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Modesto Library
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Explore, build, and create! 3-D pens, tabletop and LEGO® blocks, Edison robots, and more are examples of what may be available. This program is designed for ages 9 and older.
Disclaimer: LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies.
Disclaimer: LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies.
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Salida Library
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 4-6 pm
Bring the whole family and join us as we decorate pumpkins with paint and other craft materials. BYOP (bring your own pumpkin!); the library will supply paint and craft materials. Young children under the age of 7 will need direct parental supervision. Sponsored by Friends of the Salida Library.
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Modesto Library
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 6:30 - 8 pm
The City of Modesto's McHenry Mansion and Stanislaus County Library are teaming up for a spooktacular time! We'll start with a special spooky Story Time followed by a parade, trick-or-treating, and activities all on the McHenry Mansion grounds! This free event is open to children and their families. Costumes are encouraged but not required and adult caregivers must remain with their children during the program.
This event will be held across the street from the Modesto Library at the McHenry Mansion, 906 15th St, Modesto, CA 95354.
Sponsored by The McHenry Mansion Foundation, Friends of the Modesto Library.
This event will be held across the street from the Modesto Library at the McHenry Mansion, 906 15th St, Modesto, CA 95354.
Sponsored by The McHenry Mansion Foundation, Friends of the Modesto Library.
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Modesto Library
Monday, Nov. 4, 4 pm
Help us celebrate Native American History Month by discovering the way of life of two Californian Native American tribes. Children will learn about Yokut and Miwuk cultures through artifacts, realia, and photos, and experience their way of life through hands-on experience with various tools.
This program is designed for children in 3rd-6th grade. Registration is required. Please register each participating child.
Program presented in partnership with Great Valley Museum Traveling Teachers. Sponsored by Stanislaus Library Foundation.
This program is designed for children in 3rd-6th grade. Registration is required. Please register each participating child.
Program presented in partnership with Great Valley Museum Traveling Teachers. Sponsored by Stanislaus Library Foundation.
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Modesto Library
Tuesday, Nov. 5, 10:30 am
Prepare for the holiday season by creating a festive decoration for your home. Learn how to create a "snowy" centerpiece using mason jars and table salt! All materials will be provided.
This program is designed for ages 18+. Space is limited, and registration is required. Please register each person attending individually. Call 209-558-7814 for more information.
Sponsored by Friends of the Modesto Library .
This program is designed for ages 18+. Space is limited, and registration is required. Please register each person attending individually. Call 209-558-7814 for more information.
Sponsored by Friends of the Modesto Library .
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Modesto Library
Tuesday, Nov. 5, 10:30 am
Move, shake, and celebrate our favorite Story Time and Wiggle Worms music! Library storytellers will share their favorite activity songs, and everyone can dance along! Sponsored by Friends of the Modesto Library.
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Modesto Library
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 10 am - 6 pm
The book fair offers low-cost, high-quality books as a community resource for home libraries. It's time to stock up on birthdays, holiday/celebration gifts, vacation books, or books for the grandkids (or to leave at grandma’s house).
This Fall Book Fair also offers “Wish Lists” to area youth and literacy-related agencies for the children in their programs. Since Friends of the Modesto Library’s first book fair in 2005, shoppers have donated nearly 3,000 books to the community through these lists.
Shop online at www.scholastic.com/bf/modestopubliclibrary, where you will find even more choices. Book-only orders of $25 or more receive free shipping. Books ship directly to you—or to Grandma’s or Grandkids’ house!
See you at the Fair! Sponsored by Friends of the Modesto Library.
This Fall Book Fair also offers “Wish Lists” to area youth and literacy-related agencies for the children in their programs. Since Friends of the Modesto Library’s first book fair in 2005, shoppers have donated nearly 3,000 books to the community through these lists.
Shop online at www.scholastic.com/bf/modestopubliclibrary, where you will find even more choices. Book-only orders of $25 or more receive free shipping. Books ship directly to you—or to Grandma’s or Grandkids’ house!
See you at the Fair! Sponsored by Friends of the Modesto Library.
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Modesto Library
Thursday, Nov. 7, 10:30 am
Join us in creating festive decor for your home using styrofoam cones and yarn. All materials will be provided.
This program is designed for ages 18+, space is limited, and registration is required. Please individually register each person attending. Call 209-558-7814 for more information.
This program is designed for ages 18+, space is limited, and registration is required. Please individually register each person attending. Call 209-558-7814 for more information.
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Modesto Library
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 10:30 am
Make a fun ornament (or two) using washi-tape! All materials will be provided.
This program is designed for ages 18+. Space is limited, and registration is required. Please register each person attending individually. Call 209-558-7814 for more information.
This program is designed for ages 18+. Space is limited, and registration is required. Please register each person attending individually. Call 209-558-7814 for more information.
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Modesto Library
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 4 - 5 pm
Enjoy a special Story Time celebrating Native American culture and traditions, and afterward, stay to make your own corn husk doll. Sponsored by Friends of the Modesto Library.
