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Teen Duct Tape Craft
3 pm Teen Duct Tape Craft Monday, Oct. 2, 3 pmOakdale Library Craft a fashion statement out of something unexpected! We'll show you how to turn duct tape into a lanyard.
Yarning with Friends in the Maker Space
5:30 - 7:45 pm Yarning with Friends in the Maker Space Monday, Oct. 2, 5:30 - 7:45 pmModesto Library Join the Friends of the Modesto Library from 5:30-7:45 pm the first Monday of every month 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 will also be ...read more
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Family Game Day
4:30 pm Family Game Day Tuesday, Oct. 3, 4:30 pm Salida Library Game on at the Salida Library! Challenge your family members to board game competitions, Nintendo Switch video game tournaments, and more.
Salida Chess Club
4:30 pm Salida Chess Club Tuesday, Oct. 3, 4:30 pmSalida 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. This program will run conccurently during Family Game Day.
The Backyard is for the Birds with the Master Gardeners at the Salida Library
6 pm The Backyard is for the Birds with the Master Gardeners at the Salida Library Tuesday, Oct. 3, 6 pmSalida Library A recent study found that seeing or hearing birds can improve your mood and mental wellbeing for up to eight hours! Take our class to learn how to attract birds to your backyard using native plants.
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Relax and Color in the Maker Space (All Ages)
2 - 4 pm Relax and Color in the Maker Space (All Ages) Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2 - 4 pmModesto Library Feeling creative? Stop by the Modesto Library's Maker Space and spend a relaxing afternoon coloring. You provide the ideas and creativity, and we'll provide the arts & crafts materials! This program is designed for all ages.
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Friends of Newman Library Used Book Sale
10 am - 6 pm Friends of Newman Library Used Book Sale Thursday, Oct. 5, 10 am - 6 pmNewman Library Join the Friends of the Newman Library for their Used Book Sale event. Gently-used hardbacks are $1.00, and paperbacks are $0.50. There is also a "Fill A Bag for $5" option. Book sale specials available for teachers; inquire at event.
Waterford LEGO® Day
3 - 4 pm Waterford LEGO® Day Thursday, Oct. 5, 3 - 4 pm Waterford 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.
Hughson LEGO® Day
3:30-5:30 pm Hughson LEGO® Day Thursday, Oct. 5, 3:30-5:30 pmHughson 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.
Fire-Breathing Dragon Craft
4 pm Fire-Breathing Dragon Craft Thursday, Oct. 5, 4 pmCeres Library Join us as we make fire-breathing dragons using toilet paper rolls, googly eyes, tissue paper and much more.
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Friends of Newman Library Used Book Sale
10 am - 5 pm Friends of Newman Library Used Book Sale Saturday, Oct. 7, 10 am - 5 pmNewman Library Join the Friends of the Newman Library for their Used Book Sale event. Gently-used hardbacks are $1.00, and paperbacks are $0.50. There is also a "Fill A Bag for $5" option. Book sale specials available for teachers; inquire at event.
Teen Tiny Art
11 am - 3 pm Teen Tiny Art Saturday, Oct. 7, 11 am - 3 pmModesto Library Teens: Join us in the Maker Space to create a mini masterpiece! You can take your creation home or leave it with us where it will be placed on display in our Library’s Tiny Art Show, featuring tiny paintings by teens from Modesto! Please call 209-558-7814 for more information. No re...read more
MoSt Poetry Workshop: Feels Like, All of It-
1-3 pm MoSt Poetry Workshop: Feels Like, All of It- Saturday, Oct. 7, 1-3 pmCeres Library Join us for a sensory, list-inspired poetry workshop brought to us by MoSt! All experience levels are welcome.
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Friends of Newman Library Used Book Sale
10 am - 4 pm Friends of Newman Library Used Book Sale Monday, Oct. 9, 10 am - 4 pmNewman Library Join the Friends of the Newman Library for their Used Book Sale event. Gently-used hardbacks are $1.00, and paperbacks are $0.50. There is also a "Fill A Bag for $5" option. Book sale specials available for teachers; inquire at event.
