LIBRARY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

Grab a take-home craft from the Tracy Branch Library checkout desk while supplies last! Instructions included. For Children (Age 0-12)Note: Some crafts may contain small pieces that may pose a choking hazard, especially for those under 3. Use at your own risk.January Silly Polar Bear Magne...read more

What does kindness mean to you?  Ask a staff person for the supplies to draw how you think kindness should be represented in your community. This will be done at the library during open hours. Please try your best as each individual piece will be put together to make one large quilt that will b...read more

Join our friendly and interesting discussion.  Our selection for the January meeting is The Good Neighbor: the life and work of Fred Rogers, by Maxwell King. Reserve a copy now online or by calling the reference desk (209-3-937-8221, ex 3).

Ages 14-18. Tracy Residents only. Help plan upcoming teen programs! Also, give your ideas on the ways in which the library can provide better materials and service to teens.  Ask for a volunteer application at the library's checkout desk if you are interested in joining the group....read more

Enjoy making your own note cards on premium paper using delightful stamps!  Paper & envelope sets include rubber stamps of your choice and stamp pads to create personal stationary.Pick up your 'stationary kit' anytime starting January 5th for this Take Home craft.  Supplies lim...read more

Welcome back to Manteca Library's Preschool Storytime!Join us virtually for stories, songs and rhymes for your preschooler. We've missed our Manteca families and can't wait to see you again. Don't forget to pick up our themed take home crafts for your little ones! We'll be holdin...read more

The Cesar Chavez Central Library will offer the following basic computer classes every Thursday morning from 10:30 AM to 12 PM for adults and seniors who have very little or no knowledge of the subjects.* Mobile 101 - January 6, 2022 * Downloadable eBooks, eAudiobooks & eMovies - January 13...read more

Join us for a short but sweet bite of storytime. We will talk, sing, read,and play. We have just enough time for one book, one song, and one activity. For friends ages 18 months and younger, with their parent or caregiver. Siblings are welcome. Registration is required for this Microsoft Teams event...read more

Learn how to needlepoint this cute and easy fox! We will meet virtually to make them and registration is required. Kit will be ready for pickup once you have registered.  This program is recommended for 8 years old and up.  

Ages 0-12. Let's build together! Each month this spring we'll get together virtually to try fun Lego challenges. Participants must have their own Legos or other building blocks at home.The virtual meeting link will be sent the day before each monthly meeting. The meeting will be he...read more

Stop by the Escalon Library during the month of January and participate in the Great Book Character Hunt, create a desk pet with provided materials, name it and fill out a birth certificate for it, create some minecraft pixel art, write a letter to Fancy Nancy or Dog Man, and complete some winter ac...read more

Visit the children's area at Troke Library and make a Martin Luther King Jr. Agamograph. Available the week of January 10-14 during open hours.  If you prefer, you can take it and make it at home.  

Explore a world of flavor from the comfort of your own home. Each month we will explore  new spices, their history, how to use them and a few recipes to try. Spice kits ( include a small amount of the spice)  can be picked up in the library, while supplies last.January's spice is Garam...read more

Join us to celebrate the New Year with Pete the Cat.  There will be stories, games, crafts and fun all happening on our patio outside.  It all happens starting at 3:30pm at the Mountain House Branch Library, 201 E. Main St., Mountain House, CA 95391.  If you want to know more about Pe...read more

Come join a virtual writing group to practice your writing with little to no pressure. We'll discuss popular writing tips and then write for a set amount of time. For children ages 8-12.

Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr's Birthday & Civil Rights Day by making PEACE doves with special Origami paper!  We will explore this craft using the 'Kirigami' technigue of paper folding.  You will finish the craft as a mobile.Ages 8-17.  Pick up a packet of material...read more

Ages 13+. Tracy Residents only. Let's make this month's teen/adult take-home craft together. Pick up the craft kit at the library starting the 1st of the month while supplies last.The virtual meeting link will be sent the day before each monthly meeting. The meeting will ...read more

Make your own body scrub that will exfoliate and moisturize your skin at the same time. This is a vegan, allergen-friendly craft that is gentle on sensitive skin. If you're registered, you'll be notified when to pick up supplies for this program.  Supplies are limited, so be sure to reg...read more

Wednesday, Jan 12th at 5pmStretch your creative muscles and create an inspirational rock to keep or to share.  Supplies will be available for pick up at the Manteca Library Information Desk between Jan 5th-Jan 11th.

Join us for a short but sweet bite of storytime. We will talk, sing, read,and play. We have just enough time for one book, one song, and one activity. For friends ages 18 months and younger, with their parent or caregiver. Siblings are welcome. Registration is required for this Microsoft Teams event...read more

Join us virtually from home building with Legos or sharing your creations!  We ask that parents be present with their children during this program.  Participation is limited so sign-ups are required.

Stop by th Escalon Library and pick up a kit to create a camera shaped journal. You can make it on your own or join us virtually as we make one. All necessary supplies included except scissors.See the New Year through a new lens!

Session begins January 13th and is open to both boys and girls who are in 3rd through 5th grade. Curriculum is based on the hit book series, “Girl’s Who Code”. There is a 10-week minimum commitment (excluding extenuating circumstances), as each week we will be covering new and exci...read more

Stop by the Escalon Library and pick up a kids craft bag to create your own tabletop ice hockey game, while supplies last. 

