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LIBRARY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library! All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted.

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Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM
 Preschool Storytime
Thursday, Feb. 1, 10:30 AM
Tracy Branch Library
An engaging 30-minute of stories, music and fun that will build a love of reading and develop early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3-5. 
Teen Thursday: Henna Workshop (Register)
4:00pm
Teen Thursday: Henna Workshop (Register)
Thursday, Feb. 1, 4:00pmTeen Thursday: Henna
Tracy Branch Library
Ideal for Grades 6-12. Adults are also welcome. Desi Hennawali will be at the library to teach you how to do mendhi aka henna tattoos. All materials supplied. Space is limited. Register in-person, by phone, or online. Special Required for Minors:Attendees under 18 must bring a registration/waiv...read more

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Chess Club
10:00am
 Chess Club
Saturday, Feb. 3, 10:00am
Tracy Branch Library
Ideal for Ages 6+. Play or learn to play chess on Saturdays mornings. All equipment provided.
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Let’s Read Together for Grades 1-3
3:00pm
Let’s Read Together for Grades 1-3
Monday, Feb. 5, 3:00pmLet’s Read Tog
Tracy Branch Library
Grades 1, 2, and 3. Early readers can improve their reading fluency and comprehension by participating in round-robin reading. Limited space. First come, first serve.
Chapter Book Club for Grades 3-5
4:00pm
Chapter Book Club for Grades 3-5
Monday, Feb. 5, 4:00pmChapter Book Club fo
Tracy Branch Library
Improve your reading comprehension by participating in book discussions and take home activity packs for a new chapter book each week. Ideal for grades 3-5. Limited space. First come, first serve.
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All About Baby
10:30 AM
 All About Baby
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 10:30 AM
Tracy Branch Library
Half an hour of storytime and activity for children 0-2.
Valentine’s Day Crafts
4:00pm
 Valentine’s Day Crafts
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 4:00pmValentine’s Da
Tracy Branch Library
Celebrate Valentine's with us by making crafts. Ideal for 6-12.
Lego for Kids with Autism
5:30 pm
 Lego for Kids with Autism
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 5:30 pm
(Tuesday Dec. 5, 5:30 pm, Jan 23, 5:30 pm, Feb. 6, 5:30 pm, Mar. 5, 5:30 pm, April 23, 5:30 pm, May 21, 5:30 pm)

Tracy Branch Library
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Makerspace for Tweens & Teens
4:00pm
 Makerspace for Tweens & Teens
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 4:00pm
Tracy Branch Library
Ideal for Ages 10-18. Drop-in and try your hand at a variety of STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math) activities.
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Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM
 Preschool Storytime
Thursday, Feb. 8, 10:30 AM
Tracy Branch Library
An engaging 30-minute of stories, music and fun that will build a love of reading and develop early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3-5. 
Device Advice
11 a.m.
 Device Advice
Thursday, Feb. 8, 11 a.m.
(Thursdays Dec. 7 & 21, 11 a.m., Jan. 11 & 25, 11 a.m., Feb. 8 & 22, 11 a.m., Mar. 14 & 28, 11 a.m., April 11 & 25, 11 a.m. May 9 & 23, 11 a.m.)

Tracy Branch Library
Adults get help with your device and computer skills.
Teen Thursday: Light-Up Valentine’s Day Cards
4:00pm
Teen Thursday: Light-Up Valentine’s Day Cards
Thursday, Feb. 8, 4:00pmTeen Thursday: Light
Tracy Branch Library
Ideal for Grades 6-12. Create light-up Valentine's Day cards with circuit tape, LEDs, and batteries.All materials supplied. First come, first serve. 
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English Conversation Club
4 p.m.
 English Conversation Club
Friday, Feb. 9, 4 p.m.
(Friday, Nov. 17, 4 p.m., Friday Dec 1, & 22, 4p.m., Friday, Jan. 12 & 19, 4 p.m., Feb. 9 & 23, 4 p.m., Friday March 9 & 23, 4 p.m.)

