LIBRARY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

Display your artistic talent in our Fall Tiny Art Show. Show the community what "Fall/Autumn" means to you. You can pick up mini art kits starting October 1 @the Reference Desk. Please return completeted art by Monday November 7. All returned art will be displayed at the Library November 1...read more

All Ages. Read for your chance to win a free pumpkin!Pick up a form at the checkout desk, read books, and return the form by October 16, 2022.

A local high school student will teach youngsters how to make complicated Lego builds.   The class will be for 1st to 5th graders, with only 15 students per class.   The fun begins at 11:00am except for Wednesday October 5th, when the class will be held at 3:00pm.  

For Adults. All materials supplied. First come, first serve.

Get ready to cause some magical mischief with this fun, interactive viewing of Hocus Pocus. Come in costume if you wish and we'll provide the props and script! Complimentary snacks and water will be provided, while supplies last. This movie is rated PG and is one hour and 30 minutes long. A...read more

A Toastmaster sponsored club for 11-18 year old youth that educates, empowers and elevates them while building their confidence level.  There is no fee for this club.  For more general information about this club see the Toastmasters website: https://www.toastmasters.org/membership/how-to-...read more

Enjoy a fun day of activities and games with your family and friends.

Stop by the Escalon library and pick up a foam pumpkin (or you may use any pumpkin or multiple pumpkins) and turn your pumpkin into a book character! You may use any supplies of your choosing and create any literary character. Enjoy the project as a family or on your own. You may also create your ch...read more

Children ages 6 & older are invited to make cute Washer Necklaces. While supplies last.

Bring your material, use our machines.  We have limited machines and materials.  First come, first serve.  Must know how to sew.  Bring your creativity to life.

Stop by the Escalon library and make a festive Fall shadow box craft or take the supplies with you and create it from the comfort of your home.  While supplies last. 

Come join our friendly and interesting discussion.  Our selection for October is English Creek, by Ivan Doig. It is the story of one summer in the life of teenager Jick McCaskill, growing up in Montana in the 1930s.

Each meeting we'll be doing fun challenges and activities, just for tweens, ages 9-12 years old! This meeting we will learn how to make glow in the dark slime. 

Join us for the classic Spooky Season favorite "Hocus Pocus" and free snacks (while supplies last)!Please note that this film is rated PG.

Learn about the legend of Guatemalan Worrt doll and make your own unique doll out of the popsicle sticks and yarn!

A local high school student will teach youngsters how to make complicated Lego builds.   The class will be for 1st to 5th graders, with only 15 students per class.   The fun begins at 11:00am except for Wednesday October 5th, when the class will be held at 3:00pm.  

Ideal for Ages 9-18. Hands on S.T.E.A.M. (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math) activities for tweens and teens.

Kids will enjoy making this toy. Pull the string and watch arms & legs move! Decorate the laser cut wood robot shapes, assemble, tie on the string to the back, and the the fun begins.

Scare off ghosts with you own spooky painted Luminary!

Come by Fair Oaks and learn to sew using sewing machines for your future projects! For teens 12-17. Registration required, first come first served.

We invite you to join us for this role-playing tabletop adventure full of twists and turns. October registration is full, but you can add yourself to the waiting list to be contacted for our November campaign. It is critical that you be available to attend all three sessions, which are held on the f...read more

Join us for about 30 minutes of stories, songs and activities on Thursday mornings at 10:30 am. After storytime, we will play for about half an hour. This mellower storytime is designed for our smallest friends and their caregivers--siblings are welcome, too!

This will be a storytime in partnership with the San Joaquin County of Education.  There will stories, songs, a special presentation, and a fun activity.  We want to celebrate early literacy throughout the county.  Come join us!

Paint your own ceramic haunted house with us at the library!For kids 5-12. While supplies last.

Join us as we watch the Nightmare Before Christmas and do fun crafts from the movie!

