Stanislaus County 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

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!

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 for children ages 8-13; however, please note that some games may have content suitable for ages 10 and up (rat...read more

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. 

Inspire yourself by painting using your imagination and our supplies. Where will your imagination take you? Materials available while supplies last. 

Join us after Story Time for a half hour of music, movement, and play. Children can enjoy unstructured play while socializing with their peers. 

Mayor Rachel Hernandez will read bilingual stories to preschool-age children and their families following Bilingual Story Time. The Mayor's Book Club promotes early childhood reading skills.

Join us after Patterson Story Time for a half hour of music, movement, and play. Children can enjoy unstructured play while socializing with their peers.

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

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. 

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

Learn about traditional Mexican folk art and create your own paper decorations.

Children will have the opportunity to build LEGO® creations using the library’s LEGO® and Duplo blocks. This program helps young ones develop critical thinking skills and teaches basic engineering concepts. This program is aimed at children 8 and younger, but all ages are welcome! Chil...read more

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! 

Join us for a big playdate 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. 

Stop by the Modesto Express Library and learn how to operate a button machine to easily turn an image into a button that matches your style and personality. Bring your own image, use your art skills to draw, or use one of our templates to make a button to add to your backpack, lanyard, or jacket.&nb...read more

Join us after Preschool Story Time for a half hour of music, movement, and play. Children can enjoy unstructured play while socializing with their peers.

Join us after Story Time for a half hour of music, movement, and play. Children can enjoy unstructured play while socializing with their peers. 

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

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 supervision from parents or adult guardians. Disclaimer: LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO G...read more

Children will have the opportunity to build creations using the library's LEGO® bricks, K'NEX, DUPLO, Magna-Tiles, and more! Building encourages motor skills, creativity, teamwork, patience, problem-solving, and most importantly, fun! This program is designed for all ages, however childr...read more

Join us after Salida Story Time for a half hour of music, movement, and play. Children can enjoy unstructured play while socializing with their peers.

Join us as we kick off summer reading! Learn about kinetic energy, Emperor Nero, and freezing points while making ice cream.The Oakdale Family Resource Center will join us to provide yard games, information, as well as free lunches and books for kids.Designed for ages 5 and up. Space and supplies ar...read more

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

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!

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. 

Come take part in a unique community art experience based on the kid-friendly Musical Chairs game. Children of all ages are welcome. No art experience necessary.

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. 

Come out to celebrate our favorite superheroes. We will provide coloring pages, obstacle courses, and unique photo opportunities to discover the hero in you.

Start your engines, it's time to race! Show off your skills and compete against other players to determine the ultimate champion in our library. Light refreshments will be provided at the end of the program. Children ages 4 and under must have direct parental supervision. Space is limited, and r...read more

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. 

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

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. 

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.

Independent readers up to age 12 are invited to practice their reading skills with the special Read to a Dog program at the Ceres Library. This program is designed to help children gain confidence in their reading skills by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs. Register in person at the Ceres Lib...read more

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! 

The Mobile Fresh program provides 30-40 pounds of fresh produce and assorted groceries to individuals, families, and seniors facing barriers to access.    No sign-ups required Walk-up site Please bring bags or carts to carry your items 30-40 pounds of fresh produce and a mix of perish...read more

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

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

Join us after Story Time for a half hour of music, movement, and play. Children can enjoy unstructured play while socializing with their peers. 

Join us after Patterson Story Time for a half hour of music, movement, and play. Children can enjoy unstructured play while socializing with their peers.

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

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!

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

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. 

Join us for button‑making fun! Create your own colorful button design and take it home. All ages welcome.

Frolic through the fields of the Netherlands and make windmills and paper flowers.

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. 

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. 

Join us for a big playdate 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. 

Stop by the Modesto Express Library and learn how to use a 3D Pen! You will learn basic safety and handling techniques, as well as get a chance to make creations using patterns or design your own original pieces. You will also have the opportunity to guide Bee-Bots through obstacles and explore basi...read more

Join us after Preschool Story Time for a half hour of music, movement, and play. Children can enjoy unstructured play while socializing with their peers.

