At the libraries: Activities for kids and adults abound

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, flannelboard and puppet stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers aged 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.

Shop from a wide selection of almost 10,000 used books at bargain prices. Hardcover books are $1; paperbacks are $0.50. All proceeds go to support your library. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.

A basic introduction to computers, including an explanation of the parts of the computer, a tour of Windows and simple tasks. Advance registration is required. 10 a.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.

All are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the Friends of the Patterson Library. Meetings are held the second Monday of the month. 1 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N. Salado Ave. 209-892-6473.

If you have a family, it is important to have a plan in place to take care of them if something were to happen to you. 6 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.

This month the book club will discuss “Sea Glass” by Anita Shreve. A limited number of copies are available at the circulation desk. 10 a.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

This workshop is a continuation of Beginning Word and will teach you additional basic functions of Microsoft Word. Advance registration is required. 10 a.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.

A basic introduction to computers, including an explanation of the parts of the computer, a tour of Windows and simple tasks. Advance registration is required. 10:30 a.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.

Join us for a program that will provide introductory information about nonprofit organizations in the field of grant seeking. 2 to 3 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.

Join us for crafts, games and fun. The Waterford Library is a PokéStop. This program is designed for ages 5 and up. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Waterford Library, 324 E St. 209-874-2191.

In celebration of Teen Read Week teens can make masquerade masks made with puff paint and tulle fabric. 3:30 p.m. Riverbank Library, 3442 Santa Fe St. 209-869-7008.

Celebrate Star Wars Reads Day at the Turlock Library! Activities include making Yoda ears and Leia buns, coloring themed Star Wars pages, and more. 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 N. Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

All are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the Friends of the Empire Library. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month. 5 p.m. Empire Library, 18 S. Abbie St. 209-524-5505.

Make unique creations using fusible Perler beads. 1 p.m. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave. 209-664-8006.

Take a study break and join us for crafts on Wednesdays in the Teen Room. This week we will transform books into art. All materials will be provided. 2 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 N. Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

Come be a part of middle school madness. Celebrate being in sixth, seventh or eighth grade with Greg from “Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” Nikki from “Dork Diary,” Big Nate and, of course, Rafe from “The Worst Years of My Life.” 3 p.m. Hughson Library, 2412 Third St. 209-883-2293.

Join us and make some fun fall crafts. 3:30 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N. Salado Ave. 209-892-6473.

Teens and adults can make miniature tile chalkboards using tiles and a clothes pin. The chalkboards can then be decorated using glass gems and Sharpies. 3:30 p.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.

Children 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.

Learn about the health benefits of juicing. 6 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N. Salado Ave. 209-892-6473.

Join us for our monthly book discussion. Please check with the library for the current book title. 1 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N. Salado Ave. 209-892-6473.

Come to the Hughson Library to make comic related crafts. A cosplay (costume play) expert will be on hand to share tips and tricks. 3 p.m. Hughson Library, 2412 Third St. 209-883-2293.

We will provide everything you need to let your creativity flow, including watercolor paints, paper, coloring pages, markers, crayons, etc. 3:30 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia St. 209-537-8938.

Children will have the opportunity to build Lego displays for the library. Children under 4 must have adult supervision. 3:30 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. 209-862-2010.

Children of all ages can create towering structures using pumpkin candy, marshmallows and toothpicks. 3:30 p.m. Empire Library, 18 S. Abbie St. 209-524-5505.

Tweens can enjoy a movie and snack at the library. This month’s movie is the film “Goosebumps,” based on the popular book series by author R. L. Stine. 4 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

A basic introduction to computers, including an explanation of the parts of the computer, a tour of Windows and simple tasks. Advance registration is required. 6 p.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.

The Mystery Lovers Book Club will meet the second Friday of each month. 10:30 a.m. Turlock Library, 550 N. Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

Children will have the opportunity to build Lego displays for the library. 3 p.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.

Take a trip to the Hundred Acre Wood with Winnie the Pooh and his friends in celebration of the 90th anniversary of the A.A. Milne series. 3 p.m. Hughson Library, 2412 Third St. 209-883-2293.

Prithika Singh will teach basic crochet techniques. Please bring your own crochet hooks. 4 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N. Salado Ave. 209-892-6473.

Create your own candy sushi, make crafts and hang out with other teens and tweens who love anime. Cosplay welcome but not required. Noon to 4 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

Learn how to distinguish between the rich and complex flavors of various chocolates. Recommended for ages 14 and up. Registration is required. 1 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.

Children can assemble and decorate paper airplanes. We will supply the materials. Children will learn how things fly and test their eye-hand coordination. 1:30 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. 209-862-2010.

Terry Harper from the Heirloom Gardening Club in Riverbank will share tips on how to plant an heirloom winter garden. 2 p.m. Waterford Library, 324 E St. 209-874-2191.

“Python Ron” McGee will bring his favorite lizards and snakes to the library for a creepy crawly good time. This educational, hands-on show-and-tell is open to all ages. 4 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia St. 209-537-8938.

This story was originally published October 7, 2016 at 3:26 PM with the headline "At the libraries: Activities for kids and adults abound."