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. 

​Another round of technology classes will be offered by the library in April, but will take place at the Mariposa Senior Center.
Having trouble navigating your cell phone? Did you purchase a new one and want to get more familiar with it? This class is geared toward helping seniors use their phones.
This free, three-week program will be held April 9, April 23, and April 30 at the Senior Center, at 1 p.m. each time. Materials and equipment are provided.
Space is limited. Sign up now at the Mariposa Branch Library (4978 10th Street) or Senior Center (5246 Spriggs Lane). You can also call the library at 209-966-2140.
This project is supported in whole by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

The library is offering Every Child Ready to Read at the Mariposa Branch this spring. Sessions include April 26, May 17, and June 28 all 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 in person or by calling 209-966-2140. 

You're invited to the Mariposa Wildfire Preparedness Fair on Saturday, May 10, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. on the Mariposa County Courthouse lawn! This free, family-friendly event brings together multiple local, state, and federal agencies to share actionable strategies that can help protect homes and communities before fire strikes. BONUS! Complimentary hot dogs, veggie dogs, chips, and bottled water will be served throughout the afternoon, weather permitting and while supplies last.
Attendees can:
- Find out about FREE and grant-supported programs that help you prepare your property to reduce wildfire risk
- Talk with experts about fuels reduction methods such as brush clearing and shaded fuel breaks
- Explore home hardening techniques like ember-resistant vents and fire-rated roofing
- Get tips on evacuation planning, including go-bag essentials and safe route mapping
This event is hosted by Mariposa County and the University of California Cooperative Extension, with participation from a wide range of partners including the American Red Cross, USDA Forest Service, National Park Service, Central California Animal Disaster Team, Mariposa Safe Families, the Mariposa Fire Safe Council, the Mariposa Resource Conservation District, CAL FIRE MMU, the Mariposa Fire Department and Firewise Communities, and Happy Goat. In case of rain, the fair will be relocated to the Mariposa County Board of Supervisors’ Boardroom. For more information about the event or wildfire preparedness resources, please contact Mariposa County Wildfire Mitigation Coordinator John Patton at (209) 742-1303.

Mariposa sports fans! Consider coming to this library event in May. It'll be Saturday, May 10 at 5 p.m. Former MCHS Athletic Director Trace DeSandres will take a look back at the greatest football teams in MCHS history. Ballots will be cast at this event, and at the end of the night we will crown the "GOAT" of the Mariposa football program. All are welcome. This is free to attend. No registration required.

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.

Do you need assistance with your DMV license renewal or REAL ID application? We are hosting FREE drop-in help on the first, third, and fourth Friday of each month at the Mariposa Senior Center, from 1-3 p.m. The center is located at 5246 Spriggs Lane. Please note that the services provided are not legal advice regarding compliance with laws, rules, or regulations. This project is supported in whole by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the State Library.

​The library will be hosting a Literacy Open House event on Wednesday, April 30. At this event, guests can learn about the library's literacy grant funding and how it is used to benefit the community. The library has tutors trained and ready to help with people's literacy needs. This is an opportunity to learn how to get involved. The volunteers and workers who help with this program, as well as other library volunteers will be on hand.
The literacy program can help adults in the community with:
- Improving their reading skills
- Learning new skills (3D printing, technology)
- Earning high school diplomas
There will be games, refreshments, raffle prizes, and more! It all takes place from 5-6:30PM that evening. The library is located at 4978 10th Street.

Join us at the Mariposa Branch on the third Thursday of each month, from 6-7 p.m. for the world-famous word game, Boggle! We will have a few different tables for people to play the game. No registration is required and this event is free. All ages are welcome. To learn more, call 209-966-2140. We hope to continue this as a monthly event but would love to see strong attendance!

Show your patriotism with this Flag Craft Workshop. Learn how to craft an American flag out of corks, the perfect thing to display for Memorial Day, Flag Day, or Independence Day. This will be held Tuesday, May 20th from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Mariposa Branch. All supplies are provided. This is for ages 12 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. To learn more or to sign up, call 209-966-2140 or stop into the library.

Our inkmaking workshop will teach participants how to make homemade inks using foraged materials and household ingredients. It will be held Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Mariposa Library. This is for ages 10 and up. Registration is required. Supplies are provided. To learn more or to sign up, call 209-966-2140 or stop into the library.

Have you ever been curious about your family history? A new workshop at the library could help you with this. The library will be hosting it on Tuesday, May 6 from 5:30-7PM at the Mariposa Branch. Come learn about two key resources for genealogy research: FamilySearch.org and AncestryLibrary.com. Representatives from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints will team up with the library to share resources for this. Registration is required for this event, but it is free. Call 209-966-2140 or stop into the library to reserve a spot. R

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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.

​We have added an event to our April offerings. We will be broadcasting a CalMatters presentation about Renters Rights and Eviction Protections in California. This virtual event will be held Tuesday, April 29 from 11-11:30 at the Mariposa Library. This is free to attend.
You are also welcome to register yourself and watch from wherever you decide, by using the QR code on this flyer. California is an expensive place to call home. But how did things get so bad? And is there anything we can do to make California affordable again? This resource explores why California is in a housing crisis, how renters can defend themselves from rent hikes and evictions, and what the state is doing about it. To learn more, call 209-966-2140.

Need help navigating online resources to collect Social Security, VA benefits, and IRS tax returns? The Mariposa Library is here to help. A workshop will examine using login.gov to access benefits. This will be led by Jon Wurl and is designed to help participants set up an account on login.gov, a website where you can verify your ID to collect VA benefits, Social Security, IRS tax returns, and other government services. This is free. All are welcome. NO REGISTRATION.