Join us after Story Time for a half hour of music, movement, and play. Children can enjoy unstructured play while socializing with their peers. 

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

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. 

Children will use their fine motor skills and learn about repeating patterns as they weave friendship bracelets using straws as guides. *STEAM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math

Children will have the opportunity to build creations using the library's LEGO® bricks, K'NEX, DUPLO, Magna-Tiles, and more! Building encourages motor skills, creativity, teamwork, patience, problem-solving, and most importantly, fun! This program is designed for all ages, however childr...read more

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. 

Join us after Salida Story Time for a half hour of music, movement, and play. Children can enjoy unstructured play while socializing with their peers.

Enjoy a day outside painting with a paintbrush or your fingers. Materials available while supplies last. 

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

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. 

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

Children will have the opportunity to build LEGO® creations using the library’s LEGO® and Duplo blocks. 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 Grou...read more

Join us at the Empire Library for a celebration of dads, step‑dads, grandpas, uncles, mentors, and other father figures. Each child will plant flower seeds in a small pot that they can take home and gift on Father's Day.

By folding and cutting paper in a special way, we will make paper houses, trees, and people to create our own paper villages. 

Friday, June 19, 2026.

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! 

¡Celebra la cultura Latina a través del arte acrílico! Los participantes aprenderán a manipular la luz y la sombra y la mezcla de colores y tonos mientras pintan. También aprenderán sobre diferentes artistas, técnicas y expresiones inspiradas...read more

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers can enjoy an hour of free play, music, and movement. Children under 4 must have direct supervision from parents or adult guardians.

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

Bring family and friends to play a wide assortment of games, including chess, Jenga, Sorry!, Connect Four, and much more! Intended for all ages.

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.

Join us after Story Time for a half hour of music, movement, and play. Children can enjoy unstructured play while socializing with their peers. 

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

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! 

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. 

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. 

Use colorful sand to make a design in the style of traditional Indian art. 

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

Tie-dye is a fun way to play with color and pattern. Join us in the Turlock Library Maker Space as we create colorful pillowcases using tie-dye techniques. Materials will be provided. This program is designed for ages 9-18.

Children will have the opportunity to flex their creativity while designing suncatchers. Watch your little ones practice their finger dexterity as they pick up pieces of tissue paper and show off their color-matching and mixing skills. Then, take it home and hang it in a sunny spot to enjoy! This pr...read more

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.

Join us for a big playdate 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. 

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

Join us after Preschool Story Time for a half hour of music, movement, and play. Children can enjoy unstructured play while socializing with their peers.

Join us after Story Time for a half hour of music, movement, and play. Children can enjoy unstructured play while socializing with their peers. 

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

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+). 

Children will have the opportunity to build creations using the library's LEGO® bricks, K'NEX, DUPLO, Magna-Tiles, and more! Building encourages motor skills, creativity, teamwork, patience, problem-solving, and most importantly, fun! This program is designed for all ages, however childr...read more

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! 

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.

Join us after Salida Story Time for a half hour of music, movement, and play. Children can enjoy unstructured play while socializing with their peers.

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

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.

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. 

Join us to show off your artistic skills and discover your creativity. All materials will be provided.

Learn how and why we can make the most out of gardens by reducing, reusing, and recycling. Presented by Master Gardener Manjeet Dosanjh.

Join us for free and fun Bingo for all ages, with exciting prizes to be won!

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

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.

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

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

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. 

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

Learn how to create abstract drawings using Sharpie markers on tin foil. Geared towards children ages 5 and up. Space is limited. Call 209-634-1283 to sign up.

Join us after Story Time for a half hour of music, movement, and play. Children can enjoy unstructured play while socializing with their peers. 

Join us after Patterson Story Time for a half hour of music, movement, and play. Children can enjoy unstructured play while socializing with their peers.

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

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. 

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 

Tie-dye is a fun way to play with color and pattern. Join us at the Newman Library as we create colorful shirts using tie-dye techniques. Participants will need to bring their own shirt. Children ages 8 and younger will need direct supervision from parents or adult guardians.

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. This program is aimed at children ages 8 and younger, but all ages are welcome! Children under 4 must have direct supervision from parents or adult guardians...read more