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.

“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 workshop will introduce you to the Internet and the World Wide Web and teach you how to search on the Web. Advance registration is required. 10:30 a.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.

The Friends of the Denair Library will host their monthly meeting. All are welcome to attend. 11:15 a.m. Denair Library, 4801 Kersey Road. 209-634-1283.

Make ghosts, goblins, and spooky origami. Bring your scary tales to tell during the program. 3 p.m. Hughson Library, 2412 3rd St. 209-883-2293.

Children will create spooky and tasty Halloween treats. We will supply the items needed for this food craft. Children under 4 must have direct parental supervision. 3:30 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. 209-862-2010.

“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. Turlock Library, 550 N. Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

Children and their families can enjoy a family-friendly movie and picnic dinner at the library. Children may come in their pajamas. Bring a picnic dinner and a blanket to sit on. 6 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

If you love to read, please join our book club for adults. This month we will discuss The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia St. 209-537-8938.

Make spooky ghosts using lollipops. 1 p.m. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave. 209-664-8006.

Take a study break and join us for crafts on Wednesdays in Turlock Library's Teen Room. This week we will personalize mugs with creative and unique artwork. All materials will be provided. 2-5 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 N. Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

Do the Monster Mash with song, dance, and crafts. 3 p.m. Hughson Library, 2412 3rd St. 209-883-2293.

Make a skeleton out of q-tips for Halloween. 3:30 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N Salado Ave. 209-892-6473.

“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 3:30 p.m. Riverbank Library, 3442 Santa Fe St. 209-869-7008.

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.

A panel of fellow book lovers will discuss the world of book clubs. The panel will share information on starting a book club, Book Club in a Box, tips for selecting books, digital book clubs and more. 6:30 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. 10:30 a.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

Join us to enjoy pumpkin math and pumpkin art. Noon. Hughson Library, 2412 3rd St. 209-883-2293.

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. Advance registration is required. 1:30 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.

Create your own little puffy monster friend at the Ceres Library. We will provide all materials needed. Children 5 and under will need direct parental supervision. 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 direct adult supervision. 3:30 p.m. Empire Library, 18 South Abbie St. 209-524-5505.

Magician Shawn Durham encourages reading and and will amaze audiences with magic. This show is open to all ages, geared to preschool age children and older. 4 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

This workshop will introduce you to the Internet and the World Wide Web and teach you how to search on the Web. Advance registration is required. 6 p.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.

Coloring isn't just for children, it’s been shown to be a stress reliever for adults. 1:30 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. 209-862-2010.

Join us as we enjoy crafts, games and treats all featuring Frankenstein's monster. This program features all of the fun of monsters, without anything scary. 3 p.m. Hughson Library, 2412 3rd St. 209-883-2293.

Children will have the opportunity to build LEGO displays for the library. Children under 4 must have direct adult supervision. 3 p.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.

Cats, cats and more cats. You've read about these fictional cats in your favorite books, now enjoy crafts and games featuring Pete the Cat, Bad Kitty, Skippyjon Jones, and many more. Noon to 3 p.m. Hughson Library, 2412 3rd St. 209-883-2293.

Learn about Victorian traditions this Halloween. Enjoy a presentation about Victorian Halloween with costumer Elizabeth Layton, followed by a mini-Victorian top hat making craft. Victorian Halloween costumes and other items will be on display. All craft materials will be provided and the program is free and open to the public, while supplies last. Craft is suitable for ages 8 and up. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.

“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 1 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. 209-862-2010.

Children of all ages are invited to join the Friends of the Empire Library at their annual Fall Festival. There will be games, prizes, crafts, light refreshments and a costume contest. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. 2 p.m. Empire Library, 18 South Abbie St. 209-524-5505.

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 Oakdale Library. 1:30 p.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.

Magician Shawn Durham encourages reading and and will amaze audiences with magic. This show is open to all ages, geared to preschool age children and older. 4 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N Salado Ave. 209-892-6473.

This story was originally published October 14, 2016 at 3:32 PM with the headline "At the libraries: Activities for kids and adults abound."