LIBRARY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

Celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday by making crafts inspired by his books. 

The Basic Computer Skills class is designed for people who need to learn how to use the mouse and keyboard, become familiar with computer terminologies and applications.No registration required.  Adults with little or no experience are invited to attend.

Celebrate a new Micro LIbrary site!

Explore polymers and molecules through the science of slime. 

Learn the basics of needlepoint. All materials supplied. Space is limited. Priority is given to those who register in person or by phone (866-805-7323). Adult-orientated, but children age 10+ can attend if accompanied by an adult.

Ohana Martial Arts presents techniques and tips for children with positive, practical, and effective ways to think, move, and speak to stay safe in challenging personal safety situations.  Please wear comfortable clothing and bring water. This free class is for children 6-17 years old. Please a...read more

Bring your homework & get some help! Knowledgeable teen volunteers help children K-5th grade with math, language arts, science, etc. No need to sign up--it's first come, first served, helping as many as we can.

Join us March 4, 2019 at 6:00pm to find out more about this issue.Movie description:  Thousands of miles away from civilization, Midway Atoll is in one of the most remote places on earth. And yet its become ground zero for The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, syphoning plastics from three distant c...read more

Come join the discussion. Our selection for March is The Namesake, by Jhumpa Lahiri. It's the story of an immigrant family from India. The Namesake takes the Ganguli family from their tradition-bound life in Calcutta through their fraught transformation into Americans. On the heels of their arra...read more

Stop by for one-on-one tech assistance.

Find out what it takes to adopt a new pet in need of a forever home!  Staff from the Ripon PD Animal Shelter will answer questions.

Celebrate a holiday each month with the library!

Explore S.T.E.A.M. projects: design, create, build!  Meets the first Tuesday of the month.Ages 12 - 17

The SJ Pride Center will be at the library during and after Teen Game Day. Meet Pride Center staff members, inquire about services and events, or engage in counselling from 4:00-6:00pm.

Bring your homework & get some help! Knowledgeable teen volunteers help children K-5th grade with math, language arts, science, etc. No need to sign up--it's first come, first served, helping as many as we can.

Make unique creations.........and eat!  For origami enthusiasts age 13-17 years old.  All supplies are included in this free program!

Are you in grades K-5 and need help with your homework? Come to the Fair Oaks Library where our volunteers can assist you! Students must bring their homework. Tutor.com and Learning Express information will be available for students to utilize outside the library!Homework Helpers are avail...read more

Join us for a fun cloud science experiment followed by making your own cloud chart with puff paint!All materials will be provided.

Make our own green and gold SLIME!

Today's theme is St. Patrick's Day.  Open to anyone who enjoys coloring for relaxation or creative expression.  We offer a variety of color books and coloring supplies, but you are welcome to bring your own! 

The Troke MakerSpace Hour provides a place, materials, and equipment for people of all ages to exercise creativity, explore technology, share ideas, and work collaboratively. Each week, we will feature a different theme. Please see the Extended Description, to view a list of themes for this month.Su...read more

Love to play bingo?  Like to win free stuff?  Then join us and do both at our monthly bingo!  There will be prizes and books to win.  Come and have fun and meet new people.  This program is free and open to adll adults.

Join us for a Seuss-abration with some wacky and fun crafts! 

Love snacks and doing your own thing? Learn how to make your own sweet treats!

Read books, sing songs, and spend time with your future bookworm during this family-centered program!

Create a festive St. Patrick's Day wreath to take home!All materials supplied.

Are you ready to become a STEAM Explorer? Join the Escalon Library Thursdays at 4:00p.m. for our Makerspace. Explore, discover and create with a multitude of supplies. Will you test your building skills with Legos? Or create a multifunctioning alarm with our Little Bits? Maybe you will turn you...read more

For Grades 3-6. Young Rembrants will teach a series of Elementary Drawing classes. Students will complete a different drawing each class. Space is limited. Priority given to those who register in person or by phone (866-805-7323) starting February 21, 2019. Register for one, two, three, or all four ...read more

Please join us to decorate cupcakes & compete in our " cupcake war" for a chance to win a prize! All materials will be provided.

