Events and Classes
Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Stanislaus County Library. All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted.
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Modesto Bilingual Story Time
10:15 am Modesto Bilingual Story Time Saturday, Sep. 8, 10:15 amModesto Spanish & English picture books, fingerplays, music, and may also include flannel board or puppet stories. Designed for ages 3 - 6 but all ages are welcome. (30 minutes).
Modesto Money Mavens Couponing Class
3:00 pm Modesto Money Mavens Couponing Class Saturday, Sep. 8, 3:00 pmSalida The Modesto Money Mavens will offer tips on how to save money and find bargains.
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Patterson Wiggle Worms
10:00 am Patterson Wiggle Worms Monday, Sep. 10, 10:00 amPatterson Enjoy storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing, rhythm activities, fingerplays and more at this special program for babies, active toddlers, and adult caregivers. (20 minutes)
Modesto Wiggle Worms Story Time
10:15 & 11:15 am Modesto Wiggle Worms Story Time Monday, Sep. 10, 10:15 & 11:15 amModesto Enjoy storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing, rhythm activities, fingerplays and more at this special program for babies, active toddlers, and adult caregivers. (20 minutes)
Riverbank Preschool Story Time
10:30 am Riverbank Preschool Story Time Monday, Sep. 10, 10:30 amRiverbank New and classic picture books, flannelboard and puppet stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers ages 3-5 and their caregivers. (30 mi...read more
Ceres Preschool Story Time
10:30 am Ceres Preschool Story Time Monday, Sep. 10, 10:30 amCeres New and classic picture books, flannelboard and puppet stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers aged 3-5 and their caregivers. (30 minutes
Stay & Play Social
10:30 am Stay & Play Social Monday, Sep. 10, 10:30 amPatterson Join us for a big play date at the library. We will provide toys, books, and music for ages 5 and under. Parental supervision required at all times.
Mayor’s Book Club
11 am Mayor’s Book Club Monday, Sep. 10, 11 amRiverbank Mayor Richard O'Brien will visit the Riverbank Library and read to preschool age children and their families following Story Time.
The Mayor's Book Club promotes early childhood reading skills.
Microsoft Word and Résumé Basics Computer Class
12 to 2 pm Microsoft Word and Résumé Basics Computer Class Monday, Sep. 10, 12 to 2 pmCeres Learn how to make your own résumé! This class covers the basics of using Microsoft Word and creating résumés, and will empower you to create a great looking CV. Please sign up at the library, or ca...read more
Friends of the Patterson Library Meeting
1:00 pm Friends of the Patterson Library Meeting Monday, Sep. 10, 1:00 pmPatterson Community members are invited to attend the Friends of the Patterson Library monthly board meeting. Come by and support your local library!
Girls Who Code
4:00 pm Girls Who Code Monday, Sep. 10, 4:00 pmSalida Learn to create websites or code games! The Girls Who Code Club is a free after-school program for girls in sixth through 12th grade who are interested in learning code. The club will meet every Monday for 10 weeks, starting Sept. 10. This is a cumulative program where girls will work together to ma...read more
Coding Club
5:00 pm Coding Club Monday, Sep. 10, 5:00 pmSalida Code games at our Coding Club! Coding Club will meet every Monday for 10 weeks starting September 10. Ages 9 and up welcome. Space is limited and registration is required. Sign-ups start Aug. 6. Call the library at 209-543-7353 for more information.
Monday Puzzle Night at the Library
5:30 - 7:00 pm Monday Puzzle Night at the Library Monday, Sep. 10, 5:30 - 7:00 pmCeres Come enjoy a relaxing evening of puzzles at the library. We will provide puzzles in a variety of difficulty levels, ranging from preschool to HARD. All ages are welcome.
