Relief Printing Ceres Library
Saturday, Aug. 31, 1 - 4 pm
This workshop is focused on relief printing, specifically, block printing and hand printing. During this art workshop, artist Marisa Segovia will guide participants through the basic steps of block printing by hand. Participants will design and draw imagery, then transfer it onto a 4" x 6" speedy-carve block. Participants will then use linoleum cutting tools to carve out their blocks. Lastly, participants will print their art/blocks onto paper using wooden spoons and their hands.
This workshop is for ages 18 and up. Registration is required as space is limited. Please register each person attending individually.
Artist Bio:
Artist Marisa Segovia (She/Her) was born and raised in Modesto, CA. She graduated from California State University Chico in 2019 with a BFA in Fine Arts (Printmaking) and a BA in Art Education, with a minor in Art History.
Turlock Pokémon Day Turlock Library
Wednesday, Sep. 4, 1 - 3 pm
Love Pokémon? Join us to meet others who share your passion! Hang out and feel free to trade or battle on your Nintendo Switch, bring your trading cards for a friendly game, hunt for shinies in Pokémon GO, and more! All ages welcome; children 4 and under must have direct adult supervision.
Plant Some Love: Grandparent’s Day Modesto Library
Wednesday, Sep. 4, 3 pm
Join the Modesto Library and the Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County to make something special for the grandparent in your life! Paint and decorate a clay pot, then plant a succulent to take home. Come dressed to make a mess!
Registration is required. Please individually register each person attending. Call 209-558-7814 for more information.
This program is recommended for ages 3 and up.
*Grandparents Day is celebrated Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024.
Turlock Read to a Dog Turlock Library
Saturday, Sep. 7, 12 pm
Independent readers up to age 12 are invited to practice their reading skills with the special Read to a Dog program at the Turlock Library. This program is designed to help children gain confidence in their reading skills by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs.
Please register the readers online to participate. Space is limited.
Great Valley Museum - Crime Lab Chemistry Modesto Library
Monday, Sep. 9, 4 pm
Children will become forensic detectives to solve the case of the missing sweater by using the scientific method of observation, hypothesis, prediction, experimentation, and conclusion.
This program is designed for children in grades 3-6. Registration is required. Please register each participating child.
This program is provided through a partnership with Great Valley Museum Traveling Teachers.
Horror Book Club at the Modesto Library Modesto Library
Monday, Sep. 9, 5 pm
Horror aficionados, join us in the Modesto Library conference room to discuss horror books.
This month, we will discuss
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.
Summary: A young woman travels to Mexico City to rescue her cousin Catalina from the nightmarish High Place, a remote Mexican mountain villa, where she gets drawn into the web of Catalina's troubled English in-laws and the sinister house begins to exhibit a mind of its own.