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, Jun. 23, 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, Jun. 25, 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
10:15 & 11:15 am Modesto Wiggle Worms Monday, Jun. 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 Preschool Story Time
10:30 am Riverbank Preschool Story Time Monday, Jun. 25, 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
Stay & Play Social
10:30 am Stay & Play Social Monday, Jun. 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.
Coding Club
3:00 pm Coding Club Monday, Jun. 25, 3:00 pmSalida Create websites or code games at our Coding Club this summer! Coding Club will meet every Monday for 10 weeks starting June 4. Ages 9 and up welcome. Kids are encouraged to bring their own laptops (sorry—no tablets or phones!) or sign up to use one of the library’s laptops. Space i...read more
Monday Puzzle Night at the Library
5:00 - 7:30 pm Monday Puzzle Night at the Library Monday, Jun. 25, 5:00 - 7:30 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.
Family Story Time with the Mayor
6:30 pm Family Story Time with the Mayor Monday, Jun. 25, 6:30 pmTurlock Join us and our special guest, Turlock Mayor Gary Soiseth, for a special Story Time for the whole family. We will have stories, music, fingerplays, and fun! This program is ideal for 4 to 8 year-olds, however all ages are welcome.
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Keyes Preschool Story Time
10:00 am Keyes Preschool Story Time Tuesday, Jun. 26, 10:00 amKeyes New and classic picture books, flannelboard and puppet stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers aged 3-5 and their caregivers. (30 minutes)
Waterford Preschool Story Time
10:00 am to 10:30 am Waterford Preschool Story Time Tuesday, Jun. 26Waterford New and classic picture books, flannel board and puppet stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. (30 minutes)
Modesto Wiggle Worms
10:15 & 11:15 am Modesto Wiggle Worms Tuesday, Jun. 26, 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)
Oakdale Preschool Story Time
10:30 am Oakdale Preschool Story Time Tuesday, Jun. 26, 10:30 amOakdale New and classic picture books, flannel board and puppet stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers ages 3-5 and their caregivers. (30 minutes)
Ceres Preschool Story Time
10:30 am Ceres Preschool Story Time Tuesday, Jun. 26, 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
Riverbank Bilingual Story Time
10:30 am Riverbank Bilingual Story Time Tuesday, Jun. 26, 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)
Stay & Play Social
10:30 am Stay & Play Social Tuesday, Jun. 26, 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.
Rainbow Graham Cracker Craft
3 to 4 pm Rainbow Graham Cracker Craft Tuesday, Jun. 26, 3 to 4 pmNewman Make an edible rainbow using graham crackers, Airheads®, marshmallows and frosting. All materials provided, while supplies last.
Airheads ® are registered trademarks of Perfetti Van Melle Benelux B.V.
Coding Fun!
3:30 pm Coding Fun! Tuesday, Jun. 26, 3:30 pmEmpire Children will have the opportunity to play fun, educational games designed to explore coding concepts.
Swimming Jellyfish Craft
3:30-4:30 pm Swimming Jellyfish Craft Tuesday, Jun. 26, 3:30-4:30 pmWaterford Make an adorable "swimming" jellyfish using paper plates and yarn! All materials provided. Ages 5 and up.
STEAM* Challenge: Snap Circuits
3:30 pm STEAM* Challenge: Snap Circuits Tuesday, Jun. 26, 3:30 pmOakdale It’s a Snap to learn about circuits and the properties of electricity. Advance registration is required, space is limited to 10 kids. Sign-ups start June 1. Call 209-847-4204 to sign up.
*STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math
Camp Half-Blood
4:00 pm Camp Half-Blood Tuesday, Jun. 26, 4:00 pmSalida Camp Half-Blood is in session at the Salida Library for one day only! After Demigods are separated into cabins based on their godly parent, campers are welcome to join us for monster fighting, scavenger hunting (err..questing), and creating their own camp bead!
This program is part ...read more
Turlock LEGO® Day
4:00 pm Turlock LEGO® Day Tuesday, Jun. 26, 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
Modesto Preschool Story Time
6:15 pm Modesto Preschool Story Time Tuesday, Jun. 26, 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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Salida Wiggle Worms
10 & 11 am Salida Wiggle Worms Wednesday, Jun. 27, 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)
Turlock Wiggle Worms
10:00 am & 11:00 am Turlock Wiggle Worms Wednesday, Jun. 27, 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)
Newman Preschool Story Time
10:00 am Newman Preschool Story Time Wednesday, Jun. 27, 10:00 amNewman New and classic picture books, flannel board and puppet stories, finger plays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers ages 3-5 and their caregivers (30 minutes).
Oakdale Wiggle Worms
10 am & 11 am Oakdale Wiggle Worms Wednesday, Jun. 27, 10 am & 11 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).
Modesto Preschool Story Time
10:15 am Modesto Preschool Story Time Wednesday, Jun. 27, 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)
Ceres Wiggle Worms
10:30 am Ceres Wiggle Worms Wednesday, Jun. 27, 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
Newman Wee Move and Play
10:30 am Newman Wee Move and Play Wednesday, Jun. 27, 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.
