Mr. Gunny: Reading Dog Mr. Gunny is a "Reading Dog" from the Children Reading to Dogs program of Therapy Dogs International. His owner is Marilyn Rudzik. Mr. Gunny comes to the Mariposa County Library from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the first & third Tuesdays & Fridays of the month (based on the school calendar). Kids can come in and lie on a blanket and read to Mr. Gunny. He is a great listener for all ages.
Mr. Gunny's Spring 2008 schedule:
February 5, 8, 19, 22
March 4, 18
April 1, 4, 15, 18
May 6, 9, 20, 23
June 3
Summer schedule — To Be Announced
Story Time Join us every Wednesday for preschool story time at
10 a.m. in the Children's Room of the Mariposa Library.
All preschoolers with parents are welcome. Enjoy a story read by the Children's
Librarian, and help your child participate in making a story-related craft.
We offer a variety of reading-related activities, including puppet plays! Contact your local branch library to find out about branch story times currently taking place
Summer Reading Program The Mariposa County Library's Children's Summer Reading
Program begins in June and ends in August each year. Readers age 12
and under sign up
at the front desk and log the titles as they read. Preschoolers
may have the books read to them.Prizes are awarded
for every ten library books the participant reads. Prizes include
pool passes, treats, toys and books, plus a Grand Prize drawing. Sign up for some summer fun! Contact your local branch library to find
out about procedures and prizes for the Summer Reading Program.
Live Homework Help
You've got homework — we've got help. Live Homework Help offers free online tutoring, accessible every day from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. This service connects students in grades 4–12 to qualified tutors via the Internet. You can use Live Homework Help as often as you need help. Requires a valid Mariposa County Library card. See Live Homework Help Tech FAQ for computer requirements.
Children's
Tours Orientation tours of the library may
be scheduled for school classes, homeschoolers, and clubs. The Children's
Librarian reads a story and leads a short walk through the library. Also
an explanation of the electronic online catalog is provided. Call librarian
at 209-966-2140 to schedule tours.
School
Outreach To help students in Mariposa County cultivate the
love of reading, the Mariposa County Library and Mariposa County School
District have a unique partnership. The County Librarian contacts elementary
schools, middle schools and high schools at the beginning and end of each
school year. She visits classrooms to read a story and discuss what the
library offers to students and teachers. The school district and county
library are proud of the working relationship they have established. For
example, there is a joint usage agreement between the El Portal Elementary
School and county's El Portal branch library whereby books and other library
materials are shared.
