Stanislaus County Library

Shop online from a selection of books for children and teens! Visit the Friends of the Modesto Library website to learn more. 

Shop online from a selection of books for children and teens! Visit the Friends of the Modesto Library website to learn more. 

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.

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 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.  

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. 

Join us after Story Time for a half hour of music, movement, and play. Children can enjoy unstructured play while socializing with their peers. 

Join us after Patterson Story Time for a half hour of music, movement, and play. Children can enjoy unstructured play while socializing with their peers.

Learn how to grow and dry fresh herbs and spices, brew herbal tea, and use plants to make your cooking more flavorful. Take home free seed packets to start your own herb garden.

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

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. 

Stamp it your way! Cut, glue, and create a one-of-a-kind stamp. Then, use your stamp and a variety of provided stamps to create an original work of art.

Craft, create, and learn how to make wondrous items for your character or campaign! Come to the Dungeons and Dragons craft event where you can make potion bottles or custom maps for your world! Players will learn creative world-building and crafting skills that they can bring to their home games and...read more

Create art while exploring the mathematical concept of symmetry. Kids will practice using scissors to cut out their designs on folded paper, then open it up to reveal the symmetry. They can trace their design and - by rotating it on the center axis - create a unique work of art. This program is aime...read more

Moths are the shyer cousin of butterflies, flitting about at night when everyone else is asleep. These flying insects are important flower pollinators. Join us to uncover the secret world of moths! This program is designed for ages 9-18.

Bloom into spring and create a special bouquet of paper flowers.

Children and their families can enjoy a family-friendly movie at the library. This month's movie will be Disney's animated movie Mulan (PG). Children may attend in their pajamas. Bring a picnic dinner and a blanket to sit on. The library will provide a beverage and popcorn.

Silent Book Club is a low-pressure community gathering with no assigned readings or forced discussions. Unlike traditional book clubs, you bring whatever you are currently reading—be it a novel, textbook, comic, or audiobook—and enjoy "reading alone, together" in quiet camarade...read more

Shop online from a selection of books for children and teens! Visit the Friends of the Modesto Library website to learn more. 

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. 

Unwind, create, and connect at Hobby Hour! Stop by the Salida Library Community Room and explore a variety of hands-on stations at your own pace. Try something new, revisit a favorite hobby, or simply enjoy making alongside others with stations featuring buttons, beads, LEGO® bricks, coloring, a...read more

Enjoy storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing, rhythm activities, fingerplays, and more at this special program for babies, active toddlers, and adult caregivers. (20 minutes)

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.  

Join us after Preschool Story Time for a half hour of music, movement, and play. Children can enjoy unstructured play while socializing with their peers.

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. 

Join us for a big playdate 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. 

Enjoy storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing, rhythm activities, fingerplays, and more at this special program for babies, active toddlers, and adult caregivers. (20 minutes)

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.

Join us after Story Time for a half hour of music, movement, and play. Children can enjoy unstructured play while socializing with their peers. 

Join fellow knitting and crochet enthusiasts as you work on your current project or start a new one! This group meets every Wednesday at 3 pm. Participants of all skill levels are welcome. 

Build a structure with candy and toothpicks that is strong enough to hold up a book! Experiment with different shapes to learn which shape offers the most support. *STEAM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math

Children will have the opportunity to build creations using the library's LEGO® bricks, K'NEX, DUPLO, Magna-Tiles, and more! Building encourages motor skills, creativity, teamwork, patience, problem-solving, and most importantly, fun! This program is designed for all ages, however childr...read more

The Friends of the Waterford Library invite you to attend their monthly meeting, held at the library on the third Wednesday of each month. Come by and support your local library!

Do you like to play chess? Whether you are an amateur, a master, or somewhere between, bring your board to meet and play against others for practice or friendly competition. 

Shop online from a selection of books for children and teens! Visit the Friends of the Modesto Library website to learn more. 

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 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)

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. 

Join us after Salida Story Time for a half hour of music, movement, and play. Children can enjoy unstructured play while socializing with their peers.

Enjoy storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing, rhythm activities, fingerplays and more at this special program for babies, active toddlers, and adult caregivers. (20 minutes)

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)

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.

Grab a buddy, a cousin, or a sibling and join us for an afternoon of games and fun! We'll have a variety of board games for both kids and adults to enjoy. 

Children will have the opportunity to build LEGO® creations using the library’s LEGO® and Duplo blocks. 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 Grou...read more

Have fun creating whimsical caricature portraits of animals or people using recycled egg cartons, buttons, paints, mixed media, embellishments, and other craft supplies. This program is geared towards adults and teens. Registration is required. Call 209-634-1283 to sign up.

Which came first: the chicken or the egg? Join us for a hands-on activity in which children will use paper plates and felt to create “hatching” chicks while learning about the life cycle of a chicken.  

Teens and adults: Take a break with a relaxing DIY gardening day. Take home your own succulent!

Shop online from a selection of books for children and teens! Visit the Friends of the Modesto Library website to learn more. 

Join us outside the Modesto Express Library in the Tenth Street Plaza*  for Wiggle Worms at 9:30 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) This is an ou...read more

Enjoy storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing, rhythm activities, fingerplays and more at this special program for babies, active toddlers, and adult caregivers. (20 minutes)

Enjoy storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing, rhythm activities, fingerplays and more at this special program for babies, active toddlers, and adult caregivers. (20 minutes)

Shop online from a selection of books for children and teens! Visit the Friends of the Modesto Library website to learn more. 

Join the Central Valley Game Lovers for a day of board gaming. Try a new game or bring your own.Most games are recommended for ages 10 and up, but there will be games for younger players, too. 

