LIBRARY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

For Ages 0-12. Read for your chance to win one of several free pumpkins! Pick up a reading log at the checkout desk (October 1 - 20th) and return it when completed to enter the raffle. Multiple entries allowed.Winner will be contacted on October 21, 2019.

Try your hand at this game of chance! Winner takes all

Take a turn at our sensory bins and try to guess what's inside!

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

IT'S ALIIIIIIVEEEEE!!

Explore different cultures through food as we sample small bites from around the world. Experience a familiar flavor or discover something new and unexpected. In honor of Italian Heritage Month, we'll travel to Italy and try Italian snacks and food items.  Food...read more

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, join us at the Cesar Chavez Library where we will paint pink ribbons on tote bags or you can bring your own item to paint.  Remember our loved ones and support our survivors. 

Explore circuitry: make an LED flashlight; create music with our Makey, Makey kit or engineer an item with our Little Bits STEAM Invention Kit.Ages 12-17

Join MH Library staff at the Mountain House Firehouse to make Apple Stamp Pumpkins between 4:00-5:00 pm. 

Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary will be visiting with some of their critters. These critters love to be read to, so pick out a book and get cozy with an adorable farm animal.

Come learn from World of Wonders how slime is made, and make some of your own, too!Recommened K-3rd Grade.

Read, play, and sing songs here at the Library!

Decorate your own custom Jack-O-Lantern to celebrate Halloween!

If your child needs some help with their reading skills, we are happy to help! 

In this program for kids at least 8 years old, we will use drinking straws and pipecleaners to build geodesic domes and spheres. As we build, we'll also be learning about geometry and some of the properties of these amazing structures. Some of the models we make today may appear in our new ...read more

Join us for spooky themed experiments!  This program is for kids ages 6-12 years old.

Play a round of Mahjong with old and new friends!

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

EYE think this is gonna be tasty!

Enjoy some books, songs, and playtime while supporting your child's love of reading!

Crafty Thursday this month is a paint party! What are you going to paint?All material provided.

A zany version of the classic Frankenstein told by a cast of pigs. Fun program for the entire family. 

All About Baby is a half-hour program packed with baby-appropriate developmental FUN which includes fingerplays, storytime,sharing boardbooks and simple musical engagement. Emphasis is on rhythm, rhyme and sensory connections, but most of all on having a joyful time with others!  Parent/caregiv...read more

Bond with Baby while getting some socialization time.

Relax and craft with us!  Decorate your own candle holder with paper flowers.  While supplies last. 

Celebrate a holiday each month with the Library!

Join us as we screen a movie in the library! Showtime will be at 4pm. Come early at 3:15pm for fun movie themed crafts. 

For 9th to 12th graders. 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 pencil and a calculator.Space is limited. Priority is given to those who register in person, by ph...read more

Make your own pumpkin with fabric and stuffing

Join us for a Harry Potter themed Science Saturday in Snape's potions classroom. 

Watch a classic film or new favorite every Saturday. Snacks will be provided. 

We will be making our own temporary tattoos using different methods.  All ages are welcome to this free program.

Special movie showing for adults looking to watch a new movie without the new movie price! 

For Ages 0-4. Created by Zumba® and BabyFirst, the Zumbini® program combines music, dance and educational tools for 45 minutes of can’t-stop, won’t-stop bonding, learning, and fun! Space is limited. Priority given to those who register in person, by phone (866-805-7323), or ...read more

Experience a bilingual, participatory story exploding with songs, ancient musical instruments, poly-rhythms and sweet characters of Mexican music and dance. Children are invited to sing, dance, and play with beautiful traditional songs and dances. All ages are invited to experience this humorou...read more

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.

The Cesar Chavez Central Library will provide free computer classes for adults every Monday from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on the following dates.October 7, 2019 - Learning Languages with Rosetta Stone*October 21, 2019 - Beginning Microsoft Word 2013*October 28, 2019 - Beginning Microsoft Excel 2013*Novembe...read more

On Monday, October 7, the Troke Library will host Mariachi Sangre de Oro at 6:00pm. These talented student musicians from Edison High School will entertain us with the energetic rhythms of Mexican mariachi. Don't miss this fun evening of live music featuring our locally-grown talent.

The Bookmobile will be at Wicklund Park every Tuesday from 10:00am-11:00am while the MH Library is closed.  This traveling branch library carries books and other library materials for all ages and interests.  Library staff will help you find materials to read, take special requests, and an...read more

Bring your knitting or crochet project and enjoy a conversation with fellow crafters!

Make your own stepping stone to gift or keep!

It's time for our youngest to shine!