For All Ages. Meet a variety of animals! The animal stars even do a trick or two for the enjoyment of the audience. What kind of animals might you meet? Baby Chicks, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Rabbits, Turtles, Snakes, Ducks, Tortoises, Lizards, Tarantulas, Roosters, Hermit Crabs, Frogs, ...read more

How is a raven like a writing desk? The Mad Hatter is on his way from Wonderland to host a Mad Tea Party at Fair Oaks! He's bringing tea, treats, and riddles so get ready! He also asks that you register online or in the branch, first come first served.

Hop on this trend and learn how to make a cool bleached t-shirt just in time for Halloween! This free program is for teens 12-17. Please register and add your t-shirt size. You can also bring your own, just make sure it is at least 65% polyester count for best results. We will be using bleach so ple...read more

Looking for someone to play chess with?  Here is your chance.  This is not a class. Children 6 years old and older are playing for fun to practice and learn.

This will be a storytime in partnership with the San Joaquin County of Education.  There will stories, songs, a special presentation, and a fun activity.  We want to celebrate early literacy throughout the county.  Come join us!

Learn the basic fundamentals of using computers and laptops. 

Paint and decorate a pumpkin you can take home with you.

Build something fun!

Join us for our Freaky Friday series!  We will have fun creating creepy crafts. While supplies last.

Ideal for Ages 6-12, younger readers are welcome. Read to a therapy dog at the library!

Ideal for ages 6-12, younger siblings welcome with adult supervision. Create and decorate your own playdough diya lamp for Diwali, the festival of lights.

Come out to Weston for a scary movie to kick off October right. We will sift through the Horror catalogue on Kanopy, and you get to decide what we show!This program is for adults. 

Come create with the items we provide.  Use your imagination and have fun with your friends on August 26, 2022 at 2:00pm. 

Come join us for Anime Saturdays featuring The Last: Naruto The Movie. We will be showing the movie on Crunchyroll. Open to Teens and older.

We are closed today in observance of Indigenous People's Day.

This will be a storytime in partnership with the San Joaquin County of Education.  There will stories, songs, a special presentation, and a fun activity.  We want to celebrate early literacy throughout the county.  Come join us!

Join us and learn how to get started knitting and crocheting!Supplies will be provided.

Come join us as we craft together a Autumn Luminary jar to brighten up the nights. Open to all ages. Materials will be provided. 

Ages 13-18. Make Halloween themed mini string art.

Practice your English conversation skills in a casual group setting.  For Adults.

Children are invited to come dressed in their best PJ's and bring along their favorite stuffie or blanket.

Come join us to find out what the MH Friends of the LIbrary members do for the library and how you can help.  Make a difference and support your community by supporting the library. Board positions are open and volunteers are needed.  Meeting date October 11, 2022 at 7:00pm.

Explore a world of flavor from the comfort of your own home. Each month we will explore a 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.October's spice- Annatto

Celebrate the Goosebumps book series with crafts, hames, and snacks.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Cascada de Flores. El Brujo y la Sirena (the Wizard and the Mermaid) is a musical story about music and the sea, where a mermaid lives singing through the waters of the Americas. One day, a nice and funny wizard hears the mermaid’s song, for the first tim...read more

Learn how to make husk and flowers bouquets for the perfect seasonal decoration with the help of Sarah Carson from New Mettle Farms. Due to limited quantities, registration is required. For children 10 and up, teens, and adults. Please register online or visit the library to sign-up.

Join us at the Escalon library to create a spooky house with cookies and candy. 

Join us for a game of Concentration, the original memory matching game to keep your wits sharp!This program is for adults and seniors. 

Join us in making an adorable owl mask for Halloween.  

Learn how to make ooey gooey slime!

Come by Fair Oaks and learn to sew using sewing machines for your future projects! For Adults. Registration required, first come first served.

Join us for a game of Concentration, the original memory matching game to keep your wits sharp!This program is for adults and seniors. 

Cascada de Flores will bring the story of el Brujo y la Sirena - the Wizard and the Mermaid - alive with music, singing, and dance from many Latin American countries.

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.

Calling all Witches and Wizards!Join us for fun crafts, activities, and food from the Harry Potter Books!Costumes welcome!

Come by Fair Oaks Library for a movie night! we'll be watching Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas and enjoying some snacks, while supplies last.

