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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Summer Reading 2021
Summer Reading 2021 Tuesday, Jun. 1, All Locations Summer Reading is back for all ages!June 1 - July 21, 2021Summer Reading prepares babies and toddlers for success by developing early language skills, helps children build reading and language skills, motivates teens to read and discuss literature, and encourages adults to experience the joy of read...read more
Summer Reading Craft Bag for Kids
Mini Pinata Take-Home Craft for Teens/Adults
Mini Pinata Take-Home Craft for Teens/Adults Tuesday, Jun. 1, Tracy Branch Library For Teens and Adults. Visit the library to get the supplies to make your own mini pinata during the month of June! While supplies last.
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Virtual Summer Book Club for Teens
11:00am Virtual Summer Book Club for Teens Wednesday, Jun. 2, 11:00amAll Locations Read and chat about select books, comics, and manga! Plus, share what else you're reading. Meetings will be held Wednesdays at 11:00am, June and July 2021. Register to receive a link for the weekly virtual meetings. Book Selection/Schedule June 2: Clap When You Land by E...read more
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Learning Express Workshop
10:30AM Learning Express Workshop Bi-Weekly Fridays, June 4 & 18, July 2 &16 & 30, August 13 & 27Maya Angelou Branch Library Start your next job hunt with Learning Express. We can help you create an account, take practice Civil Service Exams, and more! Prepare for the GED, ACT, SAT, and U.S. Citizenship Practice Test for free. Please sign-up at least 24-hours in advance. Meeting link will be sent via ema...read more
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VIRTUAL Puppet Art Theater Co.: The Three Little Pigs
5:30 VIRTUAL Puppet Art Theater Co.: The Three Little Pigs Wednesday, Jun. 9, 5:30All Locations Three pigs strike out on their own looking to have fun and adventures. But first, they must build houses for themselves. Straw, sticks, bricks, and a huffing and puffing Big Bad Wolf add up to hilarity and mayhem in this adaptation of the classic story, “The Three Little Pigs.”Enjoy watc...read more
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Virtual Lego Builder’s Program
3:30 P.M. Virtual Lego Builder’s Program Thursday, Jun. 10, 3:30 P.M.Maya Angelou Branch Library Join us virtually from home building with Legos or sharing your creations. We ask that parents be present with their children during this program. Participation is limited so sign-ups are required.
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VIRTUAL NorCal Bats with Corky Quirk
5:30 VIRTUAL NorCal Bats with Corky Quirk Wednesday, Jun. 16, 5:30All Locations In this exciting program, we'll discuss harmful myths that surround bats, learn about the importance of bats in our environment, and view live bats native to California.Enjoy watching this virtual show on the Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library's Facebook page between June 16 and June...read more
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VIRTUAL Tails and Tales Storytime
10:30 a.m. VIRTUAL Tails and Tales Storytime Thursdays, June 17 & 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 10:30 a.m.All Locations Attending storytimes is a fun way to help your children get ready to read. You and your children are welcome to join us virtually as we enjoy animal songs and stories at 10:30 on Thursday mornings during June and July. We'll read, sing, talk, and play!Children must be accompanied by an adul...read more
Awesome Summer Reading Pins
5:00pm Awesome Summer Reading Pins Thursday, Jun. 17, 5:00pmTroke Branch Library On Thursday, June 17th, Children ages 6-15 are invited to join us remotely to make some fun and fancy Pins.Please pickup the craft kit between June 14- June 16 from Margaret Troke Library at 502 W. Benjamin Holt Drive in Stockton. Adult supervision is required. While Supply lasts!