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Patterson Preschool Story Time
10:00 am Patterson Preschool Story Time Tuesday, Sep. 11, 10:00 amPatterson New and classic picture books, flannelboard and puppet stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers ages 3-5 and their caregivers. (30 minutes)
Waterford Preschool Story Time
10 am Waterford Preschool Story Time Tuesday, Sep. 11, 10 am(Tuesdays at 10 am) Waterford New and classic picture books, flannelboard and puppet stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers aged 3-5 and their caregivers. (30 minutes)
Modesto Wiggle Worms Story Time
10:15 & 11:15 am Modesto Wiggle Worms Story Time Tuesday, Sep. 11, 10:15 & 11:15 amModesto Enjoy storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing, rhythm activities, fingerplays and more at this special program for babies, active toddlers, and adult caregivers. (20 minutes)
Riverbank Bilingual Story Time
10:30 am Riverbank Bilingual Story Time Tuesday, Sep. 11, 10:30 amRiverbank Spanish and English picture books, flannel board and puppet stories, fingerplays, music and dancing for all children and their caregivers, designed for ages 3 to 6. (30 min)
Oakdale Wiggle Worms
10:30 am Oakdale Wiggle Worms Tuesday, Sep. 11, 10:30 amOakdale Enjoy storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing, rhythm activities, fingerplays and more at this special program for babies, active toddlers, and adult caregivers. (20 minutes)
Stay & Play Social
10:30 am Stay & Play Social Tuesday, Sep. 11, 10:30 amPatterson Join us for a big play date at the library. We will provide toys, books, and music for ages 5 and under. Parental supervision required at all times.
Play Day!
3:30 pm Play Day! Tuesday, Sep. 11, 3:30 pmEmpire Kids can enjoy an afternoon of playing games, listening to music, and participating in contests such as Freeze and Simon Says. Designed for children ages 3 to 7.
Friends of the Empire Library Meeting
5:00 pm Friends of the Empire Library Meeting Tuesday, Sep. 11, 5:00 pmEmpire All are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the Friends of the Empire Library. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month in the library. Come by and support your local library.
Modesto Preschool Story Time
6:15 pm Modesto Preschool Story Time Tuesday, Sep. 11, 6:15 pmModesto New and classic picture books, flannelboard and prop stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers aged 3-5 and their caregivers. (30 minutes)
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MADWEEK* Cardboard Challenge & Day of Creative Play
9 am to 2 pm MADWEEK* Cardboard Challenge & Day of Creative Play Saturday, Sep. 22, 9 am to 2 pm Modesto Families and kids of all ages can engage in creative play through fun and exciting crafts, games, and activities. Kids will design and build games and other creations from cardboard, recycled materials and their imaginations. All children must be supervised by parents or adult guardians.
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Modesto Bilingual Story Time
10:15 am Modesto Bilingual Story Time Saturday, Sep. 22, 10:15 amModesto Spanish & English picture books, fingerplays, music, and may also include flannel board or puppet stories. Designed for ages 3 - 6 but all ages are welcome. (30 minutes).
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Patterson Wiggle Worms
10:00 am Patterson Wiggle Worms Monday, Sep. 24, 10:00 amPatterson Enjoy storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing, rhythm activities, fingerplays and more at this special program for babies, active toddlers, and adult caregivers. (20 minutes)
Modesto Wiggle Worms Story Time
10:15 & 11:15 am Modesto Wiggle Worms Story Time Monday, Sep. 24, 10:15 & 11:15 amModesto Enjoy storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing, rhythm activities, fingerplays and more at this special program for babies, active toddlers, and adult caregivers. (20 minutes)
Riverbank Preschool Story Time
10:30 am Riverbank Preschool Story Time Monday, Sep. 24, 10:30 amRiverbank New and classic picture books, flannelboard and puppet stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers ages 3-5 and their caregivers. (30 mi...read more
Ceres Preschool Story Time
10:30 am Ceres Preschool Story Time Monday, Sep. 24, 10:30 amCeres New and classic picture books, flannelboard and puppet stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers aged 3-5 and their caregivers. (30 minutes
Stay & Play Social
10:30 am Stay & Play Social Monday, Sep. 24, 10:30 amPatterson Join us for a big play date at the library. We will provide toys, books, and music for ages 5 and under. Parental supervision required at all times.
Oakdale Wee Move & Play
11:00 am Oakdale Wee Move & Play Monday, Sep. 24, 11:00 amOakdale Toddler, preschool age children and their caregivers can join us for an hour of music, movement and sensory play. Children can enjoy unstructured play while they socialize with children their own age. Turn this into your family's play date!
Microsoft Word and Résumé Basics Computer Class
12 to 2 pm Microsoft Word and Résumé Basics Computer Class Monday, Sep. 24, 12 to 2 pmCeres Learn how to make your own résumé! This class covers the basics of using Microsoft Word and creating résumés, and will empower you to create a great looking CV. Please sign up at the library, or ca...read more
Friends of the Oakdale Library Meeting
1:30 pm Friends of the Oakdale Library Meeting Monday, Sep. 24, 1:30 pmOakdale All are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the Friends of the Oakdale Library. Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of the month in the library. Come by and support your local library.