Join us for a virtual community support group for those who are caring for a loved one.  A place to come together and share struggles, stress, ideas, resources and triumphs. You will receive an email with the link to the virtual microsoft Teams meeting. 

Get cozy this winter!  Adults can stop by the Escalon Library and pick up a winter Hygge pack. While supplies last.

Craft up a snow flurry with snowflake stencils and watercolor spray.

Tweens and teens will make rock candy through staff direction, using items from home, (we will supply candy sticks).  This activity will be presented as a 'lab experiment' and we will discuss the 'science' of how the ingredients become 'rock candy'.Ages 11 to 17.  P...read more

Ages 13-18. You’re invited to hang out with other teens for book discussions, games, crafts, watch-a-longs, etc. Activities will vary month-to-month. January 18th, 2022Let's Draw Anime. We'll follow an AnimeOutline drawing tutorial as a group. No...read more

Join host Michael and a special guest each week to talk about the scariest movies in the library.New episodes air the third Wednesday of every month at 11:00AM, January-May 2022. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For more information, check out the SSJCPL Podcast Network. 

Celebrate the New Year by creating a visual representation of your dreams and goals for 2022.

Join us for a winter-themed craft!  While supplies last. One craft per child.  No takeaways. Ages 4-10

Let's experiment with salt and watercolor paint, and make our picture especially wintry with ink stamps.  Registration is required for this online program.  After you register, we'll email you a link to the virtual program on Microsoft Teams. We will also email to let you know when...read more

Join us for a short but sweet bite of storytime. We will talk, sing, read,and play. We have just enough time for one book, one song, and one activity. For friends ages 18 months and younger, with their parent or caregiver. Siblings are welcome. Registration is required for this Microsoft Teams event...read more

Do you want to stamp a snowperson? Come on! Let's play.

Grades 1, 2, and 3. Space is limited.Early readers can improve their reading fluency by participating in round-robin reading each month this spring.The virtual meeting link will be sent the day before each monthly meeting. The meeting will be held using Microsoft Teams. Microsoft Teams mee...read more

Pizza pans aren't just for making pizza!  Decorate one with paint, paper, and magnets to hang in your room.  This free program is for ages 12-17 and will be held virtually.  Please register in advance as space is limited.  

Join Ms.Kari for a fun afternoon of making Frozen crafts!  Take home bags will include the supplies to make 3 crafts. We will meet virtually to make them, listen to songs from the movies, and have fun!  Registration is required as space is limited.  This program is designed for childr...read more

Visit the children's area at Troke Library and make a tiger lantern and learn about Lunar New Year!. Available the week of January 24-28 during open hours.  If you prefer, you can take it and make it at home.

Come and play Bingo at the Library!!

All are welcome as we color our own hat.

The Cesar Chavez Central Library offers Sewing Basics class for teens and adults every 4th Tuesdays each month from 4:00 to 5:30 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, threading a bobbin,and sewi...read more

THIS PROGRAM IS POSTPONED UNTIL A LATER DATE. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. 

Learn how to get FREE turtoring via Library databases!  Get the help you need, when YOU need it and improve your grades and test scores!  Includes a database with 'live' homework assistance!Ages 11-17.  Parents welcome to join in this informational program.Registration is requ...read more

Open Drawing session in the open area behind the Reference Desk on the Second Floor. Materials and instruction booklets provided. No registration needed. Social distancing required. 

Join us and learn how to make snow that you can take home with you.  Ages 4-12.  While supplies last.

Join us online to begin to learn about the Sashiko mending technique. "Sashiko" means "little stabs" and it refers to the style of running stitch developed in ancient Japan for reinforcing or repairing farmers' clothing. We will begin working on a small squares of cloth, to t...read more

Join us for a short but sweet bite of storytime. We will talk, sing, read,and play. We have just enough time for one book, one song, and one activity. For friends ages 18 months and younger, with their parent or caregiver. Siblings are welcome. Registration is required for this Microsoft Teams event...read more

Come join Linden Branch Library for a fun game of acting, murder, and mystery! Someone's killed the host of a party of authors, and it's up to them to figure out who among them is guilty.

Come practice your reading skills with a furry or feathered friend from Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary!

Learn how to make your own polymer clay miniature books.  This fun program will be held virtually and once registered, you will receive a kit with enough supplies to make several.  You can use these to make key chains, jewelry or decorative piece.  This free program is for teens and a...read more

Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with 2 fun crafts: a tiger puppet and an origami tiger. More fun that a string of firecrackersand a lot safer too! Packaged and ready to go in the library lobby. While supplies last starting on Friday 1/28.

Have some fun at the Troke Branch Olympic Trials!  Challenge each other to do your best at some of the wackiest sports and win a medal!  Goodies and juice after the trials.  Dress for an in-person, outdoor program. Ages 6-12, all skill levels welcome.   

Start 2022 off right by painting your mantra for the year. The gold resist print will make the words pop from the page as you create the watercolor background for some new year inspiration. Registration is required. Teens and Adults only please.

Watch horror movies free with your library card, then join us online every Monday(except holidays) at 5PM to chat with fellow horror fans.This program is for adults.