Free Knit and Crochet Class
3:00 pm Free Knit and Crochet Class Wednesday, Jun. 27, 3:00 pm Waterford All experience levels welcome! Please call the Waterford Library to RSVP: (209) 874-2191.
Modesto LEGO® Play
3:30 pm Modesto LEGO® Play Wednesday, Jun. 27, 3:30 pmModesto
Patterson LEGO® Day
3:30 pm Patterson LEGO® Day Wednesday, Jun. 27, 3:30 pmPatterson Children will have the opportunity to build LEGO®read more
Little Scientist - S.T.E.A.M.* Program - Plant Life Cycle & Pollination
3:30 pm Little Scientist - S.T.E.A.M.* Program - Plant Life Cycle & Pollination Wednesday, Jun. 27, 3:30 pmOakdale Let’s get excited about science! Little Scientists will listen to a book and then explore science with a hands-on activity. This program is designed for children kindergarten age and up and is limited to 15 children. Advance registration is required. Sign-ups start June 1. Call 209-847-4204 to...read more
LEGO® DUPLO® Day
4 pm LEGO® DUPLO® Day Wednesday, Jun. 27, 4 pmDenair You're invited to take part in an hour of play with our LEGO® DUPLO® collection!
Disclaimer: LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies.
Dala Horses
4:00 pm Dala Horses Wednesday, Jun. 27, 4:00 pmTurlock Come make paper versions of the traditional Swedish Dala Horse.
Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Family Story Night
6 pm Family Story Night Wednesday, Jun. 27, 6 pmPatterson Bring the whole family for Story Time, music, and movement, followed by a fun craft or coloring.
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Straw Rocket Craft
9:00 am - 7:00 pm Straw Rocket Craft Thursday, Jun. 28, 9:00 am - 7:00 pmKeyes Build a rocket out of straws, neon tape, and foam pieces. Then, take your finished work outside for lift-off!
Turlock Preschool Story Time
10:00 am & 11:00 am Turlock Preschool Story Time Thursday, Jun. 28, 10:00 am & 11:00 amTurlock New and classic picture books, flannelboard and puppet stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers ages 3-6 and their caregivers. (30 minutes). All ages are welcome!
Salida Preschool Story Time
10:00 am Salida Preschool Story Time Thursday, Jun. 28, 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)
Hughson Preschool Story Time
10:30 am Hughson Preschool Story Time Thursday, Jun. 28, 10:30 amHughson New and classic picture books, flannelboard and puppet stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers aged 3-5 and their caregivers. (30 minutes)
Salida Wee Move and Play
10:30 am Salida Wee Move and Play Thursday, Jun. 28, 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.
Summer Fun Thursdays: Fourth of July Craft
2 pm Summer Fun Thursdays: Fourth of July Craft Thursday, Jun. 28, 2 pmPatterson Make a fireworks painting and a stars and stripes crown to celebrate Independence Day.
Oakdale Library Fun Adventure
3:00 pm Oakdale Library Fun Adventure Thursday, Jun. 28, 3:00 pmOakdale Children can join us as we "travel" around the globe. During our travels, you'll have an opportunity to play sports and make crafts.
Japanese Fan
3:30 pm Japanese Fan Thursday, Jun. 28, 3:30 pmEmpire Kids can create beautiful fans using paper, watercolors and craft sticks.
Newman LEGO® Day
3:30 - 4:30 pm Newman LEGO® Day Thursday, Jun. 28, 3:30 - 4:30 pmNewman 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&re...read more
DIY Tile Coaster Craft
3:30 pm DIY Tile Coaster Craft Thursday, Jun. 28, 3:30 pmCeres Color your own special tile coaster to take home! All ages are welcome. Children 5 and under must have direct parental supervision.
Modesto Comix Club
4 pm Modesto Comix Club Thursday, Jun. 28, 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 558-7810 for more details and find out the featured comic book for this month.
Salida Tween Book Club
4:00 pm Salida Tween Book Club Thursday, Jun. 28, 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 Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales: Donner Dinner Party by Nathan Hale. Please contact the library to reserve yo...read more
Modesto Cuentos en Español
6:15 pm Modesto Cuentos en Español Thursday, Jun. 28, 6:15 pmModesto Libros nuevos y clásicos, cuentos contados con marionetas o franela, rimas, múica y baile para niños de todas las edades con énfasis a quellos entre los 3 y 6 años de edad y para sus proveedores de cuidado. (30 minutos)
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Empire Preschool Story Time
10:30 am Empire Preschool Story Time Friday, Jun. 29, 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)
Denair Preschool Story Time
10:30 am Denair Preschool Story Time Friday, Jun. 29, 10:30 amDenair New and classic picture books, flannelboard and prop stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers aged 3-5 and their caregivers. (30 minutes)
Free Mandarin Chinese Language Class
11 am Free Mandarin Chinese Language Class Friday, Jun. 29, 11 amPatterson Learn how to speak and write basic Mandarin Chinese with native speaker Stephanie Chow. Advance registration required. You may register in person at the Patterson Library, or by calling 209-892-6473.
Salida LEGO® Day
3:00 pm Salida LEGO® Day Friday, Jun. 29, 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, Jun. 30, 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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