LIBRARY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

Young Rembrandts presents elementary drawing. Young Rembrandts teaches the drawing skills children need while developing learning skills that give children an academic advantage in the classroom.Space is limited so please sign up at the library.

Learn how to recycle old bottles into a home for a plant!All materials will be provided.Wonder Wednesday is:Join us for Science & Art Themed Activities and Crafts at the Lathrop Library on the first Wednesday at 3:30 pm.Every month will be something different!

Who will be the video game champion!?

We will be coloring flower pots for Mother's Day!  These adorable pots come with a small, faux flower arrangement to put in the customizable pot perfect for the special woman in your life.  This program is free and open to all ages.  

The Troke MakerSpace Hour provides a place, materials, and equipment for people of all ages to exercise creativity, explore technology, share ideas, and work collaboratively. Each week, we will feature a different theme. Please see the Extended Description, to view a list of themes for this month.Su...read more

Love to play bingo?  Like to win free stuff?  Then join us and do both at our monthly bingo!  There will be prizes and books to win.  Come and have fun and meet new people.  This program is free and open to all adults.

Learn how to make your own sweet treats!

Ballet Folklorico Raices Mexicanas de Maria Valdovinos will be at the library to perform in honor of Cinco de Mayo.

Put the kids in their PJs, and bring them to the library for a story & playtime & some light snack. 

Quarterly Meeting. Open to the public.

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. 

Make something new!

Celebrate comic books and comic culture with Free Comic Books Day!

Pick up a free comic, participate in a scavenger hunt, get your face painted, take a picture in a photo booth, play games & more. Cosplay welcome!

Join us at the Escalon Library for a Science Saturday filled with Star Wars activities. Make your own speed glider with a balloon and CD, or create a solution that you can take home to form your own Kyber crystal. Have a light saber battle using the properties of light, or make your own simple circu...read more

In a library not so far away...we're celebrating Star Wars Day! Join us for a galaxy of fun as we make Star Wars themed crafts!Costumes highly encouraged.

Make your mother a special gift.

Kids ages 5 and older can practice their reading skills by reading to cuddly rescued animals such as guinea pigs or ducks. Bring your favorite book or borrow one of ours.

On Mondays and Tuesdays from 10:45-11:15am starting Tuesday, May 7, 2019.

Youth of all skill levels are welcome to learn and play chess every Monday from 5:30 to 6:30 in the Chavez Children's Program Room. Join us for some fun and challenge your friends to a game. 

Make something new!

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

Celebrate a holiday each month with the Library!

Bricks4Kidz presenters will guide teens as they build basic bots utilizing LEGO Mindstorms EV3© platform.  At this S.T.E.A.M. event, teens will write programs using coding and test their ideas.Space limited - registration required.

Learn about the fascinating lives of honey bees and why they are so important to the local economy and receive honey samples. This is a great family program.

Looking for a bit of pampering? Join New Mettle Farms as they show you how to make soothing lavender hand scrubs and teach effective techniques for self-care of the hands, arms, and shoulders. It will be a delightful experience you won’t want to miss.Space is limited 

Learn how to needlepoint with this fun, easy to learn method!  This program is for teens ages 13-17 years old.  All supplies are included in this free program. 

World of Wonders presents Slime Science. This lesson starts with a brief introduction to chemical reactions and three states of matter.  After putting on their safety goggles, students work in pairs to see Chemistry in action!  They measure and mix ingredients and discover substances ...read more

Celebrate the Force we will!

Come join us as we craft a gift for our special mothers and grandmothers. Open to all ages and supplies will be provided. 

Special baby storytime for newborn to 18 months old and their caregivers, includes simple rhymes, activities, and books to encourage intellectual and social growth.

Create a simple no-mess painting for your mom. We'll also have a card making station and more!All materials will be provided.

Bring you imagination and have fun building with Legos, Duplos and other building materials. Lego Block party is for children ages 3 and older.

Make a mess. Deconstruct. Play!

Bring your creativity and explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math while having fun!  Enjoy a hands on program building with Lego bricks, motors, and remote controls.

Anything is possible with LEGO®.  We’ll bring the bricks, you supply the imagination.Free, all-day parking on the lot at Oak and Center streets.

Tony Borders, the Magical Ventriloquist, and his animal puppet friends will be here for 45 minutes of comedy and kids' magic!   

For Teens & Adults. Join us for gentle yoga and meditation. Bring your own mat or beach towel.

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

Stretch, relax, and get fit!

Join us to have a fun time learning about this month's STEM project.  For 7 year olds and above. It all happens at 3:00pm  May 10, at the Mountain House Library.    Space is limited so pre-registration is suggested.

Come learn to make coasters or design your own at the Cesar Chavez Central Library on Friday 5/10/2019 at 3:30 PM. Supplies and tools will be provided. Anyone ages 10 to 18 is invited. Registration is not required.A FREE public parking lot is located across from the library at the corner of Oak and ...read more

Join us for our adult crafting hour!  We will be painting a vase on canvas and then creating a bouquet with faux flowers that can be hung on the wall or displayed on a table.   All supplies are included in this free program.  

Celebrate comic books!

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

Buy used books, movies, music, and more from the Friends of the Library! Prices start at 10¢. Saturday and Sunday.

Join us and do a couple of fun Pokemon crafts.  All ages are welcome for this free program.  

Glowing Creations.   Circuits are the foundation of all digital inventions.  All 3rd - 8th graders are invited to make engineering designs that glow.  Presented by SJ County Office of Education on May 13, 2019 at 4:00pm.  Space is limited, pregistration is suggested. 