Wear your PJs, bring your favorite stuffed friend, and enjoy a special Goodnight Storytime at Fair Oaks!

Pi Day, what is that you ask?  Find out all about it on Friday March 8, 2019, at 3:00pm.  NO BORING MATH ALLOWED IN THIS PI DAY STEM PROGRAM— ONLY FUN HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES!   Play number games and eat Pi…. ummm…I mean Pie!   (Actual Pi ...read more

In celebrating the Teen Tech Week, the Cesar Chavez Library will host a S.T.E.A.M. event for tweens and teens on Friday, March 8, 2019 at 3:30 PM. In this event, you can design and build a structure using spaghetti sticks and marshmallow cubes. Must be 10 to 18 years old to participate in the contes...read more

Stockton Rocks!

Come and celebrate with us in honoring the one and only Seuss with a one of a kind party!

Make some homemade sugar scrubs!

An introduction to concert etiquette and the different instruments of the orchestra.  Children will hear the instruments performed and be able to touch and play them.

SCIENCE*TECHNOLOGY*ENGINEERING*ART*MATHWe will be making and experimenting with invisible ink!  All supplies and materials are included in this free program.  All ages welcome.

Dogs are great listeners and love to have kids read to them. This fun program will improve the reading skills of your children.

Love crafting? We do too. Join our adult DIY Make or Take craft program March 11th @ 4pm.Don’t have time to stop in? We have you covered. Pick up the month’s craft at your leisure anytime from March 11-15 as supplies last.

During Maker Monday we will be making Rainbow Candles and Mosaic Shamrocks. Supplies will be provided.

Crosspulse Duo presents a variety of ensembles to educate and entertain.  They make music from anything and everything.  Bending and blending traditional and contemporary music and dance, allowing rhythem to forge connections in unexpected ways.Don't miss Crosspulse Duo at the Ripon Me...read more

Get prehistoric at the library!

This charming program presented by Val Smalkin and Silly Goose will  include songs, puppets, dances and ventriloquism. This interactive program will have the kids on their feet and keep the adults laughing. Join us for a good time on March 12, 2019 at 4:00pm.

For Grades 8-12. Make and eat your own ice cream sundae. All materials supplied, while they last.

CELEBRATE TEEN TECH WEEK!Make an LED light unit; decorate a picture frame with recycled CDs; make a special message for a friend with keyboard keys; and more!

Attend the Mounttain House Friends of the Library's quarterly meeting to find out about what they do, how they raise funds to sponsor programs and how you can help.  This quarter's meeting is March 12, 2019 at 6:00pm.   To learn more about them visit the MH FOL website at ...read more

Are you caring for a loved one? Gain practical information for yourself or to help you become a better family caregiver to your aging loved one. Free seminars are offered in various cities across the Central Valley. To register for an upcoming seminar, call 209.578.6300 or visit hospiceheart.org. Fr...read more

Come on over and listen to Disney music and make your own mouse ears!

How are you feeling today? Come by as we paint jars with your mood for the day. All supplies will be provided. Open to all ages. 

Come hear a very special storytime! We will read five of the California Young Reader Medal nominee books and then cast our votes, along with children throughout the state, to find the best book of 2019! 

Love to Read?  Join the Club!Second Thursdays of each month,Join us to discuss these great Books:Thursday, March 14,  3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.The Widow Nash by Jamie HarrisonThursday, April 11,  3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren Wolk

Make a mess. Deconstruct. Play!

How and why do bees pollinate plants? Why do bees swarm? Why are there different kinds of honey? Come to Fair Oaks for Uncle Jer's Traveling Bee Show and see a segment of a real bee hive, learn about the lives of bees, receive honey samples, and get answers to all your bee questions!

