July 5, 2019 - From strumming ukuleles to felting wool, making slime and goop to climbing the family tree, the opportunities to learn and explore at the Mariposa Library go on all summer… and beyond.
All programs are free. Registration is required for all, except movies. Children aged nine and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Call (209) 966-2140 or email karen.dusek@mariposalibrary.org for more information or to register for a program.
Coming up in July and August are:
Every Wednesday at 10 15 a.m.—Story time with Miss Lindell
Every Wednesday at 3:15 p.m. through August 7 (after August 7, 3rd Wednesday of the month)—Movie and popcorn
*Thursday, July 11—3 p.m.—X-Sci-ting X-periments. Hands-on science that is simple and fun. Ages five and older (see flier below)
*Saturday, July 13—10 a.m.-noon—Wonderful Wool Workshop—felting & spinning. Learn to card and spin wool, make a piece of felt from fleece. All ages. (see flier below)
Wednesday, July 17—3:15 p.m.—Movie: Mary Poppins Returns (Free bag of popcorn included)
*Thursday, July 18—El Portal Library --Intro to robot (10 a.m.) and toothpaste batik. All ages.
*Saturday, July 20 —10 a.m.- 1 p.m.—Beginning Knitting with Peggy Shainberg.
Saturday, July 20—2 p.m.-4 p.m.—Kindle Users Group—Learn and share
Wednesday, July 24—3:15 p.m.—Movie & popcorn
*Saturday, July 27—10 a.m. to noon—Crazy for Crafts—**NEW **monthly crafting with Nancy Francis—last Sat. of every month—This month make a simple but professional looking painting on canvas. Ages 16 and older.
Saturday, July 27—2 p.m.-4 p.m.--Genealogy Workshop
Wednesday, July 31—3:15 p.m.—Movie & popcorn
Wednesday, July 31—6 p.m.-8:30 p.m.—Ukulele song circle—join Gail Dreifus for some musical fun and learn how to check out the Library’s new ukuleles. Ages 12 and older.
*Saturday, August 3—10 a.m.-noon—Slime, goop and other messy stuff. Grubby clothes recommended. All ages.
Wednesday, August 7—3:15 p.m.—Movie & popcorn
*Saturday, August 10—10 a.m.-noon—DIY clocks from vinyl records & CDs. Age 12 and older. Bring battery operated clock movements (the hands of a clock)
*Thursday, August 15—3 p.m.-5:30 p.m.—3D printing—ages eight and older
Saturday, August 17—2 p.m.-4 p.m.—Kindle Users Group—all Kindle owners welcome
Wednesday, August 21—3:15 p.m. –Movie & popcorn—How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
*Saturday, August 24—10 a.m.-noon—ceramic mosaic steppingstones—ages 12 and older
Saturday, August 24—2 p.m. -4 p.m.--Genealogy Workshop
*Thursday, August 25 & September 5—noon-2 p.m. --computer classes, MAC (Apple) Users (topic TBA)
*Saturday, August 31--10 a.m.-noon—Crazy for Crafting with Nancy Francis—make a pine needle basket, ages 16 and older.
Source: Mariposa County Library