Learn paint techniques while making a painting to be proud of in this free art class for teens. 

Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15-October 15, and as part of the celebration enjoy an interactive performance from Cascada de Flores! El Brujo y la Sirena is a story about a wizard, a mermaid, and the sea creatures that help them. You will sing and dance to the music of several Latin...read more

A time and space for toddlers to explore their world by enjoying a variety of hands on activities including puzzles, toss games, crawling tunnels and more, while parents get to meet and talk with each other.  

Get personalized help with learning and using your new laptop.

Decorate your cookie with a scary design or make it cute enough to eat.

Something fun is brewing in the Lathrop library. Let's make an assortment of witchy crafts. Dressing up is highly encouraged!

In the second part of our Freaky Friday series, we will teach you how to make freaky food!  While supplies last.

Want a say in what the Maya Angelou Library does for teens?  Join our Teen Advisory Group and help plan programs and events!  Refreshments will be provided.

Looking for a good book at a great price?  We've got them.  Looking for deals on kids books?  We've got them.  Looking for a bargain on a bag of books?  We've got them too.  We're opening the book room and pulling out all our extra books and having a big...read more

Join special guest speaker Stacey Harrison for a financial literacy workshop to help you in today's economy.This program is for adults and seniors. 

Using some simple supplies such as burlap, paint, buttons, and terracotta pots, make your own little decorative scarecrows!This program is for Teens and Adults. While supplies last.

Troke Branch Library will host a Book Talk by award-winning children's author, Jennifer Torres. She is the author of Stef Soto, Taco Queen, Lola Out Loud, the Do-Over, the Catalina Incognito series, and many other books for young readers. Jennifer will talk about her time living in Stockton, whe...read more

Celebrate the end of Hispanic heritage month with books and activities in both English and Spanish. 

Join us for a screening and discussion of the documentary "Coming Out: A 50 Year History" in honor of LGBT History month.Popcorn and lemonade will be provided.

This exhibit contains a colorful overview of Hindu concepts and practices, offering participants an opportunity to learn about one of the oldest civilizations in the world. This installation features a variety of topics, ranging from yoga and divinity to mathematics and administration.  This tr...read more

Make a 3" or 6" Fall wreath. Online sign-up required.  

Join us to make a simple but beautiful rangoli sand art project to celebrate Diwali.  This craft is for 5 year olds and older.  It all starts at 4:00pm. 

We'll show you step-by-step how to complete a painting in acrylics. Beginners welcome. Materials provided free of charge. 

Come pick out, decorate, and take home your own pumpkin!

Join us for Halloween activies and toys!For ages 0-5

Moms!Please join us on Tuesday, October 18 , 2022 at 11:00am for tea, snacks and conversation. Catch up with neighbors and make new friends.

Can you find these scary characters? Join us for a Library scavenger hunt and make some Halloween crafts. 

Join us as we make spooky terraruims!All Supplies will be provided!

Ages 13-18. Decorate your own ceramic calavera (skull) piggie bank. All materials supplied. First come, first serve.Sign up for email or text reminders for teen program:www.remind.com/join/tracyteens

Monday, October 24 is Diwali! Join us for food, crafts and learn how to henna tattoo from Desihennawali art. This free program is for all ages, however, the henna workshop is recommended for ages 8 & up. Registration is required as space is limited.

Get into the spirit of the spooky season by joining the Linden Library for a Murder Mystery party! We will have snacks and drinks, discuss the game and how it will work, and attempt to solve who among the suspects is guilty.You must register for this program by 5:00pm Monday October 17 before attend...read more

Stop by the Escalon library Teen area and test your Stranger Things knowledge, observation skills and critical thinking, in order to obtain the code to escape the upside down. If your are successful, your code will open a box and you can retrieve a small modest prize.

Make a variety of bats and spider crafts. 

Celebrate National Filipino American History Month with us by eating a sampling of Filipino snacks and doing some Filipino crafts, a wall hanging to decorate your room, and more.

Children ages 5 & older are invited to paint a birdhouse to take home. Please arrive early since supplies are limited. 

