Accessibility Tools
It might be the start of a new year, but here at Mesa County Libraries, we encourage you to begin fulfilling your dreams at any time! If setting a new year’s resolution ignites your flame for self-progress, we can offer you a huge variety of databases, books, programs, or activities to help you meet some […]
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Join the Human Library® for discussions that will explore and challenge stereotypes and offer opportunities to learn about one another through personal stories! Real people will be on loan and candid questions will be expected, appreciated, and answered. The Human Library® is based on a Danish concept from 2000 and it is designed to build […]
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It’s the season where the Mesa County Libraries Discovery Garden is reaching its fullest bloom. The Discovery Garden at 517 Chipeta Avenue is a place for respite, education, and growth. All are welcome between sunup and sundown to explore the garden and enjoy artist installations, a little free library, and children’s musical instruments. Even better […]
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Mesa County Libraries is proud to partner with media production company Rig to Flip to present The River of Sorrows, a film featuring the adventures of two packrafters as they travel into the wild canyons and and explore the conflict around the Dolores River. This event will occur on Wednesday, August 28th from 6pm-7:30pm […]
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Did you know that 970West Studio has live-streaming equipment available? These days, the name of the game is content. Do you have a small business that needs a social media presence to boost customer engagement? You need content. Did you just start a YouTube channel that needs to grow and attract followers? You guessed it. […]
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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 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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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 common question we encounter at the library is, “Can you help me with my device?” It might be an eReader, a smartphone, tablet, or laptop, and the answer is, “We do our best to provide assistance for many types of requests.” We offer a variety of services to assist people with their devices and […]
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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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