LIBRARY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

All Libraries and the Mobile Library will be closed on the following dates (subject to change):January - June 2019Tuesday, January 1, 2019 - New Year's DayMonday, January 21, 2019 - Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday (observed)Monday, February 11, 2019 - Lincoln's BirthdayMonday, Februar...read more

It's Preschool Storytime at the Ripon Library!  Bring your preschoolers to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and a very fun time.  For ages 3-5; older siblings welcome.

Trouble with technology? We can help answer your questions about email, laptops, tablets, iPads, and other electronic gadgets. Stop by the Escalon Public Library Wednesdays between 1pm-6pm for all of your gadget needs.   

Every Wednesday from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. the Margaret K. Troke Branch Library presents the Troke Knitters Program.The Troke Knitters gather primarily to make knitted goods suitable for charitable causes in our community. Participants may keep their products for their own use or donate them to...read more

Experience the awesome power of air and wind like you've never seen before! Amazing experiments give you a close up look inside tornados, hot air balloons, jet engines, and more!!

Join us for Science & Art Themed Activities and Crafts at the Lathrop Library on the first Wednesday at 3:30 pm.Every month will be something different!

Families, enjoy making super cute mitten bookmarks. They are just in time for winter and a perfect gift for any book lover. Papira Workshop will show you how easy paper crafts can be. Fun for ages 7 and up. Limited space. First come, first served.

Open to anyone who enjoys coloring for relaxation or creative expression.  We offer a variety of color books and coloring supplies, but you are welcome to bring your own!  

The MakerSpace Hour offers people of all ages a chance to explore technology and creativity.  Different themes are featured each week. 

Interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Free, all-day parking on the lot at Oak and Center streets.

For Adults. A staff member will be available for an hour to answer your computer questions. Bring your device, if you have a specific question about it. First Thursday of the month. 

Share the love of stories and encourage early literacy learning with books, finger plays, activities, and take-home crafts!All ages are welcome! 

Teens only! Play video games and board games, watch teen movies.

Play around at the Arnold Rue Micro Library!

Will you be the big winner?

Meet local children's book author, MC Orlando "ZEPS" Molina, when he reads his hip-hop rhyming books, "Rhymosaurs: Brush Your Teeth Rex" and "Rhymosaurs: Tara Takes Flight!" Continue the fun after the reading for coloring and an interactive rhyming session.&nbs...read more

For ages 10 to 18.Create your own S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts, and Math) projects or learn more about arts, science, and tech!3-4:30pm. The library has the following items for you explore and use for your projects: Project idea books Craft/art supplies Sewing machine K'nex and L...read more

Come explore the world of anime with Young Rembrandts! We will spend each day learning about and drawing cartoons in the anime style. We will learn to create our own original anime characters. We will use a variety of facial expressions and action and movement to illustrate our scenes. Suited f...read more

For Adults. Practice your English skills in a relaxed setting.

An introduction to ipads and iphones, afterwards get all your question and answer session. Please bring device.

Celebrate the 210th birthday of Louis Braille, who invented a way for the blind to read. Join the celebration on Saturday, January 5th, 10:30a.m. at the Troke Library. Enjoy a story and treats. Make a bookmark featuring your name written in Braille with the National Federation for the Blind of San J...read more

All 0-5 year olds are welcome to this STEM-centered playtime!

Work and compete with friends to build the callest cup tower!

LIO (Let It Out) is a Movement that provides self reflection products and tools to assist in cleansing the body and mind.  Learn how to use stones, herbs and meditation for healing. 

Celebrate the 210th birthday of Louis Braille, who invented a way for the blind to read. Enjoy a story, learning, treats and making a bookmark with your name written in braille with the National Federation for the Blind of San Joaquin County. The blind and sighted are all welcome to this family prog...read more

Think you know the story of Little Red Riding Hood?Join Puppet Art Theatre as they perform their own take on this classic fairy tale. Little Red and her dog Fifi are taking pepperoni pizza to Grandma’s when they run into the wolf…. 

