LibGuides: Senior Living: Home

Online library resources

These databases are accessible from the library's website and will require a current library card to login.

Consumer Reports
Direct link to Consumer Reports articles in MasterFile database. Full-text 1991 to present.
Kanopy
Kanopy makes it easy to watch some of the most critically acclaimed films ever made along with Great Courses options. Mesa County Libraries cardholders get 24 Kanopy credits per month (Kanopy Kids videos are excluded from the ticket system and viewing Kanopy Kids content is unlimited). Kanopy movies are available for any use, including classroom lessons and public performances. Cannot access with digital-access-only or temporary cards. Please note, a checkout registers after 5 seconds of play.

Reference Guides
Mesa County librarians create and update guides bringing together many sources of information on a variety of topics, including health and wellness, legal information, and personal finance.

Library services

Tech Table Tuesdays - Every Tuesday from 12pm-2pm at the Central library, staff answer technology-related questions dealing with cell phones, laptops and all kinds of tech issues. Registration is NOT required.

Individual Tech Help - Every Tuesday from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at the Central library. A volunteer is available to answer technology related questions dealing with cell phones, laptops and all kinds of tech issues. Registration IS required.

If these times don't work for you, consider our Book a Librarian service. Click the link HERE to learn more about it.

Assistive technology - In the non-fiction area of the Central library we have magnifiers, an electronic magnifier (CCTV) and an adaptive computer with a large-print keyboard, Dragon and Jaws software.

Public computers
For free computer use and internet access, come to any Mesa County Library location.
Book a Librarian
The library offers one-on-one appointments to help patrons with technology and reference questions.
Words on Wheels
Our Words on Wheels service is for patrons who are no longer able to visit a Mesa County Libraries location. From Palisade to Fruita, we deliver fiction and non-fiction books, large print books, books on CD or cassette, Play-a-ways, magazines, and movies on DVD or VHS. To find out whether you, a friend, or a family member is eligible for this service or if you have any other questions about the program, please call 970-243-4442.

Local resources

Grand Junction Social Security office
825 N Crest Dr / (966) 931-7120
Beacon Senior News
Mesa County-based newspaper targeted to seniors.
Grand Junction Senior Recreation Center
Phone: 970-243-7408
Hours: Mon - Sat - 8am - 4 pm
St Mary's Hospital Senior Services

Online state and federal government resources

Department of Veterans Affairs
Social Security Administration
Use the retirement planner and benefits calculator, apply for benefits, and find Social Security information and tools.
Colorado Dept of Aging - Adult Protective Services
Adult Protective Services offers protective services to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the current or potential risk of mistreatment, exploitation, or self-neglect to the at-risk adult using community based services and resources, health care services, family and friends when appropriate, and other support systems.
Colorado information about Medicare

Online national resources

AARP
Information and resources for anybody 50+, whether retired or still working.
AARP Elderwatch Virtual Learning
A listing of weekly, FREE 30-min Zoom presentations for February and March.