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LIBRARY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library! All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted.

        
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Reading Support
4 - 6 pm
 Reading Support
Monday, Feb. 2, 4 - 6 pmReading Support
Troke Branch Library
Does your student need additional reading practice?Bring a book to read with a teen volunteer who will provide one-on-one reading and story comprehension help.This service is free and is first come, first served. Please sign in at children's reference desk.
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Preschool Storytime
10:30 am
 Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 10:30 amPreschool Storytime
Troke Branch Library
Enjoy stories & songs with your child in this engaging and interactive 30 minute storytime.This program is designed for ages 3-5 years old, but children of all ages, their siblings & caregivers are welcome.Stay & Play will be from 11 AM-11:30AM and it is not necessary that you attend sto...read more
Preschool Story Time
10:30am
 Preschool Story Time
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 10:30am
Ripon Branch Library
It's Preschool story time at the Ripon Library! Bring your preschoolers to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and a very fun time. For ages 3-5; older siblings welcome.
All About Baby Storytime
10:30am
 All About Baby Storytime
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 10:30amAll About Baby Story
Tracy Branch Library
This half-hour program for children ages 0-2  incorporates "Mother Goose on the Loose" guidelines to provide a time "just for babies". Focus is on literacy building blocks for baby's development through sharing picturebooks, board books, fingerplays, rhythm/rhyme, b...read more
Baby/Toddler Play Time
11:00am
 Baby/Toddler Play Time
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 11:00am
Tracy Branch Library
Play time with a changing variety of toys for our yougest patrons after storytime.   This will last half an hour.  Patrons attending  Tuesday storytime are invited to participate.
Homework Help
4 - 6 pm
 Homework Help
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 4 - 6 pm
(Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-6 pm)
Homework Help
Troke Branch Library
1st-8th grade students can receive homework help from teen volunteers at Troke Library! This free service is on a first come, first served basis. Please sign in at the children’s reference desk.
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Baby & Toddler Story Time
10:30 am
 Baby & Toddler Story Time
Thursday, Feb. 5, 10:30 am
Troke Branch Library
Babies and toddlers, please join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays. Storytime promotes literacy, imagination, language development and social development for children. Storytime is followed by 30 minutes of free play. Siblings are welcome!
Preschool Storytime
10:30am
 Preschool Storytime
Thursday, Feb. 5, 10:30amPreschool Storytime
Cesar Chavez Central Library
Enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. 
Preschool Storytime
10:30am
 Preschool Storytime
Thursday, Feb. 5, 10:30amPreschool Storytime
Tracy Branch Library
Please join us for this library staff led preschool storytime for children ages 2-5 years.  This engaging program includes stories, rhymes, music and fun that help build a love of reading and develop early literacy skills.    It all begins at 10:30am. 
Preschool Toy Time
11:00am
 Preschool Toy Time
Thursday, Feb. 5, 11:00am
Tracy Branch Library
During Toddler Toy Time share 30 minutes of impromptu playtime with your 2-5 year old with blocks, puppets and more. 
Homework Help
4 - 6 pm
 Homework Help
Thursday, Feb. 5, 4 - 6 pmHomework Help
Troke Branch Library
1st-8th grade students can receive homework help from teen volunteers at Troke Library! This free service is on a first come, first served basis. Please sign in at the children’s reference desk.
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Family Storytime
10:15AM
 Family Storytime
Friday, Feb. 6, 10:15AM
Weston Ranch Branch Library
Join us every Friday at 10:15 for this half-hour program for children and their caregivers.We will share fun, colorful picture books, sing happy songs, and make simple, cute crafts to take home.
Little Explorers
11:00am - 11:25am
 Little Explorers
Friday, Feb. 6, 11:00am - 11:25amLittle Explorers
Linden Branch Library
Come by Linden for a toddler and preschool geared STEAM program! What science basics will we learn today?Ages 2-4
Stay and Play
11:00AM
 Stay and Play
Friday, Feb. 6, 11:00AM
Weston Ranch Branch Library
Join us for a Stay and Play. Children 5 and under can make new friends as they play with different toys.
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Linden Storytime
10:25am-10:45am
 Linden Storytime
Saturday, Feb. 7, 10:25am-10:45am
Linden Branch Library
Join the Linden Storytime with your babies, toddlers, and preschoolers for some fun songs, fingerplays, and stories! Storytime isn't just for kiddos - its for parents to learn and talk too! Stick around after storytime finishes for some socializing playtime with blocks, puzzles, and coloring!
Legos
2:00-3:00
 Legos
Saturday, Feb. 7, 2:00-3:00Legos
Lathrop Branch Library
Legos is hosted every first Saturday of the Month. Have fun building something unique to be displayed in the library.