Girls Who Code
4:00 pm Girls Who Code Monday, Sep. 24, 4:00 pmSalida Learn to create websites or code games! The Girls Who Code Club is a free after-school program for girls in sixth through 12th grade who are interested in learning code. The club will meet every Monday for 10 weeks, starting Sept. 10. This is a cumulative program where girls will work together to ma...read more
Coding Club
5:00 pm Coding Club Monday, Sep. 24, 5:00 pmSalida Code games at our Coding Club! Coding Club will meet every Monday for 10 weeks starting September 10. Ages 9 and up welcome. Space is limited and registration is required. Sign-ups start Aug. 6. Call the library at 209-543-7353 for more information.
Monday Puzzle Night at the Library
5:30 - 7:00 pm Monday Puzzle Night at the Library Monday, Sep. 24, 5:30 - 7:00 pmCeres Come enjoy a relaxing evening of puzzles at the library. We will provide puzzles in a variety of difficulty levels, ranging from preschool to HARD. All ages are welcome.
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Patterson Preschool Story Time
10:00 am Patterson Preschool Story Time Tuesday, Sep. 25, 10:00 amPatterson New and classic picture books, flannelboard and puppet stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers ages 3-5 and their caregivers. (30 minutes)
Waterford Preschool Story Time
10 am Waterford Preschool Story Time Tuesday, Sep. 25, 10 am(Tuesdays at 10 am) Waterford New and classic picture books, flannelboard and puppet stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers aged 3-5 and their caregivers. (30 minutes)
Modesto Wiggle Worms Story Time
10:15 & 11:15 am Modesto Wiggle Worms Story Time Tuesday, Sep. 25, 10:15 & 11:15 amModesto Enjoy storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing, rhythm activities, fingerplays and more at this special program for babies, active toddlers, and adult caregivers. (20 minutes)
Riverbank Bilingual Story Time
10:30 am Riverbank Bilingual Story Time Tuesday, Sep. 25, 10:30 amRiverbank Spanish and English picture books, flannel board and puppet stories, fingerplays, music and dancing for all children and their caregivers, designed for ages 3 to 6. (30 min)
Oakdale Wiggle Worms
10:30 am Oakdale Wiggle Worms Tuesday, Sep. 25, 10:30 amOakdale Enjoy storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing, rhythm activities, fingerplays and more at this special program for babies, active toddlers, and adult caregivers. (20 minutes)
Stay & Play Social
10:30 am Stay & Play Social Tuesday, Sep. 25, 10:30 amPatterson Join us for a big play date at the library. We will provide toys, books, and music for ages 5 and under. Parental supervision required at all times.
Oakdale Library Book Club
11:30 am Oakdale Library Book Club Tuesday, Sep. 25, 11:30 amOakdale This month the book club will discuss The Soldier's Wife by Joanna Trollope. In The Soldier's Wife, a soldier's return to family life causes three generations of a family to struggle with the impact of war on their relationships.
Build It!
3:30 pm Build It! Tuesday, Sep. 25, 3:30 pmEmpire Children can design masterpieces with foam blocks, magnetic tiles and a variety of other building materials.
Button Maker Craft
3:30 to 4:30 pm Button Maker Craft Tuesday, Sep. 25, 3:30 to 4:30 pmWaterford Create cool buttons to wear and share. Bring pictures, draw your own design, or use our preprinted images to make personalized buttons.
Little Hands Science
4:00 pm Little Hands Science Tuesday, Sep. 25, 4:00 pmSalida Full STEAM* ahead! Join us for science experiments each month for ages 4 to 7. This month we invite children to build houses out of different materials and hypothesize which will stay standing when the Big Bad Wolf tries to blow the houses down.
(*STEAM= Science, Technology, Engine...read more
Harry Potter Fall Party
4:00 to 6:00 pm Harry Potter Fall Party Tuesday, Sep. 25, 4:00 to 6:00 pmNewman What better way to celebrate the beginning of fall than with a Hogwarts themed celebration? Join us to party with Muggles, wizards and witches. Come dressed in the colors of your favorite house and enjoy some fun activities, crafts and snacks.
