LIBRARY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

Grab a take-home craft from the Tracy Branch Library checkout desk during the month of September! For Children Stitch Art and Under the Sea BagFor Teens/Adults You can create beautiful flowers with just paper.

Ages 0-12. Tracy Residents Only. Space is limited.Let's build together! We'll get together virtually on Microsoft Teams to try fun Lego challenges. Participants must have their own legos/build blocks at home.The virtual meeting link will be sent the day before the event. If no participa...read more

Closed for Holiday.

Learn or practice some basic embroidery stitches on muslin fabric; you can keep this sampler to remember how stitches are done.

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.

Teens and Adults,Interested in learning how to use a sewing machine? Join our virtual Sewing Basics for Beginners on Thursday, September 9 at 4:30 PM on the Microsoft Teams. You will learn how to operate and maintain a sewing machine, including but not limiting to threading, changinging needles, or ...read more

Children ages 5 & older are invited to paint Wood Wind Chimes in this virtual program . Please sign up online or in person at the Troke Library.Please pick up materials on Wed Sep 8 or Thursday September 9th before Noon.On the day of the program, we will send you a link to click on to participat...read more

“Bring” a treasured item to this virtual program and tell us the story behind it! Sports memorabilia, family heirlooms, something cool you found on the beach—anything you want to show off and talk about. We can’t wait to hear all about it! This program is for all ages.Please ...read more

Join us for a virtual study session that's a whole lot of fun while competing for a prize! All test topics will be included. From writing and reading to math and science, this Kahoot! will challenge you while helping you prepare for those upcoming college admission tests. Our first place winner ...read more

VA Palo Alto will be bringing it's Mobile Outreach Van to conduct a health clinic for local veterans on Tuesday, Sept. 14 from 10am to 1 pm. The mobile unit will be parked across the street from the Chavez Library on Oak Street with the entrance facing Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza. No registrati...read more

Maya’s Succulent Society presents Make & Take Terrariums.  Create your own terrarium while supplies last.  This is an outdoor program at the Maya Angelou Library.

New Date! Same time! This program has been moved from Sept 7th to Sept 14th!For Teens (Ages 13-19). Let's learn about practical ways to cope with such important issues as peers, parents, relationships, school choices, and the future.The virtual meeting link will be sent the day before the e...read more

Do you have a struggling reader who could benefit from practicing with a dog?  Dogs are great for boosting self-confidence and help reluctant readers gain confidence and improve their reading skills.  Rolly is a 5-year-old, long-haired Chihuahua who loves listening to people read stories t...read more

For Teens and Adults (13 and up). Tracy Residents Only. Let's make this month's Decorative Vase take-home craft together! Grab the take-home craft from the Tracy Branch Library checkout desk (while supplies last). Register to get the link for the virtual meeting.The virtual meeting link...read more

For Ages 10-19. We'll be using the website PlayingCards.io to play Crazy Eights! 8's are wild in this classic card-shedding game for 2-8 players! Contrary to most games, in Crazy Eights, you want to have the lowest score possible.Game Instructions:https://playingcards.io/game/crazy-eigh...read more

Writers of all ages are invited to put on their thinking caps and create headlines for fictional news stories.

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.

Students, parents, and educators are welcome to join this virtual information session!Attendees will get an overview of the free physical and digital services that the Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library has to offer students of all ages who get a free library card.

Come join a writing group to practice your writing with little to no pressure. This writing program is based off R.L. Stine's writing program and the writing packet link will be shared during the program. This is session 2, but don't worry, you don't need to have attended session 1. ...read more

Tweens & Teens,Join us for a virtual upclycling craft event - Make a Picture Frame (using cardboards) - on Tuesday, September 21 at 2:30 pm. Advanced registration is required. Anyone age 10 and older are invited to register. Invitations and instructions (how to join this event) will be sent out ...read more

"SALTY SCIENCE"  Explore the 'egg-citing' facts about density!Experiment along with staff, using items from home & discover elements of density in this virtual meeting.(items needed:  3 clear glasses; water in a pitcher; food coloring; salt; an egg; teaspoon for measu...read more

For Children 0-12. Tracy Residents Only. Let's make this month's kids' take-home crafts together! Grab the take-home crafts from the Tracy Branch Library checkout desk (while supplies last). Register to get the link for the virtual meeting.The virtual meeting link will be sent the d...read more

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?

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make a 3D model that you could print out on a 3D printer? Join us and use TinkerCAD to learn how to design a 3D model of an Ice Cream Cone. Intended for ages 10 and up. Registration is required. This virtual program will take place via Microsoft Teams. 

All are welcome as we color our own bookmarks outside, in front of the Cesar Chavez Central Library. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Please register  in person, by telephone, or online. Program is subject to cancellation due to unsafe weather or health conditions.

Children ages 8 & older are invited to participate in this virtual program. This program gets children familiar with the Water Color medium.Please sign up online or in person at the Troke Library.After you register, you may pick up supplies for the class on Wednesday September 22 or Thursday Sep...read more

Register to receive a mini art kit and create your masterpiece. When completed, return it to the Library to be part of the show!Tiny art kit includes canvas, paint and brush.

Do you consider yourself a great speller? Maybe even...the BEST speller in Stockton? Now’s your chance to prove yourself! Compete virtually with other adults for the (very) unofficial title of Stockton’s Spelling Champion, and all the bragging rights that go along with it. This program i...read more

Children's literature is so much fun! Why should adults miss out? Join Escalon Library's Bookclub. September's book will be The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis on September 28th at 4PM online.

Grades 3 and upBooks can help young ones develop empathy and a deeper understanding of themselves and each other. Kids can check out the featured book from the library, read it, and respectfully discuss insights and thoughts at the end of the month.  We'll read novels that address such...read more

Have fun making this inspirational felt banner using a easy cross stitch pattern.  Hang it in your room to brighten your day!Ages 10-17. Space limited.This is a virtual meeting, please register online by September 27th or in-person in the library and the link will be sent to you before the meet...read more

Join us for a virtual community support group for those who are caring for a loved one. We will be joined by a library staff member with years of experience in hospice and home health. A place to come together and share struggles, stress, ideas, resources and triumphs. 

**Registration Required**Join the Escalon and Mountain House Library staff as we make delicious recipes inspired by great reads. Check us out virtually to learn the recipe and steps, or follow along in your own kitchen - we will provided a list of ingredients after registration.Wednesday, September ...read more

Play video games like Roblox, Fortnite and other online multiplayer games. Sign up and include your online gamer tag to be added.This event has limited space and is for Thornton residents only.

Join us as we learn about retro video game systems of the past. In this session we will take a look at the early Nintendo Entertainment System also know as the NES. Free to join through Microsoft TEAMS. Register today and a link will be sent on a later date to join the session through Microsoft TEAM...read more