Fun at the Modesto Library

1500 I Street
Modesto, CA 95354
209-558-7810

Magic Show
Saturday, March 27
12:00 p.m.

Magic! Illusions! More! Join Magician Dan Chan for high energy family entertainment! This program will stimulate childerens' imaginations, develop social skills through audience participation and introduce them to the resources of the library. Free tickets available at the children’s desk one hour before the show.

*Made possible by funding from the Aileen T. Gisler bequest.

Act!vated Storytellers
Saturday, April 17
12:00 p.m.

The Goza Family is back to perform two multicultural folktales full of physical comedy, music, song and dance, American Sign Language, and audience participation.  Open to all ages; recommended for children 6 and older.

Free tickets available at the children’s desk one hour before the show.
*Made possible by funding from the Aileen T. Gisler bequest.*

Fun at the Ceres Library

2250 Magnolia
Ceres, CA  95307
537-8938

Clothespin Magnet Craft
Tuesday, March 16
3:30 p.m.

Come join us and make refrigerator magnets out of clothespins and various craft materials. Library books will be available to browse and to check out.

Handy Butterfly Craft
Tuesday, April 6
3:00 p.m.

Using a variety of craft materials and their handprints, children will make paper butterflies. Craft books will be available for children to browse and check out.

Special Litter & Recycling Program
Tuesday, April 13
11:00 a.m.

Denise London from Environmental Resources will present a special program detailing the dastardly deeds of littering, and the remarkable rewards of recycling. Children will learn about littering and various recycle programs.

Bird Feeder Craft
Tuesday, April 20
3:00 p.m.

Using pinecones and seeds, children will construct bird feeders. Craft books will be available for children to browse and check out.

Fun at the Denair Library

4801 Kersey Road
Denair, CA 95316
209-634-1283

Fun at the Empire Library

18 South Abbie
Empire, CA 95319
209-524-5505

Tic-Tac-Toe Stick Craft
Wednesday, April 14
3:00 p.m.

Come join us for fun making a popsicle stick tic-tac-toe game. Then you can have fun playing tic-tac toe and showing others how to play. Library books will be available to browse and to check out.

Fun at the Hughson Library

2412 3rd Street, Suite A
Hughson, CA 95326
209-883-2293

Party Boppers!
Tuesday, April 6
3:30 p.m.

Children will be encouraged to express their creative side by making head band party boppers!  Fun, exciting, and playful, this craft is a must attend event! This craft is designed to help children follow directions and increase hand/eye coordination.  Books will be available to browse and to check out.

Special Litter & Recycling Program
Friday, April 16
11:00 a.m.

Denise London from Environmental Resources will present a special program detailing the dastardly deeds of littering, and the remarkable rewards of recycling. Children will learn about littering and various recycle programs.

Fun at the Keyes Library

4420 Maud Avenue
Keyes, CA 95328
209-664-8006

Windsock Craft
Monday, March 15
3:00 p.m.

Children will exercise their creativity while making windsocks that can be hung outside. Library books will be available to browse and to check out.

Family Game Night
Thursday, April 1
4:30-6:30 p.m.

Come bring the whole family to play a variety of board games. Families will have an opportunity to browse the Keyes material collection and check out books.

Fun at the Newman Library

1305 Kern Street
Newman, CA 95360
209-862-2010

Fun at the Oakdale Library

151 S. First Avenue
Oakdale, CA 95361
209-847-4204

Fun at the Patterson Library

46 N. Salado
Patterson, CA 95363
209-892-6473

Umbrella Craft
Wednesday, April 14
3:30 p.m.

Come use your imagination and creativity to make interesting pictures of umbrellas out of household materials. Parents and children will be able to browse and check out books from a display on rain.

Dia de los Ninos Celebration
Saturday, April 24
2:00 p.m.

This program will be a celebration of Dia de los Ninos/Day of the Child.  There will be a billingual StoryTime, games, and crafts, as well as lots of information regarding children and literacy.
Educational booths with information on literacy will be available for browsing.  Book displays will also be available to browse.

Fun at the Riverbank Library

3442 Santa Fe Street
Riverbank, CA 95367
209-869-7008

Weaving Sunbursts
Thursday, March 18
3:30 p.m.

We will weave sunbursts out of yarn and wire to hang as wall hangings. The children will be shown different books on weaving and woven art to inspire their creativity. Note: Children under 10 will need parental supervision.

Special Litter & Recycling Program
Friday, April 9
11:00 a.m.

Denise London from Environmental Resources will present a special program for preschoolers detailing the dastardly deeds of littering, and the remarkable rewards of recycling. Children will learn about littering and various recycle programs.

Dia De Los Ninos/Dia De Los Libros Celebration
Saturday, April 17
2:00-4:00 p.m.

We will have a bilingual StoryTime. There will be refreshments. A variety of crafts will be available to make, including a "Create a Book" station, yarn painting, ojos (weaving), and papel picado-paper cutting banners. A book display of fun spanish language books will be available to browse..

Fun at the Salida Library

4835 Sisk Road
Salida, CA 95368
209-543-7353

Name the Lizard
Monday, March 1 - Wednesday, March 31
All open hours

We have a new lizard at the library! Children, ages 3-14, are invited to suggest a name for this new Salida Library mascot. A drawing will be held at the beginning of the April to decide the winner. The winner will receive a gift card. Children will be introduced to the library and its holdings. They will interact with staff and will use their imaginations.

Read to a Dog
Wednesday, March 3 - Wednesday, April 28
3:30-5:30 p.m.

This free program is for independent readers up to age 12.
Children may preregister for a 20-minute session with a certified therapy dog.
Sessions will be held in the StoryTime Room at the Salida Library every Wednesday.
More information is available here.

Family Movie Night
Tuesday, March 16
6:00 p.m.
This is an event for the family

Come enjoy an evening with the leprechauns watching a great family film! Library books will be available to browse and to check out. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Salida Library.

Fun at the Turlock Library

550 Minaret Avenue
Turlock, CA 95380
209-664-8100

Teddy Bear Matinee
Thursday, April 8
1:00 p.m.
Ages: 3 - 12

Bring your favorite stuffed animal to the movies and watch Corduroy, the stuffed bear find a friend.  Afterwards, make a cape for your cuddly pal.  Popcorn will be served. This program will stimulate children's imaginations and introduce them to the resources of the library. Library books will be available to browse and to check out.

Fun at the Waterford Library

324 E Street
Waterford, CA 95386
209-874-2191

Scottie Dog Bookmark Craft
Tuesday, March 16
3:30-4:30 p.m.

Use felt and ribbon to make a cute Scottie dog bookmark. Browse craft books to find more fun ideas. Children will increase their crafting skills and be inspired to use their imaginations.

Egg Carton Bulletin Board
Tuesday, March 23
3:30-4:30 p.m.

Make your own bulletin board using egg cartons and glitter! Children will increase their crafting skills and be inspired to use their imaginations. Library books will be available to browse and to check out.

Egg Critter Craft
Tuesday, April 6
3:30-4:30 p.m.

Use plastic eggs to make an adorable animal. Browse our craft books for even more ideas. Children will expand their crafting skills and be inspired to use their imaginations.