Stanislaus County Library

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.

New and classic picture books, flannelboard and puppet stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers ages 3-5 and their caregivers. (30 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)

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

New and classic picture books, flannel board and prop stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers aged 3-5 and their caregivers. 30 minutes.

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

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.  

New and classic picture books, flannelboard and puppet stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers aged 3-5 and their caregivers. (30 minutes)

This high energy Australia-themed show combines music, art, puppetry, comedy and science to promote tolerance and respect for all people and cultures. 

Stay and play after Story Time and Wiggle Worms.  Toddlers and preschoolers can enjoy playtime featuring music, movement and sensory play.  

Stay after Preschool Story Time and enjoy more books, music, and toys.

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing with creative fun! Make a tin foil moon, a moon landing module with paper cups, and DIY moon rocks. 

Read a story to a four-legged friend from the Therapy Dogs Alliance! Designed for independent readers up to age 12, this program gives children a relaxed, non-judgemental atmosphere to practice reading aloud.  No sign-ups necessary.  

Children will have the opportunity to build LEGO^® displays for the library. LEGO...read more

This high energy Australia-themed show combines music, art, puppetry, comedy and science to promote tolerance and respect for all people and cultures. 

Kids will be given a pencil to decorate, paint and create their own personal magic wand.

New and classic picture books, flannelboard and prop stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers aged 3 to 5 and their caregivers. (30 minutes)

New and classic picture books, flannelboard and puppet stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers aged 3 to 5 years and their adult caregivers. (30 minutes)

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. 

This high energy Australia-themed show combines music, art, puppetry, comedy and science to promote tolerance and respect for all people and cultures. 

After a buggy story time, come explore the habitat of ladybugs and rolly pollies through their terrarium homes. Make watercolor butterflies, clothes pin butterflies, stick ants, and light up fireflies.
 

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.
Disclaimer: LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies.

This high energy Australia-themed show combines music, art, puppetry, comedy and science to promote tolerance and respect for all people and cultures. 

Make your own Super Hero costume! 

Children can have fun building a raft made out of plastic bottles, rubber bands and popsicle sticks, while learning basic engineering skills.

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)

We're going to break out the blocks and Story Time music so kids can have fun building!

Join us for a special Story Time at the Salida Park. We're taking all the fun of Preschool Story Time outdoors, underneath the shaded picnic area. Following Story Time, the library will provide crafts and activities for kids at the park. 

New and classic picture books, flannelboard and prop stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers aged 3 to 5 and their caregivers. (30 minutes)

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.  

This high energy Australia-themed show combines music, art, puppetry, comedy and science to promote tolerance and respect for all people and cultures. 

This high energy Australia-themed show combines music, art, puppetry, comedy and science to promote tolerance and respect for all people and cultures. 

Children will have the opportunity to build LEGO^® displays for the library. LEGO^® play helps children delevlop fine motor skills. Children under 4 are welcome, but must have direct adult supervision.
This program is part of the STEAM* series of programs for childre...read more

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)

Put on your super-suit and join us for a showing of Captain Marvel (PG-13). Directly following the movie, superheroes from the Central Valley Costumers will come to the library for a meet & greet with kids young and old.

Kids can come play and create with our LEGO® blocks. They may even have the opportunity for their creation to be displayed throughout the week. LEGO® play helps children develop fine motor skills. Children under 4 are welcome, but must have direct adult supervision.
Disclaimer: LEG...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)

New and classic picture books, flannelboard and puppet stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers aged 3-5 and their caregivers. 

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.

Stay and play after Story Time and Wiggle Worms. Toddlers and preschoolers can enjoy playtime featuring music, movement and sensory play.  

Experience a show unlike any other! Fun facts from Austrailia, puppets, music, and more! This unique interactive program will be held in the Modesto Library Auditorium. For more information call 209-558-7810. Check out their website for more about these performers: www.didgedownunder.com
 

Learn to code at your library! Join us over 10 weeks and design your own computer games using Computer Science and Scratch programming. Ages 9-14 welcome. Space is limited and registration is required. Sign-ups start May 6. Call the library at 209-543-7315 for more information. 

This high energy Australia-themed show combines music, art, puppetry, comedy and science to promote tolerance and respect for all people and cultures. 

How well do you know your Marvel Universe Trivia? Answer questions about the movies, the comics, and Stan Lee! Show your skills and trivia knowledge with family and friends – Or take on the challenge solo!

We will be using the free KAHOOT app. All teams must have...read more

New and classic picture books, flannelboard, and puppet stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers ages 3-5 and their caregivers. (30 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)

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.

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

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)

Relive books, movies and music of the 70s, as you create a pet rock, make a homemade lava lamp, a mini disco ball, a smiley face button, or create a spirograph design. This program is open to all ages who like to develop and learn. 

Set up a dimensional sea screen in a shoe box. Complete the scene by adding a shark and other sea life made from a variety of craft supplies.

Get ready for school by making a cool pencil bag using duct tape and storage bags. Ages 5 and up.

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

Craft away the afternoon! Join us as we excavate a shark's tooth, craft our own shark, and more! Free tickets will be available starting one hour prior to event. 
 

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.

New and classic picture books, flannelboard and puppet stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers ages 3-5 and their caregivers. (30 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)

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

New and classic picture books, flannel board and prop stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers aged 3-5 and their caregivers. 30 minutes.

