2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Stanislaus County Library system. In celebration of the centennial the Stanislaus County Library will be hosting many events!

Bookmark contest

Artwork in one of four categories: K-3rd, 4th-7th, 8th-12th, and adult was submitted to the library for its centennial celebration. One winning entry from each category was chosen and made in to bookmark form.

Birthday Parties
Help your library celebrate 100 years with a party at your local library. Festivities include birthday cake, crafts, and more!

Saturday, April 7 – Modesto Library  – 11 a.m. -1 p.m.

Monday, April 9 – Salida Library – 5 p.m.

Tuesday, April 10 – Newman Library – 5 p.m.

Wednesday, April 11 - Hughson Library – 3 p.m.
                                    Keyes Library – 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
                                    Patterson Library – 3:30 p.m.
                                    Turlock Library – 11 a.m.
                                    Waterford Library – 6 p.m.

Thursday, April 12 – Ceres Library – 3 p.m.
                                 Denair Library – 3 p.m.
                                 Oakdale Library – 3 p.m.
                                               
Saturday, April 14 - Riverbank Library – 1-3 p.m.

Wednesday, April 18 - Empire Library – 3-5 p.m.

Birthday Cards
Send the library birthday a card! Please include a special memory from over the years about your experiences at the library. Cards will be displayed periodically at libraries throughout the system.
Mail to:
Stanislaus County Library
1500 I Street
Modesto, CA 95354

Special StoryTimes
Llibraries will be offering birthday themed StoryTimes during April. Check with your local branch for information.