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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The Friends of the Modesto Library Present: Online Scholastic Book Fair
The Friends of the Modesto Library Present: Online Scholastic Book Fair Tuesday, May. 19Virtual Shop online from a selection of books for children and teens! Visit the Friends of the Modesto Library website to learn more.
Ceres Wee Move & Play
11 am Ceres Wee Move & Play Tuesday, May. 19, 11 amCeres Library Join us after Story Time for a half hour of music, movement, and play. Children can enjoy unstructured play while socializing with their peers.
Patterson Wee Move and Play
11:30 am Patterson Wee Move and Play Tuesday, May. 19, 11:30 amPatterson Library 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.
Oakdale LEGO® Day
3 - 4 pm Oakdale LEGO® Day Tuesday, May. 19, 3 - 4 pmOakdale Library 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
Waterford LEGO® Day
3 pm Waterford LEGO® Day Tuesday, May. 19, 3 pmWaterford Library 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.
Make Your Own Stamps
3:30 pm Make Your Own Stamps Tuesday, May 19, 3:30 pmRiverbank Library Stamp it your way! Cut, glue, and create a one-of-a-kind stamp. Then, use your stamp and a variety of provided stamps to create an original work of art.
T(w)een Tuesday: The World of Moths
4 pm T(w)een Tuesday: The World of Moths Tuesday, May 19, 4 pmTurlock Library Moths are the shyer cousin of butterflies, flitting about at night when everyone else is asleep. These flying insects are important flower pollinators. Join us to uncover the secret world of moths! This program is designed for ages 9-18.
May Flowers
4 pm May Flowers Tuesday, May 19, 4 pmHughson Library Bloom into spring and create a special bouquet of paper flowers.
STEAM* Rotational Symmetry
4 pm STEAM* Rotational Symmetry Tuesday, May 19, 4 pmTurlock Library Create art while exploring the mathematical concept of symmetry. Kids will practice using scissors to cut out their designs on folded paper, then open it up to reveal the symmetry. They can trace their design and - by rotating it on the center axis - create a unique work of art. This program is aime...read more
Family Movie Night: Mulan (1998)
5:30 pm Family Movie Night: Mulan (1998) Tuesday, May 19, 5:30 pm Salida Library Children and their families can enjoy a family-friendly movie at the library. This month's movie will be Disney's animated movie Mulan (PG). Children may attend in their pajamas. Bring a picnic dinner and a blanket to sit on. The library will provide a beverage and popcorn.
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The Friends of the Modesto Library Present: Online Scholastic Book Fair
The Friends of the Modesto Library Present: Online Scholastic Book Fair Wednesday, May. 20Virtual Shop online from a selection of books for children and teens! Visit the Friends of the Modesto Library website to learn more.
Newman Wee Move & Play
10:30-11 am Newman Wee Move & Play Wednesday, May. 20, 10:30-11 amNewman Library 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.
Hughson Wee Move & Play
10:30 am Hughson Wee Move & Play Wednesday, May. 20, 10:30 amHughson Library 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.
Empire Wee Move & Play
11:30 am - 12 pm Empire Wee Move & Play Wednesday, May. 20, 11:30 am - 12 pmEmpire Library Join us after Story Time for a half hour of music, movement, and play. Children can enjoy unstructured play while socializing with their peers.
STEAM*: Gummy Bear Engineering
3:30 pm STEAM*: Gummy Bear Engineering Wednesday, May 20, 3:30 pmPatterson Library Build a structure with candy and toothpicks that is strong enough to hold up a book! Experiment with different shapes to learn which shape offers the most support. *STEAM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math
Build It!
3:30 pm Build It! Wednesday, May. 20, 3:30 pmDenair Library 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
Turlock Chess Club
5 - 7 pm Turlock Chess Club Wednesday, May. 20, 5 - 7 pmTurlock Library Do you like to play chess? Whether you are an amateur, a master, or somewhere between, bring your board to meet and play against others for practice or friendly competition.
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The Friends of the Modesto Library Present: Online Scholastic Book Fair
The Friends of the Modesto Library Present: Online Scholastic Book Fair Thursday, May. 21Virtual Shop online from a selection of books for children and teens! Visit the Friends of the Modesto Library website to learn more.
Salida Wee Move and Play
10:30 am Salida Wee Move and Play Thursday, May. 21, 10:30 am Salida Library 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.
Empire LEGO® Day
3-4 pm Empire LEGO® Day Thursday, May 21, 3-4 pmEmpire Library 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.
Board Game Day
3 - 4 pm Board Game Day Thursday, May. 21, 3 - 4 pmWaterford Library 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.
Newman LEGO® Day
3:30-4:30 pm Newman LEGO® Day Thursday, May 21, 3:30-4:30 pmNewman Library Children will have the opportunity to build LEGO® creations using the library’s LEGO® and Duplo blocks. 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 Grou...read more
Hatching Chicks
4 pm Hatching Chicks Thursday, May 21, 4 pmCeres Library Which came first: the chicken or the egg? Join us for a hands-on activity in which children will use paper plates and felt to create “hatching” chicks while learning about the life cycle of a chicken.
