MURPHYS LIBRARY
PO Box 702 • 480 Park Lane, Murphys CA 95247 • Phone: 209-728-3036
HOURS
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Wednesday: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Thursday: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Friday: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED
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Book Club Meetings:
The book club meeting will be online via Google Meet Thursday November 19, from 2:00-4:00. The book this month is “Caleb’s Crossing” by Geraldine Brooks.
Branch Assistants: Kristine Loving, Nalatie Alpers
Board President: Andrea Gregory-Schoen
Storytime: Currently Suspended
In 1985, cuts in the county budget were to result in four Calaveras library branches being closed, including Murphys. Librarian Jean Kirkpatrick was steadfast in her belief that Murphys MUST have a library. Her passion, combined with the efforts of community leaders resulted in Murphys Volunteer Library, Inc: the first all-volunteer library in California.
In 1998, Calaveras County hired a branch assistant for Murphys, and has since supported the library within its system. Murphys Volunteer Library is beautifully situated overlooking the Community Park, providing resources for many patrons.