Paint your own spooky mini pumpkin!

Learn to code with Ozobots at Fair Oaks Library! For teens 12-17. Registration required, online or in branch.

Join us at the Escalon library to play a game of LIVE ACTION  Among Us. Ages 11 and up! Participants need to arrive at 5:45pm for check-in. 

 Bring your preschool age children to this fun event with storytime, a quick introduction of SJCOE and 2 other organizations who offer support for parents and caregivers and then a fun activity and free backpacks full of goodies for all.  It all happens at 10:30am. 

The Cesar Chavez Central Library will offer the following basic computer classes every Thursday morning from 10:30 AM to 12 PM for adults who have very little or no knowledge in the discussed topics.Mobile 101 - October 20, 2022 *Basic Computer Skills - October 27, 2022...read more

Make a skeleton pirate hanging decoration for Halloween!For kids 4-12. While supplies last.

We will be discussing the most disturbing and extreme horror books found on TikTok, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram.  Refreshments will be served. 

All Ages. With Maddie and Tom away on vacation, things go awry for Sonic upon the unexpected return of the sinister Dr. Robotnik and his new ally, Knuckles. As the duo seeks out a powerful crystal capable of destroying the world, it is up to Sonic and Tails to thwart Dr. Robotnik's schemes. Rati...read more

The Science Wizard is coming to Fair Oaks Library for some Super Cool Chemistry experiments! 

Come join us for a costume party that will have crafts and snacks. Open to all ages. Materials will be provided. Costume is optional. 

The Youth Advisory Commission has gathered Mountain House High School teens, who have been approved to be tutors, together to help local students improve their skills in educational subjects.  If your child is having trouble with math, science, English or other subjects please take advantage of...read more

Celebrate Fall with a cute Fall Floral Jars display.

Join us for some dotty fun learning to paint a basic dot painted mandala. Black cardstock, acrylic paints and dotting tools will be provided. No need to sign up for this class.

Make an exploding potion or a galaxy in a jar!

Come create with the items we provide.  Use your imagination and have fun with your friends. 

Join us and decorate your own spooky pot for your very own succulant! 

Use your creativity and decorate your own real pumpkin! While supplies last.

For Adults. All materials supplied. First come, first serve.

Put on your costumes and join us for a Halloween Parade through the Library and stay for crafts, snacks, airbrush tattoos, and more! There will be photo ops with a special appearance by a Spider hero!! Please register as space is limited. This free program is for children under 12. 

Spooky season is upon us...decorate your home with this spectacular spooky lantern! 

Celebrate Diwali and Lathrop Library with a series of crafts and activities.  We are making Rangolis, paper, and clay Lamps.  

Ever wanted to design something in 3D? Learn with us as we use TinkerCAD to design a 3D model of a character from the popular video game, Among Us. This program is suitable for ages 10 and up. Space is limited. 

Come to the Maker Space for spiderwebs & ghosts to make and take. Our ghost craft will be easy enough for younger kids to do with minimal help (cotton balls on cardstock), while our spiderwebs will be appropriate for kids aged 8 & up (coffee filters, water-based markers & scissors). Mate...read more

Bring your material, use our machines.  We have limited machines and materials.  First come, first serve.  Must know how to sew.  Bring your creativity to life.

Come and practice your English language skills in a relaxed and welcoming environment. 

Whether you want to learn how to knit or crochet, or you just want some buddies to yarn with, you're welcome to join us. All ages are welcome. Materials will be provided, but please bring your own if you can. 

This will be a storytime in partnership with the San Joaquin County of Education.  There will stories, songs, a special presentation, and a fun activity.  We want to celebrate early literacy throughout the county.  Come join us!

Create candy corn-inspired crafts, and create using the candy itself. 

Express your creativity at the library through painting!