Do you like putting things together and taking them apart? Kids ages 3 through 12, and their caregivers, are invited to tinker with technology and building tools — including coding and circuitry — in this hands-on free play program.  

Ages 12 and up. Let's play Magic! Magic the Gathering is a trade card game where you battle wizards with the use of magic, creatures, and more. New and experienced players are welcome. We'll even teach you to play. 12:00-3:00pm.Text @tracyteens to 81010 to receive text message remi...read more

Created by Zumba® and BabyFirst for kids ages 0-4, the Zumbini® program combines music, dance and educational tools for 45 minutes of can’t-stop, won’t-stop bonding, learning, and fun!  This program is free. 

Have you taken an AncestryDNA test? Now what do you do? What can you learn from it? This workshop will help you get started with understanding your AncestryDNA test. Topics covered include an overview of your ethnicity results, DNA Circles, Genetic Communities, and DNA Matches.  It all happens ...read more

For Grades K-5. Read a new Accelerated Reader Book each week and meet to discuss it. Includes a fun craft or activity. Great for improving reading comprehension! Fall Dates: August 12- December 9, 2019. No meeting on 9/2, 10/14, 11/11, or 11/25.

Free, drop-in homework help provided to K-12 by volunteers and online tutors. Computers with Microsoft Office and internet available for use. Spring Dates: January 7 - May 22, 2019. No meeting on 1/21, 2/11, 2/18, 4/1, 4/3, 4/22, or 4/24. CANCLLED: 5/20 & 5/22.If you wish to become a volunteer (...read more

Come have fun constructing lego buildings, machines, and more at our Lego Building Fun Program.  This program is for 4 year olds and above.  We are still taking donations of Legos and Duplos so we can build bigger and better projects.  

Expressive Drawing is a basic level drawing class designed to introduce the participate to the artistic drawing techniques of gesture and contour study drawing.  The participate will learn how to create a drawing from a paper model and will learn the fundamental techniques of conveying emotiona...read more

Bring the little ones and join us for Spanish-English Storytime as we read books in Spanish and English. Then afterwards, stay around for craft time. 

Caregivers, bring your preschoolers every Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Have lots of fun playing with friends new and old when we bring out different types of toys each week. Caregivers must stay with children.There will be no Preschool Playtime&n...read more

Come join the discussion.  Our selected title for January is The Rosie Project, by Graeme Simsion.The art of love is never a science: Meet Don Tillman, a brilliant yet socially inept professor of genetics, who’s decided it’s time he found a wife. In the orderly, evidence-based manne...read more

It's Baby Storytime at the Tracy Branch!Bring your infant to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and fun. Designed for lapsit: age 0-2; older siblings welcome! Note: No storytime July 9, December 24, or December 31, 2019

Bring your preschoolers (age 3-5) to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and fun; older siblings welcome!Note: No storytime July 9, December 24, or December 31, 2019

Drop-in tech help for everday questions with patient, friendly staff, every Tuesday at the Lathrop Library.

Build with Legos and more! 

Come to Miss Sonya's art class and create your own masterpiece!

Celebrate a holiday each month with the Library!

A Stockton Heat Ice Hockey player will be at the branch to read a book, take some selfies, and help with an activity or craft!  Hope you can join us for the fun!

For Grades 8-12. Play video games, board games, card games, and eat snacks. ​​​​Drop-in for a different teen activity every Tuesday, including: Game Days Crafts  STEM projects  Movies Teen Advisory meetingsIf you want to help plan teen programs for the library, give input on book sele...read more

The SJ Pride Center will be at the library during and after Teen Game Day on Tuesday, January 8, 2019.Meet Pride Center staff members, inquire about services and events, or engage in counseling from 4:00-6:00pm.

Storytime for all age children and their parents/caregivers features stories, poetry, songs, fingerplays, movement and lots of fun.   Storytime craft on the second Tuesday of the month. 

