Scholastic 50% off Book Sale
Tuesday, May 21 - Thursday, May 23 - 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 25 - 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Help support the Friends of the Modesto Library at their Scholastic 50% Off New Books for Kids Book Sale. All children's Scholastic books will be 50% off. All books are also brand new!
Manualidad Después de la Hora de Cuentos
Jueves, 6 de junio
6:45 p.m.
Celebrar el comienzo del verano con una manualidad.
Sign your favorite stuffed animal up for a special campout at the library! After StoryTime enjoy a craft, snack, and some sing-a-long campfire songs then say goodnight. The critters will be ready to tell you all about their adventures at noon on June 12! Call the Modesto Library Children's Deparment at 558-7810 for more information.
T(w)een Craft & Paper Airplanes
Wednesday, June 12
1:00 p.m.
Ages: 9-18
Tweens and teens ages 9 through 18 can participate in a paper airplane derby and learn tactics and teamwork through playing fun Wii games.
Magician Timothy James
Monday, June 17
1:30 & 3:00 p.m.
Ages: 4 -12
Magician Timothy James will delight the audience with his magical performance that engages the imagination and encourages children to explore new concepts and sleight of hand! Tickets will be available one hour before the show in the Children's Department.
Day of Play
Thursday, June 20
10:00 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Ages: 4-12
Join the library for crafts, games, and activities that encourage children to not only be physically active, but to also engage their minds through reading.
Fun
at the Ceres Library
2250 Magnolia
Ceres, CA 95307
537-8938
Day of Play
Thursday, June 6
3:00 p.m.
Ages: 4-12
Join the library for crafts, games, and activities that encourage children to not only be physically active, but to also engage their minds through reading. Children will have the opportunity to play various sports as well as make a beaded sports keychain.
LEGO at the Library
Thursday, June 13
3:00 p.m.
Ages: 4 -12
Children can make their own creations using the library's LEGOs and all designs will be displayed in the library. LEGO play helps children develop fine motor skills and learn how to solve problems.
Popsicle Flag Craft
Thursday, June 27
3:00 p.m.
Ages: 4 -12
Celebrate the 4th of July with a special flag! Craft programs give children the opportunity to interact with their peers and practice hand and eye coordination skills.
Magician Timothy James
Wednesday, July 3
11:00 a.m.
Ages: 4 -12
Magician Timothy James will delight the audience with his magical performance that engages the imagination and encourages children to explore new concepts and sleight of hand!
Fun
at the Denair Library
4801 Kersey Road
Denair, CA 95316
209-634-1283
Bookmark Craft
Wednesday, June 5
1:00 p.m.
Ages: 4 -12
Celebrate the start of Summer Reading by making a fun bookmark! Craft programs give children the opportunity to interact with their peers and practice hand and eye coordination skills.
Make a football-inspired pencil holder! Craft programs give children the opportunity to interact with their peers and practice hand and eye coordination skills.
Children can create a cute fish from an old CD! Craft programs give children the opportunity to interact with their peers and practice hand and eye coordination skills.
Fireworks Craft
Wednesday, June 26
1:00 p.m.
Ages: 4 -12
Children can make a fireworks picture to use as a decoration for an Independence Day celebration! Craft programs give children the opportunity to interact with their peers and practice hand and eye coordination skills.
Magician Timothy James
Saturday, June 29
3:00 p.m.
Ages: 4 -12
Magician Timothy James will delight the audience with his magical performance that engages the imagination and encourages children to explore new concepts and sleight of hand.
Fun
at the Empire Library
18 South Abbie
Empire, CA 95319
209-524-5505
Day of Play
Tuesday, June 11
2:00 p.m.
Ages: 4-12
Join the library for games and activities that encourage children to not only be physically active, but to also engage their minds through reading.
Children's Rock Painting Craft
Thursday, June 20
3:30 p.m.
Ages: 4 -12
Children can create unique designs! Craft programs give children the opportunity to interact with their peers and practice hand and eye coordination skills.
Magician Timothy James
Wednesday, July 3
3:00 p.m.
