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.
PIRATE DAY ▪ May 30
Pirate adventures including crafts, activities, games, and a library treasure hunt. 4 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.
FAMILY GAME DAY ▪ May 30
Classic board game play. 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 N. Minaret Ave. 209-543-7353.
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME: SYMPHONY & STORIES ▪ May 30
Baseball stories and music by the Modesto Youth Symphony Orchestra. 6:15 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.
’80S THROWBACK DAY @ HUGHSON LIBRARY ▪ May 31
Make ribbon barrettes, friendship pins, and create retro-looking buttons. There will be music lyrics and movie lines trivia, as well as jelly bracelet design contests. Noon-6 p.m. Hughson Library, 2412 3rd St. 209-883-2293.
MODESTO LEGO PLAY ▪ May 31
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.
PUZZLE NIGHT AT THE MODESTO LIBRARY ▪ May 31
Jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzles, word searches, and more for all ages. Snacks will be provided. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.
D IS FOR DINOSAUR ▪ June 1
Make a paper dinosaur following a dinosaur-themed Story Time. Noon. Hughson Library, 2412 3rd St. 209-883-2293.
TEEN CRAFT: GALAXY IN A JAR ▪ June 1
Teens will use a glitter and miniature glass jars to design each galaxy in a jar. 12:30 p.m. Denair Library, 4801 Kersey Road. 209-634-1283.
BUBBLE BONANZA ▪ June 1
All bubble supplies will be provided and children under the age of 4 will need direct adult supervision. 3:30 p.m. Empire Library, 18 South Abbie St. 209-524-5505.
DESIGN YOUR OWN PUZZLE ▪ June 1
Kids of all ages can design and color their own puzzles. Blank puzzles will be provided. 3:30 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia St. 209-537-8938.
GARDENING SERIES (3 OF 3): "MULCH, MULCH, MULCH" ▪ June 1
Master gardeners will discuss the benefits of mulching. Call to sign up. 5:30 p.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.
STEAM CHALLENGE: I SURVIVED ▪ June 2
For ages 8, a STEAM challenge inspired by the “I Survived” book series. 12:30 p.m. Denair Library, 4801 Kersey Road. 209-634-1283.
OAKDALE LEGO PLAY ▪ June 2
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.
NEWMAN FAMILY FUN DAY ▪ June 3
Coloring, playing board games, and other fun. 10 a.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. 209-862-2010.
MOST SUMMER POETRY WORKSHOPS ▪ June 3
Join former Modesto Poet Laureate Gillian Wegener, Modesto-Stanislaus Poetry Center (MoSt) on “Imitation for Inspiration: New Poems from Great Poems.” 1 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.
TURLOCK TEENS TALK BOOKS ▪ June 3
Join fellow bibliophiles for monthly book discussions. 3 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 N. Minaret Ave. 209-543-7353.
This story was originally published May 27, 2017 at 3:37 PM with the headline "At the libraries: Activities for kids and adults abound."