Come learn how to draw fantasy creatures with Young Rembrandts!  Suited for children ages 6-12.Tuesday, October 8, 2019, 4:00 Focus: monstersTuesday, November 26, 2019, 4:00Focus: dragonsTuesday, March 17, 2019, 4:00Focus: unicorns 

For Grades 8-12. Get tips on writing your college admissions essay, create an outline (if you haven't already), and learn about a free proofreading service provided by the library.

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.  

See what the library has to offer teens; fun activites and prizes, too!Ages 12-17.

Designed for our young patrons with special needs, this storytime is sure to Engage! 

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

Fiddle with Gadgets and gizmos a plenty, including a robot, Cricut machine, and more!

Enjoy making these super cute crafts that are just in time for fall. Make them for yourself or give them as a gift. Papira Workshop will show you how easy paper crafts can be. Fun for ages 7 and up.  

Come & color a spooky 3-D Haunted House & decorate with stickers any way you like. This free program is just for kids!

Join us every Wednesday from 4pm to 5:30pm for Writer's Lab in the MakerSpace at the Cesar Chavez Library.  Get instant help with your essays, reports, creative writing projects, business proposals and more. Guaranteed improvements to your manuscripts with the help of our professional staff...read more

Join us for a special morning coffee & coloring hour with some special guests from Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary. 

Make a mess. Deconstruct. Play! This month we are making monsters out of socks!

All Ages. The Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary will be here with some of their animals to bolster compassion and kindness for animals and teach about humane care and animal welfare.To learn more about the Harvest Home Sanctuary, visit http://harvesthomesanctuary.org/ 

Enjoy some books, songs, and playtime while supporting your child's love of reading!

October 10th: Learn basic sewing machine skills in Part 1.October 17th: Use the skills you learned in Part 1 to create a decorative pillow case to take home!All materials supplied. Ages 13 and up. Max 12 participants. Sign up at Fair Oaks Customer Service

Practice the test's 100 questions with our volunteer to prepare for the Citizenship test. *Not a professional service

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!  Registration requested.

Enjoy an afternoon of BINGO with the whole family! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Learn how bees and other animals pollinate our crops to help them grow.  Learn more at New Mettle Farms website:  /www.newmettlefarms.com.  Join us for this STEM program on October 11, 2019 at 3:00pm at the MH Firehouse located at located at 911 S Tradition St, Mountain...read more

The Library is bubbling with fun!

For Adults. Have questions about how to use your iPad or iPhone? Bring your device with you to get help! Also, learn about how to use the library's free eBook services on your device.

Bring a friend or make new ones at our monthly bingo club

Learn how to make your own sweet treats!

Come join us as we paint wine glasses to look like pumpkin centerpieces. Open to Teens and Adults. Supplies will be provided. 

For Adults. Learn the art of paper quilling. Register starting September 28, 2019.

Design your own comic book cover and win a prize!  Materials supplied by the library.Ages 10-17.

A  new way to do paper quilling with an additional suprise craft.

Paint pumpkins and create spooky shapes with Perler beads. All ages welcome.

Make your own one of a kind framed art piece with pressed flowers!

Design your own pumpkin for halloween

Read to a rescued chicken, duck, or whatever barnyard critter tags along

You'll get your very own terrarium kit in a glass vase.  You'll learn how to put it together, what all the pieces do, and then you will take it home and watch it grow!For grades K and up.

For Grades 8-12. Mothra, Rodan, and King Ghidora wreak havoc on humanity as they battle each other. For Earth to survive, Godzilla has to put a stop to the three titans and the destruction they bring. Rated: PG-13. Runtime: 132 mintues.

At this program for kids at least 8 years old, we will learn about electrical circuitry as we make our own LED flashlights with jumbo craft sticks, LED bulbs, batteries & copper tape. Plus, with a certain spooky holiday coming up soon, you never know when your own luminous wand will be very hand...read more

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with a traditional sugar skull craft. Please arrive early since the space is limited to the first 50 participants. All materials will be provided free of charge.

Make your own edible monster with donuts, icing, and maybe some gummy worms on top

If your child needs some help with their reading skills, we are happy to help! 

Make a wind powered vehicle!  Test your design with your own breath and make adjustments.For grades K and up.

Students will think about how to harness the power of the wind with this lesson.  They will create a wind-powered vehicle.  Then they will be challenged to see how many puffs of air are needed to make their vehicle move.

Join us as we craft Halloween theme spiders and ghosts to take home. Open to all ages. Supplies will be provided. 

Join us as Ohana Martial Arts instructs participants ages 6-17 on how to positively and effectively use techniques to think, move, and speak with safety in mind. Participants make sure to wear comfortable clothes and bring water with you. 

Explore the world of color and paint a lovely picture to take home.  No prior experience necesssary.  Special snacks, too!Ages 55+. 

Come join us at the Lathrop Library to decorate some mini pumpkins, and possibly paint them too!

Trick or treat at the library!

Enjoy some popcorn and a great flick at the Library! 

