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LIBRARY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library! All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted.
Limit by location:      Limit by audience:
Wednesday, May 15, 4:00pm
Ideal for Ages 10-18. Drop-in and try your hand at a variety of STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math) activities.
Preschool Storytime
Thursday, May 16, 10:30am
Please join us for this library staff led preschool storytime for children ages 2.5-5 years.  This engaging program includes stories, rhymes, music and fun that help build a love of reading and develop early literacy skills.    It all begins at 10:30am.
  Sponsored by Tracy FOL and San Joaquin County.
Thursday, May 16, 11:00am
Ideal for Ages 0-5, but younger participants are welcome. Hands-on S.T.E.A.M. fun for preschoolers.

 

 

Sponsored by Tracy FOL and San Joaquin County.
Teen Thursday: Mini
Thursday, May 16, 4:00pm
Ideal for Grades 6-12. Make a cute mini pinata out of cardboard and colored tissue paper using premade templates! 
Friday, May 17, 4 p.m. (Friday, Nov. 17, 4 p.m., Friday Dec 1, & 22, 4p.m., Friday, Jan. 12 & 19, 4 p.m., Feb. 9 & 23, 4 p.m., Friday March 9 & 23, 4 p.m.)
Adults come and practice speaking English in a comfortable group setting. Sponsored by Tracy Friends of the Library.
Saturday, May 18, 10:00am
Ideal for Ages 6+. Play or learn to play chess on Saturdays mornings. All equipment provided. Sponsored by Tracy Hills Chess Club.
Saturday, May 18, 1 p.m.
Adults: Pamper yourself. Sponsored by Tracy Friends of the Library.
Math and Homework Wo
Sunday, May 19, 2:00pm
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.
Let’s Read Tog
Monday, May 20, 3:00pm
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.
Chapter Book Club fo
Monday, May 20, 4:00pm
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.
All About Baby Story
Tuesday, May 21, 10:30am
This half-hour program for children ages 0-2.5 incorporates "Mother Goose on the Loose" guidelines to provide a time "just for babies". Focus is on literacy building blocks for baby's development through sharing picturebooks, board books, fingerplays, rhythm/rhyme, bounces, and simple songs.  Above all it is a fun and interactive time for babies and caretakers facilitated by library staff.   Sponsored by Tracy FOL and San Joaquin County.
Scientific Measureme
Tuesday, May 21, 4:00pm
For grades 2-6. Kids can practice measuring volume, mass and temperature like a real scientist. Each common household material that we will be measuring out will be mixed together to produce a chemical reaction: Elephant Toothpaste! This is called "Elephant Toothpaste" because the chemical reaction produces a lot of foam. that resembles toothpaste, when it is created and squeezes out of the flask. Registration will open on May 1st. Please arrive early to check in. Registration will not guarantee a spot for late arrivals. Limited seating on a first come, first serve basis. 

This program is for grades 2nd-6th. Participants must meet this requirement. Sponsored by Tracy Friends of the Library.
Tuesday, May 21, 5:30 pm (Tuesday Dec. 5, 5:30 pm, Jan 23, 5:30 pm, Feb. 6, 5:30 pm, Mar. 5, 5:30 pm, April 23, 5:30 pm, May 21, 5:30 pm)
Sponsored by Tracy Friends of the library.
Wednesday, May 22, 4:00pm
Ideal for Ages 10-18. Drop-in and try your hand at a variety of STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math) activities.
Preschool Storytime
Thursday, May 23, 10:30am
Please join us for this library staff led preschool storytime for children ages 2.5-5 years.  This engaging program includes stories, rhymes, music and fun that help build a love of reading and develop early literacy skills.    It all begins at 10:30am.
  Sponsored by Tracy FOL and San Joaquin County.
Thursday, May 23, 11 a.m. (Thursdays Dec. 7 & 21, 11 a.m., Jan. 11 & 25, 11 a.m., Feb. 8 & 22, 11 a.m., Mar. 14 & 28, 11 a.m., April 11 & 25, 11 a.m. May 9 & 23, 11 a.m.)
Adults get help with your device and computer skills. Sponsored by Tracy Friends of the Library.
Thursday, May 23, 11:00am
During Toddler Toy Time share 30 minutes of impromptu playtime with your 2-5 year old with blocks, puppets and more.  Sponsored by Tracy FOL and San Joaquin County.
Teen Thursday: Paint
Thursday, May 23, 4:00pm

Ideal for Grades 6-12.Assemble a wooden birdhouse and then decorate it with acrylic paints! 

Toddler Crafts: Pom
Friday, May 24, 10:30am
Join us to use pom poms to create fun and fanciful toddler art.  These projects are for 2 1/2 - 4 year olds.  Come get colorful with us. Sponsored by Tracy FOL and San Joaquin County.
Friday, May 24, 4 p.m. (Friday, Nov. 17, 4 p.m., Friday Dec 1, & 22, 4p.m., Friday, Jan. 12 & 19, 4 p.m., Feb. 9 & 23, 4 p.m., Friday March 9 & 23, 4 p.m.)
Adults come and practice speaking English in a comfortable group setting. Sponsored by Tracy Friends of the Library.
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