LIBRARY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

Its back! Join the Escalon Library for its bi-annual Tiny Art Show. Participants can stop by the library and pick up a tiny art kit to create a masterpiece, while supplies last. Other materials may be used to  create art as long as the art stays tiny.  All art must be returned to the libra...read more

Start picking up kits to create a piece for Manteca’s Banned Book themed Tiny Art Show. Visit our display or pick up a list of banned books to inspire your creativity. Please return completed art by Friday, September 16.

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.Gmail SignUp - September 1, 2022 Chromebook for Beginners - September 8...read more

For Ages 3-5. Enjoy a variety of activities and crafts designed for preschool skill development.

For Ages 6-12. We will be painting a yummy snack. With good direction, we can make an artist out of any rookie. You won't believe the results in this skill-enhancing workshop. No experience is necessary. We will utilize simple step-by-step methods that take the stress out of creativity...read more

Celebrate the back-to-school season in magical style! Join us at Fair Oaks for Harry Potter themed activities from 4-5 pm.

Stop by the Escalon library and create a Grandparents Day card. While supplies last.Grandparents day is 9/11/22

Learn what a computer is, and how to use a mouse and keyboard. Bring your own laptop, or learn with one of ours.Join us each Friday morning for a different computer topic.

Did you receive a new device and need help setting it up? Come on by to Fair Oaks Library and we can go through basic set up and use. Please come prepared with your device, any passwords you might need, phones, etc. Appointments will be in groups of 5 for 15 minutes, first come, first served. For ad...read more

Join us for Fun Art Friday at Arnold Rue Micro Library.  Material will be provided while supplies last.

If you have received a free tablet or Chromebook from the ARPA Digital Equity Project and need help setting up, we're here to help. Bring your device, your phone, your glasses, and any passwords you have written down, and we will help you set up your new device and get it working. Each patron or...read more

Add carrots to your garden.  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.

The library will be closed for Labor Day

Grandparents Day is 9/11/22        Stop by the Escalon library and grab a craft kit to create a personalized gift. Craft can be made in the library or taken home. While supplies last.

There is no storytime today at the Ripon Library

Come join our friendly and interesting discussion.  Our selected tite for Septembr is Still Live With Bread Crumbs, by Anna Quindlen, "a wise tale about second chances, starting over, and going after what is most important in life."

The whole family will enjoy this half hour storytime where library staff will share quiet bedtime stories, rhymes and songs in preparation for bedtime.   Please join us at 5:30pm each Tuesday throught the fall. 

Stop by the Escalon library and make or take a cute craft for grandparents day. While supplies last

For children up to 12.  Come a spend an afternoon with officers from the new Lathrop police department, and learn about safety in your neighborhood. There will be fun activities, stories, and a great time. 

Love squishes? Or don't know what they are. Then join us as we design and make our very own paper squishies. All supplies will be provided. For ages 12 and up.

Celebrate your abuelitos/grandparents at Maya Angelou Library with crafts and light refreshments.  Fun for the whole family!  While supplies last.

Interested in playing Dungeons & Dragons? Come along for this exciting role-playing adventure full of twists and turns, and see where your imagination takes you. We're seeking adventurers for our September campaign. Must be able to commit to meeting on Wednesdays, September 7, 14 & 21, a...read more

Join us in the fun making a light up ROBOT and battery tester!Registration is required.Explore how electricity flows and build simple circuits with Maker Tape, an LED, and a coin cell battery to make a battery tester on the first week.  The second week we will make a light up robot toy.  B...read more

This half-hour program incorporates "Mother Goose on the Loose" guidelines to provide a time "just for babies". Focus is on literacy building blocks for baby's development through sharing picturebooks, board books, fingerplays, rhythm/rhyme and simple songs.Above all it ...read more

Adult Book Club meets on the second Thursday of every month except December and when otherwise noted.There are two meeting times: 3:00pm and 6:00pm.If you love to read and reflect on what you read, Book Club will help you gain further insight and enrich the experience through discussion with others....read more

Calling all Demigods!Join us for fun crafts and activities from the world of Percy Jackson!

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.

Want somewhere to store your spare change? Well, we have really cool small shark piggy banks for you to paint and take home! Come by and decorate your very own.For kids 4-12. While Supplies last

Are you a fan of the stars? Come by Fair Oaks to make your own galaxy sensory jar.

CANCELLED DUE TO HEAT & FAULTY A/CAges 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.

