Fun at the Modesto Library

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

Read to a Dog
Thursday afternoons: September 9 - October 28
3:30-5:30 p.m.

This free program, for independent readers up to age 12, gives children a relaxed, non-judgemental atmosphere in which to practice reading aloud. Children may preregister for a 15 minute session with a certified therapy dog beginning August 24. Sessions will be held in the Children’s Department at the Modesto Library. Come to the Children's Department or call 558-7810 for more information. Information is also available here.

Dinner Theater with Carnival of Chaos
Wednesday, September 29
6:30 p.m.

Come see the dynamic duo of chaotic comedy! Mark & Dre perform sketch comedy, musical parody, awesome juggling, kooky dance, dazzling acrobatic stunts & more! Dinner theater is a special family program for children ages 6 & up.
You provide your dinner & we provide the theater!  Dinner theater programs enhance imaginations and teach live audience skills. Space is limited; advance sign-ups required — call 558-7810 or come in! Advance sign-ups start September 15.

Fun at the Ceres Library

2250 Magnolia
Ceres, CA  95307
537-8938

Book Binding Craft
Tuesday, September 7
3:00 p.m.

Learn simple bookbinding techniques to use to create a scrapbook or journal. Library books will be available to browse and to check out.

Pirate Hat Craft
Tuesday, September 21
3:00 p.m.

Make and decorate a paper pirate hat. Library books will be available to browse and to check out.

Fun at the Denair Library

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

Animal Crafts
Wednesday, September 22
3:15 p.m.

Come and make a pet picture frame and a lovely animal bookmark. Children will develop their creative skills while becoming familar with the library resources.

Fun at the Empire Library

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

Bookmark Stick Craft
Tuesday, September 14
3:00 p.m.

Children will have fun decorating, gluing, and coloring popsicle sticks to make colorful bookmarks. This craft encourages art imagination and reading. 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

Fun at the Keyes Library

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

Family Game Night
Thursday, September 2
4:00-6:30 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.

Apple Stamp Craft
Thursday, September 23
3:00 p.m.

Come have fun making pictures with homemade apple stamps. Library books will be available to browse and to check out.

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

Make a Rattle
Wednesday, September 8
3:30 p.m.

We will be making a paper plate rattle, better known as a tambourine. Craft books will be made available to browse and to check out.

Fun at the Riverbank Library

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

Fruit and Vegetable Prints Craft
Wednesday, September 15
3:30 p.m.

The children will be introduced to printmaking by making prints with a variety of fruits and vegetables. Children will be encouraged to explore their creativity with color and composition. Examples of different forms of printmaking will be presented. There will be books on printmaking displayed.
**Children under 8 years of age will need parental supervision.**

Fun at the Salida Library

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

Family Movie Night
Tuesday, September 21
6:00 p.m.
This is an event for the family

Join us for popcorn and a fun family movie based on a book by Roald Dahl! 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

Owl Week
Monday, September 20 - Saturday, September 25
During open hours

Find the baby owl.  His picture is hiding someplace in the children's section of the library.  Receive a treat when you tell us where he can be found. Stimulates children's interest in nature and introduces them to the resources of the library. Owl books will be on display to browse and to check out.

Make an Owl Puppet Craft
Thursday, September 23
3:30 p.m.

Make an owl paper bag puppet to celebrate the first day of Autumn. This program stimulates children's imaginations and introduces them to the resources of the library. Owl books will be available to browse and to check out.

Fun at the Waterford Library

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

Hoot Owl Craft
Thursday, September 16
3:30 p.m.

Whooo can make a cute hoot owl pencil holder with felt and a recycled can? You can! Library books about owls and crafts will be available to browse and to check out..