The intrepid explorations of the western Mountain Men of the Sierra Nevada will be presented at the Mariposa County Library on Tuesday, July 28. It will take place from 5:30-7 p.m.
Local artist and educator Shirley Spencer will share stories of what drove the fur trade and the eventual understanding of the landscapes of the western United States.
Attendees can imagine the harrowing journeys by the mountain men through vast, complex topography and the impressive knowledge they gained of watersheds, mountain ranges and deserts.
“Shirley has offered presentations each of the last couple summers, and she does a great job,” said Mariposa County Librarian Matt Johnson. “She researches these topics to death and is passionate about them.”
This event is free to attend and no registration is required. The library is located at 4978 10th Street. The same presentation will be held at the Bassett Memorial Library in Wawona on July 22, from 5:30-7 p.m. It is also free to attend and no registration is needed.
Focus being put on Obata
Another focus of the library’s this month is a presentation from Yosemite National Park ranger Connie Lau, who will be hosting an event centered around artist Chiura Obata.
“Obata’s Yosemite” will be held Thursday, July 23 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Lau will focus on the Japanese American who is celebrated for his portrayals of Yosemite’s high country.
It will take place from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and is free to attend. No registration is needed.
Adults encouraged to do Summer Reading
The library’s Summer Reading Program is beginning to wind down. It will conclude on Aug. 7, but Johnson wanted to remind the public that adults are encouraged to participate and can win a prize for reading.
The way it works is a bit different than the children’s program, Johnson explained. Adults don’t need to register.
They simply can come to their local library branch and self-report to the front desk staff anytime they finish a book. Each book finished earns them a ticket in a prize drawing at the end of the summer.
“We want adults to be reading just as much as we want kids to,” said Johnson.
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