Tracy Branch Library
Adults come and practice speaking English in a comfortable group setting.
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Chess Club
10:00am
 Chess Club
Saturday, Feb. 10, 10:00am
Tracy Branch Library
Ideal for Ages 6+. Play or learn to play chess on Saturdays mornings. All equipment provided.
SAT or ACT Practice Test (Register)
10:30am
SAT or ACT Practice Test (Register)
Saturday, Feb. 10, 10:30am
Tracy Branch Library
Grades 9-12. Take a official full-length, computer-based practice test for the SAT or ACT (essay not included). Students will need to create a free account at Collegeboard (for the SAT) or My ACT (for the ACT). The Collegeboard or My ACT account can be created on-site or at any time before arri...read more

Paws for Reading
12 p.m.
 Paws for Reading
Saturday, Feb. 10, 12 p.m.
(Saturdays, February 10, 12 p.m., March 9, 12 p.m., April 13, 12 p.m., May 11, 12 p.m., June 8)

Tracy Branch Library
Ideal for Ages 6-12, younger readers are welcome. Read to a therapy dog at the library every 2nd Saturday of the month.
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12
CLOSED
 CLOSED
Monday, Feb. 12
Tracy Branch Library
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All About Baby
10:30 AM
 All About Baby
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 10:30 AM
Tracy Branch Library
Half an hour of storytime and activity for children 0-2.
Preschool Valentine’s Day
11 am
Preschool Valentine’s Day
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 11 amPreschool Valentine&
Tracy Branch Library
Celebrate Valentine's Day with preschool crafts. Ideal for ages 3-5. 
Lego Club for Kids
4:00 p.m.
 Lego Club for Kids
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 4:00 p.m.Lego Club for Kids
Tracy Branch Library
Ideal for Ages 2-12. Be creative! Build whatever you can imagine with fun lego or duplo designs and put it on display in the library! All blocks provided.
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Makerspace for Tweens & Teens
4:00pm
 Makerspace for Tweens & Teens
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 4:00pm
Tracy Branch Library
Ideal for Ages 10-18. Drop-in and try your hand at a variety of STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math) activities.
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Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM
 Preschool Storytime
Thursday, Feb. 15, 10:30 AM
Tracy Branch Library
An engaging 30-minute of stories, music and fun that will build a love of reading and develop early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3-5. 
Teen Thursday: Tie Dye Totes
4:00pm
 Teen Thursday: Tie Dye Totes
Thursday, Feb. 15, 4:00pm
Tracy Branch Library
Ideal for Grades 6-12. Learn how to tie dye. Create your own unique design on a tote bag to take home. All materials supplied. 
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Black History Month Craft
3:30pm
 Black History Month Craft
Friday, Feb. 16, 3:30pmBlack History Month
Tracy Branch Library
Ideal for Ages 4-12.  Make crafts to celebrate black history month.
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Adult Craft: Clay earrings
1 pm
 Adult Craft: Clay earrings
Saturday, Feb. 17, 1 pm
Tracy Branch Library
Come make your own earrings to wear, or give away as a gift.
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19
CLOSED
 CLOSED
Monday, Feb. 19
Tracy Branch Library
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All About Baby
10:30 AM
 All About Baby
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 10:30 AM
Tracy Branch Library
Half an hour of storytime and activity for children 0-2.
Nutty Birds with New Mettle Farms (Register)
4:00pm
Nutty Birds with New Mettle Farms (Register)
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 4:00pmNutty Birds with New
Tracy Branch Library
Explore the unique woody texture of nut and seed shells and the trees that grow them. Choose your favorite shells to make a little roosting friend to set on your windowsill or in a tree of its own. Ideal for Ages 8 and older. Younger attendees welcome with parental assistance. 
Building and Saving Wealth Financial Workshop
5:30 pm
Building and Saving Wealth Financial Workshop
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 5:30 pmBuilding and Saving
Tracy Branch Library
Learn Important financial information to help you build savings and wealth. Part of the 30 by 30 Financial Education Initiative. For Adults ages 18+. 
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Makerspace for Tweens & Teens
4:00pm
 Makerspace for Tweens & Teens
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 4:00pm
Tracy Branch Library
Ideal for Ages 10-18. Drop-in and try your hand at a variety of STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math) activities.
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Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM
 Preschool Storytime
Thursday, Feb. 22, 10:30 AM
Tracy Branch Library
An engaging 30-minute of stories, music and fun that will build a love of reading and develop early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3-5. 
Device Advice
11 a.m.
 Device Advice
Thursday, Feb. 22, 11 a.m.
(Thursdays Dec. 7 & 21, 11 a.m., Jan. 11 & 25, 11 a.m., Feb. 8 & 22, 11 a.m., Mar. 14 & 28, 11 a.m., April 11 & 25, 11 a.m. May 9 & 23, 11 a.m.)