Calling all teens!  Come and paint your own canvas art with glow in the dark paint!  No blacklight needed for this awesome paint.  All supplies are included in this free program.  

Designed for our youngest readers and children needing extra attention

Create what ever your mind can imagine. All ages are welcome. 

Free, drop-in homework help provided to K-12 by volunteers and online tutors. Computers with Microsoft Office and internet available for use. Spring Dates: January 7 - May 22, 2019. No meeting on 1/21, 2/11, 2/18, 4/1, 4/3, 4/22, or 4/24. CANCELED: 5/20 & 5/22.If you wish to become a volunt...read more

Winter is upon us! We will be paiting snowflakes that are premade to color. All ages are welcome for this craft. All supplies will be provided. 

Precision Drawing is a basic level drawing class covering freehand techniques used in the style of drafting and technical drawing. This class covers basic geometrical shapes drawn using drafting methods on grid paper. This class prepares the participate for the methodology used in beginning and inte...read more

Special baby storytime for newborn to 18 months old and their caregivers, includes simple rhymes, activities, and books to encourage intellectual and social growth.

Storytime for preschoolers and their parents/caregivers features stories, songs, fingerplays, movement and lots of fun. Lasts approximately 30 minutes.

Make a mess. Deconstruct. Play!

Use Perler beads to create unique art to take home!All materials provided for this all ages program. 

For Grade K-6. This lesson starts with a brief introduction to chemical reactions and three states of matter.  After putting on their safety goggles, students work in pairs to see Chemistry in action!  They measure and mix ingredients and discover substances with strange and surprisin...read more

Bring your creativity and enjoy a day of building with Legos and Duplos at the Maya Angelou Library!

For Grade K-6. This lesson starts with a brief introduction to chemical reactions and three states of matter.  After putting on their safety goggles, students work in pairs to see Chemistry in action!  They measure and mix ingredients and discover substances with strange and surprisin...read more

Join us for bilingual storytime where we read stories in English and Spanish, and enjoy songs, rhymes and movement on select Fridays each month.Upcoming dates: Jan. 11, Feb. 22, Mar. 22, and Apr. 26, May 24, Jun. 28, Jul. 26Acompáñannos a una Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe cuando leemos...read more

Relax and recharge at the Library!

Join us to have a fun time learning about this month's STEM project.  For 7 year olds and above. It all happens at 3:00pm on February 8, April 12, and May 10, at the Mountain House Library.  Check the paper calendar for projects.  Space is limited so pre-registration is suggested.

Adult Crafting Hour~Bring an old t-shirt and learn how to turn it into a cute, wearable necklace!  

Lathrop Library presents Fun Friday Builders.  Free activities may include puzzles, interlocking blocks, or crafts. Families and children are welcome!

A Stockton Heat Ice Hockey player will be at the branch to read a book, take some selfies, and help with an activity or craft!  Hope you can join us for the fun!

Living with less can really be more!  Often, having a clutter-filled life can have negative effects on health, including increased stress and anxiety, weight gain, and issues with restful sleep.  In this fun and interactive discussion, we will go over decluttering fundamentals and other si...read more

Get your questions about Social Security and Medicare answered by representatives of the Social Security Administration and Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP).

Bring documents to be securely shredded during our paper shredding event. No binders please.10:30am-12:30pm

The group meets at noon on the second Saturday of every month.Pick up your book at the meeting the month before or at the checkout desk at the Troke Library!

Want to learn how to dance? Come join us as we learn how to dance to the beats of the Congas, Bongos, and Maracas. This is a free program for adults. All level of dancers are welcome. 

Learn the craft of paper quilling.

Pop some popcorn and enjoy this Pixar film!

If you like to play chess, would like to learn to play, or enjoy playing with others, then you will love our chess club!  All levels of experience are welcome.  For kids age 9 and up, teens, and adults.  Mondays from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Kids in grades 2 - 6, practice measuring volume, mass, and temperature like a real scientist.  Each common household material that gets measured will be mixed together for a chemical reaction.