Love crafting? We do too. Join our adult DIY Make or Take craft program May 1th @ 4pm.Don’t have time to stop in? We have you covered. Pick up the month’s craft at your leisure anytime from May 13-18 as supplies last.

Watch the 2006 documentary "The Bronze Screen: 100 years of the Latino image in Hollywood." Snacks provided. Run time: 1hr 30 min.

Theeeey're Baaack! Reptiles of all sorts will be on display with Shedskin Reptiles of Tracy. Fun for all ages!

It's time for our youngest to shine!

Find Art Fun is for attendees to have fun creating art with whatever objects and tools are made available.  This month's activity is crafts that you may have missed over the last few months.  This is for 4 year olds and above.   We will be making Rocket windsocks, tile t...read more

For Grades 8-12. Create a solar oven to make delicious s'mores!

Magician Brian Scott has entertained audiences for over 20 years, performing around the globe and throughout California with a highly interactive reading program that combines magic, comedy and pure fun. The show not only encourages good reading habits, but also encourages good use of the library.Fr...read more

Try out some of our cool tech gadgets and gizmos!

Love to play bingo?  Like to win free stuff?  Then join us and do both at our new Kids Bingo! There will be prizes and books to win.  This program is recommended for ages 6 & Up.  

Paint a pod only a Troll would love.

Enjoy some popcorn and a great flick at the Library! 

 Art without limits!  Have fun creating art using whatever objects and tools are available!

Monthly meeting of the San Joaquin Genealogical Society. VISITORS ARE WELCOME!

Enjoy some anime while you whip up a perler bead creation to take home! All materials supplied, Ages 12 & up 

Not all family history information can be accessed online. In some cases, the best research strategy is to go back to the places of your family’s roots. Learn how to best prepare for a genealogical research trip, whether close to home or far, far away.After the presentation, Genealogical Socie...read more

For Adults. Come in for a surprise craft. All materials supplied. Priority given to those who register in person, by phone, or online.

Want to learn how to dance? Come join us as we learn how to dance to the beats of the Congas, Bongos, and Maracas. This is a free program for adults. All level of dancers are welcome.

Discover the magical world of shadow puppetry with Daniel Barash of The Shadow Puppet Workshop. After first introducing audience members to the art of shadow puppetry (including numerous puppets from Southeast Asia), Daniel will perform shadow puppetry versions of best-loved folktales from the Jewis...read more

Ages 12 and up

Come join the discussion! Our selection for June is Cutting for Stone, by Abraham Verghese. It is the story of twin brothers born of a secret union between a beautiful Indian nun and a brash British surgeon at a mission hospital in Addis Ababa. Orphaned by their mother’s death in childbirth an...read more

Share a favorite short story or poem!

Jason 2.0 and ScottBot will be perfoming their catchy songs that will have you up and dancing!Program is free for all ages.

Lego Club is for all children one and up.  No sign-up or membership required.  Just drop-in and build something cool!  Each session we come up with a theme to direct the building, but you can make what you want.  All we ask is to share the pieces, help fellow builder, have fun, a...read more

Enjoy this MAGICAL film!

Looking for a coloring kit to take on the go? Come by as we craft a coloring kit with old dvd cases to keep you busy while you are on the road or at home. Open to all ages and supplies will be provided. 

Storytime for preschoolers and their parents/caregivers features stories, songs, fingerplays, movement and lots of fun. Lasts approximately 30 minutes.

Learn how to paint Dot Art.

Come in and make your own custom temporary tattoos!

Join us for a family movie and snacks. The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (PG): It's been five years since everything was awesome and the citizens are facing a huge new threat: Lego Duplo invaders from outer space, wrecking everything faster than they can rebuild.

Show your teacher how much you appreciate them by giving them a handmade card. Papira Workshop will show you how easy making paper crafts can be. Fun for ages 7 and up.FREE, all-day parking is available at the lot located across from the library on Oak and Center streets.

Relieve some stress through coloring!All materials supplied

Join us for some fun making earrings with various kinds of beads. Jewelry tools will be provided. However, materials are limited to about 20 participants. Please stop by the Mountain House Information Desk or call 209-937-8221 to check for available space.

Play a round of mahjong with old and new friends!

Come over and get messy with an interactive craft!

The Basic Computer Skills class is designed for people who need to learn how to use the mouse and keyboard, become familiar with computer terminologies and applications.No registration required.  Adults with little or no experience are invited to attend.

Try your hand at this game of chance!

Learn how to make your own lei (AKA flower necklace) at the library!

Learn how to fix things around your home with our hands on workshop.  Then stay and ask our expert questions.  This program is free and open to teens & adults.     

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 April 13, 2019. 

Library Closed

Come over and get messy with an interactive craft!

Join the Escalon Teen DIY Studio and design your own amazing creations from bath bombs to neon signs. All materials will be provided. See you there! This month we will be creating resist art with canvases and tape. 

Enter the Mad Science lab and experience the elements of chemistry while seeing amazing experiments in action. Watch the Mad Scientist change water to juice, test out a flaming didgeridoo, and create an explosive foam factory, all while learning about acids & bases, exothermic reactions, and bas...read more

Try your hand at this game of chance!

Who will be victorious?

Kids in grades 3 - 5, deepen your understanding of speed and energy through the creation and exploration of balloon rockets.  Groups of students will be given a kit of materials to create a device that moves a balloon 5 meters along a string.  Once built, students will also explore ho...read more

Learn about exotic musical instruments & listen to music from around the world. Celebrate the cultural diversity of musical instruments played around the world.

Kick off summer reading with a Human Pac-Man tournament at the Escalon Library. Can you beat the ghosts and gather the most pieces? 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place contestants will win a prize!  

Dress in your fishy finest because we are celebrating mermaids!