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Let’s Play: Doodle (Virtual)
11:00am Let’s Play: Doodle (Virtual) Tuesday, Jun. 22, 11:00amAll Locations Ages 13 and up. Space is limited. PC with internet and web-browser required.Doodle is free multiplayer drawing and guessing game on Backyard.Every round someone has to draw their chosen word and others have to guess it! The person with the most correct guesses at the end of game will then be crowned...read more
New Teen Books for Your Summer Reading, (Virtual@TROKE)
4:00 p.m. New Teen Books for Your Summer Reading, (Virtual@TROKE) Tuesday, Jun. 22, 4:00 p.m.Troke Branch Library Hear about new books to fill your summer reading list! Includes brief summaries of popular teen books published in the past year: general fiction, science fiction, fantasy, graphic novels and more. Share your favorites, too.Ages 12 to 17.Register by June 20th. The link will be sent to you...read more
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Virtual Mad Libs for the Family- CANCELED
11:00 a.m. Virtual Mad Libs for the Family- CANCELED Wednesday, Jun. 23, 11:00 a.m.Cesar Chavez Central Library Join us as we create hilarious or just plain silly stories using YOUR suggestions. Mad Libs are a fun way to reinforce grammar, reading comprehension and vocabulary skills. Can't remember what an adverb is? Don't worry, we'll provide a grammar refresher before we begin!This is a VIRTUAL ...read more
Micro Library Book Club
12:00 PM Micro Library Book Club Wednesday, Jun. 23, 12:00 PMVirtual Branch This month we will be reading The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta Michael is a mixed-race gay teen growing up in London. All his life, he's navigated what it means to be Greek-Cypriot and Jamaican-but never quite feeling Greek or Black enough. As he gets older, Michael's coming out is only ...read more
CANCELED Dungeons and Dragons for Adults (Virtual @ Troke)
5:00pm to 7:00pm CANCELED Dungeons and Dragons for Adults (Virtual @ Troke) Wednesday, Jun. 23, 5:00pm to 7:00pmTroke Branch Library Join our traveling band of adventurers as we explore strange lands, overcome perilous obstacles, and fight fearsome foes! This series of "one-shot" sessions are self-contained adventures that will be concluded at the end of each event. This means if you can't make it to one session, yo...read more
VIRTUAL Sandbank Shadow Factory with Matt Sandbank
5:30 VIRTUAL Sandbank Shadow Factory with Matt Sandbank Wednesday, Jun. 23, 5:30All Locations This interactive program teaches students a variety of literary devices with fun shadow skits. Enjoy watching this virtual show on the Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library's Facebook page between June 23 and June 29!
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Tracy Lego Club (Virtual)
11:00am Tracy Lego Club (Virtual) Thursday, Jun. 24, 11:00amTracy Branch Library Ages 0-12. Tracy Residents Only. Space is limited.Let's build together! We'll get together virtually on Microsoft Teams to try a fun Lego challenge. Participants must have their own legos/build blocks at home.
Virtual Craft - Make a Hanging Flower
2 pm Virtual Craft - Make a Hanging Flower Thursday, Jun. 24, 2 pmCesar Chavez Central Library Tweens and teens,Join us virtually on Thursday June 24, 2021 at 2 pm on the Microsoft Teams to make a paper hanging flower.
Intro to TinkerCAD for Teens
4pm-5pm Intro to TinkerCAD for Teens Thursday, Jun. 24, 4pm-5pmCesar Chavez Central Library Ever wanted to design something in 3D? Learn the basics of how to use a free online tool for 3D design called TinkerCAD. The program will be hosted online using Microsoft Teams. This program is designed for ages 12-18. Must have access to a computer and internet. Space is limited.
Canvas Art
5:00pm Canvas Art Thursday, Jun. 24, 5:00pmTroke Branch Library Children ages 5-13 are invited to join us for a remote, live Canvas Painting program on Thusday, June 24th at 5 pm.Please pickup the craft kit between June 21- June 23. Adult supervision is required. While supply lasts. Online registration starts on Monday, June 14th.
Bridezilla: Wedding Planning 101
6:00 Bridezilla: Wedding Planning 101 Thursday, Jun. 24, 6:00Fair Oaks Library Are you planning a wedding and turning into a Bridezilla? Let's meet virtually, so you can gain some new tips and tricks or exchage ideas. This can be a great way to network with other brides to be. Let make saying your “I Do...read more
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Learning Express Resume Builder Demo/Workshop
4pm Learning Express Resume Builder Demo/Workshop Monday, Jun. 28, 4pmCesar Chavez Central Library Attendees will participate in a demonstration of the Resume Builder feature available from Learning Express, a job and career electronic resource provided through the Stockoton - San Joaquin County Public Library. This thirty minute demonstration will introduce participants to the Learning Exp...read more
Horror Club
5PM Horror Club Monday, Jun. 28, 5PMWeston Ranch Branch Library Watch horror movies free with your library card, then join us online every Monday at 5PM to chat with fellow horror fans.This program is limited to adult patrons.