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

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.  

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 and play after Story Time and Wiggle Worms.  Toddlers and preschoolers can enjoy playtime featuring music, movement and sensory play.  

Stay after Preschool Story Time and enjoy more books, music, and toys.

Live the life a child on the frontier, weaving, creating your own covered wagon, mini rag dolls, pretzel log cabins, and making homemade butter. Fish, pan for gold, and play stick pull. 

Children will have the opportunity to build LEGO^® displays for the library. LEGO...read more

Join us for family fun story time with books, music, and movement, followed by a relaxed craft activity or coloring.

Since art has many forms, we want to explore the scribble form of it. Kids will scribble on paper and then color in the different shapes to see the result of their creativity.

New and classic picture books, flannelboard and prop stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers aged 3 to 5 and their caregivers. (30 minutes)

New and classic picture books, flannelboard and puppet stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers aged 3 to 5 years and their adult caregivers. (30 minutes)

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. 

After a silly story time, we will make silly putty, crazy face rings, bubble paint, and straw mustaches. 

Stay out of the heat and play outdoor games indoors.

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)
Disclaimer: LEGO^® is a trademark ...read more

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 ...read more

Using recyclable materials kids can make a cool glow-in-the dark firefly! 

KIds will make a cute shark out of paper and a clothespin, and have fun imagining they are catching fish in the shark's mouth.

Come together for a fun family read-aloud and discussion! This month we'll discuss the graphic novel, Smile, by Raina Telgemeier.

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)

New and classic picture books, flannelboard and prop stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers aged 3 to 5 and their caregivers. (30 minutes)

Have fun this summer and and spend some time coloring. All ages are welcome, so feel free to bring your friends and family! We will provide crayons, colored pencils, and showtime themed coloring pages. Participants will have the ...read more

Learn basic crochet techniques with Instructor Prithika Singh, or just come and hang out with other crochet learners and enthusiasts. Please bring your own crochet hooks. Yarn will be provided. 

Children will have the opportunity to build LEGO^® displays for the library. LEGO^® play helps children delevlop fine motor skills. Children under 4 are welcome, but must have direct adult supervision.
This program is part of the STEAM* series of programs for childre...read more

This month at DIY Kids we will be making Mini Comics. Come, let your imagination come to life! Best for children 8 and up. This activity supports STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.

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)

Game on at the Salida Library! Challenge your family members to board game competitions, video game tournaments and more. The Nintendo Switch will be available for use, along with the Oculus Rift Virtual Reality headset*.
*Oculus Rift is only for ages 13 and up.
 

Kids can come play and create with our LEGO® blocks. They may even have the opportunity for their creation to be displayed throughout the week. LEGO® play helps children develop fine motor skills. Children under 4 are welcome, but must have direct adult supervision.
Disclaimer: LEG...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)

New and classic picture books, flannelboard and puppet stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers aged 3-5 and their caregivers. 

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.

Toddlers, 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!

Stay and play after Story Time and Wiggle Worms. Toddlers and preschoolers can enjoy playtime featuring music, movement and sensory play.  

Learn to code at your library! Join us over 10 weeks and design your own computer games using Computer Science and Scratch programming. Ages 9-14 welcome. Space is limited and registration is required. Sign-ups start May 6. Call the library at 209-543-7315 for more information. 

New and classic picture books, flannelboard, and puppet stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers ages 3-5 and their caregivers. (30 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)

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.

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

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)

Celebrate the 80s with floor Pac-man, a hair-teasing station, or Garfield drawing contest. Make ribbon bracelets, Pac-Man/Mario clothespins, pixel art with pearler beads, VHS cover notebooks, crazy hair pencils, beaded friendship pins, and bracelets. All ages are invited to listen to 80s music, play...read more

BYOB, that is, Bring Your Own Board (and pieces, clocks, etc.) to the Denair Library for a nice, friendly game of chess. Chess puzzles will also be available to solve. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, all are welcome. These will be unranked, fun games of chess. Come by a...read more

It’s Neville Longbottom’s Birthday! Take a trip to Hogwarts and join us for an afternoon of Harry Potter themed activities

Join us in celebrating the wizarding world of Harry Potter with classes in magical studies and other fun crafts. Designed for children 5 and older; children 4 and under must have direct adult supervision.

Kids can build masterpieces with foam blocks, magnetic tiles and other building materials.

Join us for crafts, activities, and games straight out of Hogwarts!

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.

New and classic picture books, flannelboard and puppet stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers ages 3-5 and their caregivers. (30 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)

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

New and classic picture books, flannel board and prop stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers aged 3-5 and their caregivers. 30 minutes.

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

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.  

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 and play after Story Time and Wiggle Worms.  Toddlers and preschoolers can enjoy playtime featuring music, movement and sensory play.  

Stay after Preschool Story Time and enjoy more books, music, and toys.

Celebrate Harry and Percy with wand pencils, caldron bombs, creativity shields, mini tridents, golden bracelets, and balloon owl carriers. 

Children will have the opportunity to build LEGO^® displays for the library. LEGO...read more

Get your stuffed friends ready because we are having a party and sleepover for them! There will be a special evening storytime and then they get to stay the night. Come back the next day to see if they had a good time. Family event. All ages welcome.