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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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Friends of the Oakdale Library Meeting
1:30 pm
Friends of the Oakdale Library Meeting
Monday, May. 20, 1:30 pm
Oakdale Library
The Friends of the Oakdale Library invite you to attend their monthly meeting, held at the library on the fourth Monday of each month. Come by and support your local library! 
Finals De-Stress Fest
5 - 7 pm
 Finals De-Stress Fest
Monday, May 20, 5 - 7 pm
Modesto Library
Are you preparing for high school or college finals? Need a quick mental health break while studying for your exam? Stop by the Maker Space and de-stress during finals week. Relax with activities such as coloring, painting, puzzles, board games, and more. Supplies and light refreshments will be...read more
Friends of the Riverbank Library Meeting
5 pm
Friends of the Riverbank Library Meeting
Monday, May 20, 5 pm
Riverbank Library
Please note this event's new date and time, previously scheduled for Thursday, May 16, at 5 pm. The Friends of the Riverbank Library typically meet quarterly on the third Thursday of the month. Come by and support your local library. 
Water Wise Landscaping with the Master Gardeners at the Modesto Library
6 pm
Water Wise Landscaping with the Master Gardeners at the Modesto Library
Monday, May 20, 6 pmWater Wise Landscapi
Modesto Library
Learn simple changes you can make in your landscape to help save water, and discover colorful, low water use plants that thrive in our area.This class will take place in the Modesto Library Auditorium.*Note the time change of this date's class. This class wil begin at 6 pm. 
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Water Wise Landscaping with the Master Gardeners at the Denair Library
2 pm
Water Wise Landscaping with the Master Gardeners at the Denair Library
Tuesday, May 21, 2 pm
Denair Library
Learn simple changes you can make in your landscape to help save water, and discover colorful, low water use plants that thrive in our area. Program is held every third Tuesday of the month. For more information call the Denair Library at 209-634-1283.
Beaded Bubble Wands
3:30 - 4:30 pm
 Beaded Bubble Wands
Tuesday, May 21, 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Newman Library
Start the fun by designing a bubble wand, then join the crowd outside to test out your new creation.
Magician Shawn Durham @ Ceres Library
4 pm
Magician Shawn Durham @ Ceres Library
Tuesday, May 21, 4 pm
Ceres Library
Magic! Illusions! Laughs! Magician Shawn Durham encourages reading and amazes audiences with magic. This event is open to all ages and perfect for preschool-aged children and older.
Outdoor Bubble Party!
4 pm
 Outdoor Bubble Party!
Tuesday, May 21, 4 pm
Turlock Library
Kick off the Summer Reading Challenge with an outside bubble party!! All ages are welcome!
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Internet Basics - Part 3
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
 Internet Basics - Part 3
Wednesday, May 22, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Oakdale Library
A brief overview of the following internet sites: Google, Craigslist, eBay, Amazon, Zoom, and Wikipedia. Safe browsing is emphasized. Space is limited to 4 students. Call the library to sign up at 209-847-4204
Virtual Book Club for Adults: Little Women
11:30 am
Virtual Book Club for Adults: Little Women
Wednesday, May 22, 11:30 amVirtual Book Club fo
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Join us for a discussion of Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.The beautiful Meg, artistic tomboy Jo, doomed Beth, and selfish Amy: since the publication of Little Women in 1869, these four sisters have become America's most beloved literary siblings. Louisa May Alcott's rich and realistic po...read more

or call --209-558-7814.
Fairy House for Teens & Adults
5 pm
 Fairy House for Teens & Adults
Wednesday, May 22, 5 pm
Hughson Library
Grab some magic dust and fly over to the Hughson Library to create a whimsical fairy house.
Water Wise Landscaping with the Master Gardeners at the Turlock Library
6 pm
Water Wise Landscaping with the Master Gardeners at the Turlock Library
Wednesday, May 22, 6 pm
Turlock Library
Learn simple changes you can make in your landscape to help save water, and discover colorful, low water use plants that thrive in our area.
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Coloring & Coffee
10 am - 12 pm
 Coloring & Coffee
Thursday, May 23, 10 am - 12 pm
Modesto Library
Drop by the Maker Space for a relaxing start to your day! Enjoy a cup of coffee from our Keurig (or bring your own!) and relax while you color and socialize. All coloring materials and complimentary coffee or tea will be provided. This program is designed for ages 18 & up. 
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Magician Shawn Durham @ Empire Library
11:30 am
Magician Shawn Durham @ Empire Library
Friday, May 24, 11:30 am
Empire Library
Magic! Illusions! Laughs! Magician Shawn Durham encourages reading and amazes audiences with magic. This event is open to all ages and perfect for preschool-aged children and older.