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Reading Support
4 - 6 pm
 Reading Support
Monday, Feb. 9, 4 - 6 pmReading Support
Troke Branch Library
Does your student need additional reading practice?Bring a book to read with a teen volunteer who will provide one-on-one reading and story comprehension help.This service is free and is first come, first served. Please sign in at children's reference desk.
Ripon Crochet & Knit Meetup
4:00 pm
 Ripon Crochet & Knit Meetup
Monday, Feb. 9, 4:00 pm
Ripon Branch Library
Join members of the Ripon Crochet & Knit Facebook group to crochet or knit with others. This is a social meetup and not a class. Each member brings their own projects to work on and their own supplies.If you are looking for guidance, members may be willing to share their knowledge with you. If y...read more
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Preschool Storytime
10:30 am
 Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 10:30 amPreschool Storytime
Troke Branch Library
Enjoy stories & songs with your child in this engaging and interactive 30 minute storytime.This program is designed for ages 3-5 years old, but children of all ages, their siblings & caregivers are welcome.Stay & Play will be from 11 AM-11:30AM and it is not necessary that you attend sto...read more
Preschool Story Time
10:30am
 Preschool Story Time
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 10:30am
Ripon Branch Library
It's Preschool story time at the Ripon Library! Bring your preschoolers to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and a very fun time. For ages 3-5; older siblings welcome.
All About Baby Storytime
10:30am
 All About Baby Storytime
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 10:30amAll About Baby Story
Tracy Branch Library
This half-hour program for children ages 0-2  incorporates "Mother Goose on the Loose" guidelines to provide a time "just for babies". Focus is on literacy building blocks for baby's development through sharing picturebooks, board books, fingerplays, rhythm/rhyme, b...read more
Baby/Toddler Play Time
11:00am
 Baby/Toddler Play Time
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 11:00am
Tracy Branch Library
Play time with a changing variety of toys for our yougest patrons after storytime.   This will last half an hour.  Patrons attending  Tuesday storytime are invited to participate.
Homework Help
4 - 6 pm
 Homework Help
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 4 - 6 pm
(Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-6 pm)
Homework Help
Troke Branch Library
1st-8th grade students can receive homework help from teen volunteers at Troke Library! This free service is on a first come, first served basis. Please sign in at the children’s reference desk.
Lego Club
4:00PM
 Lego Club
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 4:00PM
Weston Ranch Branch Library
Come to our Lego Club and let your imagination go wild!  Build something new and we'll put it on display.  We'll provide the Legos!!
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Lego Club
3:30 pm
 Lego Club
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 3:30 pm
Ripon Branch Library
A pirate ship? A lovely spring garden? Your dream home? Who knows what you will create, with a new theme each session to build to your heart’s content. All ages are welcome.
Lego Club for Kids with Autism
5 p.m.
 Lego Club for Kids with Autism
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 5 p.m.
(Wednesdays September 10, 5 p.m., October 15, 5 p.m., November 12, 5 p.m., December 10, 5 p.m.)

Tracy Branch Library
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Baby & Toddler Story Time
10:30 am
 Baby & Toddler Story Time
Thursday, Feb. 12, 10:30 am
Troke Branch Library
Babies and toddlers, please join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays. Storytime promotes literacy, imagination, language development and social development for children. Storytime is followed by 30 minutes of free play. Siblings are welcome!
Preschool Storytime
10:30am
 Preschool Storytime
Thursday, Feb. 12, 10:30amPreschool Storytime
Cesar Chavez Central Library
Enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. 
Preschool Storytime
10:30am
 Preschool Storytime
Thursday, Feb. 12, 10:30amPreschool Storytime
Tracy Branch Library
Please join us for this library staff led preschool storytime for children ages 2-5 years.  This engaging program includes stories, rhymes, music and fun that help build a love of reading and develop early literacy skills.    It all begins at 10:30am. 
Preschool Makerspace
11:00am
 Preschool Makerspace
Thursday, Feb. 12, 11:00am
Tracy Branch Library
Hands-on Makerspace fun for preschoolers. Could be art, could be Legos, or any of several other interactive activities.  Ideal for 2.5-5 year olds.  
Homework Help
4 - 6 pm
 Homework Help
Thursday, Feb. 12, 4 - 6 pmHomework Help
Troke Branch Library
1st-8th grade students can receive homework help from teen volunteers at Troke Library! This free service is on a first come, first served basis. Please sign in at the children’s reference desk.
