Stanislaus County Library

Shop online from a selection of books for children and teens! Visit the Friends of the Modesto Library website to learn more. 

Join us outside the Modesto Express Library in the Tenth Street Plaza*  for Wiggle Worms at 9:30 am! Enjoy storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing, rhythm activities, fingerplays, and more at this special program for babies, active toddlers, and adult caregivers. (20 minutes) This is an ou...read more

Enjoy storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing, rhythm activities, fingerplays and more at this special program for babies, active toddlers, and adult caregivers. (20 minutes)

Enjoy storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing, rhythm activities, fingerplays and more at this special program for babies, active toddlers, and adult caregivers. (20 minutes)

Shop online from a selection of books for children and teens! Visit the Friends of the Modesto Library website to learn more. 

Join the Central Valley Game Lovers for a day of board gaming. Try a new game or bring your own.Most games are recommended for ages 10 and up, but there will be games for younger players, too. 

This free workshop is designed to be clear, practical, and empowering, helping individuals and families gain control of their finances, reduce financial stress, and build a solid path toward financial independence.

Teens! Are you seeking adventure? Want to slay a dragon or maybe save a town from a horde of goblins? Come play D&D at the library!  Players will learn team-building and problem-solving skills while engaging their imaginations in a safe, collaborative environment. Participants need not...read more

Shop online from a selection of books for children and teens! Visit the Friends of the Modesto Library website to learn more. 

All LocationsMonday, May 25.

Shop online from a selection of books for children and teens! Visit the Friends of the Modesto Library website to learn more. 

Shop online from a selection of books for children and teens! Visit the Friends of the Modesto Library website to learn more. 

Story Time features books, stories, finger-plays, rhymes, and more! It is designed for children under 5 to participate with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Story Time features books, stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! It is designed for children under 5 to participate with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Bilingual Story Time features books, stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! Some material is presented in English, while other material is presented in Spanish, allowing for more natural transitions and exposing children to both languages in an inviting environment. It is designed for childr...read more

Story Time features books, stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! It is designed for children under 5 to participate with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! Space is limited, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Join us after Story Time for a half hour of music, movement, and play. Children can enjoy unstructured play while socializing with their peers. 

Join us after Patterson Story Time for a half hour of music, movement, and play. Children can enjoy unstructured play while socializing with their peers.

Join us at the Riverbank Library and share your love of books. Book clubs enable community members to broaden their knowledge of books through engaging discussions with others.This month, the book club will discuss Other Birds by Sarah Addison Allen.  

Join us for our monthly book club to talk about our latest read. The Denair Library Book Club meets on the fourth Monday of every month at the Denair Library to discuss the month's selection. For more information, contact the Denair Library at 209-634-1283.

Learn how to grow and dry fresh herbs and spices, brew herbal tea, and use plants to make your cooking more flavorful.  Take home free seed packets to start your own herb garden. 

Children will have the opportunity to build LEGO® displays for the library. LEGO® play helps children develop fine motor skills. Children under 4 are welcome but must have direct parental supervision. Disclaimer: LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies. 

All ages can relax and enjoy making a junk journal using our supplies and their creativity. Craft materials available while supplies last. Children under the age of 8 must have direct supervision from parents or adult guardians.

Teens! Are you seeking adventure? Want to slay a dragon or maybe save a town from a horde of goblins? Come play D&D at the library!  Players will learn team-building and problem-solving skills while engaging their imaginations in a safe, collaborative environment. Participants need not...read more

Join us in the Turlock Library Maker Space and make a colorful sand bottle keychain. All materials will be provided. This program is designed for ages 9 to 18.

Kids will design their own works of art with glue, then add colorful sand to make it pop! This program helps promote dexterity and fine finger movement. This program is aimed at children 8 and younger, but all ages are welcome! Children under 4 must have direct supervision from parents or adult guar...read more

Project STEAM* Kits are a fun way for all ages to explore STEAM* concepts through digital and screen-free activities. *STEAM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math

Relax, craft, and enjoy the vibes! Tweens are invited to hang out, listen to lo-fi beats, and work on a variety of simple crafts such as collaging, friendship bracelets, polymer clay, button-making, and more! All supplies are provided - just bring your creativity and enjoy the vibes! 

Shop online from a selection of books for children and teens! Visit the Friends of the Modesto Library website to learn more. 

Story Time features books, stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! It is designed for children under 5 to participate with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Enjoy storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing, rhythm activities, fingerplays, and more at this special program for babies, active toddlers, and adult caregivers. (20 minutes)

Story Time features books, stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! It is designed for children under 5 to participate with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.  

Join us after Preschool Story Time for a half hour of music, movement, and play. Children can enjoy unstructured play while socializing with their peers.

Story Time features books, stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! It is designed for children under 5 to participate with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! Space is limited, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Join us for a big playdate at the library following Story Time, featuring toys, books, and music for ages 5 and under. Parental supervision is required. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Enjoy storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing, rhythm activities, fingerplays, and more at this special program for babies, active toddlers, and adult caregivers. (20 minutes)

This month, we will discuss The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters.A four-year-old Mi’kmaq girl goes missing from the blueberry fields of Maine, sparking a mystery that will haunt the survivors, unravel a family, and remain unsolved for nearly fifty years.The library has a limited number of c...read more

Join us in our Maker Space for byte-sized video game fun on the Nintendo Switch! For ages 8 and up, however, please note that some games may have content suitable for ages 10 and up (rated E10+). 

Join fellow knitting and crochet enthusiasts as you work on your current project or start a new one! This group meets every Wednesday at 3 pm. Participants of all skill levels are welcome. 

Children will have the opportunity to build creations using the library's LEGO® bricks, K'NEX, DUPLO, Magna-Tiles, and more! Building encourages motor skills, creativity, teamwork, patience, problem-solving, and most importantly, fun! This program is designed for all ages, however childr...read more

Learn how to grow and dry fresh herbs and spices, brew herbal tea, and use plants to make your cooking more flavorful. Take home free seed packets to start your own herb garden.

Story Time features books, stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! It is designed for children under 5 to participate with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! Space is limited, and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Story Time features books, stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! It is designed for children under 5 to participate with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! Space is limited, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Join us after Salida Story Time for a half hour of music, movement, and play. Children can enjoy unstructured play while socializing with their peers.

Enjoy storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing, rhythm activities, fingerplays and more at this special program for babies, active toddlers, and adult caregivers. (20 minutes)

Did you know that you can make musical instruments out of simple items? Join us in the library for a fun musical craft experience where children will learn to design and create maracas or rubber-band guitars.

Grab a buddy, a cousin, or a sibling and join us for an afternoon of games and fun! We'll have a variety of board games for both kids and adults to enjoy. 

Celebrate the last day of school at the Grayson Pop-Up Library dance party. Bring your friends and family for the fun. Request your favorite songs, and come shake a leg and cut a rug with us. 

Learn about the health benefits of cucumbers and tomatoes, along with everything you need to successfully grow your own plants. Presented by Master Gardener Manjeet Dosanjh.

Children will have the opportunity to build LEGO® displays for the library. LEGO® play helps children develop fine motor skills. Children under 4 are welcome, but must have direct parental supervision. Disclaimer: LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies

The Summer Reading Challenge starts Monday, June 1! Join us outside by the Modesto Certified Farmers Market to kick off our Summer Reading Challenge! We'll have a Story Time from 10 -10:30 am, activities for children, free books for all ages, and more! Location: 16th Street between H & ...read more

Compete solo or in teams to finish a puzzle the fastest. This fast-paced program is designed for ages 13 and up. The fastest solo competitor and the fastest team will win a prize! Registration is required as space is limited.