LIBRARY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

The Ripon Art Guild has put together an exhibit of local artists. Their works will be on display for two days on April 26th and 27th. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Visit the Ripon Library from 10-4:30.

Ideal for Ages 6+. Play or learn to play chess on Saturdays mornings. All equipment provided. Sponsored by Tracy Hills Chess Club.

Play Xbox/Playsation and board games!

Families are invited to a screening of the 2023 Disney film Wish. This film is rated PG. Free snacks will be provided.

Join us for an informative presentation, "The Value of Insects in Your Garden." 
This free program is presented by the Stockton Garden Club, and is open to the public. No registration is required. Sponsored by Stockton Garden Club.

Come explore science & the arts by learning how a garden grows. We’ll discuss habitats, growth/environment & plant biology.
Children will get a chance to show their creative side as they decorate a seed starter container.

For K-12. Adults welcome. Complete fun math problems/puzzles, learn math tricks and shortcuts that may help students with their schoolwork, and get help with your school work or other specific topics you would like to go over. Each Sunday from 2:00 - 4:30pm.

An interactive story time for babies, toddlers, and their parents. We will sing songs, read some books and have some fun. Children and todllers, their parents, and siblings are welcome. 

Toddlers and preschoolers are welcome to join our Little Builders Program where they will play with building blocks to help them learn and develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, creativity, and more.

Children ages 0-4 and caregivers, join us for a fun filled bonding time with music and movement! Master the music and movement by coming to all eight sessions!
Space and supplies are extremely limited. Please register at the Information Desk at the Ripon Library. Each registration reserves a seat for all eight sessions and is for one child and one caregiver. 
Programs dates are:
April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
May 6th, 13th, 20th
All sessions will begin at 11:30 AM. Sponsored by Friends of the Ripon Memorial Library.

Join us for an afternoon movie and free snacks!. Today we will be showing A Haunting in Venice (2023). Based on the classic Agatha Christie novel. All are welcome. This film is rated PG-13

Grades 1, 2, and 3. Early readers can improve their reading fluency and comprehension by participating in round-robin reading. Limited space. First come, first serve.

Come on in and color your own Aztec sun mobile.   Sponsored by Friends of the Mountain House Library.

Improve your reading comprehension by participating in book discussions and take home activity packs for a new chapter book each week. Ideal for grades 3-5. Limited space. First come, first serve.

In Resume Builder you will be given a short work history interview where we will go over your jobs held, duties conducted, skills and awards obtained as well as any training and schools attended. From there we will build your resume from scratch or enhance an existing resume. If you already have a resume written we will provide constructive feedback.  
Appointment Required.  Limit One Person per appointment. 

Join us for our monthly book read and discussion! This month we will read and discuss "The Bandit Queens" by Parini Shroff. 

This is a class for adults wishing to learn how to use a sewing machine.    Supplies will be provided.   Space is limited so you must register.  When registering you only sign up for one date at a time. Sponsored by San Joaquin Co. and the MH Friends of the Library.

Genealogical Help, First and Last Tuesday of Each Month
  Sponsored by San Joaquin Genealogical Society.

When kids play, anything's possible!
Imagination
Problem solving
Creativity
Self-esteem
Communication
  Sponsored by Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library.

Calling all babies and toddlers! Join us for Storytime and enjoy stories, songs and rhymes. Scarves, and other objects will be provided for music and movement.

Storytime is held weekly on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Sponsored by Friends of the Manteca Library.