Have you ever wondered what happens at the library when it's closed? We will share our secret world with your stuffed animal friends at our special sleepover! Wear your pajamas and bring your stuffie (dolls are welcome). Then we'll make a nametag for them, read a goodnight story and tuck the...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.  

Join us as Tharini teaches crochet basics. Learn about stitches, yarn, patterns & more. Soon you will enjoy meeting with other club members as you work on your latest crochet projects for your home, yourself and others. Please bring a size G or H crochet hook to class (check for these at local c...read more

Do you have a new laptop?  Do you have questions about it? We can help you get started with using it. No registration required for this free class. Space is limited; first come, first serve.  Please bring your laptop with you to the class.

Stay out of the heat and play indoor sports with balloons. From volleyball to basketball. Free for all ages. 

Want to have 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.

You are invited to participate in this fun program. Program is designed for children ages 6 & older. Please arrive early since the space is limited to the first 23 participants. While supplies last.

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

In the new action comedy from DreamWorks Animation, based on the New York Times best-selling book series, a crackerjack criminal crew of animal outlaws are about to attempt their most challenging con yet--becoming model citizens.This movie is rated PG and has a run time of 1 hour and 40 minutes.&nbs...read more

Enjoy a day of fun and games with family and friends at the Library!

For Ages 18 and Up. Come a learn the basics of soap making, and create your own cube of soap. 

Children ages 5 & older are invited to make clay animals. Program is limited to the first 25 participants. Please arrive early. While supplies last.

Let's turn pinecones into beautiful and colorful flowers, ready to be used in any fall floral arrangements. For ages 13 and up. All supplies will be provided.

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

Explore a world of flavor from the comfort of your own home. Each month we will explore  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.September spice is Tasmanian...read more

Moms!Please join us on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 10:30am for tea, snacks and conversation. Catch up with neighbors and make new friends. No children please.

Instead of our regularly scheduled Preschool Story Time, we will have a special guest, Jenni Fontanilla, the City Librarian! She will be reading and answer any questions.  Afterward stay for a craft and free play. This program is designed for ages 3-5 years old, but children of all ages ar...read more

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. 

Ages 13-18. Create a custom journal with exercises to help improve your mental health and inspiration quotes. All materials supplied.

For Ages 3 to 12. Come to the Lathrop branch library and make a necklace and a squrrial out of plastic acorns. 

Two activities will help us begin our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins September 15. Make your own panpipe, based off of the traditional instrument from Central and South America, and create music. Next, learn about the Peru’s Nazca lines and design your own with sand, pain...read more

Do you like crosswords? Or are they an interest you've always had but haven't tried yet? Join us for some crossword fun! We'll work through them together.This program is for adults and seniors. 

Make your own simple pressed flower lantern with a mason jar. This program is intended for kids and teens.

Do you like crosswords? Or are they an interest you've always had but haven't tried yet? Join us for some crossword fun! We'll work through them together.This program is for adults and seniors. 

For ages 3-12. Make a masterpiece using foil and sharpies. 

Make your own ooey gooey color slime!

Learn to make a fancy Feather Fascinator with the help of Sarah Carson from New Mettle Farms! Due to limited supplies, registration is required. Register online or visit the library to sign-up. For children 10 and up, teens and adults. Requires basic crafting skills such as using scissors and the ab...read more

REGISTRATION CLOSED. For Ages 6-12. We will be painting a beautiful landscape. Why? Because who doesn’t love beautiful landscape scene? Don’t worry, we will hold their hand every step of the way. Unleash the joy of painting in your little one today, and make their little hearts...read more

Learn how to make your own sugar scrubs at Fair Oaks Library! For Teens and Adults.

Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-off!!  Bring the family for an afternoon of fun, snacks and prizes!   

Need help with College Applications?  A representative from World System Builder, through their literacy program, is here to give you help and advice.    

It's time to get ready for fall with New Mettle Farms! Learn how to upcycle books into beautiful house creations that say something, literally! This free program is for teens and adults. Please register as space is limited. 

Origami jewelry has been gaining popularity recently. Why not join us to learn an easy way to make pretty origami leaf earrings? Paper, acrylic sealant and jewelry findings will be provided. There's no need to sign up for this class.

Do you have a gmail account, but you're not sure how to use it? Join us and learn how to make the most out of your gmail account and your Google account. 

Decorate you own bank with markers and paint and keep your money safe! Free for all ages. 

