At the libraries: Activities for kids and adults abound
A weekly glance at 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:
PRESCHOOL STORY TIMES ▪ Ongoing
Held regularly at most branches; contact individual branches for dates, times and locations.
WIGGLE WORMS ▪ Ongoing
For babies, active toddlers. Held regularly at most branches; contact individual branches for dates, times and locations.
INTERNET & COMPUTER BASICS ▪ Ongoing
Basic introductions in separate classes. Advance registration required; contact branches for dates, times and locations.
TEEN FAN FICTION CLUB ▪ May 22
Teens write, share and discuss creative fan fiction. Recommended for ages 12-18. 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 N. Minaret Ave. 209-543-7353.
OAKDALE BOOK CLUB ▪ May 23
Discussing Anita Shreve's “The Pilot's Wife.” 11:30 a.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.
SALIDA LEGO DAY ▪ May 23
Children under 4 must have direct adult supervision. 4 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.
TURLOCK LEGO DAY ▪ May 23
Children under 4 must have direct adult supervision. 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 N. Minaret Ave. 209-543-7353.
RIVERBANK BOOK CLUB ▪ May 23
Discussing “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn. 4 p.m. Riverbank Library, 3442 Santa Fe St. 209-869-7008.
PAPER AIRPLANES ▪ May 23
Families invited to launch of 2017 Summer Reading Challenge with a color and fold paper airplane program. 6:45 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.
BOOK CLUB FOR ADULTS ▪ May 24
Dicussing Tracy Chevalier's “Remarkable Creatures.” 11:30 a.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia St. 209-537-8938.
PATTTERSON LEGO DAY ▪ May 24
Children under 4 must have direct adult supervision. 3:30 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N Salado Ave. 209-892-6473.
MODESTO LEGO DAY ▪ May 24
Children under 4 must have direct adult supervision. 3:30 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.
THROW AND GROW PLANTS ▪ May 24
For adults and teens. 3:30 p.m. Riverbank Library, 3442 Santa Fe St. 209-869-7008.
PAPER AIRPLANES ▪ May 24
Families invited to launch of 2017 Summer Reading Challenge with a color and fold paper airplane program. 10:45 a.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.
GET READY FOR SUMMER READING ▪ May 25
Make a special library card holder. Children 4 and under will need direct parental supervision. 3:30 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia St. 209-537-8938.
NEWMAN LEGO DAY ▪ May 25
Children under 4 must have direct adult supervision. 3:30 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. 209-862-2010.
SALIDA TWEEN BOOK CLUB ▪ May 25
Designed for ages 9-12. 4 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.
SLIME TIME ▪ May 25
Creating borax-free slime. 3:30 p.m. Empire Library, 18 South Abbie St. 209-524-5505.
MODESTO COMIX CLUB ▪ May 25
Discussions, games and activities. Ages 8 and up. 4 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.
GARDENING SERIES (2 OF 3) ▪ May 25
Learn what plants grow best in our area. Call to sign up. 5:30 p.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.
SUMMER MOVIES ▪ May 26
This week, "Pi." 2 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.
OAKDALE LEGO DAY ▪ May 26
Children under 4 must have direct adult supervision. 3 p.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.
CROCHET FOR BEGINNERS ▪ May 26
Take your own crochet hooks. Yarn will be provided. 3 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N Salado Ave. 209-892-6473.
SUMMER READING KICK-OFF ▪ May 27
On the lawn outside. For families. 10 a.m.-noon. Turlock Library, 550 N. Minaret Ave. 209-543-7353.
HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN ▪ May 27
Randel McGee will portray the author. Best for ages 5 and up. Noon. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.
SATURDAY STORIES AND ART ▪ May 27
On the portico, free art programs for the family. 1-3 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.
GRADUATION BUTTON CRAFT ▪ May 27
Choose from a variety of designs. 1:30 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. 209-862-2010.
This story was originally published May 20, 2017 at 2:23 PM with the headline "At the libraries: Activities for kids and adults abound."