All Ages. The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG, 1993) is a tale about Jack Skellington's plan to kidnap Santa Claus and celebrate a very different Christmas. Runtime: 1h 16m. Snacks provided.

Please join us for a quilling class with our very own Amirah, one of our Mountain House crafty ladies. Bring your creativity & We'll provide all the tools and materials you need to make a beautiful quilled design. This program will be held at the Mountain House Fire Station located at 911 S....read more

Listen to a Star Wars story and make crafts of your favorite Star Wars characters.

Have you ever wanted to take drawing or artistic design one step further?  Want to impress people with your epic woodburning skills?  Either way, you've come to the right place!  This is a very basic tutorial for beginners to woodburning (or pyrography).  Signups are req...read more

Read to a rescued chicken, duck, or whatever barnyard critter tags along!

Learn all about these creatures of the night! 

Tweens and Teens,Come make a paper pumpkin or wreath at the Cesar Chavez Central Library on Friday, October 18, 2019 at 3:30 PM. Supplies and tools will be provided. Anyone age 10 or older is invited. Registration is NOT required. A FREE public parking lot is located across the library at the c...read more

The library will be closed on October 19, 2019 due to the Lady of Fatima festival.

What DNA Can Tell You About Your RootsThe world of science has opened up new ways to explore your family's history through DNA testing. Some of those tests can uncover deep heritage from thousands of years ago, long before any paper trails existed. One DNA test in particular can help you identif...read more

Make your own custom candle!

It's never too early to practice those STEM skills! 

Take a SAT or ACT practice exam. Teens bring a laptop or a tablet (or use one of ours) to practice for your future test. 

Celebrate a NEW Micro Library!

Join the Escalon Library and the Oak Valley Art Society for the Fall Art Show. Celebrate your local artists and enjoy their wonderful creations. 

For teens and adults. Learn the basics of needlepoint. All materials supplied. Space is limited. Priority is given to those who register in person, phone (866-805-7323), or online starting September 28, 2019. 

Ohana Martial Arts presents techniques and tips for women with positive, practical, and effective ways to think, move, and speak to stay safe in challenging personal safety situations.  Please wear comfortable clothing and bring water. This free class is for adults. Please arrive early. Sp...read more

Do you love horror movies? If so, test your knowledge with horror movie themed trivia.  Two teams will enter but only one will win.  Bragging rights are on the line! 

Experience the Blues: the uniquely American genre of music. On Monday, October 21, Guitarist Joey Leone and fellow musicians will lead the audience on a musical journey. Through songs, stories and historical facts, we will learn how this style of music brought people together in good times and bad.

For Adults/Teens. A global contest reading of the Quran by young Muslim children that takes place in Cairo, Egypt annually during Ramadan. A coming of age story about Muslim kids in modern times. Runtime: 90 min Rated: G

Have you served in the military?Stop by the Cesar Chavez Library on Tuesday, October 22nd to check in with the VA Medical Outreach Team. There will be a Medical Mobile Van parked outside the library, medical providers on site in the Stewart Hazelton Room to provide services, and will also help ...read more

Our selection for November is The Passion of Artemisia by Susan Vreeland.From extraordinary highs - patronage by the Medicis, friendship with Galileo and, most importantly of all, beautiful and outstandingly original paintings - to rape by her father's colleague, torture by the Inquisition, life...read more

Practice your English skills in a welcoming environment!

Make something beautiful out of clay to take home!

Put on your old clothes for our annual pumpkin painting and decorating program.Sign-ups are required.

Join us as we decorate pumpkins and other spooky crafts.Costumes are encouraged! 

Make your own glow-in-the-dark lantern with the library!

Come over and get messy with an interactive craft! This month we will be making bags to trick or treat with.

For Grades 8-12. Color the cube sections, twist it up, and then try challenge someone to solve the puzzle! All materials provided while they last. Priority given to those who register starting October 1, 2019.

Join MH Library staff to make acute Paper Umbrella decoration at the Mountain House Firehouse located at 911 S.Tradition St., Mountain House, CA   95391.

Learn the basics of sewing with Delia Davila. Space is limited so please register at the library

Enjoy a great film! 

Come over and get messy with an interactive craft!  

Join us to learn about spiders and their webs.  Enjoy making your own spider and spiderweb crafts.  Have fun playing the spider making game.   This program will be held at the Mountain House Fire Station, located at 911 S. Tradition St., Mountain House, CA   95391.

Come celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights with us.  Learn the history, have some snacks and enjoy some cultural crafts.  All ages welcome.

Join us for a lighthearted event! Mole Day is celebrated each year on October 23 from 6:02 a.m. to 6:02 p.m., Mole Day commemorates Avogadro's Number (6.02 x 1023), which is a basic measuring unit in chemistry. Many schools and libraries  celebrate Mole Day with various activities related t...read more

Need help with a laptop, Tablet, or just looking for one-on-one assistance? 