Friends of the Patterson Library Meeting
1 pm Friends of the Patterson Library Meeting Monday, Oct. 9, 1 pmPatterson Library The Friends of the Patterson Library invite you to attend their monthly meeting, held at the library on the second Monday of each month. Come by and support your local library!
Salida Anime Club
4 pm Salida Anime Club Monday, Oct. 9, 4 pmSalida Library Love anime? We do, too! Join us for Anime Club each month and watch the first few episodes of a popular anime with like-minded otakus. This month we'll watch One-Punch Man (rated 14+) in the original Japanese with English subtitles. For ages 13-18.
Make It: Mini Frida Kahlo Planter!
5:30 pm Make It: Mini Frida Kahlo Planter! Monday, Oct. 9, 5:30 pm Modesto Library Discover your inner artist while celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, and create your own Frida Kahlo terracotta pot! This program is designed for ages 13 and up. All materials will be provided. Registration is required. Please individually register each person attending.
The Backyard is for the Birds with the Master Gardeners at the Ceres Library
6 pm The Backyard is for the Birds with the Master Gardeners at the Ceres Library Monday, Oct. 9, 6 pmCeres Library A recent study found that seeing or hearing birds can improve your mood and mental wellbeing for up to eight hours! Take our class to learn how to attract birds to your backyard using native plants.
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Pumpkin Painting at the Salida Library
4 - 6 pm Pumpkin Painting at the Salida Library Tuesday, Oct. 10, 4 - 6 pmSalida Library Bring the whole family and join us as we decorate pumpkins with paint and other craft materials. BYOP (bring your own pumpkin!); the library will supply paint and craft materials. Young children under the age of 7 will need direct parental supervision.
Potion Slime
4 & 4:30 pm Potion Slime Tuesday, Oct. 10, 4 & 4:30 pmHughson Library Join the Potions Class at the Hughson Library to mix up a batch of ooey-gooey slime. Registration is required. Please individually register each person by calling 209-883-2293, or visiting the Hughson Library.
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Turlock Teen Anime Club
3:30 pm Turlock Teen Anime Club Wednesday, Oct. 11, 3:30 pmTurlock Library Which is better: the anime or the manga? Why not both! Teens, join us as we watch anime and talk about manga, all while making a fun craft! For ages 12-18
Patterson LEGO® Day
3:30 pm Patterson LEGO® Day Wednesday, Oct. 11, 3:30 pmPatterson Library Children will have the opportunity to build LEGO® creations that will then be displayed in the library. Children 4 and under are welcome to participate, however, they must have direct parental supervision. Disclaimer: LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies.
Make It: Comic Book Magnets
3 - 4:30 pm Make It: Comic Book Magnets Wednesday, Oct. 11, 3 - 4:30 pmModesto Library Teens: Need to decorate your school locker? Stop by the Maker Space and turn your favorite comic book scene into a magnet! All supplies will be provided.This program is best for ages 13 and up.
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Hughson LEGO® Day
3:30-5:30 pm Hughson LEGO® Day Thursday, Oct. 12, 3:30-5:30 pmHughson 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.
Newman LEGO® Day
3:30-4:30 pm Newman LEGO® Day Thursday, Oct. 12, 3:30-4:30 pmNewman 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.
Turlock Monster Perler Beads
4 pm Turlock Monster Perler Beads Thursday, Oct. 12, 4 pmTurlock Library Celebrate TeenTober by making monsters using colorful Perler beads!For ages 12-18
Ceres LEGO® Day
4 pm Ceres LEGO® Day Thursday, Oct. 12, 4 pmCeres 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.
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Big Games, Big Fun!