Riverbank Library Book Club
4:00 pm Riverbank Library Book Club Tuesday, Sep. 25, 4:00 pmRiverbank Join us at the Riverbank Library and share your love of books! The book club will discuss The Red Tent by Anita Diamant. Book clubs allow community members to expand their knowledge of books through mean...read more
Turlock LEGO® Day
4:00 pm Turlock LEGO® Day Tuesday, Sep. 25, 4:00 pmTurlock Children will have the opportunity to build LEGO® displays for the library using the library’s LEGO® and LEGO® DUPLO® blocks. LEGO® play helps children develop fine ...read more
Word Intermediate
5 pm Word Intermediate Tuesday, Sep. 25, 5 pmModesto This workshop is a continuation of Beginning Word and will teach you additional basic functions of Microsoft Word. Advance registration is required. Call 209-558-7814 to sign up.
Modesto Preschool Story Time
6:15 pm Modesto Preschool Story Time Tuesday, Sep. 25, 6:15 pmModesto New and classic picture books, flannelboard and prop stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers aged 3-5 and their caregivers. (30 minutes)
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LEGO® DUPLO® Day
Open hours LEGO® DUPLO® Day Wednesday, Sep. 26, Open hoursDenair You're invited to take part in a day of playing with our LEGO® DUPLO® collection!
Disclaimer: LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies.
Salida Wiggle Worms
10 & 11 am Salida Wiggle Worms Wednesday, Sep. 26, 10 & 11 amSalida Enjoy storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing, rhythm activities, fingerplays and more at this special program for babies, active toddlers, and adult caregivers. (20 minutes)
Newman Preschool Story Time
10:00 am Newman Preschool Story Time Wednesday, Sep. 26, 10:00 amNewman New and classic picture books, flannelboard and puppet stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers ages 3-5 and their caregivers. (30 minutes)
Turlock Wiggle Worms
10:00 am & 11:00 am Turlock Wiggle Worms Wednesday, Sep. 26, 10:00 am & 11:00 amTurlock Enjoy storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing, rhythm activities, fingerplays and more at this special program for babies, active toddlers, and adult caregivers. (20 minutes)
Modesto Preschool Story Time
10:15 am Modesto Preschool Story Time Wednesday, Sep. 26, 10:15 amModesto New and classic picture books, flannelboard and prop stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers aged 3-5 and their caregivers. (30 minutes)
Newman Wee Move and Play
10:30 am Newman Wee Move and Play Wednesday, Sep. 26, 10:30 amNewman Join us for a big play date at the library. We will provide toys, books, and music for ages 5 and under. Parental supervision is required at all times.
Oakdale Story Time
10:30 am Oakdale Story Time Wednesday, Sep. 26, 10:30 amOakdale New and classic picture books, flannelboard and puppet stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers aged 3-5 and their caregivers. (30 minutes)
Ceres Wiggle Worms
10:30 am Ceres Wiggle Worms Wednesday, Sep. 26, 10:30 amCeres Enjoy storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing, rhythm activities, fingerplays and more at this special program for babies, active toddlers, and adult caregive...read more
Ceres Wee Move and Play
11:00 am Ceres Wee Move and Play Wednesday, Sep. 26, 11:00 amCeres Toddlers and preschoolers can enjoy playtime featuring music, movement and sensory play.
Ceres Library Book Club for Adults
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Ceres Library Book Club for Adults Wednesday, Sep. 26, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Ceres This month the Ceres Library Book Club will read Crown of Dust by Mary Volmer.
The gold rush has taken hold of the Wild West. Pioneers from around the country congregate in makeshift settlements like Motherlode in hopes of striking it rich. It’s here that Alex, di...read more
Keyes Preschool Story Time
11:45 am - 12:15 pm Keyes Preschool Story Time Wednesday, Sep. 26, 11:45 am - 12:15 pmKeyes New and classic picture books, flannelboard and puppet stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers aged 3-5 and their caregivers. (30 minutes) All ages are welcome!
Free Knit and Crochet Class
3:00 pm Free Knit and Crochet Class Wednesday, Sep. 26, 3:00 pm Waterford All experience levels welcome! Please call the Waterford Library to RSVP: (209) 874-2191.
Patterson LEGO® Day
3:30 pm Patterson LEGO® Day Wednesday, Sep. 26, 3:30 pmPatterson Children will have the opportunity to build LEGO®read more
Modesto LEGO® Play
3:30 pm Modesto LEGO® Play Wednesday, Sep. 26, 3:30 pmModesto
Oakdale Library Little Scientists: Ice Cream Fun!
