We're starting another round of Tech Tuesday this winter. It will begin on February 4 at 1 p.m. and will be held for four consecutive Tuesdays at the Mariposa Branch. This is free to attend. Materials and equipment are provided. This class is aimed at helping those who need basic computer or phone help. However, this time around a special emphasis is being put on Chromebooks and their value for using. Many seniors in the community have already benefited over the last year from taking part in this program. Space is limited. Sign up by calling 209-966-2140 or stopping into the library. This program is supported in whole by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

The library is once again offering Every Child Ready to Read! This time it will be held at our El Portal Branch. It starts in February and is held the second February of each month through June. It will be held at 10 a.m. Guests can learn simple practices, based on research, to help develop early literacy skills in children from birth to age five. Space is limited. Sign up at the El Portal Library in person or by calling 209-379-2401. 

Read to a Dog is a recurring event that we started in partnership with the Victim Witness Program of Mariposa County. Watch for dates to be scheduled over the course of the year. Kids in grades K-4 can read to the county courthouse dog, Ellie and build their reading skills.

The library received a grant weeks ago from the California State Library for over $20,000. The grant will pay for technology help sessions as well as group workshops at each of our library branches. The workshops will focus on things such as how to send emails, how to use Google programs, and many other aspects of using computers. Dates, times, and locations for the workshops will be announced soon. The one-on-one help sessions can help those who are struggling with computers, tablets, and phones. The one-on-one sessions begin December 1 and can be scheduled by emailing techhelp@maripress.com or by calling the Mariposa Branch at 209-966-2140. All sessions take place in our library buildings.

Robotics are back at the library! Another round of our popular Sphero workshop is starting on the first Saturday of February. It will be held the first Saturday of each month through June, and it starts at 2:30 p.m. each time. All experience levels are welcome. This is for ages 7+ with an adult. Space is limited. Sign up at the library or by calling 209-966-2140. Equipment and materials will be provided. This is FREE for county residents.

Join us for Trivia Night, held the first Thursdays of every month, from 6 to 7 pm at the Mariposa Library. Our Library Jeopardy host will test your knowledge!

3D printing for children is back at the library! 3D printing class sessions start on the first Saturday of February. It will be held the first Saturday of each month through June, and it starts at noon each time. All experience levels are welcome. This is for ages 10+ with an adult. Space is limited. Sign up at the library or by calling 209-966-2140. Equipment, guidance, and materials will be provided. This is FREE for county residents.