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The Friends of the Modesto Library Present: Online Scholastic Book Fair
The Friends of the Modesto Library Present: Online Scholastic Book Fair Friday, May. 22Virtual Shop online from a selection of books for children and teens! Visit the Friends of the Modesto Library website to learn more.
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The Friends of the Modesto Library Present: Online Scholastic Book Fair
The Friends of the Modesto Library Present: Online Scholastic Book Fair Saturday, May. 23Virtual Shop online from a selection of books for children and teens! Visit the Friends of the Modesto Library website to learn more.
Board Game Day
10 am - 4:30 pm Board Game Day Saturday, May 23, 10 am - 4:30 pmTurlock Library 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.
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The Friends of the Modesto Library Present: Online Scholastic Book Fair
The Friends of the Modesto Library Present: Online Scholastic Book Fair Sunday, May. 24Virtual Shop online from a selection of books for children and teens! Visit the Friends of the Modesto Library website to learn more.
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Memorial Day - All Libraries Closed
Memorial Day - All Libraries Closed Monday, May 25, All Locations All LocationsMonday, May 25.
The Friends of the Modesto Library Present: Online Scholastic Book Fair
The Friends of the Modesto Library Present: Online Scholastic Book Fair Monday, May. 25Virtual Shop online from a selection of books for children and teens! Visit the Friends of the Modesto Library website to learn more.
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The Friends of the Modesto Library Present: Online Scholastic Book Fair
The Friends of the Modesto Library Present: Online Scholastic Book Fair Tuesday, May. 26Virtual Shop online from a selection of books for children and teens! Visit the Friends of the Modesto Library website to learn more.
Ceres Wee Move & Play
11 am Ceres Wee Move & Play Tuesday, May. 26, 11 amCeres Library Join us after Story Time for a half hour of music, movement, and play. Children can enjoy unstructured play while socializing with their peers.
Patterson Wee Move and Play
11:30 am Patterson Wee Move and Play Tuesday, May. 26, 11:30 amPatterson Library 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.
Waterford LEGO® Day
3 pm Waterford LEGO® Day Tuesday, May. 26, 3 pmWaterford Library 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.
T(w)een Tuesday: Sand Bottle Art Keychains
4 pm T(w)een Tuesday: Sand Bottle Art Keychains Tuesday, May 26, 4 pmTurlock Library 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.
Sand Art
4 pm Sand Art Tuesday, May 26, 4 pmTurlock Library 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
Test Drive Our Project STEAM* Kits
4 pm Test Drive Our Project STEAM* Kits Tuesday, May 26, 4 pmHughson Library 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
T(w)een Tuesday: Lofi Beats & Crafts
4:30 pm T(w)een Tuesday: Lofi Beats & Crafts Tuesday, May 26, 4:30 pm Salida Library 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!
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The Friends of the Modesto Library Present: Online Scholastic Book Fair
The Friends of the Modesto Library Present: Online Scholastic Book Fair Wednesday, May. 27Virtual Shop online from a selection of books for children and teens! Visit the Friends of the Modesto Library website to learn more.
Newman Wee Move & Play
10:30-11 am Newman Wee Move & Play Wednesday, May. 27, 10:30-11 amNewman Library 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.
Hughson Wee Move & Play
10:30 am Hughson Wee Move & Play Wednesday, May. 27, 10:30 amHughson Library 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.
Video Game Day at the Turlock Library
3 pm Video Game Day at the Turlock Library Wednesday, May. 27, 3 pmTurlock Library 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+).
Build It!
3:30 pm Build It! Wednesday, May. 27, 3:30 pmDenair Library 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
Culinary Herbs for Beginners with the Master Gardeners at the Turlock Library
6 pm Culinary Herbs for Beginners with the Master Gardeners at the Turlock Library Wednesday, May 27, 6 pmTurlock Library 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.
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Salida Wee Move and Play
10:30 am Salida Wee Move and Play Thursday, May. 28, 10:30 am Salida Library 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.
DIY Musical Instruments
3-4 pm DIY Musical Instruments Thursday, May 28, 3-4 pmEmpire Library 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.
Board Game Day
3 - 4 pm Board Game Day Thursday, May. 28, 3 - 4 pmWaterford Library 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.
Grayson Dance Party
3:30 pm Grayson Dance Party Thursday, May 28, 3:30 pmGrayson Pop-Up 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.
Beginning Gardening for Kids: Growing Cucumber and Tomatoes
4 pm Beginning Gardening for Kids: Growing Cucumber and Tomatoes Thursday, May 28, 4 pmCeres Library 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.
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Salida LEGO® Day
3 pm Salida LEGO® Day Friday, May. 29, 3 pmSalida Library 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
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Summer Reading Kickoff Party at Modesto Certified Farmers Market
9 - 11 am Summer Reading Kickoff Party at Modesto Certified Farmers Market Saturday, May 30, 9 - 11 amOn-the-Go Modesto 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
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