3:30 pm Oakdale Library Little Scientists: Ice Cream Fun! Wednesday, Sep. 26, 3:30 pmOakdale Let’s get excited about science! Little Scientists will listen to a book and explore science with a hands-on activity. This program is designed for children kindergarten age to age 8 and is limited to 15 children. Advance registration is required. Sign-ups start Sept. 1. Call 209-847-4204 to s...read more
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Sudoku Day
Open hours Sudoku Day Thursday, Sep. 27, Open hoursDenair All ages are welcome to attend Sudoku day. Sudoku puzzles of various difficulty will be provided, as well as pencils and pens. Completed puzzles will be displayed at the Denair Library following the event.
Salida Preschool Story Time
10:00 am Salida Preschool Story Time Thursday, Sep. 27, 10:00 amSalida New and classic picture books, flannelboard and prop stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers aged 3-5 and their caregivers. (30 minutes)
Turlock Preschool Story Time
10:00 & 11:00 am Turlock Preschool Story Time Thursday, Sep. 27, 10:00 & 11:00 amTurlock New and classic picture books, flannelboard and puppet stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers ages 3-5 and their caregivers. (30 minutes)
Salida Wee Move and Play
10:30 am Salida Wee Move and Play Thursday, Sep. 27, 10:30 amSalida Join us after Preschool Story Time for a half hour of music, movement and sensory play. Children can enjoy unstructured play while socializing with their peers.
Hughson Preschool Story Time
10:30 am Hughson Preschool Story Time Thursday, Sep. 27, 10:30 amHughson New and classic picture books, flannelboard and puppet stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers ages 3-5 and their caregivers. (30 minutes)
Oakdale LEGO® Day
3 to 4 pm Oakdale LEGO® Day Thursday, Sep. 27, 3 to 4 pmOakdale 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 adult supervision. (1 hour)
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Computer Basics
3 pm Computer Basics Thursday, Sep. 27, 3 pmTurlock A basic introduction to computers, including an explanation of the parts of the computer, a tour of Windows, and simple tasks. Advance registration is required. Call 209-664-8100 to sign up.
Ceres LEGO® Day
3:30 pm Ceres LEGO® Day Thursday, Sep. 27, 3:30 pmCeres 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 parent...read more
Shaving Cream Tree Art
3:30 pm Shaving Cream Tree Art Thursday, Sep. 27, 3:30 pmEmpire Kids can create fall trees using shaving cream, paper, craft sticks and food coloring.
Salida Tween Book Club
4:00 pm Salida Tween Book Club Thursday, Sep. 27, 4:00 pmSalida Designed for ages 9-12. Join us to discuss your favorite books and participate in fun games and activities. This month’s book club selection is the graphic novel All Summer Long by Hope Larson. Please contact the library to reserve your copy at 209-543-7353.
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Modesto Comix Club
4 pm Modesto Comix Club Thursday, Sep. 27, 4 pmModesto Like to read? So do we! come hang out on the last Thursday of the month for discussions, games, and activities featuring our comic book of the month. This program is suggested for ages 8 and up. Call 209-558-7810 for more details and to find out the featured comic book for this month.
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Newman Wee Move and Play
10:00 am Newman Wee Move and Play Friday, Sep. 28, 10:00 amNewman Join us for a big play date at the library. We will provide toys, books, and music for ages 5 and under. Parental supervision is required at all times.
Empire Preschool Story Time
10:30 am Empire Preschool Story Time Friday, Sep. 28, 10:30 amEmpire New and classic picture books, flannelboard and puppet stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers aged 3-5 and their caregivers. (30 minutes)
Crochet for Beginners
3 pm Crochet for Beginners Friday, Sep. 28, 3 pmPatterson Learn basic crochet techniques with Instructor Prithika Singh. Please bring your own crochet hooks. Yarn will be provided.
Salida LEGO® Day
3:00 pm Salida LEGO® Day Friday, Sep. 28, 3:00 pmSalida Children will have the opportunity to build LEGO® creations. LEGO® play helps children delevlop fine motor skills. Children under 4 are welcome, but must have direct adult supervision.
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Modesto Bilingual Story Time
10:15 am Modesto Bilingual Story Time Saturday, Sep. 29, 10:15 amModesto Spanish & English picture books, fingerplays, music, and may also include flannel board or puppet stories. Designed for ages 3 - 6 but all ages are welcome. (30 minutes).
Papier-Mâché Owl
2 to 4 pm Papier-Mâché Owl Saturday, Sep. 29, 2 to 4 pmNewman Create a cute decorative owl out of papier-mâché and other supplies, just in time for fall. This craft is fun for the whole family, and will be available to make while supplies last.
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