LIBRARY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

Organize your life plans and doodling with 'dot' / 'bullet' journaling!  Pick up a packet of materials at the Adult Information Desk. Get some tips on getting started and what it's all about!Ages 50+.  Packets available the month of April until supplies last.

Watching a movie together can be a really fun and rewarding activity to share with friends and family. When you check out the Zootopia DVD with your library card you may request an interactive kit. Each Interactive movie kit has a selection of activities and props to use along with the interactive s...read more

Join us every Friday at 10:15 for this half-hour program for children and their caregivers. We will share fun, colorful picture books, sing happy songs, and make simple, cute crafts to take home.

Learn tips to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your devices. We will discuss password security, common scams and how to use common sense to protect yourself. In-person at the Troke library. No registration required.

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

For Ages 6-12. Have a fun time making Easter crafts! All materials supplied while they last.  

April is National Poetry Month! Stop by the Escalon Library and create a poem at our poetry creation station to take home or to add to our poetry display. 

April is Financial Literacy month! Learns tips on how to introduce this topic to your children. Afterwards, kids can put together, paint and decorate their own coin bank.  This free program is designed for ages 5-12 years old and their grown-ups.

Join Ms. Kari in the community room and relax while you paint on tiny canvases!  You can take home to enjoy or put on display at the library for all to admire, it's up to you! This free program is for teens 12-17 years old.  

Bring your creative ideas to the Mountain House library and create your own piece of art. Then, we will use our machine to turn your work of art into your very own custom button!

Are you a fan of BTS? Do you want to show your love for the group? Then join us in making BTS glass pebble magnets. Supplies will be provided.

Celebrate National Poetry Month by creating your own poem at our Poetry Creation Station!

Come join our friendly and interesting discussion.  Our selected book for April is One Thousand White Women, by Jim Furgus.  It is a what if.. novel based on an actual event. If you are joining us for the first time, please register online. Copies of the book are available to pic...read more

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

Ideal for Ages 3-5, but younger siblings are welcome. Join us for a fun half-hour of stories, songs, fingerplays, and more! 

Bring the little ones for a night time story time with Miss Karen.  She will read a few stories, you can sing along with fingerplays, and more.  Finish the time together making 'Boo Boo Bunnies' for your little ones to take home.  Arrive in your jammies, bring your plush buddi...read more

It is National Frog Month at the Lathrop library Froggy gets dressed in Handprints, Jump Frog Jump plastic cups, and come play a Princess and the Frog Lily pad hop game.

Children age 8+ will learn the basics of needlepoint and will be able to begin work on their first project. Kids should be comfortable using a sewing needle to participate. All materials will be provided. Space is limited and registration will open one week before the program (March 30). For additio...read more

Read a book, share a book, discuss a book and do a craft or play a game about the book.  That is what we do in the Easy Reader Book Club.  We start with easy books and build to a higher level giving children read aloud practice and building comprehension.  For 5-6 year olds.  The...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 who have very little or no knowledge in the discussed topics.Mobile 101 - April 7, 2022Basic Computer Skills - April 14, 2022Registration is NOT required. Sp...read more

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

Come by the Escalon Library and make you own edible Peeps house out of cookies, candy and icing. 

Make and take a Unicorn bookmark. 

Join us as we making fun crafts to prepare for Unicorn day on April 9th!

Ages 2-12. Get creative with Legos and Duplos. Build from your imagination or try a challenge card. Lego provided.  

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.

Unicorn Day is April 9th!!  To celebrate, we will be making unicorn crafts and doing fun activities.  This free program is designed for children 12 years and younger. Registration is required, as space is limited.  

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.April's spice is Dukkah.

Share your favorite poems and/or create poetry in fun and different ways by clipping, snipping and pasting or using post-it-notes.  