Microbits are tiny circuit boards that can be programmed by beginning inventors.  Code it to be a video game system, communication device, or musical instrument.  Come to this workshop if you want to learn how to do this.  No previous experience necessary. This workshop is for 5t...read more

Make your own colorful play dough at the library!

For Grades 8-12. Make your own sharpie tie-dye t-shirt. All materials supplied while they last.

The Cesar Chavez Central Library offers Sewing Basics class for teens and adults every 3rd Tuesday (1/15/19, 2/19/19 & 3/19/19) from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the MakerSpace room on the 2nd floor. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of sewing, including operating a sewing machine, thread...read more

For Ages 2-5. Have fun learning, singing, and dancing to popular preschool songs. Space is limited. Priority will be given to those who register starting December 26, 2019.

Join us to make a multicolored, easy paint creation using marbles as your paintbrush.  See what kind of patterns you can create. This artistic craft happens on January 22, 2019 at 4:00pm.

Open to anyone who enjoys coloring for relaxation or creative expression.  We offer a variety of color books and coloring supplies, but you are welcome to bring your own!  

Decorate some delicious cupcakes!

 Join Miss Sonya for an art lesson/paint party.  Students will be painting a Winter Wonderland landscape.  Space is limited so please sign up at the Ripon Library.  This program is for children ages 6 and up.

For Grades 3-7. Spend an hour getting an introduction to programming! Space is limited. Register in person or by phone (866-805-7323).

No prior knowledge of yoga is necessary to enjoy this low-impact exercise. Just bring a mat (if you have one), some water if you need it and wear comfortable clothing.  This program is open to all ages and is free.

Do you have questions or need help starting up your device? Do you need help with creating an email? Come by on Thursdays at 4:30pm and we can help answer you questions. 

Gravity Defying Circus Show!  Juggling, balancing, catching...A comical circus adventure!

Monthly meeting of the San Joaquin Genealogical Society. VISITORS ARE WELCOME!

Wear your PJs, bring your favorite stuffed friend, and enjoy a special Goodnight Storytime at Fair Oaks!

Learn another fun, cheap & easy way to make pretty jewelry! Kaye will show us how with regular paperclips, various kinds of paper & some inexpensive jewelry findings. We won't even need glue for this one! Please sign up at the information desk or call 209-937-8221 and ask for Mountain Ho...read more

Join us after storytime for a Stay and Play. Children 5 and under can make new friends as they play with different toys.

Enjoy some anime while you create an anime felt buddy you can take home! All materials supplied, Ages 12 & up 

 Through simple but powerful yoga postures and a guided meditation, this session offers you tools for physical health and mental clarity, bringing a lasting stability and balance to your system.  Join us January 19th, 10:20am.  Bring a towel and yoga mat if you have one. 

The Basic Computer Skills class is designed for people who need to learn how to use the mouse and keyboard, become familiar with computer terminologies and applications.No registration required.  Adults with little or no experience are invited to attend.

Join us every 3rd Saturday morning to discuss a new book. Book available at the checkout desk. 

An introduction to concert etiquette and the different instruments of the orchestra.  Children will hear the instruments performed and be able to touch and play them.

Holiday - All locations closed

Library closed

Library closed for Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday.

We will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

On Tuesdays, January 22, 2019, February 26, 2019 & March 26, 2019, at 10:30am, the Margaret Troke library presents: " Get Ready For Kindergarten".In this short workshop, Education Specialist, Cheryl Keckler will provide tips and techniques to parents on how to get their children r...read more

Join the Troke Branch Teen Group:   ~ Help plan teen programs!   ~ Advise staff about ordering materials for teens   ~ Make new friends!   ~ Fun activities each month!   ~ Snacks, too!         NEW TIME!

For Grades 8-12. Get tips on writing scholarship essays, learn about a free resources to get your essays reviewed, and places you should look to find scholarhips.

