy, which the American Library Association […]
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I know it might be shocking, especially coming from a library blog, but reading isn’t just about books. It’s about lifelong learning. Reading enables us to fully live and participate in the world around us. As we’re helping children learn how to read, consider all of the ways we communicate with words that don’t even […]
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Twinkle twinkle little star, we don’t care how good your voices are. What do we care about? Singing and how it helps children learn language, vocabulary, and early literacy skills. So please we implore you, no matter your voice, sing to your children. Phonological awareness, as an early literacy skill, means that children are able […]
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Telling stories orally is the way that we, as humans, initially communicated to each other. It’s also the first way that children will start to learn about the world. It’s through the sounds, noises, and world they see around them that helps them learn how to communicate. Communication is also the essential reason we need […]
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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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Rocky Mountain PBS (RMPBS) wants to help younger children not fall behind in their reading skills due to Covid-19. To help out with at home learning, RMPBS created a literacy program called Colorado Classroom: Read With Me at Home. In partnership with the governor, RMPBS created this program to help reach children all over Colorado to […]
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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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Mesa County Libraries are now offering curbside pick-up of holds. Using our curbside service is as easy as 1-2-3 … and 4! Place your items on HOLD in our catalog. You’ll be notified when they are available. After you’re notified, call your library branch to schedule a pick-up time. Pick up your items curbside! (Appointments […]
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