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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Salida Story Time
10 am Salida Story Time Thursday, Jun. 18, 10 amSalida 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.
Waterford Story Time
10 am Waterford Story Time Thursday, Jun. 18, 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
10 am Turlock Story Time Thursday, Jun. 18, 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)
Oakdale Wiggle Worms
10:30 am Oakdale Wiggle Worms Thursday, Jun. 18, 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, Jun. 18, 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)
Lunch at the Salida Library
11:30 am to 1 pm Lunch at the Salida Library Thursday, Jun. 18, 11:30 am to 1 pm Salida Library Join us Monday-Friday for Lunch at the Library in the Salida Library community room. Lunch will be provided by the Salida Union School District for ages 0 to 18 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. The library will provide activities for youth from 11:30 am to 1 pm. All youth are welcome to attend regardless ...read more
Board Game Day
3 pm Board Game Day Thursday, Jun. 18Waterford 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.
Grayson LEGO® Day
3:30 pm Grayson LEGO® Day Thursday, Jun. 18, 3:30 pmGrayson Pop-Up 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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Juneteenth - All Libraries Closed
Juneteenth - All Libraries Closed Friday, Jun. 19, All Locations Friday, June 19, 2026.
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Vermicomposting: Composting with Worms with the Master Gardeners at the Hughson Library
2 pm Vermicomposting: Composting with Worms with the Master Gardeners at the Hughson Library Saturday, Jun. 20, 2 pmHughson Library Turn food scraps into garden gold! Meet red wiggler worms, see a live worm hotel, and learn how to start composting at home. Perfect for families!
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Patterson Wiggle Worms
10:30 am Patterson Wiggle Worms Monday, Jun. 22, 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)
Lunch at the Salida Library
11:30 am to 1 pm Lunch at the Salida Library Monday, Jun. 22, 11:30 am to 1 pm Salida Library Join us Monday-Friday for Lunch at the Library in the Salida Library community room. Lunch will be provided by the Salida Union School District for ages 0 to 18 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. The library will provide activities for youth from 11:30 am to 1 pm. All youth are welcome to attend regardless ...read more
Ceres Game Day
4 pm Ceres Game Day Monday, Jun. 22, 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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Friends of the Patterson Library Used Book Sale
10 am to 5 pm Friends of the Patterson Library Used Book Sale Tuesday, Jun. 23, 10 am to 5 pmPatterson Library Join us in the library's large community room for our book sale. We will have gently used books, DVDs, puzzles, and games at bargain prices.
Denair Library Story Time
10 am Denair Library Story Time Tuesday, Jun. 23, 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, Jun. 23, 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.
Riverbank Bilingual Story Time
11 am Riverbank Bilingual Story Time Tuesday, Jun. 23, 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
Lunch at the Salida Library
11:30 am to 1 pm Lunch at the Salida Library Tuesday, Jun. 23, 11:30 am to 1 pm Salida Library Join us Monday-Friday for Lunch at the Library in the Salida Library community room. Lunch will be provided by the Salida Union School District for ages 0 to 18 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. The library will provide activities for youth from 11:30 am to 1 pm. All youth are welcome to attend regardless ...read more
Vermicomposting: Composting with Worms with the Master Gardeners at the Waterford Library
2 pm Vermicomposting: Composting with Worms with the Master Gardeners at the Waterford Library Tuesday, Jun. 23, 2 pmWaterford Library Turn food scraps into garden gold! Meet red wiggler worms, see a live worm hotel, and learn how to start composting at home. Perfect for families!
Newman Read, Grow, Explore with the Stanislaus Farm Bureau
3:30 pm Newman Read, Grow, Explore with the Stanislaus Farm Bureau Tuesday, Jun. 23, 3:30 pmNewman Library Join us as the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau introduces youth to agriculture through engaging children’s books and hands-on activities that spark curiosity, inspire learning, and help participants connect with our vibrant agricultural community.
Discover India: Rangoli Sand Art
4 pm Discover India: Rangoli Sand Art Tuesday, Jun. 23, 4 pmHughson Library Use colorful sand to make a design in the style of traditional Indian art.
Family STEAM*: Stop-Motion LEGO® Creations
4 pm Family STEAM*: Stop-Motion LEGO® Creations Tuesday, Jun. 23, 4 pmCeres Library Team up with your friends or family (teams of 2-3 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. What stories will your creations tell?This program works best for th...read more
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Friends of the Patterson Library Used Book Sale
10 am to 5 pm Friends of the Patterson Library Used Book Sale Wednesday, Jun. 24, 10 am to 5 pmPatterson Library Join us in the library's large community room for our book sale. We will have gently used books, DVDs, puzzles, and games at bargain prices.
Salida Wiggle Worms
10 am Salida Wiggle Worms Wednesday, Jun. 24, 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, Jun. 24, 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, Jun. 24, 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, Jun. 24, 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.
