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 ages 3-5. Held regularly at most branches; contact 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.

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.

This month the book club will discuss your favorite book. Bring a book to discuss with others. It could be your favorite of all time, or your favorite of this year. 11:30 a.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.

Make this adorable turkey and show your gratitude. Ages 5 and up. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Waterford Library, 324 E St. 209-874-2191.

Children can use the library's LEGO and Duplo blocks to make their own creations. Children under 4 must have direct parental supervision. 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 N. Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

The book club will discuss “Crown of Dust” by Mary Volmer. 4 p.m. Riverbank Library, 3442 Santa Fe St. 209-869-7008.

Children will have the opportunity to build LEGO creations. Children under 4 must have direct adult supervision. 4 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

Enjoy Thanksgiving coloring pages! Completed pages may be used to decorate the library or taken home. All day. 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. 3:30 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N Salado Ave. 209-892-6473.

We will make turkey Oreos, turkey wreaths, and turkey hats in preparation for the holiday. 3:30 p.m. Hughson Library, 2412 3rd St. 209-883-2293.

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.

Local community members and professional actors from the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival will rehearse and prepare a production of “Twelfth Night,” one of Shakespeare’s great comedies. 6 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

Teens will have the opportunity to decorate mason jars with seasonal charm and flair. Tea lights (battery operated) will be used for illumination. All materials will be provided. 3:30 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. 209-862-2010.

Teens and adults are invited to make festive book trees by folding small magazines. 3:30 p.m. Riverbank Library, 3442 Santa Fe St. 209-869-7008.

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

Through hands-on activities, children will explore and describe the properties of objects using their five senses. All ages welcome; designed for children in preschool through first grade. 4:30 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

Local community members and professional actors from the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival will rehearse and prepare a production of “Twelfth Night,” one of Shakespeare’s great comedies. 6 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

This story was originally published November 18, 2016 at 1:14 PM with the headline "At the libraries: Activities for kids and adults abound."