Have fun with circles and the number π(or Pi, which is 3.14....)  March 14, or 3/14, is the day to celebrate both π and Albert Einstein's Birthday! 

From Balloon volleyball to soccer, get some indoor exercise at the library.

Spring is almost here!  Paint and decorate a birdhouse you can hang outside or use indoors to brighten up your space.  This program is free and open to adults.  Please sign up on our website, call or stop by the branch.

Enjoy some popcorn and a great flick at the library!

Celebrate a holiday each month with the Library!

"How Librarians Can Help"Feel free bring your own laptop or tablet to the workshop, or use one of our laptops.Space is limited to 15 people! Those interested in attending this workshop must register online, sign-up at the Troke Branch Library Information Desk, or call (209) 937-8221.For fu...read more

A representative from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be here to make a presentation about changes to immigration & citizenships policies. 

Learn to paper mache the adult way! Use paper mache to create beautiful art.

Introduction class to the art of printmaking.  Participants will learn "relief printing".  Instructor, Alicia van de Bor with the Mexican Heritage Center will teach you how to design, carve, and print with water-based inks.  Ages 6 & Up are welcome to this free program s...read more

Come prepared to play!

Eliminate stress with breathing techniques and meditation.  Join us at these Mind-Body Wellness Workshops to learn the process and techniques that help this to happen.  Workshops are presented by The Art of Living (www.ArtofLiving.org) are FREE for a limited time. No registration...read more

Join us for a special program celebrating women's history, with BZ Smith and Peg Reza.  With music, stories, and movement, BZ Smith and Peg Reza will delight people of all ages.

Come to be dazzled by the impressive science demonstrations in this spectacular show! From foggy dry ice storms and the whoosh of a fiery jet “engine” to a Mad Science burp-flavored potion, you will be amazed by what you see, hear, and ugh… taste! Ever see scissors sizzle and shiv...read more

Feeling unlucky lately? Come by as we craft lucky Leprechaun Hats that may bring you good luck. All supplies will be provided. Open to all ages. 

Watch the 2013 documentary that delves into the life of legendary Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki and the behind the scenes production of the animated films The Wind Rises and The Tale of the Princess Kaguya by Studio Ghibli. Runtime: 1hr 58 minutes.

Come join the discussion.  Our selectoin for April is The Kitchen House, by Kathleen Grissom.When a white servant girl violates the order of plantation society, she unleashes a tragedy that exposes the worst and best in the people she has come to call her family. Orphaned while onboard ship fro...read more

Baths are the bomb! We'll provide the supplies and instructions to make your own bath bombs.

Listen to five stories and vote on your favorite to win the CA Young Reader's Medal. Books read will be The Bad Seed, Can I Be Your Dog?, The Highest Mountain of Books in the World, Let Me Finish!, and The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors.

Students explore elements of the soil ecosystem as they come to understand that soil ecology is a key environmental factor in sustainable agriculture. Hands-on stations explore particle and soil types, soil chemistry, bacteria multiplication and energy, ground covers and composting, water ...read more

These cute and fun sensory tubes are like a snow globe but with sequins, shells, beads and glitter.  This craft is for 7-year-olds and above.   Space is limited.  Pre-registration required.    Join us, March 19th at 4:00pm. 

For Grades 8-12. Learn personal finance basics. 

Get ready, web-heads!

Join us for our monthly game day! Each month we'll have board, card, or video games available for the whole family to play!

Families, enjoy making super cute floral wall hanging flags. They are just in time for spring and a perfect item to decorate your home. Papira Workshop will show you how easy paper crafts can be. Fun for ages 7 and up. Limited space. First come, first served.

