LIBRARY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

All Ages. Sign up on the first day to get a special prize (while supplies last).Summer Reading prepares babies and toddlers for success by developing early language skills, helps children build reading and language skills, motivates teens to read and discuss literature, and encourages adults to expe...read more

Today is the day to pick up your reading log, and bag.  Stay awhile to choose books and do a craft. 

Swimming, dancing, floating… watch jellyfish move and capture their motion in your drawing. All skill levels are welcome.

Join us as we create our very own mermaid on canvas using different materials. Open to ages 12 and up. All supplies will be provided.

Ages 13-18. Make your own rainbow Tie-Dye T-shirt. All materials supplied. First come, first serve.Sign up for email or text reminders for teen programs:www.remind.com/join/tracyteens

We have the bricks, you bring the imagination.  Come join us to build and create with Legos 4:00pm.  We have both small Legos and Duplos to share.  Lego donations accepted, large bricks needed more than small bricks. 

Join this teen group and help plan activities for teens at your 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!  Other id...read more

Kids and Youth under 18 can receive free lunch at the Cesar Chavez Library, in partnership with Stockton Unified School District's Seamless Summer meals. No registration required. 

All Ages. This fabulous and extremely POPular show will have you BURSTing with laughter. It’s crazy, zany, super silly and tons of fun. Adults and children alike will be wowed as we join “The Bubble Lady” on an incredible MUSICALLY ENHANCED adventure to "BUBBLE LAND."...read more

Kids and Youth under 18 can receive free lunch at the Cesar Chavez Library, in partnership with Stockton Unified School District's Seamless Summer meals. No registration required. 

Compete for the FIFA 22 championship. Bracket style tournament. Sign up at the library to participate or stop by and watch the matches. Snacks for everyone and a prize for the winner. 

Kids and Youth under 18 can receive free lunch at the Cesar Chavez Library, in partnership with Stockton Unified School District's Seamless Summer meals. No registration required. 

Kids and Youth under 18 can receive free lunch at the Cesar Chavez Library, in partnership with Stockton Unified School District's Seamless Summer meals. No registration required. 

Cupcakes and competition – what else could you need?  Join our ocean-themed contest, but don’t “coast” to the finish line – make some waves! 

For Ages 13-18. Let's talk about a new teen book or comic/manga every other week during the summer. The books will be available for checkout at the library's front desk. First come, first serve.June 14, 2022 - These Violent Delights by Chloe GongJune 28, 2022 - Heartstopper Vol 1 b...read more

Kids and Youth under 18 can receive free lunch at the Cesar Chavez Library, in partnership with Stockton Unified School District's Seamless Summer meals. No registration required. 

Are you leaving home in a few years?  Been out for a while in college or working and need some refreshers in life skills?  We can help with this series of free presentations:     Time Management - 5pm, Tuesday, June 14th     Budgeting - 6pm, Tuesday, June 14th...read more

Stop by the Escalon Library this week during open hours and create a card for Father's Day or for a loved one. You can follow the examples or design your own . While supplies last . 

Celebrate the summer by making your very own nautical lantern to light your summer nights. For ages 13 and up. All supplies will be provided.

Bay Area artist, Karen Luk, will be live-streamed in the Troke Community room as she teaches how to draw and compare a realistic face to a manga style face with different expressions. Chibis, cute and small character types, are taught along with standard proportions for manga style characters i...read more

Using watercolors create a beautiful piece of art!

Join us to make a card and simple craft for Father's Day.  Pre-registration is a must.  Register at the check-out desk.

Ideal for ages 13 and older, however younger participants are welcome with a parent/guardian.Play the tabletop card game Magic The Gathering! Open to new and experienced players. 

Come to the library and spend an afternoon painting a birdhouse in the shape of a lighthouse!This program is for Teens and Adults. While supplies last!

ARMYs are invited to our free BTS bookmark and craft event. Get a BTS bookmark and other goodie, make your own BTS/ARMY bracelet, and enter our raffle for a chance to win a copy of the new BTS album Proof (Compact Edition) and a BTS Logo Collectible.We will also collect boxed and canned food do...read more

All Ages. Join the Tracy Police Department for special storytimes!Also, participate in the Books for Badges reading challenge to receive an invitation to a Snow Cone Party. For more information, see the Tracy Police Department Books for Badges Instagram post or Facebook post...read more

Make your own swirling ocean color painting with fingernail polish and water.  

Join us to make cute Fish Keychains decorated with colorful ink.  For 6 yr. olds and older.  Pre-register at the desk.

Ages 13-18. Create your own scratch art keychain. All materials supplied. First come, first serve.Sign up for email or text reminders for teen programs:www.remind.com/join/tracyteens

Enjoy creating a creature flipbook, play sea creature bingo, and create a creature terrarium. 

For All Ages. Jack has traded his cow for magic wishing beans much to his mother’s dismay.  In frustration, Jack’s mom tosses the beans out the window where they grow into a huge beanstalk.  Up the beanstalk goes Jack and the adventure begins! Will Jack defeat the Giant? W...read more

Come create and paint a tile coaster with us! For teens and adults.

Solve puzzles and break codes.  Find treasure and escape 'The Lost City of Atlantis' before the undersea earthquake hits!The first 'exploration team' will start at 2pm - the second 'team' should be ready a little before 3pm.[The room will not actually be 'locked'...read more

For Teens--ages 13 plus. Use watercolors to make a colorful and inspirational piece of art. Choose from among inspirational words or phrases printed in gold resist on heavy art paper. Then, make a wash of your favorite colors to highlight your golden inspiration. Hang your finished art in a place wh...read more

Join us for a relaxing hour of seascape painting. 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. All supplies will be provided.

Join us to learn the basics of Python Programming.  This class is for 11-15 yr. olds and older.  You must provide your own computer or share with a friend also in attendance.Online pre-registration is a must as space is limited.  

Teens ages 13- 18 join us as we make our own sugar scrubs.

Make a necklace or bracelet with antique gold chain and fun charms inspired by creatures from the sea.Ages 13+ 

Join us to learn the basics of Python Programming.  This class is for 11-15 yr. olds and older.  You must provide your own computer or share with a friend also in attendance. Pre-registration is a must as space is limited.  You must attend all classes.

Come watch science at work. With some of the biggest and greatest hits from all his other shows, Phabulous Physics is one you don't want to miss!