The Mesa County Public Library District has been selected as the 2017 District of the Year by the Special District Association of Colorado. This year marks the first time that a library district has won the honor. The Mesa County Public Library District operates eight library locations throughout Mesa County, circulating 1.4 million items and […]
Can I tell you something? Do you promise not to tell anyone else? Can you keep a secret? Have you ever been in this situation before wondering if someone is going to use, steal, or tell someone else your great ideas? If so then you may want to consider having your own nondisclosure agreement. According […]
Zinio, our digital magazine service, is changing its name to RBdigital and re-branding their website and app. Service disruptions as they upgrade their servers will be likely, beginning at 6pm MST, Monday, June 26 and running through approximately 8am MST, Tuesday, June 27. Zinio for Libraries app users will be prompted to update to […]
Great news! You can now learn to play an instrument with your library card and Lynda.com. Lynda is already an industry leader when it comes to software and business training, and now they’ve brought that same excellence to learning music! Lynda now has courses in voice training, songwriting, guitar, drums, piano and bass. There are […]
This week is National Library Week, April 10-16, a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation’s libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support. Whether you’re a “regular” or haven’t been in the library in a LONG time, stop by your favorite library branch and say hello! We’d love to know: What […]
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 […]
New at your library – Zinio Digital Magazines! Choose from dozens of popular titles Stream or download and keep forever – no checkout limits, no due dates Apps for Android and Apple for offline viewing Create an account today – all you need is your library card! See our Zinio How-To Guide for more info […]
More than 50 new images were added recently to the 970West Digital Collection. The latest additions include wildlife images from Vic Schendel and regional rock art from Randy Langstraat. The Mesa County Libraries 970West Digital Collection visually captures the unique aspects of life in western Colorado. Photos, videos, artwork, and other elements in this constantly […]
As part of our 970West Digital Collection, the Veterans Remember Project seeks to collect and document the memories, thoughts, and experiences of U.S. military veterans who live in Mesa County. New accounts of WWII experiences by local residents Guido Bagett and Elbert Floyd have been added to our collection. View all videos on our Veterans […]
If you’re wondering what to read/listen to/watch next, look no further than our Pinterest Board! It’s full of staff picks for fiction, nonfiction, music and lots more. We’ve also got boards to pique your interest in local history or get inspired to finally start that gardening or cooking hobby. Warning: Pinterest is highly addictive!