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Mon: 12 pm - 8 pm, Tues-Thurs: 10 am - 6 pm, Fri-Sat: 10 am - 5 pm
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Events and Classes

Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Stanislaus County Library. All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted.
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On-the-Go Modesto
Friday, May 9, 12 pm
Story Time features books, stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! It is designed for children under 5 to participate with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Held downstairs in the McHenry Museum at 1402 I Street, Modesto. Call 209-558-7810 for more information.
  Sponsored by City of Modesto, Friends of the Modesto Library.
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Summer Reading Kicko
On-the-Go Modesto
Saturday, May 24, 10 am - 12 pm
The Summer Reading Challenge starts Tuesday, May 20! Join us at the Modesto Certified Farmers Market for stories, activities for children, free books for all ages, and more! Open to all ages. Story Time from 10 - 10:30 am. This is an outdoor event, so please keep an eye on the weather. For questions about this program, call 209-558-7810.

Location: Modesto Certified Farmer's Market on 16th Street between H & I Streets, Modesto, 95354 Sponsored by Friends of the Modesto Library, Stanislaus Library Foundation.
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On-the-Go Modesto
Friday, May 30, 10 am
Join the Modesto Library storytellers outside in the Gallo Center's Music Garden for stories and music on the last Friday of the month.
Keep an eye on the weather! Books and rain don't mix. Call 209-558-7810 for more information.

Location: Gallo Center for the Arts in Downtown Modesto, 1000 I Street, Modesto, 95354. Sponsored by Gallo Center for the Arts, Friends of the Modesto Library.
Oakdale Library
Tuesday, Apr. 29, 3 - 4 pm
Join us for Children’s Book Day (Día de los niños, día de los libros), a multicultural celebration of the importance of reading!  Enjoy a special Story Time and activity, then pick up a free book while supplies last. 
  Sponsored by Friends of the Oakdale Library.
Salida Story Time
Salida Library
Thursday, May 1, 10 am
Story Time features books, stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! It is designed for preschool children ages 3-5 to participate with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. 
Turlock Library
Thursday, May 1, 10 am
Story Time features books, stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! It is designed for children under 5 to participate with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! (30 minutes) 
Waterford Library
Thursday, May 1, 10 am
Story Time features books, stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! It is designed for children under 5 to participate with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! Space is limited, and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Oakdale Library
Thursday, May 1, 10:30 am
Enjoy storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing, rhythm activities, fingerplays and more at this special program for babies, active toddlers, and adult caregivers. (20 minutes)
Turlock Library
Thursday, May 1, 11 am
Story Time features books, stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! It is designed for children under 5 to participate with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! (30 minutes) 
Turlock Library
Friday, May 2, 10 am
Enjoy storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing, rhythm activities, fingerplays and more at this special program for babies, active toddlers, and adult caregivers. (20 minutes)
Turlock Library
Friday, May 2, 11 am
Enjoy storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing, rhythm activities, fingerplays and more at this special program for babies, active toddlers, and adult caregivers. (20 minutes)
Patterson Library
Monday, May 5, 10:30 am
Enjoy storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing, rhythm activities, fingerplays and more at this special program for babies, active toddlers, and adult caregivers. (20 minutes)
Denair Library
Tuesday, May 6, 10 am
Story Time features books, stories, finger-plays, rhymes, and more! It is designed for children under 5 to participate with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. 
 
Ceres Library
Tuesday, May 6, 10:30 am
Story Time features books, stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! It is designed for children under 5 to participate with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. 
Empire Library
Tuesday, May 6, 10:30 am
During this special summer session, little ones can enjoy storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing, rhythm activities, fingerplays, and more at this program for babies, active toddlers, and adult caregivers. (20 minutes)
Patterson Library
Tuesday, May 6, 11 am
Story Time features books, stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! It is designed for children under 5 to participate with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! Space is limited, and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Hughson Library
Wednesday, May 7, 10 am
Story Time features books, stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! It is designed for children under 5 to participate with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. 
 
Salida Wiggle Worms
Salida Library
Wednesday, May 7, 10 am
Enjoy storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing, rhythm activities, fingerplays and more at this special program for babies, active toddlers, and adult caregivers. (20 minutes)
Oakdale Library
Wednesday, May 7, 10:30 am

Story Time features books, stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! It is designed for children under 5 to participate with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. 
 

Salida Library
Wednesday, May 7, 11 am
Enjoy storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing, rhythm activities, fingerplays and more at this special program for babies, active toddlers, and adult caregivers. (20 minutes)
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