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Modesto, CA 95354
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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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Friends of the Oakdale Library Meeting
1:30 pm
Friends of the Oakdale Library Meeting
Monday, Sep. 25, 1:30 pm
Oakdale Library
Come support your local library by joining the Friends of the Oakdale Library. 
Diamond Painting for Adults
3 - 6 pm
 Diamond Painting for Adults
Monday, Sep. 25, 3 - 6 pm
Modesto Library
Fall is officially here! It's time to slow down and relax. Let's get together and spend some time relaxing and creating diamond paintings. Adults are welcome to drop into the Modesto Library Maker Space to work together on different sizes of diamond paintings. All of the supplies will be pro...read more
Creating a Native Plant Garden with the Master Gardeners @ the Modesto Library
5:30 pm
Creating a Native Plant Garden with the Master Gardeners @ the Modesto Library
Monday, Sep. 25, 5:30 pmCreating a Native Pl
Modesto Library
Learn about California native plants at this wonderful program. Many California native plants are water-wise, easy to care for, and have colorful flowers. In addition, creating a habitat in your landscape provides food and shelter for native pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. &nbs...read more
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Friends of the Hughson Library Book Sale
Open hours
Friends of the Hughson Library Book Sale
Tuesday, Sep. 26, Open hours
Hughson Library
Join us for our Friends of the Hughson Library book sale. Shop a selection of gently used books for all ages, at bargain prices.
Creating a Native Plant Garden with the Master Gardeners at the Waterford Library
2 pm
Creating a Native Plant Garden with the Master Gardeners at the Waterford Library
Tuesday, Sep. 26, 2 pm
Waterford Library
Many California native plants are water-wise, easy to care for, and have colorful flowers. In addition, creating a habitat in your landscape provides food and shelter for native pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.  
Tinker Tuesday in the Maker Space
3:30 - 5:30 pm
Tinker Tuesday in the Maker Space
Tuesday, Sep. 26, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Modesto Library
Explore, build, and create! 3-D pens, tabletop and LEGO® blocks, Edison robots, and more will be available. This program is designed for ages 9 and older. Disclaimer: LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies. 
Riverbank Library Book Club
4 pm
 Riverbank Library Book Club
Tuesday, Sep. 26, 4 pm
Riverbank Library
Join us at the Riverbank Library and share your love of books! Book clubs allow community members to expand their knowledge of books through meaningful discussions with others.This month the book club will discuss Time and Again by Jack Finney. 
Oakdale Library Family Game Night
6 pm
Oakdale Library Family Game Night
Tuesday, Sep. 26, 6 pm
Oakdale Library
It's time for Family Game Night! We provide the board games - you provide the competitors! Bring the whole family down for a night of bonding and fun!
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Friends of the Hughson Library Book Sale
Open hours
Friends of the Hughson Library Book Sale
Wednesday, Sep. 27, Open hours
Hughson Library
Join us for our Friends of the Hughson Library book sale. Shop a selection of gently used books for all ages, at bargain prices.
Virtual Book Club for Adults: The Rose Code
11:30 am
Virtual Book Club for Adults: The Rose Code
Wednesday, Sep. 27, 11:30 amVirtual Book Club fo
Virtual
This month we will be discussing The Rose Code, by Kate Quinn. We have a limited number of copies available for check out. Please contact the Ceres (209-537-8938) or Patterson (209-892-6473) Library to reserve your copy.The New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of ...read more

Virtual Author Talk with Amor Towles: On Writing Three International Best-sellers
5 pm
Virtual Author Talk with Amor Towles: On Writing Three International Best-sellers
Wednesday, Sep. 27, 5 pmVirtual Author Talk
Virtual
Please tune in as we chat online with New York Times best-selling author Amor Towles about his incredible body of work. Rules of Civility, published in 2011, was a New York Times best-seller and was named by the Wall Street Journal as one of the year's best boo...read more
Creating a Native Plant Garden with the Master Gardeners at the Turlock Library
6 pm
Creating a Native Plant Garden with the Master Gardeners at the Turlock Library
Wednesday, Sep. 27, 6 pm
Turlock Library
Many California native plants are water-wise, easy to care for, and have colorful flowers. In addition, creating a habitat in your landscape provides food and shelter for native pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.  
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Friends of the Hughson Library Book Sale
Open hours
Friends of the Hughson Library Book Sale
Thursday, Sep. 28, Open hours
Hughson Library
Join us for our Friends of the Hughson Library book sale. Shop a selection of gently used books for all ages, at bargain prices.
Relax and Color in the Maker Space (Ages 18 & up)
10 am - 12 pm
Relax and Color in the Maker Space (Ages 18 & up)
Thursday, Sep. 28, 10 am - 12 pm
Modesto Library
Feeling creative? Stop by the Modesto Library's Makerspace and spend a relaxing morning coloring. You provide the ideas and creativity, and we'll provide the arts & crafts materials! This program is designed for those 18 years old and older.
Computer Basics Workshop Part I
12 to 2 pm
 Computer Basics Workshop Part I
Thursday, Sep. 28, 12 to 2 pm
Oakdale Library
Adults who complete this beginning computer basics workshop will learn to identify the parts of the computer, navigate the keyboard, and explore the many functions of the computer mouse, among other useful skills. This workshop is free and requires participants to register by phone. Please call 209-...read more
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Friends of the Hughson Library Book Sale
Open hours
Friends of the Hughson Library Book Sale
Friday, Sep. 29, Open hours
Hughson Library
Join us for our Friends of the Hughson Library book sale. Shop a selection of gently used books for all ages, at bargain prices.
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Friends of the Hughson Library Book Sale
Open hours
Friends of the Hughson Library Book Sale
Saturday, Sep. 30, Open hours
Hughson Library
Join us for our Friends of the Hughson Library book sale. Shop a selection of gently used books for all ages, at bargain prices.
Excel Basics Computer Workshop
12 - 2 pm
 Excel Basics Computer Workshop
Saturday, Sep. 30, 12 - 2 pm
Oakdale Library
Learn basic commands such as Save/Save As, formulas, moving data in cells, Auto Sum, Auto Fill, formatting, inserting functions such as date, etc. This workshop is free and limited to 4 participants. Registration is required. Please call 209-847-4205 to register.
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