Friendly Faces Chat Group for Adults (Virtual @ Troke)
6:00pm to 7:00pm Friendly Faces Chat Group for Adults (Virtual @ Troke) Select Mondays, June 28, July 12, August 9 & 23, 6 p.m.Troke Branch Library Welcome to Friendly Faces, a chat group to find support, make connections, and meet new people! Held virtually via WebEx, on select Mondays from 6:00-7:00pm.Please note we will not hold Friendly Faces on observed holidays.For adults only. Advance registration required (this is how you will receive t...read more
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Thornton Branch Library: Lego Creations (Virtual Program) for ages 6-12
3:00 pm Thornton Branch Library: Lego Creations (Virtual Program) for ages 6-12 Tuesday, Jun. 29, 3:00 pmThornton Branch Library Share your Lego creations and learn new designs! Sign up to receive an online invite to Microsoft Teams for the event. Stop by the library to check out a small Lego kit if you do not have your own.This event has limited space and is for Thornton residents only.
Tracy Easy Reader Book Club (Virtual)
3:00pm Tracy Easy Reader Book Club (Virtual) Tuesday, Jun. 29, 3:00pmTracy Branch Library Ages 6+. Tracy Residents Only. Space is limited. Register in person at the library checkout desk starting June 15, 2021.Participating in our Easy Reader Book Club...1. Pick up the book and craft supplies from the library.2. Read the book.3. Join us online for discussion and craft time.
Teen Craft - Using Coloring Sheets (Virtual @ TROKE)
4:00 p.m. Teen Craft - Using Coloring Sheets (Virtual @ TROKE) Tuesday, Jun. 29, 4:00 p.m.Troke Branch Library Learn creative uses for coloring pages! Troke branch patrons, pick up the program craft materials at the library. Have one of the overall patterned coloring sheets completed by meeting time, and staff will demonstrate how it's done!Ages 12-17Registration required by Monday, June 28th. ...read more
Virtual Book Tasting: Adult Fiction
4:00pm Virtual Book Tasting: Adult Fiction Tuesday, Jun. 29, 4:00pmEscalon Branch Library Join us to find your next great read! A bunch of samples with lots of options. Book summaries, reviews and interviews with authors are all available in the presentation. Step outside your normal genre and sample something new! We will meet via Teams and the book tasting link will be provided. If you...read more
Virtual Murder Mystery Party for Adults - Linden
4:30pm - 5:30pm Virtual Murder Mystery Party for Adults - Linden Tuesday, Jun. 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pmLinden Branch Library Love mysteries? Join our murder mystery party to take part in a virtual whodunnit! Will you be the one to solve the case, or are you the guilty party trying to get away with it?
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VIRTUAL - Learn to Draw Animals
11:00 am VIRTUAL - Learn to Draw Animals Wednesday, Jun. 30, 11:00 amRipon Branch Library Learn how to turn simple shapes and lines into some very silly and very easy to draw animals, the Ed Emberely way!
Show and Tell: Virtual Pizza and Book sharing party
12:00 pm Show and Tell: Virtual Pizza and Book sharing party Wednesday, Jun. 30, 12:00 pmMountain House Branch Library Register to recieve the link to the event.Ages 12 to 18We are midway through Summer Reading! Create your favorite pizza and share it with us via our virtual pizza party. Remember to bring your favorite book read during Summer Reading to share and recommend! Spaces limited.
Thornton Branch Library: Teen Talk (Virtual Program) for ages 13-17
3:00 pm Thornton Branch Library: Teen Talk (Virtual Program) for ages 13-17 Wednesday, Jun. 30, 3:00 pmThornton Branch Library Teens: Join us virtually for trivia, raffle prizes, and more! Discuss books, TV, games, music, mental health, relationship advice, or anything!Sign up to receive an online invite to Microsoft Teams for the event.This event has limited space and is for Thornton residents only.
Vintage Patriotic Earrings Adult Craft -- Virtual @ Troke
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm Vintage Patriotic Earrings Adult Craft -- Virtual @ Troke Wednesday, Jun. 30, 4:30 pm to 5:30 pmTroke Branch Library Make a pair of Vintage-style Patriotic Earrings, just in time to wear them on the holiday weekend. Register now to reserve a packet of earring supplies, and to receive a link to attend this virtual program. Note: You must have needle-nosed pliers to complete this craft; they will not be suppli...read more
VIRTUAL Phil Ackerly’s Keep On Reading Magic Show
5:30 VIRTUAL Phil Ackerly’s Keep On Reading Magic Show Wednesday, Jun. 30, 5:30All Locations Enjoy magic, comedy, and fun for all ages! Find out why 793.8 is a magic number and learn a few tricks you can do at home.Watch this virtual show on the Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library's Facebook page between June 30 and July 6!
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