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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Stay & Play
12 -1 pm Stay & Play Monday, May 20, 12 -1 pmModesto Library Join us to play, learn, sing, read, and have fun! This free program will feature a Story Time, free play, and an opportunity to learn together! We will feature periodic guest speakers. This program is designed for FNF (Friends, Neighbors, and Family) caregivers and the children in their care ages 0-...read more
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Denair Story Time
10 am Denair Story Time Tuesday, May. 21, 10 amDenair Library 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 Bilingual Story Time
10:30 am Ceres Bilingual Story Time Tuesday, May 21, 10:30 amCeres Library Bilingual Story Time features books, stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! Some material is presented in English while other material is presented in Spanish, allowing for more natural transitions and exposing children to both languages in an inviting enviornment. It is designed for chlildr...read more
Modesto Wiggle Worms
10:30 & 11:30 am
Ceres Wee Move & Play
11 am Ceres Wee Move & Play Tuesday, May 21, 11 amCeres Library Join us after Story Time for a half hour of music, movement, and play. Children can enjoy unstructured play while socializing with their peers.
Riverbank Story Time
11 am Riverbank Story Time Tuesday, May. 21, 11 amRiverbank Library 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.Story Time is held every other Tuesday.
Patterson Wee Move and Play
11:30 am Patterson Wee Move and Play Tuesday, May. 21, 11:30 amPatterson Library Join us for a big play date at the library, featuring toys, books, and music for ages 5 and under. Parental supervision is required. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Oakdale LEGO® Day
3 - 4 pm Oakdale LEGO® Day Tuesday, May. 21, 3 - 4 pmOakdale Library Children will have the opportunity to build LEGO® creations that will then be displayed in the library. This program is designed for children 12 and under; however, children 4 and under must have direct parental supervision.Disclaimer: LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies...read more
May Flower Craft
3:30 pm May Flower Craft Tuesday, May 21, 3:30 pmRiverbank Library Make a mini flower garden out of colorful paper.
Beaded Bubble Wands
3:30 - 4:30 pm Beaded Bubble Wands Tuesday, May 21, 3:30 - 4:30 pmNewman Library Start the fun by designing a bubble wand, then join the crowd outside to test out your new creation.
Modesto Story Time
4 pm
World Bee Day Activity
4 pm World Bee Day Activity Tuesday, May 21, 4 pmHughson Library Bee a gem and buzz into the Hughson Library for a flower-planting activity, where we will learn what we can do to help save the bees.
Magician Shawn Durham @ Ceres Library
4 pm Magician Shawn Durham @ Ceres Library Tuesday, May 21, 4 pmCeres 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 pmTurlock Library Kick off the Summer Reading Challenge with an outside bubble party!! All ages are welcome!
Family Movie Night: Trolls World Tour
5:30 pm Family Movie Night: Trolls World Tour Tuesday, May 21, 5:30 pmSalida Library Children and their families can enjoy a family-friendly movie at the library. This month's movie will be the DreamWorks animated film Trolls World Tour. Children can come in their pajamas. Bring a picnic dinner and a blanket to sit on. The library will provide a beverage and popcorn wh...read more
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Hughson Story Time
10 am Hughson Story Time Wednesday, May. 22, 10 amHughson Library 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
10 am
Hughson Wee Move & Play
10:30 am Hughson Wee Move & Play Wednesday, May. 22, 10:30 amHughson Library Join us for a big play date at the library following Story Time, featuring toys, books, and music for ages 5 and under. Parental supervision is required. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Modesto Bilingual Wiggle Worms
10:30 am Modesto Bilingual Wiggle Worms Wednesday, May. 22, 10:30 amModesto Library Cuentos Bilingüe para Pequeñitos (Bilingual Wiggle Worms) features storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing rhythm activities, fingerplays, and more! Some material is presented in English while other material is presented in Spanish, allowing for more natural transitions and exposing chil...read more
Newman Story Time
10 - 10:30 am Newman Story Time Wednesday, May 22, 10 - 10:30 amNewman Library 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.
Newman Wee Move & Play
10:30 - 11 am Newman Wee Move & Play Wednesday, May 22, 10:30 - 11 amNewman Library Join us for a big play date at the library, featuring toys, books, and music for ages 5 and under. Parental supervision is required. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Oakdale Story Time
10:30 am Oakdale Story Time Wednesday, May. 22, 10:30 amOakdale Library 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 Story Time
11 am Empire Story Time Wednesday, May. 22, 11 amEmpire Library 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!
Patterson LEGO® Day
3:30 pm Patterson LEGO® Day Wednesday, May 22, 3:30 pmPatterson Library Children will have the opportunity to build LEGO® creations that will then be displayed in the library. Children 4 and under are welcome to participate; however, they must have direct parental supervision. Disclaimer: LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies.
Build It!