Let your creativity soar as you create your own monster using different craft supplies.

Get a crash course in tarot card reading and have your fortune foretold!

Join us for our annual free Kids' Halloween Party with candy, toys, games, crafts, temporary tattoos, photobooth, scavenger hunt, Halloween comics for kids, and more! Costumes welcome.

Bring your friends and family and enjoy playing an assortment of your favorite games!  Refreshments will be provided.

Enjoy some books, songs, and playtime while supporting your child's love of reading!

Come see real life reptiles at the library! Learn about reptiles and see them up close!

Decorate a pumpkin,create Halloween crafts, and enjoy festive treats. Children are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes. Space is limited, please arrive early.

Make something beautiful while relaxing!

Enjoy some slightly spooky stories with new friends!

Enjoy some books, songs, and playtime while supporting your child's love of reading!

Library Laser Tag is back!  Adults and teens 14 and up don’t miss out on this chance to play laser tag in the library.  Teams or battle royale, you decide.  Join us after hours for the library event of the year!

Put on your best choker and platform sandals because it is time to Party! 

Come and enjoy a classic movie and some popcorn!

It's never too early to practice those STEM skills! 

Try your hand at this game of chance and you may be a winner!

Join us in Glamming Pumpkins to keep or give to a friend.

Looking for a bit of pampering? Join us as we make soothing lavender hand scrubs and learn effective techniques for self-massage of the hands, arms, and shoulders. It will be a delightful experience you won’t want to miss!  New Mettle Farm offers this free workshop which is for ages 13 &a...read more

Stretch, relax, and get fit!

Have you always wanted to learn to knit? Come to the Troke Branch Library this fall and learn how to knit. The library will host hands-on knitting workshops on Saturday, October 26th and Saturday, December 28th. This program is free, and all materials and instruction will be provided. Bring your fam...read more

Ghosts and ghouls, gather together to paint spooky designs on small pumpkins with tempera paint in time for Halloween.Space is limited. Register online here starting Oct. 1.  

Hear an amazing galactic story about two curious kids and some alien visitors.  Science experiments throughout the tale will bring the story to life.  Join us October 28, 2019 at 4:00pm in the Mt. House High School Small Gym.

Snap Jackson & the Knock on Wood Players is an award-winning acoustic band that hails from Stockton. The group, which includes banjo, ukelele, fiddle, mandolin and upright bass, will perform at Troke Branch Library on Monday, October 28th at 6pm. These talented gentlemen effortlessly blend blueg...read more

Need one-on one assistance with a tech issue?

Make your very own witches hat!

Come trick or treat at the library! 

Enjoy this classic movie! 

For Grades 8-12. Join us for snacks and a fun Halloween-themed game of laser tag.Space is limited. Priority will be given to those who register starting October 8, 2019.

For tweens & teens--Bring your imagination to play with the Perler beads and make a fun Halloween image to take home. And, while you're here, have some light Halloween refreshments.

Learn how to make scary, cr-e-e--e-py, Halloween snacks.  Take home samples and make more for your party!.Supplies limited; arrive early.  Ages 12 and up, including adults.

Need or want community service hours?  Attend this meeting and earn 1 hour of volunteer credit that you can use for school or resume building.  Meet other teens & help plan fun things for teens to do.

Andy Zandy will be hosting a super hero class that will teach children to unlock their hidden powers. A web slinging hero may also make an apperance! 

There's something spooky being made at the library and you're invited to join us to make something spooky of your own!

Decorate your own calavera (sugar skull) in honor of Dia De Llos Muertos

If your child needs some help with their reading skills, we are happy to help! 

Come over and trick or treat at the Library! 

Come join us as we decorate mini clay pots to look like pumpkins or Frankenstein. Open to all ages. Supplies will be provided.

Join MH Library staff to make a cute dinosaur craft and play dinosaur games at the Mountain House Firehouse located at 911 S.Tradition St., Mountain House, CA   95391.

Wednesday, October 30, 4:30 pmLove to play bingo?  Like to win free stuff?  Then join us and do both at our monthly bingo!  There will be prizes to win.  Have fun here and meet new people.  This program is free and open to all.

Stop by the library and recieve a small treat!

Try your hand at this game of chance! Winner takes all

Come to the Troke Library for a little lunch music. On Thursday, October 31, the Trois Bois woodwind trio will perform Madrigals and Pastorales. Enjoy live chamber music and light lunch foods from 12:00-1:00pm. 

Make your own ghoulish candle to add some fright to your night!

For Ages 6-12. Learn about the Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead), learn how sugar skulls are made, and decorate your own to take home. Space is limited. Priority will be given to those register starting October 10, 2019.

Enjoy some books, songs, and playtime while supporting your child's love of reading!