Welcome to Murphys Volunteer Library
480 Park Lane
Murphys, CA
Limited hours due to Covid-19:
Tuesday through Saturday
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Crafts in the Library for Adults!
Learn how to make a Snowman or Tree for your winter decor.
When: Wednesday, January 25 at 10 a.m.
Join us for some fun and upcycle those old newspapers and magazine pages to make these clever sculptures.
Story Time For Tots is back!
Tuesdays, 10:30 A.M.
Story Time for Tots is back at the Murphys Library.
Your kids will have a wonderful morning with stories, music, and activities suitable for small children.
If you have any questions, or would like to volunteer to lead a Story Time, please contact us at murphyslibrary @ gmail.com
Join the Murphys Volunteer Library book club!
February Book Club
In February we're reading any book by Geraldine Brooks
or Barbara Kingsolver
When: February 16, 2023
Where: Upstairs in the library
For February, the Murphys Library book club will be discussing the books of one author: Geraldine Brooks. Choose any book by Brooks to discuss.
Geraldine Brooks is journalist and author who writes historical fiction. She was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in fiction in 2006 for her second novel, March. Her novels Caleb’s Crossing and People of the Book were New York Times best sellers. Her first novel, Year of Wonders is an an international bestseller, translated into more than 25 languages and Is currently under option to Olivia Coleman. Her most recent book, Horse, is a sweeping story of spirit, obsession, and injustice across American history.
Barbara Kingsolver is an American novelist, essayist and poet. Her work often focuses on topics such as social justice, biodiversity and the interaction between humans and their communities and environments. Her most recent book, Demon Copperhead was named one of the "10 Best Books of 2022" by The Washington Post and The New York Times.
Any questions call or text Joan Dionne at 209.728.7996
Community Sourced Poem Project
Help write a poem about Calaveras County
What comes to mind when you think about where you live?
Why do you love Calaveras County?
Calaveras County Poet Laureate Linda Toren is creating a community Sourced Poem Project.
Celebrate the special features of your district in Calaveras County with a short narrative, phrase, word. or poem and send it to Linda Toren for inclusion.
In your submission, indicate your district. Please include your name if you give permission to use it when the poems are present to the public. You may anonymous If you wish.
Send submissions to calaveraspoet@gmail.com or drop them off at your local Calaveras County branch library.
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