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

Ages 6-12yrsJoin the Mountain House library as we use pots, paint, a little imagination, and some gardening knowledge to create fun people and critters for the garden. Then, plant some seeds and take your creations home to watch your very own flowers grow.Please be aware this program will involve pa...read more

Youth 7 to 12 years old will learn the basic techniques of acrylic painting and will create an art piece to keep in this free, 1.5 hour-long class. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required, as space is limited and will begin on 3/19/22 at 1:00PM.  Please arrive promptly, due to h...read more

Join us for a free screening of Alive Inside, a thought-provoking documentary on how music impacts memory.    

Decorate a beautiful Easter Egg. Please arrive ontime. While Suppies Last.

Let your creative side out by decorating your own reusable tote bag. All supplies will be provided. Tweens and up.

When kids play, anything's possible!ImaginationProblem solvingCreativitySelf-esteemCommunication 

Adults can make or take the craft kit home to create a cute spring chick wood decoration.  

kids can Stop by the Escalon Library and paint wooden lizard or take it home and paint it. While supplies last. 

Easter's just around the corner, and we've got two fun crafts for kids to take part in here at Linden! Color and put together a wooden windchime or decorate a large paper egg with buttons, markers, and more!Kids 4-12 are welcome to participate. Parents may need to assist younger children.

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.

Explore ways to use paint and other materials to create art.  This month we'll create art by blowing ink.

Join with other teens and help plan activities for teens at your home library!  Contribute ideas for teen services and materials for the library.  This is an opportunity for volunteer community service hours.The Board is now working on planning an Escape Room for a summer program!  Ot...read more

Have fun at the Bunny Sock Hop at the Lathrop Library. We will be making handprint bunnies, bunny nose masks, marshmallow bunny art. All are invited to participate in the sticky bunny wall and kid dance party. 

Lego Club is for all ages and no sign-up or membership required. Drop-in and build something cool! Each session we come up with a theme to direct the building, but you can make whatever your heart desires.

Celebrate springtime at Weston Ranch! Come make a beautiful flowery butterfly wreath with us. All supplies will be provided.No registration required. This program is for adults and seniors. 

We'll have a number of Peep-related activities this afternoon.  Learn answers to the following questions: Will Peeps sink or float? What's the best way to dissolve Peeps?  How can I build something with Peeps?Ages 5 and up. No registration necessary. Space and supplies are limited....read more

It is National Dolphin Day! Come visit Lathrop library and create puppets of these magnificant creatures.  

Grab your friends or meet some new ones to play games with! We have lots of board games to choose from including: Checkers, Chess, Monopoly, Trouble, Life, Candyland, and much more!!  This free, family friendly program is designed for children 5-12 years old & their grown-ups.

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.

Do you crochet, knit, embroider? Bring your latest project to the library, snacks will be provided! 

Ages 13+Teens are welcome to join the Mountain House library as we DIY our own bathbombs, shaped like rabbits, chicks, and more. Take it home and enjoy it yourself, or make it a gift!

Youth 7 to 12 years old will learn the basic techniques of acrylic painting and will create an art piece to keep in this free, 1.5 hour-long class. All supplies will be provided. Presented by artist Menchie Oliva from Art Expressions of San Joaquin 

You are invited to learn the Basics of Acrylic Painting from a local artist. The program is for children ages 7-12 year old. Please register at the Mountain House Library Reference Desk starting April 1st, 2022

Come & make a race car out of a clothespin and some buttons! These cars are easy to make and fun to race. When your car is finished, you can race to see whose car is faster in downhill racing. Take your car home & race there too! Open to all ages, although younger children will need help mak...read more

Celebrate Shark Week and join us for crafts and fun!  First come first served and while supplies last.  Ages 7 and up.

Join us to watch and discuss one of the most popular recent Ted Talks. Anyone can struggle with burnout--find out why & what you can do about it. Discuss your ideas about dealing with burnout with other participants. No registration required.

You are invited to create a wonderful Earth Day Craft to take home. Space is limited. Please arrive early. While supplies last.

Ages 13-18. Get an overview of what you need to have prepared before you go summer job hunting. Work permit, ID, references, interview skills, and more.Registration opens two weeks prior to the date of the event. Register in-person, by phone, or online.