3 - 4 pm Big Games, Big Fun! Friday, Oct. 13, 3 - 4 pmModesto Library Come by the Modesto Library Maker Space on the second Friday of every month as we break out the big games for big fun! Come play with oversized Jenga, Connect 4, Tic Tac Toe, and more.
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Youth Craft Fair
9 am - 12 pm Youth Craft Fair Saturday, Oct. 14, 9 am - 12 pmModesto Library Join us for a day when kids ages 10 – 17 can sell their crafts on the Modesto Library Portico! Kids and Teens will learn about pricing, advertising, customer service, handling money, and other aspects of running a small business.Space for crafters is limited! The pre-registration list opens on...read more
Get Crafty @ the Patterson Library
10 am to 12 pm Get Crafty @ the Patterson Library Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 am to 12 pmPatterson Library Do you love to work on craft projects but don't have the space or keep getting interrupted by life? Would you like to meet other like-minded crafters? If so, come to the library's community room and spread out. We'll supply the space and the big tables. You bring your own project to work...read more
Turlock Library Board Game Day
10 am - 4:30 pm Turlock Library Board Game Day Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 am - 4:30 pmTurlock Library 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.
Salida Dungeons & Dragons
2-4 pm Salida Dungeons & Dragons Saturday, Oct. 14, 2-4 pm Salida Library 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 provi...read more
The Backyard is for the Birds with the Master Gardeners at the Riverbank Library
2 pm The Backyard is for the Birds with the Master Gardeners at the Riverbank Library Saturday, Oct. 14, 2 pmRiverbank Library A recent study found that seeing or hearing birds can improve your mood and mental wellbeing for up to eight hours! Take our class to learn how to attract birds to your backyard using native plants.
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Relax and Color in the Turlock Maker Space
11 am Relax and Color in the Turlock Maker Space Monday, Oct. 16, 11 amTurlock Library Feeling creative? Stop by the Turlock Maker Space and spend a relaxing morning coloring. You provide the ideas and creativity, and we'll provide the arts & crafts materials! This program is designed for adults.
Pumpkin Painting in the Maker Space
5:30 pm Pumpkin Painting in the Maker Space Monday, Oct. 16, 5:30 pmModesto Library Join the Friends of the Modesto Library for a Pumpkin Painting Party! Pumpkins, paint, and other materials will be provided to inspire your creativity. Registration is required. Please individually register each person attending. Call 209-558-7814 for more information. This program is recommend...read more
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Family Pumpkin Decorating
3:30 - 5 pm Family Pumpkin Decorating Tuesday, Oct. 17, 3:30 - 5 pmNewman Library Spooky Season is here and to kick it off the Newman Library will host a pumpkin decorating event in partnership with the Westside Art Association. All ages are encouraged to join the fun!
Time-Turner Tournament
4 pm Time-Turner Tournament Tuesday, Oct. 17, 4 pmHughson Library Apparate away to the Hughson Library where you will turn time and travel through the Harry Potter books with themed games, puzzles, and activities. This program is designed for ages 8 and up. Knowledge of the books or movies is not essential. Registration is required. Please individually register ea...read more
Family Movie Night: Elemental
5:30 pm Family Movie Night: Elemental Tuesday, Oct. 17, 5:30 pm.png) Salida Library Children and their families can enjoy a family-friendly movie at the library. This month's movie is the animated Disney Pixar film Elemental. Children can come in their pajamas. Bring a picnic dinner and a blanket to sit on. The library will provide a beverage and popcorn.
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Turlock Chess Club
1 pm Turlock Chess Club Wednesday, Oct. 18, 1 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.
Make It: Spooky Halloween Slime!
3 pm Make It: Spooky Halloween Slime! Wednesday, Oct. 18, 3 pmModesto Library Join us in our Maker Space for an ooey-gooey time as we create spooky Halloween slime! This is a drop-in event, while supplies last.All ages are welcome, but children under age 9 will need parental supervision. Be prepared to dress for a mess!