Learn about how the Ancient Egyptians used their observations of the natural world and began studying, experimenting, and developing the foundation contributions to linguistics, chemistry, medicine, engineering, and astrology from New Mettle Farm. Become modern day alchemists by experiencing hands-o...read more

Join the Escalon DIY Studio and design your own no sew t-shirt pillow! All you need is an old t-shirt. The rest of the materials will be provided. See you there!

Read books, sing songs, and spend time with your future bookworm during this family-centered program!

Come by and have fun as we decorate cookies with frosting and sprinkles. All supplies will be provided. Open to all ages. 

Have you ever heard of "Build a Bear" Workshops?  This workshop is similar.  Each participant will stuff and bring home a cute, cuddly creature to befriend.  It all happens January 23, 2019 at 4:00pm.  Registration is required!!   For 4 year old and above.

Come design and decorate your own messenger bag!

Enjoy a day of fun and excitement at the Maya Angelou Library!  Bring your friends and family and enjoy playing an assortment of your favorite games.  Refreshments will be provided.

For Ages 0-12. Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for an hour of building with Legos and Duplos. Children have the opportunity to put their creations on display in the library. 

Try a new way to unwind with intricate designs, colorful pencils, and a calming environment.All materials provided. 

Make a special card to give thanks to someone special in your life.

On Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 6 pm, the Margaret Troke Library presents: " Family Game Night". Please join us for an evening of classic board games and puzzles. Bring your own board game or enjoy one of ours. Refreshments will be provided.

Come try out a free trial Zumbini class. Class will be fun, energetic, and full of movement set to cool global rhythms that stimulate childhood learning and development. Created by Zumba® and BabyFirst for kids ages 0-4, the Zumbini® program combines music, dance and educational tools for 45...read more

Try out Rosetta Stone and choose from several languages to learn from. 

Lathrop Library presents Fun Friday Builders.  Free activities may include puzzles, interlocking blocks, or crafts. Families and children are welcome!

Make some squishy, stretchy slime with World of Wonder!

For 9th to 12th graders. Space is limited. Priority is given to those who register in person or by phone (866-805-7323).Participants will take a full-length computerized practice test (SAT or ACT), receive their score, and suggested study areas. The test takes approximately 4 hours. Bring a pen...read more

Come make your own aromatherapy bags!

Have you been putting off fixing things around the house because you're just not sure how?  Well now you have no excuse, because local expert, Rick Leos will be here on the last Saturday of every month, walking you through step by step home repairs.  He has over 35 years off maintenanc...read more

We regret to inform this program has been cancelled until March 27th@4:00PM.  Come and learn all about alpacas when we have a special guest visit us at the library!  

 Runtime 1hr 38min

Come over and get messy with an interactive craft!

For Grades 8-12. Come and watch a movie and eat snacks. The Hate U Give based on the popular book of the same name by Angie Thomas. Runtime 2hr 13min.

Delta College representatives will discuss free funds for college including information about FAFSA (federal aid) and scholarships.This is a general information event for anyone interested in pursuing funds for college, especially 8th through 12th graders.Parents are encouraged to attend with their ...read more

Studying for the SAT or ACT? Need a quiet space?We provide study kits for both tests from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. in the meeting room.

Bring a book or borrow one of ours and read to a furry friend!  Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary brings a different farm animal each month, perfect for you or your child to become aquainted with a farm animal they might not normally come into contact with.  All ages welcome.

A Stockton Heat Ice Hockey player will be at the branch to read a book, take some selfies, and help with an activity or craft!  Hope you can join us for the fun!

Celebrate the end of winter reading with an arctic friends storytime and workshop. We'll first read stories featuring animals such as polar bears and penguins. Then we'll provide materials to bring your own plush polar bear to life by hand stuffing it and wishing on a star. Children will nam...read more

Come watch a fun family movie, and eat snacks. Runtime 2hr 5 min.