All Ages. Play chess on Saturdays from 10am-1pm. Beginners welcome.

Learn how to solve a Rubik's Cube from the young "cubers" of the California Cubing Club!

Using blank greeting cards and stickers, a volunteer will walk you through creating your own fall-themed greeting cards using the same methods as sticker journaling.This program is for Teens and Adults. While supplies last.

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

What’s the deal with banned books? Stop by the library to view the limited-time Banned Book Tiny Art Show, made of works completed by Manteca Library customers. While you’re here, pick up a banned book and investigate for yourself.

Come by the Escalon library and check out the Tiny Art masterpieces created by our very talented  local patrons for our Bi-annual Tiny Art Show. Art will be on display unitl 10/17/22. 

Personalize your very own blank white lanyard keychain to express your personality.  We will supply everything you need to make a beautiful new keychain to take home and enjoy.  Hope you can join us Sept. 19, 2022 at 4:00PM.  Available while supplies last. 

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

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

We apologize for the inconvenience, but this special story time has been rescheduled for 9/20.  Instead of our regularly scheduled Preschool Story Time, we will have a special guest from the City of Stockton Police Department! He will read a story and answer questions. Afterward stay for a craf...read more

Create a beautiful picture using chalk first then mixing it up with tempura paint.  Add a variety of silouette cutouts to finish your creation.This craft is for 5 year olds and above.

"In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry, bare, sandy hole with nothing in it to sit down on or to eat: it was a hobbit-hole, and that means comfort."Make your own hobbit hole wreat! Per...read more

Ages 13-18. Learn to make paper rosettes. All materials supplied. First come, first serve.Sign up for email or text reminders for teen program:www.remind.com/join/tracyteens

For ages 2 to 12. Come paint stamp with sliced apples, creat tear paper apple trees, popsicle stick apple cores, and yarn apples on paper plates. 

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 6-7 year olds.  The...read more

Ready to win some prizes? Then join us for a relaxing hour of Bingo. For Ages 11 and up. All supplies will be provided.

Children ages 6 & older are invited to participate in this program. All supplies will be provided. Please arrive early since space is limited to first 20 children. 

Hola! Gutentag! Bonjour! Join us at Weston Ranch to see how you can learn a new language for free with your library card.This program is for adults and seniors. 

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Fair Oaks Library with a performance from Cascada de Flores! They will be telling the story of El Brujo y La Sirena, about a wizard, a mermaid, and their adventures in the sea. It will include music and dances from all over Latin America, so be ready to join...read more

Relax and dot a canvas with brightly colored acrylic paint. This free program is designed for adults. Supplies are provided. No registration is necessary.

Val Simpkin is a professional ventriloquist, songwriter and performer from Maryland who has performed all around the country.  Her program is lively, fun and interactive.    We hope you can come laugh, dance and sing with us today.  If you would like to learn and see a bit a...read more

We've got some wooden decorations for fall that kids can come to create and take home for the fall!For kids 4-12. While Supplies last

Join us as we use fruit to make fun yummy art!We'll take a picture and then you can enjoy!

For All Ages. Sing, dance and play with Cascada de Flores. This free family show is in ENGLISH and SPANISH and is highly participatory. 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 o...read more

Join Silly Goose and Val for stories and ventriloquism fun!

Express your creativity at the Library through painting!

Celebrate the birthdays of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings at Fair Oaks Library! There will be Middle-Earth themed activities to enjoy, including making mini hobbit door decorations!

Laugh, dance, and sing along with award-winning ventriloquist, Val Smalkin and an assortment of her puppet friends. Val's quick paced program of comedy, music, and dance-along songs has delighted audiences from San Francisco to Cap  d'Antibes, France. She creates community moments of jo...read more

Learn some tips about staying safe online. This free class does not require registration. Borrow one of our laptops for the class, or bring your own device.

Decorate you own canvas book bag and fill it with great books you check out at the library! Free for all ages. 

Bring your student to get help with their homework.

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

This year is the 35th anniversary of the cult classic movie The Princess Bride, a spirited, fairy tale story of love and adventure. In celebration, we're hosting an after-hour interactive screening party. Come dressed up (in medieval garbs, if you wish) and join us for some loud, uproarious...read more

Learn how to improve your financial literacy.

Test your skills and try your luck in a game of Spades! Come with a partner or as a free agent.This program is for adults and seniors. Teens may play if accompanied by and teamed up with an adult. 

Children of all ages are invited to participate in this fun and educational program. 