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Family Storytime
10:15AM
 Family Storytime
Friday, Feb. 13, 10:15AM
Weston Ranch Branch Library
Join us every Friday at 10:15 for this half-hour program for children and their caregivers.We will share fun, colorful picture books, sing happy songs, and make simple, cute crafts to take home.
Stay and Play
11:00AM
 Stay and Play
Friday, Feb. 13, 11:00AM
Weston Ranch Branch Library
Join us for a Stay and Play. Children 5 and under can make new friends as they play with different toys.
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Reading Support
4 - 6 pm
 Reading Support
Monday, Feb. 16, 4 - 6 pmReading Support
Troke Branch Library
Does your student need additional reading practice?Bring a book to read with a teen volunteer who will provide one-on-one reading and story comprehension help.This service is free and is first come, first served. Please sign in at children's reference desk.
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Preschool Storytime
10:30 am
 Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 10:30 amPreschool Storytime
Troke Branch Library
Enjoy stories & songs with your child in this engaging and interactive 30 minute storytime.This program is designed for ages 3-5 years old, but children of all ages, their siblings & caregivers are welcome.Stay & Play will be from 11 AM-11:30AM and it is not necessary that you attend sto...read more
Preschool Story Time
10:30am
 Preschool Story Time
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 10:30am
Ripon Branch Library
It's Preschool story time at the Ripon Library! Bring your preschoolers to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and a very fun time. For ages 3-5; older siblings welcome.
All About Baby Storytime
10:30am
 All About Baby Storytime
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 10:30amAll About Baby Story
Tracy Branch Library
This half-hour program for children ages 0-2  incorporates "Mother Goose on the Loose" guidelines to provide a time "just for babies". Focus is on literacy building blocks for baby's development through sharing picturebooks, board books, fingerplays, rhythm/rhyme, b...read more
Baby/Toddler Play Time
11:00am
 Baby/Toddler Play Time
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 11:00am
Tracy Branch Library
Play time with a changing variety of toys for our yougest patrons after storytime.   This will last half an hour.  Patrons attending  Tuesday storytime are invited to participate.
Homework Help
4 - 6 pm
 Homework Help
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 4 - 6 pm
(Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-6 pm)
Homework Help
Troke Branch Library
1st-8th grade students can receive homework help from teen volunteers at Troke Library! This free service is on a first come, first served basis. Please sign in at the children’s reference desk.
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Drop In Tech Help
3:00pm
 Drop In Tech Help
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 3:00pmDrop In Tech Help
Van Buskirk Micro Library
Our drop-in tech help service offers quick, hands-on support for your tech issues.Errors, device setup, or general troubleshooting, our friendly staff is here to assist. Simply stop by, and we'll help you get back on track in no time!
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LoterĂ­a
10:30am
 LoterĂ­a
Thursday, Feb. 19, 10:30am
Weston Ranch Branch Library
Lotería: Lotería is a traditional game of chance, similar to bingo, and is played on a deck of card instead of numbered ping pong balls. Enjoy treats and play for fun prizes!La Lotería es un juego tradicional de probabilidad, similar al bingo, y se juega con una baraja de cartas...read more
Baby & Toddler Story Time
10:30 am
 Baby & Toddler Story Time
Thursday, Feb. 19, 10:30 am
Troke Branch Library
Babies and toddlers, please join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays. Storytime promotes literacy, imagination, language development and social development for children. Storytime is followed by 30 minutes of free play. Siblings are welcome!
Preschool Storytime
10:30am
 Preschool Storytime
Thursday, Feb. 19, 10:30amPreschool Storytime
Cesar Chavez Central Library
Enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. 
Preschool Storytime
10:30am
 Preschool Storytime
Thursday, Feb. 19, 10:30amPreschool Storytime
Tracy Branch Library
Please join us for this library staff led preschool storytime for children ages 2-5 years.  This engaging program includes stories, rhymes, music and fun that help build a love of reading and develop early literacy skills.    It all begins at 10:30am. 
Preschool Toy Time
11:00am
 Preschool Toy Time
Thursday, Feb. 19, 11:00am
Tracy Branch Library
During Toddler Toy Time share 30 minutes of impromptu playtime with your 2-5 year old with blocks, puppets and more. 
Homework Help
4 - 6 pm
 Homework Help
Thursday, Feb. 19, 4 - 6 pmHomework Help
Troke Branch Library
1st-8th grade students can receive homework help from teen volunteers at Troke Library! This free service is on a first come, first served basis. Please sign in at the children’s reference desk.
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Family Storytime
10:15AM
 Family Storytime
Friday, Feb. 20, 10:15AM
Weston Ranch Branch Library
Join us every Friday at 10:15 for this half-hour program for children and their caregivers.We will share fun, colorful picture books, sing happy songs, and make simple, cute crafts to take home.