Lawyers in the Library is a free public legal clinic presented by the San Joaquin County Bar Association. Licensed, practicing attorneys volunteer their time in order to briefly assess and advise an individual’s legal matter. There are no income or residency requirements. Services are provided...read more

Today's theme is spring.  Open to anyone who enjoys coloring for relaxation or creative expression.  We offer a variety of color books and coloring supplies, but you are welcome to bring your own! 

Join the Escalon Library Thursdays at 10:30a.m. for storytime. Share the joy and love of stories and encourage early literacy in your little one with books, finger plays, activities, and more! All ages are welcome!

We would love for you to cast your vote for the California Young Reader Medal. Five (5) books will be read to help you decide which is your favorite. Which one do you want to win the medal?  Come to let your vote be counted!

Build your own plant habitat!

Monthly meeting of the San Joaquin Genealogical Society. VISITORS ARE WELCOME!

Spring has Sprung! Come and make some pretty paper flowers to celebrate! Various papers and other supplies will be provided for up to 20 participants. To sign up, please stop by the Information Desk or call 209-937-8221 and ask for staff at Mountain House.

Play a round of mahjong with old and new friends!

Come explore the world of anime with Young Rembrandts! We will spend each day learning about and drawing cartoons in the anime style. We will learn to create our own original anime characters. We will use a variety of facial expressions and action and movement to illustrate our scenes. Suited f...read more

Spend some time with a friendly rescued rooster or get to know a rascally rabbit.

The Mountain House Friends of the Library will be having their $5.00 a bag spring booksale, March 23, 2019, 10am-3pm.  Their will be newer and slightly used items for sale.  Please come and support the Friends in their efforts to raise funds to support library programs.  See their web...read more

All 0-5 year olds are welcome to this STEM-centered playtime!

Join us for a hands-on experience. Spring planting leads to a summer harvest! You will learn the basics of seed starting and get a chance to plant some seeds in containers you can take home. All materials will be provided but space is limited. Ages 12 and up.

Ohana Martial Arts presents, Women's Self Defense.  Owner, Tami, has over 20+ years experience and will be teaching techniques to empower women.  Please wear comfortable clothes.  Ages 12 & Up.  This program is free. 

Come be amazed!

Learn about gardening and how to grow your own food with New Mettle Farms!

Come over and get messy with an interactive craft!

Clowning Around with Ravioli on March 26th at 4:00pm is perfect for the entire family.  The program is designed to provide a safe place to play, a fun time for the audience, and maybe just a little lesson or two. Join us to learn a bit about the art of silliness, have f...read more

Join the Escalon DIY Studio and design your own bath bomb. All materials will be provided. See you there!

Watch and eat snacks! Into The Spider-Verse (PG): Teen Miles Morales becomes the Spider-Man of his reality and crosses paths with five counterparts from other dimensions to stop a threat to all their realities. Run time: 1 hr 57 min

Have some fun and unwind!

Please join us for a special storytime as we read five of the California Young Reader Medal Nominee books and then cast your vote for your favorite. Which book will win this year?

Come and learn all about alpacas when we have a special guest visit us at the library!  

The title for Rue’s Video Game Champion is on the line!

Bring your imagination and paint rocks of all shapes and sizes. All materials will be provided free of charge.

Enjoy reading your favorite comics and discover the great comic books you can read for free on the Hoopla app, Free comic for everyone who attends.

Come over and get messy with an interactive craft!

Learn how to print using a 3D printer.

Come and learn how to make your very own custom tea.

Try your hand at this game of chance!

For adults. Create your own sharpie tie-dye tees. Space is limited. Priority is given to those who register in person or by phone (866-805-7323).

Learn how to fix things around your home with our hands on workshop.  Then stay and ask our expert questions.  This program is free and open to teens & adults.    

The Mighty Meeples of Tracy proudly bring you official Dungeons and Dragons Adventurers League. The D&D Adventurers League is an ongoing official campaign for Dungeons & Dragons. It uses the fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons rules. You can play D&D Adventurers League games literally a...read more