Ages: 4 -12
Magician Timothy James will delight the audience with his magical performance that engages the imagination and encourages children to explore new concepts and sleight of hand.
Fun
at the Hughson Library
2412 3rd Street, Suite A
Hughson, CA 95326
209-883-2293
Magician Timothy James
Wednesday, July 3
1:00 p.m.
Ages: 4 -12
Magician Timothy James will delight the audience with his magical performance that engages the imagination and encourages children to explore new concepts and sleight of hand.
Fun
at the Keyes Library
4420 Maud Avenue
Keyes, CA 95328
209-664-8006
Father's Day Greeting Card Craft
Thursday, June 6
3:00 p.m.
Ages: 4 -12
Children can make a cute card! Craft programs give children the opportunity to interact with their peers and practice hand and eye coordination skills.
Magician Timothy James
Monday, June 17
10:30 a.m.
Ages: 4 -12
Magician Timothy James will delight the audience with his magical performance that engages the imagination and encourages children to explore new concepts and sleight of hand!
Fun
at the Newman Library
1305 Kern Street
Newman, CA 95360
209-862-2010
Children's Craft
Tuesday, June 4
3:30 p.m.
Ages: 4 -12
Children can come to the library for a fun afternoon craft! Craft programs give children the opportunity to interact with their peers and practice hand and eye coordination skills.
Family Game Night
Tuesday, June 18
4:30 p.m.
The whole family will learn tactics and teamwork through playing board and card games.
Day of Play
Saturday, June 22
1:00 p.m.
Ages: 4-12
Join the library for games that encourage children to not only be physically active, but to also engage their minds through reading. Children can participate in fun water games and activities in the park behind the library.
Magician Timothy James
Thursday, June 27
11:00 a.m.
Ages: 4 -12
Magician Timothy James will delight the audience with his magical performance that engages the imagination and encourages children to explore new concepts and sleight of hand.
Fun
at the Oakdale Library
151 S. First Avenue
Oakdale, CA 95361
Uncle Sam Craft
Thursday, June 6
3:30 p.m.
Ages: 4 -12
Children can make a patriotic pin! Craft programs give children the opportunity to interact with their peers and practice hand and eye coordination skills.
Saturday Afternoon Movie
Saturday, June 15
2:00 p.m.
Watch "Rise of the Guardians," the 2012 movie based on William Joyce's "The Guardians of Childhood" series. Books will be displayed and available for checkout.
Magician Timothy James
Tuesday, July 2
10:30 & 11:30 a.m.
Ages: 4 -12
Magician Timothy James will delight the audience with his magical performance that engages the imagination and encourages children to explore new concepts and sleight of hand.
Fun
at the Patterson Library
46 N. Salado
Patterson, CA 95363
209-892-6473
Medal and Headband Craft
Wednesday, June 12
3:30 p.m.
Ages: 4 -12
Children can decorate their own sports medals and headbands! Craft programs give children the opportunity to interact with their peers and practice hand and eye coordination skills.
Saturday Family Movie
Saturday, June 15
2:00 p.m.
Watch "DisneyNature: Wings of Life," a nature documentary about bats, butterflies, hummingbirds, and bumblebees. Books will be displayed and available for checkout.
Magician Timothy James
Thursday, June 27
1:00 p.m.
Ages: 4 -12
Magician Timothy James will delight the audience with his magical performance that engages the imagination and encourages children to explore new concepts and sleight of hand.
Day of Play
Saturday, June 29
12:00 p.m.
Ages: 4-12
Join the library for games and activities that encourage children to not only be physically active, but to also engage their minds through reading.
Fun
at the Riverbank Library
3442 Santa Fe Street
Riverbank, CA 95367
209-869-7008
Mayor's Book Club
Monday, June 3
11:00 a.m.
Ages: 4 -12
Mayor Richard O'Brien will read to children. Books will also be displayed and available for checkout.
Celebrate with Cake!
Monday, June 3
11:30 a.m.
Ages: 4 -12
Cake will be served after the Mayor's Book Club to celebrate the Riverbank Library's centennial.
Dinosaurs at the Library
Wednesday, June 12
11:00 a.m.
