At the libraries (3/21/16)

A weekly glance at the many programs for children and adults offered by the Stanislaus County Library system’s 13 branches. Some programs are ongoing, others are special events and all are free and open to the public:

Knitting and crocheting help for beginners or those needing help with a special project. 3 p.m. Wednesdays. Waterford Library, 324 E St. 209-874-2191.

After Story Time on Thursdays. Music, movement, and sensory play. 10:30 a.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

New and classic picture books, flannel-board and puppet stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers age 3-5 and their caregivers. Held regularly at most branches; contact individual branches for dates, times and locales.

Storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing, rhythm activities, fingerplays and more at programs for babies, active toddlers and adult caregivers. Held regularly at most branches; contact individual branches for dates, times and locales.

Receive free tax-preparation assistance from Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteers, trained by the IRS. Check each branch library for more information.

Combines gentle and strengthening exercises to help relax the mind, reduce stress, and minimize body aches. Take a mat and a blanket. 11 a.m. Patterson Library, 46 N Salado Ave. 209-892-6473.

This month the book club will discuss “Elsewhere” by Gabrielle Zevin. 11:30 a.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.

Celebrate all things rabbits, bunnies and hares with crafts, games and fun. Make pipe cleaner rabbits, marshmallow bunnies and more. 3 p.m. Hughson Library, 2412 3rd St. 209-883-2293.

Teens create their own unique pins using clip art, pictures and a button maker. Badge pins are a decorate and personalize clothing and backpacks. 3:30 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. 209-862-2010.

Join us for a high-energy magic show. This event is open to all ages, ideally suited to preschool age children and older. 3:30 p.m. Waterford Library, 324 E St. 209-874-2191.

Children can use creativity to build with LEGO blocks while learning early math and engineering concepts. DUPLO blocks will be available for children under the age of 4. Children ages 4 and under need to be supervised by an adult. 4 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

Children will have the opportunity to build LEGO displays for the library. Children under 4 must have direct adult supervision. 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 N. Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

The book club will discuss the book “Night Road” by Kristin Hannah. 4 p.m. Riverbank Library, 3442 Santa Fe St. 209-869-7008.

This workshop is a continuation of Excel Basics and will teach you additional basic functions of Excel. 6 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.

Make a cute baby chick using craft sticks and paper. 1 p.m. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave. 209-664-8006.

All experience levels welcome. 3 p.m. Waterford Library, 324 E St. 209-874-2191.

Children ages 4-18 will have the opportunity to build LEGO displays for the library. Children under 4 must have direct adult supervision. 3:30 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.

Join us for a high-energy magic show. This event is open to all ages, ideally suited to preschool age children and older. 4 p.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.

Attorney Julie Richardson will review the basics of estate planning, including a discussion of all of the documents you will need, plus other issues to consider. Call to reserve. 6 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 N. Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

Attorney Julie Richardson will review the basics of estate planning, including a discussion of all of the documents you will need, plus other issues to consider. Call to reserve. 6 p.m. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave. 209-664-8006.

This workshop teaches you the basics of creating and sending an email. You will need to have created your email account prior to the beginning of class. 1:30 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.

Celebrate the arrival of spring with a party. We will make bird feeders and bird nests, in addition to seed making papers in the shape of flowers. When watered, the seed paper will sprout real flowers. 3 p.m. Hughson Library, 2412 3rd St. 209-883-2293.

Join us for a high-energy magic show. This event is open to all ages, ideally suited to preschool age children and older. 3 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. 209-862-2010.

Each participant can dye a craft egg just in time for the spring holiday. 3:30 p.m. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave. 209-664-8006.

Race your "Peep" into spring. Make a delicious racing bunny using sweet treats. All materials will be provided. 3:30 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia St. 209-537-8938.

New and classic picture books, flannelboard and puppet stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers age 3-5 and their caregivers, presented in Spanish. 6:15 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.

Children can make a windsock using paper and tissue streamers that will blow in the wind. 1:30 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. 209-862-2010.

Join us for an hour of classic board game play. Playing board games helps teach socialization, sharing, taking turns, and hand-eye coordination. 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 N. Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

Join us for a high energy magic show. This event is open to all ages, ideally suited to preschool age children and older. 4 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

Attorney Julie Richardson will review the basics of estate planning, including a discussion of all of the documents you will need, plus other issues to consider. Call to reserve. 6 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. 209-862-2010.

Join us for a high energy magic show. This event is open to all ages, ideally suited to preschool age children and older. 1 p.m. Denair Library, 4801 Kersey Road. 209-634-1283.

All experience levels welcome. 3 p.m. Waterford Library, 324 E St. 209-874-2191.

Children ages 4-18 build LEGO displays for the library. Children under 4 must have direct adult supervision. 3:30 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.

This story was originally published March 18, 2016 at 1:46 PM with the headline "At the libraries (3/21/16)."