As Mesa County’s Free to Choose resolution takes effect April 16, Mesa County Libraries are adjusting some restrictions that have been in place during the coronavirus pandemic. Among the changes are the following: Patrons are asked to wear a mask while they visit the library unless they are alone or with members of their household […]
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Library now offers hoopla®, providing more access to movies, ebooks, and more
Mesa County Libraries cardholders now have access to hoopla®, an on-demand streaming service that offers more than 950,000 titles in the form of ebooks, eAudiobooks, movies, TV shows, music, and comics. Content on hoopla can be streamed from any compatible computer, mobile device, or platform by downloading the hoopla app for iOS, Android, AppleTV, Fire TV, Chromecast, […]
Continue readingVideo games for the whole family
Video games have been popular for years among children and teens, and many parents have reasonable concerns about screen time and the issues with it. Yet there is a new study suggesting that video games provide a welcome doorway for reluctant readers, who often read blogs or books related to their favorite video games. The […]
Continue readingMesa County Libraries plan reopening for Jan. 19
Mesa County Libraries plan to reopen library buildings to public visits starting Tuesday, Jan. 19. The reopening is contingent on COVID-19 case numbers in Mesa County remaining stable or in decline. The eight library locations will be open on their regular daily schedules, except that the Central Library will be closed Sundays until fall 2021. […]
Continue readingLibrary services to close for Christmas and New Year’s holidays
Services at all Mesa County Libraries locations will be closed Thursday and Friday, Dec. 24 and 25, and Friday, Jan. 1, for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Services that will be unavailable on those days include phone assistance, chat, and Curbside Pick-Up of holds. Patrons may visit mesacountylibraries.org to place holds, renew materials, and […]
Continue readingAll libraries will close to public access beginning Sunday, Nov. 22; Curbside Pick-Up to continue
Due to the continued high rate of COVID-19 infections in the community, Mesa County Libraries will close all buildings to public access beginning Sunday, Nov. 22. The closure will last at least through the end of December. Curbside Pick-Up will continue to be available at all library locations except the Gateway Branch, where patrons are […]
Continue readingFour branches to close to public visits after Saturday, Nov. 14, until further notice
Four branches of Mesa County Libraries will close to public visits after Saturday, Nov. 14, due to pandemic-related restrictions. The branches will be closed until further notice, and the library will offer alternatives for delivery of materials to patrons. The Collbran, De Beque, and Orchard Mesa branches will close to public visits after Nov. 14 […]
Continue readingLibrary adjusts operations for ‘Level Orange’ COVID restrictions
In response to Mesa County’s shift to “Level Orange” pandemic restrictions, Mesa County Libraries are making several operational changes effective Saturday, Nov. 7, that library patrons and the public should be aware of. Capacity will be limited at all library locations. Because of those limits, some library visitors may experience a short wait before being […]
Continue readingCheck out Mesa County Libraries Comic Con at Home!
If you’re missing the in-person Mesa County Libraries Comic Con this year (and who isn’t?), take heart! You can join us for the virtual Comic Con at Home, the next-best thing to an in-person Comic Con! Comic Con at Home includes an All-Ages Graphic Novel Reading Challenge, the premiere of a video featuring participants in […]
Continue readingMesa County Libraries Comic Con canceled for 2020
Because of pandemic-related state regulations limiting large gatherings, Mesa County Libraries Comic Con has been canceled for 2020. We at Mesa County Libraries are extremely disappointed that we won’t be able to hold MCL Comic Con this year, but the health and safety of our community is our highest priority. We are committed to creating […]
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