Ages: 4 -12
Children will have the opportunity to learn about various types of fossils, rocks, and minerals from Terry McMillin, "The Rock Lady." Tickets available one hour before the show.
Magician Timothy James
Wednesday, June 26
11:00 a.m.
Ages: 4 -12
Magician Timothy James will delight the audience with his magical performance that engages the imagination and encourages children to explore new concepts and sleight of hand! Tickets available one hour before the show.
Children can make a sports pennant for their pen or pencil! Craft programs give children the opportunity to interact with their peers and practice hand and eye coordination skills.
Reader's Theater
Monday, June 3
5:00 p.m.
Bring a story to life with your voice, expressions, and gestures! No acting experience is necessary. All ages are welcome. Advance registration is required. Call 543-7353 for more information.
Paper Airplane Craft
Thursday, June 6
3:00 p.m.
Ages: 4 -12
Children can make a paper airplane or build their own model! Craft programs give children the opportunity to interact with their peers and practice hand and eye coordination skills.
Reader's Theater
Monday, June 10
5:00 p.m.
Bring a story to life with your voice, expressions, and gestures! No acting experience is necessary. All ages are welcome. Advance registration is required. Call 543-7353 for more information.
Day of Play
Thursday, June 13
3:00 p.m.
Ages: 4-12
Join the library for crafts, games, and activities that encourage children to not only be physically active, but to also engage their minds through reading.
Reader's Theater
Monday, June 17
5:00 p.m.
Bring a story to life with your voice, expressions, and gestures! No acting experience is necessary. All ages are welcome. Advance registration is required. Call 543-7353 for more information.
Family Movie Night
Tuesday, June 18
6:00 p.m.
Watch "Nanny McPhee." Popcorn will be served! Sponsored by the Friends of the Salida Library. Books will be displayed and available for checkout.
Catapult Craft
Thursday, June 20
3:00 p.m.
Ages: 4 -12
Children can make catapults using craft sticks! Craft programs give children the opportunity to interact with their peers and practice hand and eye coordination skills.
Reader's Theater
Monday, June 24
5:00 p.m.
Bring a story to life with your voice, expressions, and gestures! No acting experience is necessary. All ages are welcome. Advance registration is required. Call 543-7353 for more information.
Magician Timothy James
Wednesday, June 26
1:00 p.m.
Ages: 4 -12
Magician Timothy James will delight the audience with his magical performance that engages the imagination and encourages children to explore new concepts and sleight of hand!
Shrinky Dinks
Thursday, June 27
3:00 p.m.
Ages: 4 -12
Children can make a sports-themed craft! Craft programs give children the opportunity to interact with their peers and practice hand and eye coordination skills.
Fun
at the Turlock Library
550 Minaret Avenue
Turlock, CA 95380
Sports Craft
Monday, June 10
3:00 p.m.
Ages: 4 -12
Children can make sports pennants! Craft programs give children the opportunity to interact with their peers and practice hand and eye coordination skills.
Magician Timothy James
Saturday, June 29
11:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
Ages: 4 -12
Magician Timothy James will delight the audience with his magical performance that engages the imagination and encourages children to explore new concepts and sleight of hand.
Children can make an adorable summer bookmark! Craft programs give children the opportunity to interact with their peers and practice hand and eye coordination skills.
Show your team spirit with your own sports pennant! Craft programs give children the opportunity to interact with their peers and practice hand and eye coordination skills.
Fossil and Dinosaur Show
Tuesday, June 11
3:30 p.m.
Ages: 4 -12
Children will have the opportunity to learn about various types of fossils, rocks, and minerals from Terry McMillin, "The Rock Lady."
Bean Bag Ball Craft
Tuesday, June 25
3:30 p.m.
Ages: 4 -12
Children can make their own bean bag! Craft programs give children the opportunity to interact with their peers and practice hand and eye coordination skills.
Magician Timothy James
Tuesday, July 2
2:00 p.m.
Ages: 4 -12
Magician Timothy James will delight the audience with his magical performance that engages the imagination and encourages children to explore new concepts and sleight of hand.
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