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Turlock Library
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 3:30 pm
Teens, join us as we watch anime and make a fun craft! This month we will be watching The Ancient Magus' Bride (TV-14).
Ages 12-19
Ages 12-19
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Patterson Library
Thursday, Nov. 14, 1 pm
It's time to think about planting fruit trees! Learn how to grow and keep deciduous trees (apples, apricots, plums, pears, peaches, and cherries) short (4-5' tall) so you can easily prune, pick fruit, and care for your trees while enjoying a plentiful amount of fruit. Sponsored by UCCE Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County .
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Denair Library
Thursday, Nov. 14, 3:30 pm
We'll use cotton balls and paint to create interesting pieces of work. This program is intended for children 3 and up. Space is limited. Call 209-634-1283 to register.
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Modesto Library
Saturday, Nov. 16, 1 pm
Join us in designing a custom mug to gift to a loved one or keep for yourself! Learn to use Canva and print with sublimation ink to heat press transfer an original logo, picture, or design to a coffee mug. All materials will be provided.
For ages 18 and up. All participants must have basic computer and mouse skills.
Please individually register each person attending. Call 209-558-7814 for more information.
Please note: If you would like a specific image, such as a photo, on your coffee mug, please have access to it electronically, either through a Flash Drive or email account.
For ages 18 and up. All participants must have basic computer and mouse skills.
Please individually register each person attending. Call 209-558-7814 for more information.
Please note: If you would like a specific image, such as a photo, on your coffee mug, please have access to it electronically, either through a Flash Drive or email account.
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Patterson Library
Monday, Nov. 18, 3:30 pm
Calling all teens! Want to learn to play Magic the Gathering? Already know and need a place to play? Join us! No experience is necessary, and all materials will be provided. Sponsored by Friends of the Patterson Library.
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Salida Library
Monday, Nov. 18, 4 pm
Bring the whole family and join a singing princess and her story’s narrator as they help the audience sing, dance, and craft to bring this musical story to life. The show is performed in English and stars Emily Gallagher as the princess and Caleb Yanez Glickman as the piano player and narrator.
Space is limited. Free tickets will be available to pick up at the library one hour before showtime while supplies last. Sponsored by Stanislaus Library Foundation.
Space is limited. Free tickets will be available to pick up at the library one hour before showtime while supplies last. Sponsored by Stanislaus Library Foundation.
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Modesto Library
Monday, Nov. 18, 5 pm
Note: This program has been rescheduled from its original Oct. 14 date.
Horror aficionados, join us in the Modesto Library conference room to discuss horror books.
This month, we will discuss Lovecraft Country by Matt Ruff.
Summary: Chicago, 1954. When his father Montrose goes missing Army veteran Atticus Turner embarks on a road trip to New England to find him, accompanied by his Uncle George-- publisher of The Safe Negro Travel Guide-- and his childhood friend Letitia. On their journey to the manor of Mr. Braithwhite, heir to the estate that owned one of Atticus’s ancestors, they encounter both mundane terrors of white America and malevolent spirits that seem straight out of the weird tales George devours.
Horror aficionados, join us in the Modesto Library conference room to discuss horror books.
This month, we will discuss Lovecraft Country by Matt Ruff.
Summary: Chicago, 1954. When his father Montrose goes missing Army veteran Atticus Turner embarks on a road trip to New England to find him, accompanied by his Uncle George-- publisher of The Safe Negro Travel Guide-- and his childhood friend Letitia. On their journey to the manor of Mr. Braithwhite, heir to the estate that owned one of Atticus’s ancestors, they encounter both mundane terrors of white America and malevolent spirits that seem straight out of the weird tales George devours.
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Modesto Library
Monday, Nov. 18, 6 pm
Join us in the Maker Space for a fun evening where you will plan, write, and draw a four-page mini-comic or zine! During this process, you will learn terms and techniques that will help you in creating longer-form comics in the future.
Not confident in your writing or drawing abilities? No problem! Our instructor will help you find inspiration to unleash your creativity.
This program is for ages 18 and up. Please register each person attending individually. Call 209-558-7814 for more information.
Not confident in your writing or drawing abilities? No problem! Our instructor will help you find inspiration to unleash your creativity.
This program is for ages 18 and up. Please register each person attending individually. Call 209-558-7814 for more information.
F E A T U R E D E V E N T
Modesto Library
Monday, Nov. 18, 6:15 pm
Bring the whole family and join a singing princess and her story’s narrator as they help the audience sing, dance, and craft to bring this musical story to life. The show is performed in English and stars Emily Gallagher as the princess and Caleb Yanez Glickman as the piano player and narrator.
Space is limited. Please register each person attending individually. Sponsored by Stanislaus Library Foundation.
Space is limited. Please register each person attending individually. Sponsored by Stanislaus Library Foundation.
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Turlock Library
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 4 pm
Kids and teens will work in teams to uncover and assemble a mini dinosaur skeleton! All ages welcome; children 4 and under must have direct adult supervision.