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Open Sew in the Modesto Maker Space (Morning Session)
10:30 am - 12:30 pm Open Sew in the Modesto Maker Space (Morning Session) Thursday, Oct. 19, 10:30 am - 12:30 pmModesto Library Do you need to use a sewing machine? Sign up for Open Sew at the Modesto Library. Bring your projects, and we'll provide the sewing machines, irons, and sewing tools (measuring tapes, seam rippers, pins, etc.). Open Sew is designed for ages 14 and older and will be held in the library's...read more
Hughson LEGO® Day
3:30-5:30 pm Hughson LEGO® Day Thursday, Oct. 19, 3:30-5:30 pmHughson 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.
Halloween Crafts
4 pm Halloween Crafts Thursday, Oct. 19, 4 pmCeres Library Join us to make an assortment of Halloween crafts to get you feeling festive for the season! All materials supplied.
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Anime Day!
11 am - 3 pm Anime Day! Saturday, Oct. 21, 11 am - 3 pmSalida Library Celebrate Teentober with Anime Day at the Nick Blom Salida Library! Make crafts, eat snacks, and hang out with other teens & tweens who love anime! Cosplay is welcome but not required. We'll announce the winner of the Anime Day Bookmark contest and watch a few episodes of Spy X Family&n...read more
Pumpkin Painting in the Maker Space
2 pm Pumpkin Painting in the Maker Space Saturday, Oct. 21, 2 pmModesto Library Join the Friends of the Modesto Library for a Pumpkin Painting Party! Pumpkins, paint, and other materials will be provided to inspire your creativity. Registration is required. Please individually register each person attending. Call 209-558-7814 for more information. This program is recommend...read more
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Attracting Birds to Your Garden with the Master Gardeners @ the Modesto Library
5:30 pm Attracting Birds to Your Garden with the Master Gardeners @ the Modesto Library Monday, Oct. 23, 5:30 pm Modesto Library A recent study found that seeing or hearing birds can improve your mood and mental wellbeing for up to eight hours! Take our class to learn how to attract birds to your backyard with native plants. Join the UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County and the Modesto Library f...read more
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Friends of the Patterson Library Book Sale
10 am - 5 pm Friends of the Patterson Library Book Sale Tuesday, Oct. 24, 10 am - 5 pmPatterson Library Join us for our Friends of the Patterson Library book sale. Shop a selection of gently used books for all ages, at bargain prices.
The Backyard is for the Birds with the Master Gardeners at the Waterford Library
2 pm The Backyard is for the Birds with the Master Gardeners at the Waterford Library Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2 pmWaterford Library A recent study found that seeing or hearing birds can improve your mood and mental wellbeing for up to eight hours! Take our class to learn how to attract birds to your backyard using native plants.
Tinker Tuesday in the Maker Space
3:30 - 5:30 pm Tinker Tuesday in the Maker Space Tuesday, Oct. 24, 3:30 - 5:30 pmModesto Library Explore, build, and create! 3-D pens, tabletop and LEGO® blocks, Edison robots, 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.
The Deathly Hallows Halloween Bash
3:30-5:30 pm The Deathly Hallows Halloween Bash Tuesday, Oct. 24, 3:30-5:30 pmHughson Library Hop onto the Hogwarts Express and join us for some magical mischief at the Hughson Library. We'll have a wand choosing ceremony, treats from the trolly, a house sorting, and many other mystical Harry Potter-themed adventures. All ages are welcome and dressing up is encouraged. Sign up at the Hug...read more
Pumpkin Volcanoes
3:30 - 4:30 pm Pumpkin Volcanoes Tuesday, Oct. 24, 3:30 - 4:30 pmNewman Library What's scarier than a volcano? A pumpkin volcano! Children and teens alike are invited to clean out pumpkins and fill them with ingredients to get a fizzy reaction.
Tinker Tuesday in the Turlock Maker Space
4 pm Tinker Tuesday in the Turlock Maker Space Tuesday, Oct. 24, 4 pmTurlock 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.
