View north across Merced River canyon to Pilot Peak
Although the Mariposa County Library System serves a rural area, the capabilities and resources it provides are extensive. More than 50,000 items are held by the Mariposa County Library System itself. In addition, the library's membership in the San
Joaquin Valley Library System provides access to 3 million (and counting) items. Through interlibrary
loan additional items can be borrowed from libraries throughout California
and the US.
The library subscribes to services that are not available free on the Internet, such as newspaper and magazine databases. Most of these research databases can be used from home with a valid Mariposa County Library card.
We make a strong effort to serve children
and young adults by providing collections
and services that are appropriate to the needs of each age group. The
main library in Mariposa is composed of comfortable areas, including a community
room for public meetings that is available even after hours. Homebound delivery is available for homebound residents.
Our professional and welcoming library staff
is always ready to help locate materials,
explain library services, and provide answers to reference
questions. High-speed Internet access is provided to the public free of charge. We also offer Internet
orientation and library
tours.
The Mariposa County Library System is supported by several
strong Friends of the Library groups who
have played a crucial role in
the expansion of the library system over the years and who host annual
and ongoing fundraising events. We encourage
you to become a member!