Do you like puzzles?  Are you competitive?  Then this program is for you.  A puzzle tournament for all ages.  Puzzles will range in size 24-100 pieces.

Learn some basics of blending colors and paint a picture on canvas in an hour and half!  Choose the demo painting of Half Dome from our beautiful Yosemite Valley, or paint what ever inspires you.  The 'party' includes a baggie of delicious snacks to take home.Teens and Adults only....read more

All are invited to make bird feeders out of plastic bottles with water bottle wind spirals as a part of National Recycling day.  

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 natural clay impression ornaments, and watch episode 79 of Great Courses' History of the United States series, entitled "Environmentalism". Supplies are limited; first come, first serve. In-person, no registration needed.

Let's get ready to celebrate Earth Day by coloring our very own planters and using it to plant flowers. Program is open to Tweens, Teens, and Adults. All supplies will be provided.

Come to our Lego Club and let your imagination go wild!  Build something new and we'll put it on display.  We'll provide the Legos!!

Grades 1, 2, and 3. Early readers can improve their reading fluency and comprehension by participating in round-robin reading. Limited space. Priority will be given to those who register and arrive on time. Register in-person, by phone, or online.

Come by as we craft and color our own unique kite that can be flow afterwards. Open to all ages. Materials will be provided. 

Join us at the Fair Oaks Branch Library as we read The Lorax and create our own Truffula tree bookmarks to celebrate Earth Day!

Did you know that it takes 1,000 years for plastic bags to break down in a landfill? Learn how to put those leftover bags to good use, rather than throw them away. We'll begin with a story, "The Rainbow Weaver" by Ejadora del Arcoiris, and then we'll make small mini wall weavi...read more

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

We are making Truffle Trees in honor of Earth day.

Join us for a storytime and craft session to celebrate Ramadan! 

Come play Scrabble with us. No registration required. We'll be serving coffee and mock-mimosas, and giving out prizes to the winners.This program is for seniors. 

Hey kite fliers! Join us for some fun building and decorating kites.  If time and wind permit we will go to the park and give them test flights.  Ages 7-12

Have you always wanted to paint? Then join us for this beginner-friendly painting class as we paint a cherry blossom tree. Program is open to Teens and Adults. Registration is highly encouraged as space is limited. Please dress accordingly as acrylic paint may not wash off clothes easily. 

Several board and card games will be available for game time, including Uno, Apples to Apples, Labarinth, and Harry Potter Clue!  Try out our strategy games, too: Chess & Settlers of Catan.Ages 13-17.

We'll provide the mugs and the markers, all you need to bring is yourself and your creativity! Decorate a mug with sharpie to have your own personalized mug for coffee, tea, or just to showoff!*Mugswill need to be 'baked' at home. Instructionswill be provided.Teens and Adults arewelcome ...read more

Join our brand new book club for adults! We will meet on the last Wednesday evening of each month.Our April selection is The Red Address Book by Sofia Lundberg. This title is available in a limited number of physical copies from SSJCPL library branches; electronic copies are available through Hoopla...read more

Join us for stories, songs and activities on Thursday mornings at 11:00 am. This storytime is designed for our smallest friends and their caregivers--siblings are welcome, too! 

Celebrate Nation Superhero Day by with superhero crafts and activities. Costumes welcome!

Learn how to make your own bath bombs!

Mingle with other literary-minded seniors.  Meet new people and discuss your favorite books.  Mix it up at Maya Angelou!  This event is for senior citizens. 

Create a tree with a paperbag in honor of Arbor day.

Get ready to celebrate the first day of May:  May Day - Hawaiian Lei Day!  Make a silk flower or candy lei to celebrate the culture and flowers of Hawaii.  Also, make a May Day card to honor someone special.Ages 6-12. 

Start your garden with us at Maya Angelou’s first-ever plant party.  Seeds, soil, and seed starter pots will be provided while supplies last.  This event is for gardeners of all ages and experience levels.  Bring the family and share tips with fellow gardeners.

Children are invited to create a musical instrument to take home. The program is designed for children ages 7 & older. Please arrive early. While supplies last.