3:30 pm Build It! Wednesday, May. 22, 3:30 pmDenair Library Children will have the opportunity to build creations using LEGO® blocks, Magnetic Building Tiles, Bristle Builders, DUPLO, and more, which will then be displayed in the library. Building encourages motor skills, creativity, teamwork, patience, problem-solving, and, most importantly, fun! This p...read more
Modesto LEGO® Play
3:30 pm Modesto LEGO® Play Wednesday, May. 22, 3:30 pmModesto Library Children will have the opportunity to build LEGO® creations that will then be displayed in the library. This program is designed for children 12 and under; however, children 4 and under must have direct parental supervision.Disclaimer: LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies...read more
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Turlock Story Time
10 am Turlock Story Time Thursday, May. 23, 10 amTurlock Library 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 Story Time
10 am Waterford Story Time Thursday, May. 23, 10 amWaterford Library 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 Preschool Story Time
10 am Salida Preschool Story Time Thursday, May. 23, 10 amSalida Library Preschool 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.
Salida Wee Move and Play
10:30 am
Oakdale Wiggle Worms
10:30 am Oakdale Wiggle Worms Thursday, May. 23, 10:30 amOakdale Library 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 Story Time
11 am Turlock Story Time Thursday, May. 23, 11 amTurlock Library 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)
Great Valley Museum - Science or Magic?
3 pm Great Valley Museum - Science or Magic? Thursday, May 23, 3 pmModesto Library Children will conduct experiments to determine whether the result is science or magic and learn lessons about chemical reactions, refraction, and surface tension.Designed for children in grades 3-6. Registration is required. Please register each participating child individually.This program is provi...read more
or call --209-558-7814.
Ocean Mini-Game Carnival
3- 4 pm Ocean Mini-Game Carnival Thursday, May 23, 3- 4 pmEmpire Library Join us in the community room for a mini-game carnival! We will have a green screen photo booth, shark toss, and fishing games!
Hughson LEGO® Day
3:30 - 5:30 pm Hughson LEGO® Day Thursday, May. 23, 3:30 - 5:30 pmHughson Library Children 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. Disclaimer: LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies.
Newman LEGO® Day
3:30 - 4:30 pm Newman LEGO® Day Thursday, May 23, 3:30 - 4:30 pmNewman Library Children 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. Disclaimer: LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies.
Conservation Gardening: Beginning Gardening for Kids
4 pm Conservation Gardening: Beginning Gardening for Kids Thursday, May 23, 4 pmCeres Library Ceres Gardening Club member Manjeet Dosanjh (Certified Gardening Consultant, NGC) will teach children about conservation gardening, which involves promoting and preserving native plants that are water-efficient and beneficial for wildlife habitats.
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Turlock Wiggle Worms
10 am Turlock Wiggle Worms Friday, May. 24, 10 amTurlock Library Enjoy storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing, rhythm activities, fingerplays and more at this special program for babies, active toddlers, and adult caregivers. (20 minutes)
Magician Shawn Durham @ Empire Library
11:30 am Magician Shawn Durham @ Empire Library Friday, May 24, 11:30 amEmpire 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.
Salida LEGO® Day
3 pm Salida LEGO® Day Friday, May. 24, 3 pmSalida Library Children will have the opportunity to build LEGO® creations that will then be displayed in the library. Children 4 and under are welcome to participate, however, they must have direct parental supervision. Disclaimer: LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies.
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Magician Shawn Durham @ Modesto Library
11 am Magician Shawn Durham @ Modesto Library Saturday, May 25, 11 amModesto 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 pmModesto 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
Nintendo Switch Hour @ the Newman Library
12 - 1 pm Nintendo Switch Hour @ the Newman Library Saturday, May 25, 12 - 1 pmNewman Library Stop by the library and try out Newman's Nintendo Switch.This event is for children between the ages of 8 and 13.
Magician Shawn Durham @ Turlock Library
3 pm Magician Shawn Durham @ Turlock Library Saturday, May 25, 3 pmTurlock 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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Denair Story Time
10 am Denair Story Time Tuesday, May. 28, 10 amDenair Library 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 Story Time
10:30 am Ceres Story Time Tuesday, May 28, 10:30 amCeres Library 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.
Modesto Wiggle Worms
10:30 & 11:30 am
Ceres Wee Move & Play
11 am Ceres Wee Move & Play Tuesday, May 28, 11 amCeres Library Join us after Story Time for a half hour of music, movement, and play. Children can enjoy unstructured play while socializing with their peers.
Riverbank Bilingual Story Time
11 am Riverbank Bilingual Story Time Tuesday, May. 28, 11 amRiverbank Library Bilingual Story Time features books, stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! Some material is presented in English while other material is presented in Spanish, allowing for more natural transitions and exposing children to both languages in an inviting environment. It is designed for childre...read more
Patterson Wee Move and Play
11:30 am Patterson Wee Move and Play Tuesday, May. 28, 11:30 amPatterson Library Join us for a big play date at the library, featuring toys, books, and music for ages 5 and under. Parental supervision is required. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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.
