A lone kayak floating on the Colorado River surrounding by red rock canyons.

River Reads

It’s that time of year where the river is beckoning us to cool down, sit with our feet in the water, or boat down its winding path while staring at the scenery.  Mesa County is lucky to have three notable rivers running through its landscapes: the Colorado, the Gunnison, and the Dolores.  The rivers are […]

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Once Upon a Twist: Enchanting Fairy Tale Retellings

Fairy tales have always been a source of wonder and imagination for young readers for many generations. But what happens when these familiar tales are reimagined with new perspectives on these well-known classic fairy tales? From unexpectedly sympathetic villains to classic heroes redefined, these fairy tale retellings for adult readers revitalize the magic of the […]

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Anticipated Titles of 2025

A great list of books can help kick off the new year and perhaps the following titles might appeal to your interests.  These books are anticipated to be popular in 2025: The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan – January 7 The debut novel from sports journalist and author, Kate Fagan, The Three […]

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New Year, New Goals, No Problem!

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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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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TV Shows to Binge This Winter

Some days, especially with these pesky early dark winter evenings, you just wanna curl up on the couch with some snacks and watch hours of good ol’ binge-worthy television. Below are some series picks that have over 10 seasons on DVD and are available through the library’s catalog – we’re here to help you make […]

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Fun Fall Reads

Cue the fall vibes! Whether you want something cozy and atmospheric or dark and unsettling, this list has you covered for your autumnal reading adventure. Click on any of the titles to visit the Mesa County Libraries catalog. The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse This book is our spooky October pick for Monument Book Club, a […]

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Books About Camping

We’re in the thick of summertime, and many in Mesa County are flocking from the heat to go camping in higher elevations. Camping comes with a lot of questions, whether you’re deciding what foods to make over the fire, how to properly dispose of waste, leave no trace principles, or what type of tent is […]

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