Come to our grand opening of our Catheys Valley "Pop-Up Library." It will be held Thursday, March 20 from 2-6 p.m. at McCay Hall. It is located at 2820 Highway 140 in Catheys Valley. The county will have library cards available, patrons can check out books and movies, reserve items, create a craft, listen to a readaloud, get technology assistance, and eat some cake! To learn more, call 209-966-2140.

We are hosting an important event focused on the California property insurance crisis. This virtual event will be held in the Mariposa Library Community Room on Thursday, March 27 from 12:30-1 p.m. Registration is not required. California has become increasingly disaster-prone, with devastating wildfires tearing through communities and leaving property owners, businesses, and renters with nothing. As a result, insurance companies have grown more reluctant to cover areas with high fire risk, leading to rising premiums and limited coverage options. Join CalMatters Economy Reporter Levi Sumagaysay for a discussion about challenges of getting property insurance and what the state is doing about it. This is being held in conjunction with the California State Library.

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. 

​Join holistic health professional Sharon Whitefawn for a healing workshop at the Mariposa Library. Using sound healing, guided imagery and meditation, reconnect with your inner peace, reduce stress and find calmness.
This free event will take place on Saturday, March 22nd from 10:30 to 11:45 AM at the Mariposa Library. Registration is required as space is limited. Questions? Call 209-966-2140.

This month's Art and Lecture Series artist will be Christine Obers. Christine will share a presentation about her work and career. It will be held Thursday, March 27 from 5:30-6:45pm. It is free to attend. To register, email foothillartslectures@gmail.com. Call 209-966-2140 to learn more. This is a program between the Mariposa County Library and the Mariposa Arts Council. 

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.

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 is offering Every Child Ready to Read at the Mariposa Branch as well. These special sessions will be held April 19, May 17, and June 28. It will be held at 10 a.m. each time. 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 Mariposa Library in person or by calling 209-379-2401. 

The library is hosting a fraud awareness event aimed at seniors, but open to all. On Wednesday, March 19 from 1-2 p.m. at the Mariposa Branch, we will go over tips to avoid being tricked. Scammers are more crafty than ever. Learn tips from dependable sources. No registration is required. It will be held in the Community Room.

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.

The library now has a walking club! Have you been wanting to get in shape or meet new friends? Starting on February 25, the library will have staff members lead a walking club each Tuesday at noon. The goal is to get outside for 20 to 30 minutes and walk around the courthouse area and back toward the County Government Center. We will meet in the library, highlight some new books, and then depart. Water filling stations are available at the library, so bring a bottle! Participants will need to sign a waiver.