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Modesto, CA 95354
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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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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! 
Stranger Teens: Candy Sushi (Teen Chef)
3 - 4 pm
Stranger Teens: Candy Sushi (Teen Chef)
Monday, May 20, 3 - 4 pm
Ceres Library
Bring your sweet tooth because we're making candy sushi. Join us as we make this sweet treat from ingredients such as rice krispies, gummy worms, fruit roll-ups, and more. For more information about this and any other Ceres Library program, please call 209-537-8938.
Anime Afternoons
3:30 - 5 pm
 Anime Afternoons
Monday, May 20, 3:30 - 5 pm
Modesto Library
Calling all teens! Hang out in the Modesto Library Auditorium and enjoy anime in the afternoon. We'll watch the first few episodes of a new series each month and pick which series we'll watch next!  Please call 209-558-7810 if you have any questions. 
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
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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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.
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!
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.
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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.
Modesto LEGO® Play
3:30 pm
 Modesto LEGO® Play
Wednesday, May. 22, 3:30 pmModesto LEGO® Pl
Modesto 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
Patterson LEGO® Day
3:30 pm
 Patterson LEGO® Day
Wednesday, May 22, 3:30 pm
Patterson 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. 
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.
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Hughson LEGO® Day
3:30 - 5:30 pm
 Hughson LEGO® Day
Thursday, May. 23, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Hughson 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 pm
Newman 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. 
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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.  
Teen Nintendo Switch Party
12:30 - 1:30 pm
 Teen Nintendo Switch Party
Tuesday, May 28, 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Newman Library
Teens are invited to try out Newman Library's newest addition: The Nintendo Switch! In addition to the Switch, there will be board games, puzzles, and more! Refreshments will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
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. 
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 pm
Turlock 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.
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
Teen Tuesday: Button Maker
5:30 pm
 Teen Tuesday: Button Maker
Tuesday, May 28, 5:30 pm
Salida Library
Calling all teens! Join us this Teen Tuesday as we design and create pins with our button maker. For ages 13-18. 
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Modesto LEGO® Play
3:30 pm
 Modesto LEGO® Play
Wednesday, May. 29, 3:30 pmModesto LEGO® Pl
Modesto 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
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.
Hughson LEGO® Day
3:30 - 5:30 pm
 Hughson LEGO® Day
Thursday, May. 30, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Hughson 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. 
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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