Teen Tuesday: Franken-Toys
5:30 pm Teen Tuesday: Franken-Toys Tuesday, Oct. 24, 5:30 pmSalida Library It's Teen Tuesday! Channel your inner Dr. Frankenstein and make a unique monster out of old kids' toys. For ages 13-18.
Oakdale Library Family Game Night
6 pm Oakdale Library Family Game Night Tuesday, Oct. 24, 6 pmOakdale Library It's time for Family Game Night! We provide the board games - you provide the competitors! Bring the whole family down for a night of bonding and fun!
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Friends of the Patterson Library Book Sale
10 am - 5 pm Friends of the Patterson Library Book Sale Wednesday, Oct. 25, 10 am - 5 pmPatterson Library Join us for our Friends of the Patterson Library book sale. Shop a selection of gently used books for all ages, at bargain prices.
Make It: Yarn Monsters
2:30 - 4:30 pm Make It: Yarn Monsters Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2:30 - 4:30 pm Modesto Library Stop by the library’s Maker Space to create a scary or goofy fuzzy friend! We promise they don't bite!This program is for all ages. Those 6 and under will need adult supervision.
The Backyard is for the Birds with the Master Gardeners at the Turlock Library
6 pm The Backyard is for the Birds with the Master Gardeners at the Turlock Library Wednesday, Oct. 25, 6 pmTurlock Library A recent study found that seeing or hearing birds can improve your mood and mental wellbeing for up to eight hours! Take our class to learn how to attract birds to your backyard using native plants.
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Friends of the Patterson Library Book Sale
10 am - 5 pm Friends of the Patterson Library Book Sale Thursday, Oct. 26, 10 am - 5 pmPatterson Library Join us for our Friends of the Patterson Library book sale. Shop a selection of gently used books for all ages, at bargain prices.
Friendly Ghost Windsock
3:30 pm Friendly Ghost Windsock Thursday, Oct. 26, 3:30 pmDenair Library All ages are invited to create friendly ghost windsocks to liven up any outdoor or indoor area! Space is limited, please register everyone attending either in person or by calling the Denair Library at 209-634-1283.
Hughson LEGO® Day
3:30-5:30 pm Hughson LEGO® Day Thursday, Oct. 26, 3:30-5:30 pmHughson 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.
Newman LEGO® Day
3:30-4:30 pm Newman LEGO® Day Thursday, Oct. 26, 3:30-4:30 pmNewman 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.
Turlock Teen Tournament
4 pm Turlock Teen Tournament Thursday, Oct. 26, 4 pmTurlock Library Teens! Test out your video game skills against other teens (and maybe even the librarians!) in PvP matches on the Nintendo Switch! Games available will include Mario Kart, Mario Party, Super Smash Bros, and maybe more! You do not need to bring anything other than yourself.For ages 13 – 18.
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Afternoon Anime
3:30 pm Afternoon Anime Friday, Oct. 27, 3:30 pmModesto Library Calling all teens! Hang out in the Modesto Library Auditorium and enjoy anime in the afternoon. We'll watch the first few episodes of a new series each month. This month will be Soul Eater (PG-13).Please call 209-558-7810 if you have any questions.
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Turlock Spoken Word Poetry
1-3 pm Turlock Spoken Word Poetry Saturday, Oct. 28, 1-3 pmTurlock Library Hey teens! Join us and Turlock’s very own Stanislaus County Youth Poet Laureate Faith Delgado for an afternoon of Spoken Word Poetry! In partnership with Modesto-Stanislaus Poetry Center (MoSt)
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Halloween Party at the Newman Library
3:30 - 4:30 pm Halloween Party at the Newman Library Tuesday, Oct. 31, 3:30 - 4:30 pmNewman Library Don your costumes and head to the library for a festive party! Delight in crafts and activities, earning sweet rewards all the while.
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