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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Patterson Wiggle Worms
10:30 am Patterson Wiggle Worms Monday, Jan. 12, 10:30 amPatterson 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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Denair Library Story Time
10 am Denair Library Story Time Tuesday, Jan. 13, 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, Jan. 13, 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.
Patterson Story Time
11 am Patterson Story Time Tuesday, Jan. 13, 11 amPatterson 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.
Riverbank Bilingual Story Time at the Riverbank Pop-Up
11 am Riverbank Bilingual Story Time at the Riverbank Pop-Up Tuesday, Jan. 13, 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 childr...read more
Mayor Book Club
11:30 am Mayor Book Club Tuesday, Jan. 13, 11:30 amRiverbank Library Mayor Rachel Hernandez will read to preschool-age children and their families following Bilingual Story Time. The Mayor's Book Club promotes early childhood reading skills.This event will be held at the Riverbank Pop-Up Library, located inside the Riverbank Teen Center, at 3600 Santa Fe St. ...read more
Rock Painting
4 pm Rock Painting Tuesday, Jan. 13, 4 pmHughson Library Join us for a fun afternoon of painting! Come relax, get creative, and take home a masterpiece. Space and supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Yarning with Friends
5:30 pm Yarning with Friends Tuesday, Jan. 13, 5:30 pmSalida Library Join the Friends of the Modesto Library in the Salida Library Community Room from 5:30-7:30 pm for a knit/crochet class. Instruction on basic knit and crochet stitches will be provided to beginners, and those wishing to improve their skills are welcome to join as well. One-on-one assistance wil...read more
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Salida Wiggle Worms
10 am Salida Wiggle Worms Wednesday, Jan. 14, 10 amSalida 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)
Hughson Story Time
10 am Hughson Story Time Wednesday, Jan. 14, 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.
Newman Story Time
10-10:30 am Newman Story Time Wednesday, Jan. 14, 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.
Oakdale Story Time
10:30 am Oakdale Story Time Wednesday, Jan. 14, 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.
Salida Wiggle Worms
11 am Salida Wiggle Worms Wednesday, Jan. 14, 11 am 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)
Empire Story Time
11 - 11:30 am Empire Story Time Wednesday, Jan. 14, 11 - 11:30 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! Space is limited, and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Family STEAM*: Marshmallow Challenge
4 pm Family STEAM*: Marshmallow Challenge Wednesday, Jan. 14, 4 pmSalida Library Test your building skills! Join us in the Story Time Room for the marshmallow challenge. Team up with your family or friends and try to build the tallest free-standing structure with a marshmallow on top (teams of 4-6 members are ideal). All materials will be provided. This program works best for th...read more
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Salida Story Time
10 am Salida Story Time Thursday, Jan. 15, 10 am Salida 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.
Turlock Story Time
10 am Turlock Story Time Thursday, Jan. 15, 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, Jan. 15, 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.
Turlock Story Time
11 am Turlock Story Time Thursday, Jan. 15, 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)
Board Game Day
3 - 4 pm Board Game Day Thursday, Jan. 15, 3 - 4 pmWaterford Library 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.
Trivia Afternoon
3:30 pm Trivia Afternoon Thursday, Jan. 15, 3:30 pmGrayson Pop-Up Come and show off your skills when you join us for this trivia event.
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Turlock Wiggle Worms
10 am Turlock Wiggle Worms Friday, Jan. 16, 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)
Turlock Wiggle Worms
11 am Turlock Wiggle Worms Friday, Jan. 16, 11 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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Bird Watching at Dos Rios State Park
8 - 10 am Bird Watching at Dos Rios State Park Saturday, Jan. 17, 8 - 10 amOn-the-Go Modesto Join us for a Bird Walk in California's newest State Park, Dos Rios! The Modesto Children's Services staff will host a library and Flight Path migratory bird information table and accompany Park Interpreters for birding! Learn about local migratory birds and enjoy the great outdoors with us!...read more
Riverbank Library Grand Reopening
10 am to 12 pm Riverbank Library Grand Reopening Saturday, Jan. 17, 10 am to 12 pm Riverbank Library You're invited to the grand reopening of the Riverbank Library, located at 3442 Santa Fe St! We're thrilled to welcome back the community following the library's closure for infrastructure improvements.Following a ribbon-cutting, enjoy a special Bilingual Story Time at 10:15 am. Th...read more
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - All Libraries Closed
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - All Libraries Closed Monday, Jan. 19, All Locations Monday, Jan. 19Holiday closure for January 19, 2026.
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Denair Library Story Time
10 am Denair Library Story Time Tuesday, Jan. 20, 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, Jan. 20, 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.
Patterson Story Time
11 am Patterson Story Time Tuesday, Jan. 20, 11 amPatterson 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.
Riverbank Story Time
11 am Riverbank Story Time Tuesday, Jan. 20, 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.
Trading Card Game Night
5-7 pm Trading Card Game Night Tuesday, Jan. 20, 5-7 pmNewman Library Bring your friends for some casual trading card game fun! All skill levels welcome! Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon materials will be available while supplies last. All ages welcome; children 8 and under must have direct supervision from parents or adult guardians.
Family Movie Night
5 pm Family Movie Night Tuesday, Jan. 20, 5 pm Salida Library Children and their families can enjoy a family-friendly movie at the library. This month's movie will be the live-action release of How to Train Your Dragon (PG). Children may attend in their pajamas. Bring a picnic dinner and a blanket to sit on. The library will provide a beverage an...read more
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Salida Wiggle Worms
10 am Salida Wiggle Worms Wednesday, Jan. 21, 10 amSalida 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)
Hughson Story Time
10 am Hughson Story Time Wednesday, Jan. 21, 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.