For Ages 13-18. The fourth installment of the Thor franchise focuses on the future of New Asgard. While Valkyrie seeks to find a worthy ruler to stand by her side, Thor reunites with his old flame Jane Foster. What follows is a love story of gigantic odds between gods and mortals. Rated: PG-13. Runt...read more

The Youth Advisory Commission has gathered Mountain House High School teens, who have been approved to be tutors, together to help local students improve their skills in educational subjects.  If your child is having trouble with math, science, English or other subjects please take advantage of...read more

Listen as we read scary passages of different stories out loud.This program is designed for Tweens, Teens, and Adults--if they dare!

Stop by the Escalon Library and create a Calavera Balloon and/or a paper Nicho Box in honor of Dia De Los Muertos. While supplies last

Make pumpkin crafts and practice pumpkin STEM.

Relax and release your creativity. Bring any non-alcoholic beverage you want to sip, and we will provide the paint and canvas. You can paint freestyle or follow our planned tutorial. Your choice!This program is for adults. 

Enjoy an afternoon creating your own edible haunted house with sweets and treats. Beware of sugary fun!All supplies will be provided!

Make your own spooky shapes with 3D pens at Fair Oaks! For teens 12-17.

What's more fun than decorating some pumpkins for Halloween?! We'll provide the materials, you just come with your creativity!You must register for this program by 5:00pm Monday, October 24 before attending.For kids and teens. While supplies last.

Children ages 5 & older are invited to create fun art with their thumbprints. 

Readers beware! A new season of spooks is upon us and with it, a spell has been cast transforming your local library into a Haunted House! Come feel the chills and thrills suitable for boos and ghouls in Grades 4-12. Hijinks and screams are welcome for the whole family, but for little monsters who m...read more

Join us as we discuss our October selection, The Cellist  by Daniel Silva.There will be a small number of physical copies of the current title available at our September 28 meeting; there may be some left over after the meeting. Additional copies may be requested from other branches or Lin...read more

Boo! Ghost and Gruesome Goblin Crafts.

Join us as we celebrate Halloween with pumpkin painting and other fun crafts!Costumes welcome!

For All Ages. Join us for games, candy, toys, and more! Costumes are welcome!

Halloween Party with crafts, games and a costume parade.  We hope you can join us. 

Fair Oaks Library is excited to announce our first Trunk or Treat! Come on by in your costumes to trick or treat and play games.

Enjoy a monthly movie in an accepting and comfortable setting for children who are on the autism spectrum. Lights will stay on and the sound turned down low. Children are free to dance, sing, and move about. Sensory & fidget toys will be available, as well as popcorn & water. This month we w...read more

One of the most well known and versatile crochet patterns is the Granny Square. Please join us to continue learning & practicing basic Granny Squares and variations. Also find out more about what you can do with Granny Squares ( a lot!) Crochet hooks and practice yarn will be provided. No need t...read more

A brief introduction to the library's searchable online databases. They have full-text articles and reference materials that are valuable to students of varying ages and grade levels.  

Face painting, games, crafts and lots of candy!

Recreate Frankenstein's monster through a variety of crafts and activities. 

Come create with the items we provide.  Use your imagination and have fun with your friends. 

Bring the family, enjoy some treats and watch some (not so) spooky 'toons!  Limited capacity and while supplies last.

Science is magic! Or at least it seems that way with these eye popping experiments. Watch reactions before your eyes as we make things bubble, change color, fizzle and...goop? Recommended age 4 and up.

A fun day of games and activities for teens!

Ready for Halloween? Join us for a ghostly movie screening of Beetlejuice at the library. Popcorns will be provided.Movie summary: The spirits of a deceased couple are harassed by an unbearable family that has moved into their home, and hire a malicious spirit to drive them out.

For Adults. Make money work better for you.

Join us to make a cute haunted house and paint a fun ghost for Halloween. 

Come join us for Anime Saturday featuring The Boy and the Beast. We will be showing the movie on Crunchyroll. Open to Teens and older. 

Learn the basics of Genealogy and grow your Family Tree

Find a pumpkin in the library and get a prize.  Easy as that.  All day at the library until supplies run out.

Celebrate Halloween at Fair Oaks with a scavenger hunt and crafts!

Enjoy an exciting day of playing your favorite games or building with Legos!

Join us and celebrate Day of the Dead by decorating your own skulls and planters!