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Children's Room
The Children's Room in the main library
is designed for toddlers to preteens.
Storybooks and general fiction for different reading levels are
shelved in separate areas. There is a large collection of
non-fiction books for young readers, as well as children's magazines,
audio books, videos, and a reference collection. Computers
with interactive learning games, word processing, and reference
programs are available for use by children. An audio station
with headphones is available for children to listen to audios
while in the library. The Children's Librarian creates engaging
displays for children and parents that are updated regularly. All branch libraries have large children's sections.
More about Children's Services
Children's Room, Mariposa County Library |
Parent Corner
The Parent Corner located in the Children's Room of the main library
features a collection of books, magazines, and videos on subjects of interest
to parents raising young families in today's world. All branch libraries include collections for parents.
Young Adults
The main library's young adult section regularly undergoes improvements suggested by local teens. This area
features classic and popular fiction and non-fiction, reference books, audios, videos, music, and
magazines that are of interest to teens. All branch libraries have separate sections for young adults. More about Young
Adult Services
New Books
Recently published fiction and non-fiction books are shelved in
the New Books section near the entrance of the main library. All branch
libraries have separate areas for new books.
Computers
Computer stations with Internet access are available at all branch libraries.
Reference
Reference areas contain books and other materials that cannot be
checked out, but are available for use in the library or for photocopying.
Library staff can assist you in finding the information you need. If the information cannot be found, library users can submit reference
questions or request materials via interlibrary loan.
Fiction
Adult fiction books are shelved in different areas by type: mysteries,
science fiction, westerns, romances, and general fiction. Paperback collections
are also separately shelved.
Non-fiction
Adult non-fiction books account for the largest collection in the
library. Some of the library's subject strengths include art history,
cookbooks, crafts and needlework, American literature, biographies, and
history of the American West.
Large Print
Fiction and non-fiction books printed in large type for easy-on-the-eyes
reading are shelved in a separate section. This is a rapidly growing collection
with many new and recently published books, along with classics, mysteries,
westerns, romances, and biographies.
Videos and Audios
Movies, documentaries, instructional and self-help videos, as well as
fiction and non-fiction audios are available at all branch libraries. Collections of music CDs and video DVDs are ever-increasing.
Audio Stations
The main library has audio stations that can be used to listen to books and music
through headphones while in the library.
Magazines and Newspapers
The main library has a comfortable
magazine and newspaper reading area near tall north-facing windows. Current issues of magazines can be read
in the library only, and back issues can be checked out. All branch libraries have current magazine collections.
Copy Center
The copy machine near the entrance of the main library makes black
and white photocopies in three sizes: letter, legal, and 11x17. Photocopies
cost 10¢ per side for letter and legal size, and 25¢ per side
for 11x17. All branch libraries also have copy machines available for public
use.
Microfilm Readers
Two microfilm and microfiche readers and printers are available
for use near the circulation desk in the main library. Users have access
to the library's collection of back issues of the Mariposa Gazette newspaper,
local 1800s census records, and various local court and government records
on microfilm and microfiche. Also available to those with Mariposa County
Library cards is interlibrary loan service whereby certain materials on
microform may be borrowed from other libraries, sent here, and used by
the borrower in the library. Photocopies from these machines cost 25¢
for letter size and 50¢ for 11x17.
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