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NOTICE: Mesa County Libraries to reopen on a limited basis Monday, June 8! Please see this blog post for all the details.
Check out our COVID-19 Guide for additional resources and information.

COVID-19 Information and Resources: Boredom Busters

Current information and reliable resources for understanding and responding to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.

Virtual Art and Library/Museum Tours

Virtual Tours of the World's Most Stunning Libraries
Virtual Museum Tours
Amazing Library Collections to Explore Online
Collections include Library of Congress, Harvard, and the New York Public Library
50 Ways to Experience Culture from Your Couch
The Ultimate Guide to Virtual Museum Resources, E-Learning, and Online Collections
Archaeology, art, history, science, digital libraries and SOOO much more.
Google Arts and Culture
Lots of fun things to explore
Virtual Book Events
Virtual author events, book signings and much more.

Make Something

Play with the Original Magnetic Poetry Kit
Mesa County Libraries Hobbies Guide
woodworking, knitting/crocheting, sewing, crafts for kids and more.
Mesa County Libraries on Pinterest

Virtual Music

List of Live Virtual Concerts
Update daily "until it's no longer needed." From NPR

Virtual Nature and Landscapes

Boredom Busters for Early Literacy

Mesa County Libraries Early Literacy Boredom Busters
Learning to read begins at birth. Parents and other caregivers can reinforce and help grow brain connections through five practices that will help children develop the foundation for reading.