Join us as we explore the artistic sides of bubble wrap. For ages 13 and up. Registration is highly recommended as space is limited. Please dress accordingly as some acrylic paints may not wash off easily. All supplies will be provided. 

We're bringing out the games - boardgames, card games, and more - for a night of fun and play! All ages are welcome, as we'll have a bit of something for everyone!

Join us in the Children's Room for classic board games and snacks!

We will have a special guest, pediatrician, Dr. Krystle Balduzzi. She will read a story and help explain what a doctor does. Afterward stay for a craft and free play. This program is designed for ages 3-5 years old, but children of all ages are welcome.

Bring your 3-5 year olds to get their wiggles out at our preschool dance party.  There will be jumping, twisting, twirling and loads of musical and dance activities appropriate to this age group.   It all happens on September 27, 2022 at 4:00pm. 

Teens ages 13-18 joim us as we make slime and sing our favorite songs!

For Ages 13-18. The ragtag team of teens returns to the world of Jumanji only to discover that the rules of the game they thought they had defeated have changed. The group must enact a rescue mission when one of their ranks finds themselves in peril, negotiating the furthest reaches of the game univ...read more

If you're unfamiliar with or struggle with using our free Hoopla app, come by the library and we'll walk you through some of the basics! Bring your own phones, tablets, or laptops - or just yourselves - and we'll walk through accessing Hoopla, searching for items, and checking them out.T...read more

For ages 2-12 We will be making Hedghogs out of fluffy pom poms, and yarn. 

Create your own music at any time by making your own musical instruments. Choose from a harmonica, maracas, jingle ring, jingle stick, or build them all.

Join us as we turn the classic board game Hungry Hungry Hippos into a real Hungry Human Hippos game. Get ready to become Hungry Hippos in search of food. For ages 10 and up. All supplies will be provided. Please wear comfortable clothes as the game may get physical.

You work hard. You handle business. You take care of everybody else. This is a time for you to relax and take care of yourself. Let your mind and body rest, and do some meditative coloring.This program is for adults and seniors. 

Put your STEM skills to the test and build your own Ferris wheel of out popsicle sticks.  This program is for teens 13-18.

Decorate your own acrylic keychain with fun charms!This program is intended for kids and teens.

Available for grades 1st-5th. Students may bring their homework and get help from our volunteers. Available on a first come, first served basis. 

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

Join us as we discuss our September selection, The Lost Man by Jane Harper.There will be a small number of physical copies of the current title available at our August 31 meeting; there may be some left over after the meeting. Additional copies may be requested from other branches or Link+.&nbs...read more

You work hard. You handle business. You take care of everybody else. This is a time for you to relax and take care of yourself. Let your mind and body rest, and do some meditative coloring.This program is for adults and seniors. 

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 as we have fun painting rocks!All ages welcome!

Spiders have a bad wrap! Learn to spin a beautiful web with New Mettle Farms. Spinning activity includes a positive wrap on the role of spiders in our world. This free program is for children 5-12 years old. Please register as space is limited. 

All Ages. The infamous Mr. Piranha, Mr. Snake, Mr. Shark, Ms. Tarantula, and Mr. Wolf find their lives of crime coming to an end as they face imprisonment. Determined to retain their freedom, the criminals band together to boost their public image and prove their goodness to their community with the...read more

Learn how to personalize items for school with a Cricut machine!In this series, learn the basics of a Cricut Machine and make some personalized items for school.  Attendees must be ages 9-12.  No exceptions.  Supplies are limited.

Come join us at Fair Oaks Library for a Movie Night! We will be watching Encanto and snacks will be provided while supplies last.

Bring your little one to preschool playtime.  

Have questions or need help with FAFSA forms?  A representative from World System Builder, through their literacy program, is here to give you help and advice.    

Learn some tips about searching for employment online. This free class does not require registration. Borrow one of our laptops for the class, or bring your own device.

Get ready for football season with your very own football pillow! Program is free for all ages.

Do you just love puzzles?  If you like mazes, crosswords, word finds, find the difference puzzles or just doing jigsaw puzzles we hope you can join us as we do them all together.  It happens at 3:00pm on Spet. 30, 2022.

Join the Escalon library for a fun-filled science afternoon orbiting around astronomy! Learn about the phases of the moon using Oreo cookies. Recreate some famous constellations using marshmallows. Then create your own star wheel to help you locate stars in the sky all year long!**Please keep i...read more