Diamond Painting at the Modesto Express Library
10:30 - 11:30 am Diamond Painting at the Modesto Express Library Wednesday, Jun. 24, 10:30 - 11:30 amOn-the-Go Modesto Get your shine on with this super fun, sparkly, and not messy "painting" project! Choose from a variety of stickers and match the diamonds to their corresponding colors to create a gorgeous design. This program is for ages 5 and up.Supplies are limited and available on a first-come ba...read more
Salida Wiggle Worms
11 am Salida Wiggle Worms Wednesday, Jun. 24, 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)
Lunch at the Salida Library
11:30 am to 1 pm Lunch at the Salida Library Wednesday, Jun. 24, 11:30 am to 1 pm Salida Library Join us Monday-Friday for Lunch at the Library in the Salida Library community room. Lunch will be provided by the Salida Union School District for ages 0 to 18 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. The library will provide activities for youth from 11:30 am to 1 pm. All youth are welcome to attend regardless ...read more
Empire Story Time
11 - 11:30 am Empire Story Time Wednesday, Jun. 24, 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, Jun. 24, 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+).
Vermicomposting: Composting with Worms with the Master Gardeners at Turlock Library
6 pm Vermicomposting: Composting with Worms with the Master Gardeners at Turlock Library Wednesday, Jun. 24, 6 pmTurlock Library Turn food scraps into garden gold! Meet red wiggler worms, see a live worm hotel, and learn how to start composting at home. Perfect for families!
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Friends of the Patterson Library Used Book Sale
10 am to 5 pm Friends of the Patterson Library Used Book Sale Thursday, Jun. 25, 10 am to 5 pmPatterson Library Join us in the library's large community room for our book sale. We will have gently used books, DVDs, puzzles, and games at bargain prices.
Salida Story Time
10 am Salida Story Time Thursday, Jun. 25, 10 amSalida 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.
Waterford Story Time
10 am Waterford Story Time Thursday, Jun. 25, 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
10 am Turlock Story Time Thursday, Jun. 25, 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)
Oakdale Wiggle Worms
10:30 am Oakdale Wiggle Worms Thursday, Jun. 25, 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, Jun. 25, 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)
Lunch at the Salida Library
11:30 am to 1 pm Lunch at the Salida Library Thursday, Jun. 25, 11:30 am to 1 pm Salida Library Join us Monday-Friday for Lunch at the Library in the Salida Library community room. Lunch will be provided by the Salida Union School District for ages 0 to 18 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. The library will provide activities for youth from 11:30 am to 1 pm. All youth are welcome to attend regardless ...read more
Board Game Day
3 pm Board Game Day Thursday, Jun. 25Waterford 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.
Art Explorers
3:30 pm Art Explorers Thursday, Jun. 25, 3:30 pmGrayson Pop-Up Join us to show off your artistic skills and discover your creativity. All materials will be provided.
BINGO!
5 pm BINGO! Thursday, Jun. 25, 5 pmHughson Library Join us for free and fun Bingo for all ages, with exciting prizes to be won!
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Wiggle Worms @ Tenth Street Plaza*
9:30 am Wiggle Worms @ Tenth Street Plaza* Friday, Jun. 26, 9:30 amOn-the-Go Modesto 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
Turlock Wiggle Worms
10 am Turlock Wiggle Worms Friday, Jun. 26, 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, Jun. 26, 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)
Lunch at the Salida Library
11:30 am to 1 pm Lunch at the Salida Library Friday, Jun. 26, 11:30 am to 1 pm Salida Library Join us Monday-Friday for Lunch at the Library in the Salida Library community room. Lunch will be provided by the Salida Union School District for ages 0 to 18 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. The library will provide activities for youth from 11:30 am to 1 pm. All youth are welcome to attend regardless ...read more
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Saturday Tabletop Time
12 pm Saturday Tabletop Time Saturday, Jun. 27, 12 pmOakdale Library Come to the Oakdale Library for good snacks, great games, and to make the best memories. We’ll provide the games; you provide the players.
3D Pens at the Ceres Library
1 pm 3D Pens at the Ceres Library Saturday, Jun. 27, 1 pmCeres Library Learn how to use a 3D Pen! You will learn basic safety and handling techniques and make creations using patterns or your own original design. All materials will be supplied. This program is designed for ages 9 and up.Registration is required and opens on May 27. Please register each person attending...read more
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Patterson Wiggle Worms
10:30 am Patterson Wiggle Worms Monday, Jun. 29, 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)
Lunch at the Salida Library
11:30 am to 1 pm Lunch at the Salida Library Monday, Jun. 29, 11:30 am to 1 pm Salida Library Join us Monday-Friday for Lunch at the Library in the Salida Library community room. Lunch will be provided by the Salida Union School District for ages 0 to 18 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. The library will provide activities for youth from 11:30 am to 1 pm. All youth are welcome to attend regardless ...read more
Trading Card Games @ Patterson Library
3:30 pm Trading Card Games @ Patterson Library Monday, Jun. 29, 3:30 pmPatterson 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 ages 8 and under must have direct supervision from parents or adult guardians. There will also be a ...read more
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Denair Library Story Time
10 am Denair Library Story Time Tuesday, Jun. 30, 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, Jun. 30, 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.
Riverbank Story Time
11 am Riverbank Story Time Tuesday, Jun. 30, 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 Story Time
11 am Patterson Story Time Tuesday, Jun. 30, 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.
Lunch at the Salida Library
11:30 am to 1 pm Lunch at the Salida Library Tuesday, Jun. 30, 11:30 am to 1 pm Salida Library Join us Monday-Friday for Lunch at the Library in the Salida Library community room. Lunch will be provided by the Salida Union School District for ages 0 to 18 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. The library will provide activities for youth from 11:30 am to 1 pm. All youth are welcome to attend regardless ...read more
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