Tinker Tuesday in the Maker Space
3:30 - 5:30 pm Tinker Tuesday in the Maker Space Tuesday, May 28, 3:30 - 5:30 pmModesto 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.
Modesto Story Time
4 pm
Magician Shawn Durham @ Hughson Library
4 pm Magician Shawn Durham @ Hughson Library Tuesday, May 28, 4 pmHughson 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 pmCeres 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
Tissue Paper Fishbowl
4 pm Tissue Paper Fishbowl Tuesday, May 28, 4 pmTurlock Library Kids can make fishbowl pictures using tissue paper and foam fish. This activity is geared for children under 8; children under 4 must have direct adult supervision.
T(w)een Tuesday: Gyotaku Fish Printing in the Turlock Maker Space
4 pm T(w)een Tuesday: Gyotaku Fish Printing in the Turlock Maker Space Tuesday, May 28, 4 pmTurlock Library Join us in the Turlock Library Maker Space as we make Japanese-style fish prints. This program is designed for ages 9 and up.
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Hughson Story Time
10 am Hughson Story Time Wednesday, May. 29, 10 amHughson Library 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
10 am
Hughson Wee Move & Play
10:30 am Hughson Wee Move & Play Wednesday, May. 29, 10:30 amHughson Library Join us for a big play date at the library following Story Time, featuring toys, books, and music for ages 5 and under. Parental supervision is required. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Modesto Bilingual Wiggle Worms
10:30 am Modesto Bilingual Wiggle Worms Wednesday, May. 29, 10:30 amModesto Library Cuentos Bilingüe para Pequeñitos (Bilingual Wiggle Worms) features storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing rhythm activities, fingerplays, and more! Some material is presented in English while other material is presented in Spanish, allowing for more natural transitions and exposing chil...read more
Newman Story Time
10 - 10:30 am Newman Story Time Wednesday, May 29, 10 - 10:30 amNewman Library 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.
Newman Wee Move & Play
10:30 - 11 am Newman Wee Move & Play Wednesday, May 29, 10:30 - 11 amNewman Library Join us for a big play date at the library, featuring toys, books, and music for ages 5 and under. Parental supervision is required. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Oakdale Story Time
10:30 am Oakdale Story Time Wednesday, May. 29, 10:30 amOakdale Library 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 Story Time
11 am Empire Story Time Wednesday, May. 29, 11 amEmpire Library 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!
Craft Stick Flower
2 - 4 pm Craft Stick Flower Wednesday, May 29, 2 - 4 pmModesto Library Celebrate the sunny season by making a flower using a craft stick! This program is designed for ages 10 and under, but all ages are welcome.
Magician Shawn Durham @ Patterson Library
3:30 pm Magician Shawn Durham @ Patterson Library Wednesday, May 29, 3:30 pmPatterson 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.
Build It!
3:30 pm Build It! Wednesday, May. 29, 3:30 pmDenair Library Children will have the opportunity to build creations using LEGO® blocks, Magnetic Building Tiles, Bristle Builders, DUPLO, and more, which will then be displayed in the library. Building encourages motor skills, creativity, teamwork, patience, problem-solving, and, most importantly, fun! This p...read more
Modesto LEGO® Play
3:30 pm Modesto LEGO® Play Wednesday, May. 29, 3:30 pmModesto Library Children will have the opportunity to build LEGO® creations that will then be displayed in the library. This program is designed for children 12 and under; however, children 4 and under must have direct parental supervision.Disclaimer: LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies...read more
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Turlock Story Time
10 am Turlock Story Time Thursday, May. 30, 10 amTurlock Library 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 Story Time
10 am Waterford Story Time Thursday, May. 30, 10 amWaterford Library 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 Preschool Story Time
10 am Salida Preschool Story Time Thursday, May. 30, 10 amSalida Library Preschool 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.
Salida Wee Move and Play
10:30 am
Oakdale Wiggle Worms
10:30 am Oakdale Wiggle Worms Thursday, May. 30, 10:30 amOakdale Library 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 Story Time
11 am Turlock Story Time Thursday, May. 30, 11 amTurlock Library 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)
Magician Shawn Durham @ Denair Library
11:30 am Magician Shawn Durham @ Denair Library Thursday, May 30, 11:30 amDenair 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.
Hughson LEGO® Day
3:30 - 5:30 pm Hughson LEGO® Day Thursday, May. 30, 3:30 - 5:30 pmHughson Library Children 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. Disclaimer: LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies.
Mad Science at Ceres: DIY Unpoppable Bubbles Experiment
4 pm Mad Science at Ceres: DIY Unpoppable Bubbles Experiment Thursday, May 30, 4 pmCeres Library Join us as we use our mad science skills to make these bubbles that just won't pop...or will they? Let's find out together.
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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Turlock Wiggle Worms
10 am Turlock Wiggle Worms Friday, May. 31, 10 amTurlock Library 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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