Happenings at the Library
The library
is constantly looking for new ways to bring out the best in
local culture.
The kids can enjoy preschool story time every Thursday
between 11:30 am and 12:30 pm. Summer reading programs
for K-8. With occasional poetry presentations, folk concerts,
lectures, local art exhibits and the sounds of their grand piano.
Everyone should find something to appreciate at the library.
fobl@sti.net
Oakhurst
Friends of the Library Website
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Oakhurst Branch
Library is to provide a balanced, accurate, and up-to-date collection
of books and other materials, as well as professional information
services, for the educational, informational, cultural, and
recreational needs of the community.
BRIEF HISTORY
In 1911, after the State passed
a law requiring counties to establish free public libraries,
a library branch was opened in what was then called Fresno Flats.
Before an actual library was opened in the Oakhurst area in
1960, there were tiny branches located all over the mountain
area. The one in the Oakhurst community was located in the Oakhurst
Market. The present library was built in 1977 with federal revenue-sharing
funds, and replaced a very small library housed in an old building
shared with the Sierra Justice Court in use since 1960 (this
building, originally the Fresno Flats Schoolhouse built in 1874,
is now located at Fresno Flats Historical Park). A 1500 sq.
ft. addition was built in 1992 with monies raised by FOBL, a
matching-funds grant from LSCA, and Madera County.
FOBL
Friends of the Oakhurst Branch Library
(FOBL) is a volunteer organization that exists solely to assist
the Library to better serve our community. FOBL raises funds
for programs sponsored by the Library and not covered by the
County Budget.
SERVICES AVAILABLE
Books, Magazines, Newspapers
Books on Tape and CD
Videos and DVDs
Music CDs
Meeting Room Space
Computers with Internet access
Microfilm reader-printer
Microfiche reader-printer
Magnification reader
Photocopier
Tax forms
System-wide book requests