Newman Story Time
10-10:30 am Newman Story Time Wednesday, Jan. 21, 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.
Oakdale Story Time
10:30 am Oakdale Story Time Wednesday, Jan. 21, 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.
Salida Wiggle Worms
11 am Salida Wiggle Worms Wednesday, Jan. 21, 11 am 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)
Empire Story Time
11 - 11:30 am Empire Story Time Wednesday, Jan. 21, 11 - 11:30 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! Space is limited, and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Computer Repair Clinic with 2nd Chance Modesto
3 to 4:30 pm Computer Repair Clinic with 2nd Chance Modesto Wednesday, Jan. 21, 3 to 4:30 pmSalida Library Does your computer or laptop need some much-needed TLC? Stop by and have it looked at by 2nd Chance Modesto to identify hardware or software repairs that will help get it back up and running like new! Anyone with tech issues on their PC is welcome to stop by and have it checked out. Those with app, ...read more
Turlock Chess Club
5 - 7 pm Turlock Chess Club Wednesday, Jan. 21, 5 - 7 pmTurlock 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.
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Salida Story Time
10 am Salida Story Time Thursday, Jan. 22, 10 am Salida 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.
Turlock Story Time
10 am Turlock Story Time Thursday, Jan. 22, 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, Jan. 22, 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.
Turlock Story Time
11 am Turlock Story Time Thursday, Jan. 22, 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)
Board Game Day
3 - 4 pm Board Game Day Thursday, Jan. 22, 3 - 4 pmWaterford Library 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.
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Turlock Wiggle Worms
10 am Turlock Wiggle Worms Friday, Jan. 23, 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)
Turlock Wiggle Worms
11 am Turlock Wiggle Worms Friday, Jan. 23, 11 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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Story Time at Modesto Certified Farmers Market
10 am Story Time at Modesto Certified Farmers Market Saturday, Jan. 24, 10 amOn-the-Go Modesto Join us at Modesto Certified Farmers Market for Story Time at 10 am! In this program, we feature books, stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! It is designed for children under 5 to participate with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome!This is an outdoor event, so be sure to keep an ey...read more
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Patterson Wiggle Worms
10:30 am Patterson Wiggle Worms Monday, Jan. 26, 10:30 amPatterson 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)
Ceres Game Day
4 pm Ceres Game Day Monday, Jan. 26, 4 pmCeres Library Bring family and friends to play a wide assortment of games, including chess, Jenga, Sorry!, Connect Four, and much more! Intended for all ages.
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Denair Library Story Time
10 am Denair Library Story Time Tuesday, Jan. 27, 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, Jan. 27, 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.
Patterson Story Time
11 am Patterson Story Time Tuesday, Jan. 27, 11 amPatterson 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.
Riverbank Bilingual Story Time
11 am Riverbank Bilingual Story Time Tuesday, Jan. 27, 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 childr...read more
Northern Lights Painting
3:30-4:30 pm Northern Lights Painting Tuesday, Jan. 27, 3:30-4:30 pmNewman Library Come explore your imagination by creating Northern Lights skylines using alternative painting techniques at the Newman Library! Materials will be provided while supplies last. All ages welcome! Direct parental supervision for children ages 8 and under is required.
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Salida Wiggle Worms
10 am Salida Wiggle Worms Wednesday, Jan. 28, 10 amSalida 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)
Hughson Story Time
10 am Hughson Story Time Wednesday, Jan. 28, 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.
Newman Story Time
10-10:30 am Newman Story Time Wednesday, Jan. 28, 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.
Oakdale Story Time
10:30 am Oakdale Story Time Wednesday, Jan. 28, 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.
Salida Wiggle Worms
11 am Salida Wiggle Worms Wednesday, Jan. 28, 11 am 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)
Empire Story Time
11 - 11:30 am Empire Story Time Wednesday, Jan. 28, 11 - 11:30 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! Space is limited, and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Video Game Day at the Turlock Library
3 pm Video Game Day at the Turlock Library Wednesday, Jan. 28, 3 pmTurlock Library 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+).
Family STEAM*: Stop-Motion LEGO Creations
3 - 4:30 pm Family STEAM*: Stop-Motion LEGO Creations Wednesday, Jan. 28, 3 - 4:30 pmSalida Library Join us at the library and celebrate International LEGO® Day! Team up with your friends or family (teams of 4-6 members are ideal) and build LEGO® creations using the library’s LEGO® blocks. Then, learn how to bring them to life with stop-motion film using one of our iPads. Wh...read more
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Salida Story Time
10 am Salida Story Time Thursday, Jan. 29, 10 am Salida 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.
Turlock Story Time
10 am Turlock Story Time Thursday, Jan. 29, 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, Jan. 29, 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.
Turlock Story Time
11 am Turlock Story Time Thursday, Jan. 29, 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)
Board Game Day
3 - 4 pm Board Game Day Thursday, Jan. 29, 3 - 4 pmWaterford Library 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.
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Turlock Wiggle Worms
10 am Turlock Wiggle Worms Friday, Jan. 30, 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)
Turlock Wiggle Worms
11 am Turlock Wiggle Worms Friday, Jan. 30, 11 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)
Story Time at the McHenry Museum
12 pm Story Time at the McHenry Museum Friday, Jan. 30, 12 pmOn-the-Go Modesto 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.Held downstairs in the McHenry Museum at 1402 I Street, Mod...read more
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