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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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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - All Libraries Closed
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - All Libraries Closed
Monday, Jan. 20,
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All Libraries Closed
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Bingo!
4 pm
 Bingo!
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 4 pm
Hughson Library
Join us for a fun afternoon of Bingo for all ages! 
T(w)een Tuesday: Bug Out with an Entomologist!
4 pm
T(w)een Tuesday: Bug Out with an Entomologist!
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 4 pm
Turlock Library
Do you know what an entomologist is? Entomologists are scientists who study insects. Join us in the Turlock Maker Space and meet a real-life entomologist. Ask all the bug questions you want and see the UC Master Gardener Bug Collection. Then, make your own solar-powered bug. This program is designed...read more
Family Movie Night: The Garfield Movie
5:30 pm
Family Movie Night: The Garfield Movie
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 5:30 pmFamily Movie Night:
Salida Library
Children and their families can enjoy a family-friendly movie at the library. This month's movie will be The Garfield Movie (PG). Children can come in their pajamas. Bring a picnic dinner and a blanket to sit on. The library will provide a beverage and popcorn.
Microsoft Word
6 - 7:45 pm
 Microsoft Word
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 6 - 7:45 pm
Oakdale Library
Learn the basics and more! Many basic items will be covered, as well as many tips and tricks. No need to be a great typist; you'll find that Word helps you along the way. This is a hands-on class, and you will go home with a completed project.
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Virtual Book Club for Adults: Bring Your Own Book
11:30 am
Virtual Book Club for Adults: Bring Your Own Book
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 11:30 am
Virtual
This month is strictly B.Y.O.B.- Bring Your Own Book! There will be no assigned reading this month. Just come and share a book you have read and loved that you think others might enjoy as well. Or just come to hear what the rest of us recommend. Some of the titles discussed might end up in our book ...read more

or call --209-558-7814.
Knit and Crochet
3 - 4 pm
 Knit and Crochet
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 3 - 4 pm
Waterford Library
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. 
Patterson LEGO® Day
3:30 pm
 Patterson LEGO® Day
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 3:30 pm
Patterson 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
Build It!
3:30 pm
 Build It!
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 3:30 pm
Denair Library
Children will have the opportunity to build creations using the library's LEGO blocks, K'NEX, DUPLO, magna-tiles, and more! This program is designed for all ages, however children 4 and under must have direct parental supervision. Disclaimer: LEGO® is a trademark of the LE...read more
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Family Game Day
3 - 4 pm
 Family Game Day
Thursday, Jan. 23, 3 - 4 pm
Empire Library
Get your game on at the Empire Library! Challenge your family members to board game competitions. This event is open to people of all ages; however, please note that some games may have content suitable for ages 10 and up.
Pinecone Bird Feeders
4 pm
 Pinecone Bird Feeders
Thursday, Jan. 23, 4 pm
Ceres Library
Ceres Gardening Club member Manjeet Dosanjh (Certified Gardening Consultant, NGC) will show you how to create a birdfeeder out of pinecones.
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Friends of the Oakdale Library Meeting
1:30 pm
Friends of the Oakdale Library Meeting
Monday, Jan. 27, 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! 
All Ages Nintendo Switch Party @ Patterson Library
3:30 pm
All Ages Nintendo Switch Party @ Patterson Library
Monday, Jan. 27, 3:30 pm
Patterson Library
Come play with our 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. This event is open to people of all ages; however, please note that some games may have content suitable for ages 10 and up ...read more
Stranger Teens: Zentangle
4 pm
 Stranger Teens: Zentangle
Monday, Jan. 27, 4 pm
Ceres Library
Bring out the artist inside you with the Zentangle Method. It is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns.
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Story Character Peg Dolls
3 - 4 pm
 Story Character Peg Dolls
Tuesday, Jan. 28, 3 - 4 pm
Oakdale Library
Paint your favorite storybook characters on wooden pegs. For ages 13 and older, while supplies last.
Paint a Snake
3:30 pm
 Paint a Snake
Tuesday, Jan. 28, 3:30 pm
Patterson Library
Celebrate Lunar New Year, the year of the snake! Children will each receive an unfinished, wooden, wiggly snake to keep. We will have paints and brushes on hand, so you can make it as colorful as you like.
T(w)een Tuesday: Fizzy Science
4 pm
 T(w)een Tuesday: Fizzy Science
Tuesday, Jan. 28, 4 pm
Turlock Library
Learn about the science of fizz! Join us in the Turlock Maker Space as we learn what makes a bath fizzy. Then, create your own bath fizzy or shower steamer to take home. Materials will be provided. This program is designed for ages 9 and up.
Teen Tuesday: Lofi Beats & Crafts
5:30 pm
Teen Tuesday: Lofi Beats & Crafts
Tuesday, Jan. 28, 5:30 pmTeen Tuesday: Lofi B
Salida Library
Come relax, vibe, and get creative with us at the library! This cozy program is a perfect way to unwind and express yourself as we fill the space with chill Lofi beats. Dive into fun craft projects—make your own buttons, explore designs with 3D pens, and more!
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Knit and Crochet
3 - 4 pm
 Knit and Crochet
Wednesday, Jan. 29, 3 - 4 pm
Waterford Library
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 It!
3:30 pm
 Build It!
Wednesday, Jan. 29, 3:30 pm
Denair Library
Children will have the opportunity to build creations using the library's LEGO blocks, K'NEX, DUPLO, magna-tiles, and more! This program is designed for all ages, however children 4 and under must have direct parental supervision. Disclaimer: LEGO® is a trademark of the LE...read more
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