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Magician Shawn Durham @ Modesto Library
11 am
Magician Shawn Durham @ Modesto Library
Saturday, May 25, 11 am
Modesto Library
Magic! Illusions! Laughs! Magician Shawn Durham encourages reading and amazes audiences with magic. This event is open to all ages and perfect for preschool-aged children and older. Space is limited. Free tickets will be available to pick up from the desk in the Children's Room starting at ...read more
Summer Reading Kickoff Party
12 - 2 pm
 Summer Reading Kickoff Party
Saturday, May 25, 12 - 2 pm
Modesto Library
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 rece...read more
Magician Shawn Durham @ Turlock Library
3 pm
Magician Shawn Durham @ Turlock Library
Saturday, May 25, 3 pm
Turlock Library
Magic! Illusions! Laughs! Magician Shawn Durham encourages reading and amazes audiences with magic. This event is open to all ages and perfect for preschool-aged children and older. Space is limited. Free wristbands will be available to pick up starting at 2:30 pm the day of the event while sup...read more
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Memorial Day - All Libraries Closed
Memorial Day - All Libraries Closed
Monday, May 27,
All Locations
All Libraries Closed
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Magician Shawn Durham @ Oakdale Library
12 pm
Magician Shawn Durham @ Oakdale Library
Tuesday, May 28, 12 pm
Oakdale Library
Magic! Illusions! Laughs! Magician Shawn Durham encourages reading and amazes audiences with magic. This event is open to all ages and perfect for preschool-aged children and older.  
Denair Library Book Club
1 pm
 Denair Library Book Club
Tuesday, May 28, 1 pm
Denair Library
This month, the book club will discuss Beloved by Toni Morrison. Join us at the Denair Library and share your love of books! For more information, call 209-634-1283.
Water Wise Landscaping with the Master Gardeners at the Waterford Library     
2 pm
Water Wise Landscaping with the Master Gardeners at the Waterford Library     
Tuesday, May 28, 2 pm
Waterford Library
Learn simple changes you can make in your landscape to help save water, and discover colorful, low water use plants that thrive in our area.
Tinker Tuesday in the Maker Space
3:30 - 5:30 pm
Tinker Tuesday in the Maker Space
Tuesday, May 28, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Modesto Library
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. 
Magician Shawn Durham @ Hughson Library
4 pm
Magician Shawn Durham @ Hughson Library
Tuesday, May 28, 4 pm
Hughson Library
Magic! Illusions! Laughs! Magician Shawn Durham encourages reading and amazes audiences with magic. This event is open to all ages and perfect for preschool-aged children and older. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Ceres Family LEGO® Day
4 pm
 Ceres Family LEGO® Day
Tuesday, May 28, 4 pm
Ceres Library
Everyone will have the opportunity to build LEGO® displays for the library. LEGO® play helps children develop fine motor skills. Children under 4 are welcome but must have direct parental supervision. All ages welcome!Disclaimer: LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies.&...read more
Riverbank Library Book Club
4 pm
 Riverbank Library Book Club
Tuesday, May 28, 4 pm
Riverbank Library
Join us at the Riverbank Library and share your love of books! Book clubs allow community members to expand their knowledge of books through meaningful discussions with others.The book club will discuss Sweet Tooth by Ian McEwan this month. 
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Magician Shawn Durham @ Patterson Library
3:30 pm
Magician Shawn Durham @ Patterson Library
Wednesday, May 29, 3:30 pm
Patterson Library
Magic! Illusions! Laughs! Magician Shawn Durham encourages reading and amazes audiences with magic. This event is open to all ages and perfect for preschool-aged children and older.
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Magician Shawn Durham @ Denair Library
11:30 am
Magician Shawn Durham @ Denair Library
Thursday, May 30, 11:30 am
Denair Library
Magic! Illusions! Laughs! Magician Shawn Durham encourages reading and amazes audiences with magic. This event is open to all ages and perfect for preschool-aged children and older. Space is limited, call 209-634-1283 to sign up. 
Sewing Basics: Card Wallet
1 pm
 Sewing Basics: Card Wallet
Thursday, May 30, 1 pmSewing Basics: Card
Modesto Library
Need a place to store your library card and all of those reward and gift cards you have? Join us for a beginner's sewing class, where you'll learn the essentials of using a sewing machine as you create a card wallet.In this hands-on workshop, you'll master the basics of sewing machine op...read more

or call --209-558-7814.
Magician Shawn Durham @ Newman Library
4:30 pm
Magician Shawn Durham @ Newman Library
Thursday, May 30, 4:30 pm
Newman Library
Magic! Illusions! Laughs! Magician Shawn Durham encourages reading and amazes audiences with magic. This event is open to all ages and perfect for preschool-aged children and older.  
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