October 7th will kick off the first meeting of an ongoing Dungeons and Dragons campaign in the Teen Center. Register now to take part in a campaign that is for teens only! As a member of the D&D crew, you’ll meet every first and third Friday of the month at 3pm in the Teen Center. Don’t […]
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The Jr. Scientist program at the library is bumping up a notch. CMU professors have motivated, educated and entertained young scientists from all over the valley once a month for the past 4 years. To help nourish the insatiable interest of these young scientists, they will now have the opportunity to attend talks and register […]
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Applying for a job? Buying a US savings bond for a grandchild? Checking on your VA or Social Security benefits? Printing a pay stub? Getting a credit report? So many important as well as everyday tasks require using a computer or an email address. At Mesa County Libraries we offer a series of Getting Started […]
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Join us for Erik Storey’s book launch at the Central library on Wednesday, August 17th 6:30 p.m. Erik will talk about his book, read a short passage, answer questions and be available to sign books as well. Hailed by bestselling writer William Kent Krueger as “the year’s best thriller debut,” this furiously paced ride into harm’s way […]
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Join us for our next Kiva Bookclub, at 6:30 pm on Thursday, July 21st, in the Central Library Community Room, as we discuss Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger. In Ordinary Grace, thirteen-year-old Frank Drum, a Methodist preacher’s son, explores the darker side of what the book jacket describes as a “time of innocence and […]
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Concerned about being safe online? Join us for an internet safety class at the Central Library on Thursday, July 7, at 1:30 pm. We’ll discuss the internet’s major risks: malware, hacking, identity theft, and scams – what do these terms mean, how to protect yourself, how to recognize if you’ve become a victim, and what […]
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The following is a guest post from Jessica Scriver. Jessica is the first artist selected for the Artist In Residence program for 2016 with her quarter running from April 1 through June 29, 2016. I guarantee this is the cutest thing you’ll see all day! Also, be sure to tune in to KAFM (88.1) this […]
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If you are applying for college, you may be currently wading through the world of admissions tests. Figuring out which test to take, when to take it, and how to prepare for it can be confusing, but don’t worry – the library has some great free resources to help you out. High school juniors will take the ACT in school […]
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The 2016 edition of Mesa County Libraries One Book, One Mesa County will present a tasty lineup of special events in February and March centered on “Kitchens of the Great Midwest,” the debut novel of author J. Ryan Stradal. The novel is a coming-of-age story about an orphaned girl with extraordinary culinary abilities. Mesa County […]
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The seventh annual Art Show and Culture Fest held on Nov. 6 and Nov. 7 showcased the rich culture, vitality and vibrant diversity of Mesa County. On Friday night, Nov. 6, the library celebrated Mesa County artists by hosting a juried Art Show Reception. A part of First Friday, the reception featured beautiful works of […]
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