Mini Monets
11:00am - 11:25am
 Mini Monets
Friday, Feb. 20, 11:00am - 11:25amMini Monets
Linden Branch Library
Come by Linden for a toddler and preschool geared art program! Get the creativity flowing early!
Stay and Play
11:00AM
 Stay and Play
Friday, Feb. 20, 11:00AM
Weston Ranch Branch Library
Join us for a Stay and Play. Children 5 and under can make new friends as they play with different toys.
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Reading Support
4 - 6 pm
 Reading Support
Monday, Feb. 23, 4 - 6 pmReading Support
Troke Branch Library
Does your student need additional reading practice?Bring a book to read with a teen volunteer who will provide one-on-one reading and story comprehension help.This service is free and is first come, first served. Please sign in at children's reference desk.
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Preschool Storytime
10:30 am
 Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 10:30 amPreschool Storytime
Troke Branch Library
Enjoy stories & songs with your child in this engaging and interactive 30 minute storytime.This program is designed for ages 3-5 years old, but children of all ages, their siblings & caregivers are welcome.Stay & Play will be from 11 AM-11:30AM and it is not necessary that you attend sto...read more
Preschool Story Time
10:30am
 Preschool Story Time
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 10:30am
Ripon Branch Library
It's Preschool story time at the Ripon Library! Bring your preschoolers to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and a very fun time. For ages 3-5; older siblings welcome.
All About Baby Storytime
10:30am
 All About Baby Storytime
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 10:30amAll About Baby Story
Tracy Branch Library
This half-hour program for children ages 0-2  incorporates "Mother Goose on the Loose" guidelines to provide a time "just for babies". Focus is on literacy building blocks for baby's development through sharing picturebooks, board books, fingerplays, rhythm/rhyme, b...read more
Baby/Toddler Play Time
11:00am
 Baby/Toddler Play Time
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 11:00am
Tracy Branch Library
Play time with a changing variety of toys for our yougest patrons after storytime.   This will last half an hour.  Patrons attending  Tuesday storytime are invited to participate.
Homework Help
4 - 6 pm
 Homework Help
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 4 - 6 pm
(Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-6 pm)
Homework Help
Troke Branch Library
1st-8th grade students can receive homework help from teen volunteers at Troke Library! This free service is on a first come, first served basis. Please sign in at the children’s reference desk.
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Lego Club
3:30 pm
 Lego Club
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 3:30 pm
Ripon Branch Library
A pirate ship? A lovely spring garden? Your dream home? Who knows what you will create, with a new theme each session to build to your heart’s content. All ages are welcome.
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Baby & Toddler Story Time
10:30 am
 Baby & Toddler Story Time
Thursday, Feb. 26, 10:30 am
Troke Branch Library
Babies and toddlers, please join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays. Storytime promotes literacy, imagination, language development and social development for children. Storytime is followed by 30 minutes of free play. Siblings are welcome!
Preschool Storytime
10:30am
 Preschool Storytime
Thursday, Feb. 26, 10:30amPreschool Storytime
Cesar Chavez Central Library
Enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. 
Preschool Storytime
10:30am
 Preschool Storytime
Thursday, Feb. 26, 10:30amPreschool Storytime
Tracy Branch Library
Please join us for this library staff led preschool storytime for children ages 2-5 years.  This engaging program includes stories, rhymes, music and fun that help build a love of reading and develop early literacy skills.    It all begins at 10:30am. 
Preschool Makerspace
11:00am
 Preschool Makerspace
Thursday, Feb. 26, 11:00am
Tracy Branch Library
Hands-on Makerspace fun for preschoolers. Could be art, could be Legos, or any of several other interactive activities.  Ideal for 2.5-5 year olds.  
Homework Help
4 - 6 pm
 Homework Help
Thursday, Feb. 26, 4 - 6 pmHomework Help
Troke Branch Library
1st-8th grade students can receive homework help from teen volunteers at Troke Library! This free service is on a first come, first served basis. Please sign in at the children’s reference desk.
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Family Storytime
10:15AM
 Family Storytime
Friday, Feb. 27, 10:15AM
Weston Ranch Branch Library
Join us every Friday at 10:15 for this half-hour program for children and their caregivers.We will share fun, colorful picture books, sing happy songs, and make simple, cute crafts to take home.
Stay and Play
11:00AM
 Stay and Play
Friday, Feb. 27, 11:00AM
Weston Ranch Branch Library
Join us for a Stay and Play. Children 5 and under can make new friends as they play with different toys.
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