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Modesto Library
Saturday, Apr. 20, 10 am - 1 pm
Join us for Día de los niños, día de los libros, or Children's Book Day! Celebrate children, reading, and our multicultural community. Join us at 10 am in the auditorium for our special early math-themed Bilingual Story Time featuring the book Rafa Counts on Papá by Joe Cepeda. Stop by the outside portico to visit with local community partners, pick up a free book, and create a craft while supplies last!
This project is funded in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian. Sponsored by Friends of the Modesto Library, Stanislaus Library Foundation, Institute of Museum and Library Services LSTA Grant.
This project is funded in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian. Sponsored by Friends of the Modesto Library, Stanislaus Library Foundation, Institute of Museum and Library Services LSTA Grant.
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Salida Library
Monday, Apr. 22, 4 pm
Celebrate Earth Day with an all-ages Story Time followed by a monarch butterfly craft and seed planting. Sponsored by Friends of the Salida Library.
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Turlock Library
Tuesday, Apr. 23, 4 pm
Kids can create journals to house their stickers using cardstock and wax paper. Stickers will be provided to kick off their collection! Geared for children under 8; children under 4 must have direct supervision from parents or adult guardians.
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Modesto Library
Thursday, Apr. 25, 1 to 5 pm
Come to the County Resource Fair and learn how County government works for its residents and how to access services. This event will be held outside the library on the portico facing 16th Street.
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Modesto Library
Thursday, Apr. 25, 5:30 pm
You’re invited!
On Thursday, April 25, 2024, Supervisor Mani Grewal, Chairman of the Board, will be delivering the State of the County Address at the Modesto Library. Please RSVP here.
The library will be closing at 4 pm for this event.
On Thursday, April 25, 2024, Supervisor Mani Grewal, Chairman of the Board, will be delivering the State of the County Address at the Modesto Library. Please RSVP here.
The library will be closing at 4 pm for this event.
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Modesto Library
Friday, Apr. 26, 10 am - 5 pm
The Friends of the Modesto Library are hosting a Scholastic Book Fair in the Modesto Library Auditorium. At the Scholastic Book Fair, you will find the latest and finest titles for children and teens, as well as books of interest to parents and grandparents! Books make great gifts and are fun to share any day! Sponsored by Friends of the Modesto Library.
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Modesto Library
Saturday, Apr. 27, 10 am - 4 pm
The Friends of the Modesto Library are hosting a Scholastic Book Fair in the Modesto Library Auditorium. At the Scholastic Book Fair, you will find the latest and finest titles for children and teens, as well as books of interest to parents and grandparents! Books make great gifts and are fun to share any day! Sponsored by Friends of the Modesto Library.
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Modesto Library
Monday, Apr. 29, 12 - 7 pm
The Friends of the Modesto Library are hosting a Scholastic Book Fair in the Modesto Library Auditorium. At the Scholastic Book Fair, you will find the latest and finest titles for children and teens, as well as books of interest to parents and grandparents! Books make great gifts and are fun to share any day! Sponsored by Friends of the Modesto Library.
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Modesto Library
Tuesday, Apr. 30, 10 am - 6 pm
The Friends of the Modesto Library are hosting a Scholastic Book Fair in the Modesto Library Auditorium. At the Scholastic Book Fair, you will find the latest and finest titles for children and teens, as well as books of interest to parents and grandparents! Books make great gifts and are fun to share any day! Sponsored by Friends of the Modesto Library.
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Modesto Library
Wednesday, May 1, 10 am - 6 pm
The Friends of the Modesto Library are hosting a Scholastic Book Fair in the Modesto Library Auditorium. At the Scholastic Book Fair, you will find the latest and finest titles for children and teens, as well as books of interest to parents and grandparents! Books make great gifts and are fun to share any day! Sponsored by Friends of the Modesto Library.
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Modesto Library
Thursday, May 2, 10 am - 6 pm
The Friends of the Modesto Library are hosting a Scholastic Book Fair in the Modesto Library Auditorium. At the Scholastic Book Fair, you will find the latest and finest titles for children and teens, as well as books of interest to parents and grandparents! Books make great gifts and are fun to share any day! Sponsored by Friends of the Modesto Library.
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Modesto Library
Friday, May 3, 10 am - 5 pm
The Friends of the Modesto Library are hosting a Scholastic Book Fair in the Modesto Library Auditorium. At the Scholastic Book Fair, you will find the latest and finest titles for children and teens, as well as books of interest to parents and grandparents! Books make great gifts and are fun to share any day! Sponsored by Friends of the Modesto Library.
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Turlock Library
Tuesday, May 7, 4 pm
Join us for some calming watercolor fun! Little ones can practice their motor skills by painting wavy lines and then straight lines in between, but try not to let the lines touch! This activity is geared for children under 8; children under 4 must have direct adult supervision.
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Modesto Library
Monday, May 13, 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Independent readers up to age 12 are invited to practice their reading skills with the special Read to a Dog program at the Modesto Library. This program is designed to help children gain confidence in their reading skills by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs. Sign-ups start on April 29, 2024. Register in person at the Modesto Library Children's Desk or call 209-558-7810. Space is limited.
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Turlock Library
Tuesday, May 21, 4 pm
Kick off the Summer Reading Challenge with an outside bubble party!! All ages are welcome!
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Modesto Library
Saturday, May 25, 12 - 2 pm
Join us outside the Modesto Library for our Summer Reading Kickoff Party! Play games, do crafts, and -most importantly- sign up to join our Summer Reading Challenge!
All ages are welcome to participate in the party and the reading challenge. Children ages 0-17 who register for the challenge will receive a free book to get started on their reading!
All ages are welcome to participate in the party and the reading challenge. Children ages 0-17 who register for the challenge will receive a free book to get started on their reading!
Riverbank Library
Saturday, Apr. 20, 2 pm
Join us for Día de los niños, día de los libros, or Children's Book Day! Celebrate children, reading, and our multicultural community. We will start with a fun bilingual Story Time in English and Spanish with songs in both languages, followed by colorful crafts for the kids. Free books will be available while supplies last!
This project is supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
Sponsored by Stanislaus Library Foundation and the Friends of the Riverbank Library.
This project is supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
Sponsored by Stanislaus Library Foundation and the Friends of the Riverbank Library.
Keyes Library
Monday, Apr. 22, 9 am - 4 pm
Join us for Día de los niños, dial de los libros, or Children's Book Day! Celebrate children, reading, and our multicultural community at the Keyes Library! Stop by to pick up a free book and craft for kids during open hours from April 15 - 25 while supplies last!
This project is supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian. Sponsored by Stanislaus Library Foundation.
This project is supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian. Sponsored by Stanislaus Library Foundation.
Turlock Library
Monday, Apr. 22, 10 am
Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers can enjoy an hour of free play, music, and movement. Children must be supervised by parents or adult guardians.
Newman Library
Monday, Apr. 22, 2-3 pm
Celebrate Earth Day by learning about the different layers of soil through a tasty craft.