Tracy Branch Library
Adults get help with your device and computer skills.
Teen Thursday: DIY Buttons and Stickers
4:00pm
Teen Thursday: DIY Buttons and Stickers
Thursday, Feb. 22, 4:00pm
Tracy Branch Library
Ideal for Grades 6-12. Make your own buttons and draw your own stickers.All materials supplied. First come, first serve. 
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English Conversation Club
4 p.m.
 English Conversation Club
Friday, Feb. 23, 4 p.m.
(Friday, Nov. 17, 4 p.m., Friday Dec 1, & 22, 4p.m., Friday, Jan. 12 & 19, 4 p.m., Feb. 9 & 23, 4 p.m., Friday March 9 & 23, 4 p.m.)

Tracy Branch Library
Adults come and practice speaking English in a comfortable group setting.
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Chess Club
10:00am
 Chess Club
Saturday, Feb. 24, 10:00am
Tracy Branch Library
Ideal for Ages 6+. Play or learn to play chess on Saturdays mornings. All equipment provided.
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Let’s Read Together for Grades 1-3
3:00pm
Let’s Read Together for Grades 1-3
Monday, Feb. 26, 3:00pmLet’s Read Tog
Tracy Branch Library
Grades 1, 2, and 3. Early readers can improve their reading fluency and comprehension by participating in round-robin reading. Limited space. First come, first serve.
Chapter Book Club for Grades 3-5
4:00pm
Chapter Book Club for Grades 3-5
Monday, Feb. 26, 4:00pmChapter Book Club fo
Tracy Branch Library
Improve your reading comprehension by participating in book discussions and take home activity packs for a new chapter book each week. Ideal for grades 3-5. Limited space. First come, first serve.
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All About Baby
10:30 AM
 All About Baby
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 10:30 AM
Tracy Branch Library
Half an hour of storytime and activity for children 0-2.
Family Movie: Wish (2023)
4:00pm
 Family Movie: Wish (2023)
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 4:00pmFamily Movie: Wish (
Tracy Branch Library
All Ages. A young girl named Asha wishes on a star and gets a more direct answer than she bargained for when a trouble making star comes down from the sky to join her. Rating: PG Run time: 95 minutes. 
Black History Month: Chisolm ’72
5:30 pm
Black History Month: Chisolm ’72
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 5:30 pmBlack History Month:
Tracy Branch Library
A documentary on Brooklyn based Congresswoman Shirley Chisolm's 1972 presidential bid. Watch it before the Netflix movie is released! Not rated. Run time: 75 minutes. 
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Makerspace for Tweens & Teens
4:00pm
 Makerspace for Tweens & Teens
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 4:00pm
Tracy Branch Library
Ideal for Ages 10-18. Drop-in and try your hand at a variety of STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math) activities.
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Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM
 Preschool Storytime
Thursday, Feb. 29, 10:30 AM
Tracy Branch Library
An engaging 30-minute of stories, music and fun that will build a love of reading and develop early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3-5. 
Leap Day Party
11 am
 Leap Day Party
Thursday, Feb. 29, 11 amLeap Day Party
Tracy Branch Library
It's LEAP DAY! Come celebrate with fun crafts! Ideal for ages 3-5. 
Teen Thursday: TikTok Dance Party
4:00pm
Teen Thursday: TikTok Dance Party
Thursday, Feb. 29, 4:00pm
Tracy Branch Library
Ideal for Grades 6-12. Let's try out some popular tiktok dances. 
  
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