This free workshop is designed to be clear, practical, and empowering, helping individuals and families gain control of their finances, reduce financial stress, and build a solid path toward financial independence.

Teens! Are you seeking adventure? Want to slay a dragon or maybe save a town from a horde of goblins? Come play D&D at the library!  Players will learn team-building and problem-solving skills while engaging their imaginations in a safe, collaborative environment. Participants need not...read more

Shop online from a selection of books for children and teens! Visit the Friends of the Modesto Library website to learn more. 

All LocationsMonday, May 25.

Shop online from a selection of books for children and teens! Visit the Friends of the Modesto Library website to learn more. 

Shop online from a selection of books for children and teens! Visit the Friends of the Modesto Library website to learn more. 

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.

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. 

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 childr...read more

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. 

Join us after Story Time for a half hour of music, movement, and play. Children can enjoy unstructured play while socializing with their peers. 

Join us after Patterson Story Time for a half hour of music, movement, and play. Children can enjoy unstructured play while socializing with their peers.

Join us at the Riverbank Library and share your love of books. Book clubs enable community members to broaden their knowledge of books through engaging discussions with others.This month, the book club will discuss Other Birds by Sarah Addison Allen.  

Join us for our monthly book club to talk about our latest read. The Denair Library Book Club meets on the fourth Monday of every month at the Denair Library to discuss the month's selection. For more information, contact the Denair Library at 209-634-1283.

Learn how to grow and dry fresh herbs and spices, brew herbal tea, and use plants to make your cooking more flavorful.  Take home free seed packets to start your own herb garden. 

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. 

All ages can relax and enjoy making a junk journal using our supplies and their creativity. Craft materials available while supplies last. Children under the age of 8 must have direct supervision from parents or adult guardians.

Teens! Are you seeking adventure? Want to slay a dragon or maybe save a town from a horde of goblins? Come play D&D at the library!  Players will learn team-building and problem-solving skills while engaging their imaginations in a safe, collaborative environment. Participants need not...read more

Kids will design their own works of art with glue, then add colorful sand to make it pop! This program helps promote dexterity and fine finger movement. This program is aimed at children 8 and younger, but all ages are welcome! Children under 4 must have direct supervision from parents or adult guar...read more

Project STEAM* Kits are a fun way for all ages to explore STEAM* concepts through digital and screen-free activities. *STEAM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math

Join us in the Turlock Library Maker Space and make a colorful sand bottle keychain. All materials will be provided. This program is designed for ages 9 to 18.

Relax, craft, and enjoy the vibes! Tweens are invited to hang out, listen to lo-fi beats, and work on a variety of simple crafts such as collaging, friendship bracelets, polymer clay, button-making, and more! All supplies are provided - just bring your creativity and enjoy the vibes! 

Shop online from a selection of books for children and teens! Visit the Friends of the Modesto Library website to learn more. 

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. 

Enjoy storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing, rhythm activities, fingerplays, and more at this special program for babies, active toddlers, and adult caregivers. (20 minutes)

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.  

Join us after Preschool Story Time for a half hour of music, movement, and play. Children can enjoy unstructured play while socializing with their peers.

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. 

Join us for a big playdate 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. 

Enjoy storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing, rhythm activities, fingerplays, and more at this special program for babies, active toddlers, and adult caregivers. (20 minutes)

This month, we will discuss The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters.A four-year-old Mi’kmaq girl goes missing from the blueberry fields of Maine, sparking a mystery that will haunt the survivors, unravel a family, and remain unsolved for nearly fifty years.The library has a limited number of c...read more

Join us in our Maker Space for byte-sized video game fun on the Nintendo Switch! For ages 8 and up, however, please note that some games may have content suitable for ages 10 and up (rated E10+). 

Join fellow knitting and crochet enthusiasts as you work on your current project or start a new one! This group meets every Wednesday at 3 pm. Participants of all skill levels are welcome. 

Children will have the opportunity to build creations using the library's LEGO® bricks, K'NEX, DUPLO, Magna-Tiles, and more! Building encourages motor skills, creativity, teamwork, patience, problem-solving, and most importantly, fun! This program is designed for all ages, however childr...read more

Learn how to grow and dry fresh herbs and spices, brew herbal tea, and use plants to make your cooking more flavorful. Take home free seed packets to start your own herb garden.

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 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. 

Join us after Salida Story Time for a half hour of music, movement, and play. Children can enjoy unstructured play while socializing with their peers.

Enjoy storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing, rhythm activities, fingerplays and more at this special program for babies, active toddlers, and adult caregivers. (20 minutes)

Did you know that you can make musical instruments out of simple items? Join us in the library for a fun musical craft experience where children will learn to design and create maracas or rubber-band guitars.

Grab a buddy, a cousin, or a sibling and join us for an afternoon of games and fun! We'll have a variety of board games for both kids and adults to enjoy. 

Celebrate the last day of school at the Grayson Pop-Up Library dance party. Bring your friends and family for the fun. Request your favorite songs, and come shake a leg and cut a rug with us. 

Learn about the health benefits of cucumbers and tomatoes, along with everything you need to successfully grow your own plants. Presented by Master Gardener Manjeet Dosanjh.

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

The Summer Reading Challenge starts Monday, June 1! Join us outside by the Modesto Certified Farmers Market to kick off our Summer Reading Challenge! We'll have a Story Time from 10 -10:30 am, activities for children, free books for all ages, and more! Location: 16th Street between H & ...read more

Compete solo or in teams to finish a puzzle the fastest. This fast-paced program is designed for ages 13 and up. The fastest solo competitor and the fastest team will win a prize! Registration is required as space is limited.