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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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Library’s Got Game
Open Hours
 Library’s Got Game
Saturday, Jul. 27, Open HoursLibrary’s Got
Modesto Library
Bring a friend and stop by the Modesto Library during open hours to play a board game or two in the Teen Zone.
Family Story Time
10:30 am
 Family Story Time
Saturday, Jul. 27, 10:30 am
Oakdale Library
Bring the whole family! 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!
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Waterford Coaster Creators with MoChiMu
1 pm
Waterford Coaster Creators with MoChiMu
Monday, Jul. 29, 1 pm
Waterford Library
Join us and the Modesto Children's Museum, and get ready to hold on tight! This guided inquiry, engineering design workshop is filled with ups and downs as you explore the engineering process, communication, and collaboration. Scream ahead as you build your own roller coaster around chairs, thro...read more

or call --209-874-2191.
Nintendo Switch Hour @ the Newman Library
2 - 3 pm
Nintendo Switch Hour @ the Newman Library
Monday, Jul. 29, 2 - 3 pm
Newman Library
Stop by the library and try out Newman's Nintendo Switch.This event is for children between the ages of 8 and 13.
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Denair Story Time
10 am
 Denair Story Time
Tuesday, Jul. 30, 10 am
Denair 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.  
Modesto Wiggle Worms
10:30 & 11:30 am
 Modesto Wiggle Worms
Tuesday, Jul. 30, 10:30 & 11:30 amModesto Wiggle Worms
Modesto Library
Wiggle Worms features storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing, rhythm activities, fingerplays and more!  This program is designed for babies, active toddlers, and their adult caregivers but all ages are welcome. (20 minutes)
Ceres Bilingual Story Time
10:30 am
 Ceres Bilingual Story Time
Tuesday, Jul. 30, 10:30 am
Ceres 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
Ceres Wee Move & Play
11 am
 Ceres Wee Move & Play
Tuesday, Jul. 30, 11 am
Ceres 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, Jul. 30, 11 am
Riverbank 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, Jul. 30, 11:30 am
Patterson 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. 
Tinker Tuesday in the Maker Space
3:30 - 5:30 pm
Tinker Tuesday in the Maker Space
Tuesday, Jul. 30, 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. 
Modesto Story Time
4 pm
 Modesto Story Time
Tuesday, Jul. 30, 4 pmModesto Story Time
Modesto 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. 
Hughson Coaster Creators with MoChiMu
4 pm
Hughson Coaster Creators with MoChiMu
Tuesday, Jul. 30, 4 pm
Hughson Library
Join us and the Modesto Children's Museum, and get ready to hold on tight! This guided inquiry, engineering design workshop is filled with ups and downs as you explore the engineering process, communication, and collaboration. Scream ahead as you build your own roller coaster around chairs, thro...read more

or call --209-883-2293.
Ceres Family LEGO® Day
4 pm
 Ceres Family LEGO® Day
Tuesday, Jul. 30, 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
Tinker Tuesday in the Turlock Maker Space
4 pm
Tinker Tuesday in the Turlock Maker Space
Tuesday, Jul. 30, 4 pm
Turlock Library
Explore, build, and create! LEGO® blocks, button maker, Makedo, and more will be available. This program is designed for ages 9 and older. Disclaimer: LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies. 
Kids Coloring
4 pm
 Kids Coloring
Tuesday, Jul. 30, 4 pm
Turlock Library
Do you like to color inside or outside the lines? Either way, join us for a relaxing time coloring on provided coloring pages and blank paper. All ages welcome; children 4 and under must have direct supervision from parents or adult guardians.
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Stories and Music at the Gallo Center
9:30 am
Stories and Music at the Gallo Center
Wednesday, Jul. 31, 9:30 am
Modesto Library
Join Modesto Library storytellers outside in the Gallo Center Music Garden for stories and music, weather permitting. The Gallo Center is located at 1000 I Street, Modesto, CA 95354. 
Hughson Story Time
10 am
 Hughson Story Time
Wednesday, Jul. 31, 10 am
Hughson 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
 Salida Wiggle Worms
Wednesday, Jul. 31, 10 amSalida Wiggle Worms
Salida 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)
Newman Story Time
10 - 10:30 am
 Newman Story Time
Wednesday, Jul. 31, 10 - 10:30 am
Newman 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, Jul. 31, 10:30 - 11 am
Newman 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, Jul. 31, 10:30 am
Oakdale 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.  
Hughson Wee Move & Play
10:30 am
 Hughson Wee Move & Play
Wednesday, Jul. 31, 10:30 am
Hughson 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
10:30am
 Modesto Bilingual Wiggle Worms
Wednesday, Jul. 31, 10:30amModesto Bilingual Wi
Modesto 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
Empire Story Time
11 am
 Empire Story Time
Wednesday, Jul. 31, 11 am
Empire 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!
Riverbank Coaster Creators with MoChiMu
1:30 pm
Riverbank Coaster Creators with MoChiMu
Wednesday, Jul. 31, 1:30 pm
Riverbank Library
Join us and the Modesto Children's Museum, and get ready to hold on tight! This guided inquiry, engineering design workshop is filled with ups and downs as you explore the engineering process, communication, and collaboration. Scream ahead as you build your own roller coaster around chairs, thro...read more

or call --209-869-7008.
Art @ Patterson: Straight Line Design
3:30 pm
Art @ Patterson: Straight Line Design
Wednesday, Jul. 31, 3:30 pm
Patterson Library
Children can create a Piet Mondrian-style artwork on heavy drawing paper using painters tape and paints in primary colors. All materials supplied by the Friends of the Patterson Library.
Build It!
3:30 pm
 Build It!
Wednesday, Jul. 31, 3:30 pm
Denair 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 - 4:30 pm
 Modesto LEGO® Play
Wednesday, Jul. 31, 3:30 - 4:30 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 com...read more
   
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