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:

Held regularly at most branches; contact individual branches for dates, times and locations.

For babies, active toddlers. Held regularly at most branches; contact individual branches for dates, times and locations.

Basic introductions in separate classes. Advance registration required; contact branches for dates, times and locations.

This month the book club will discuss “Leaving Family Behind” by Jerome Peterson. A limited number of copies are available at the circulation desk. 10 a.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

Doodle and learn how to Zentangle. All ages are welcome. Noon-6 p.m. Hughson Library, 2412 3rd St. 209-883-2293.

Have a blast designing rockets and launching them using straws. Ages 5 and up. 3:30 p.m. Waterford Library, 324 E St. 209-874-2191.

Make your very own kaleidoscope and watch the colors shift and change shapes. 3:30 p.m. Riverbank Library, 3442 Santa Fe St. 209-869-7008.

Kids can show off their Minecraft skills through crafts and quizzes. All ages welcome. Children under 4 must have parental supervision. 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 N. Minaret Ave. 209-543-7353.

For stay-at-home mothers who would like to connect with other stay-at-home mothers. 10 a.m. Patterson Library, 46 N Salado Ave. 209-892-6473.

The Traveling Lantern Theatre Company presents: "The Ribbles Build a Residence!" Noon. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia St. 209-537-8938.

Children will have the opportunity to build LEGO displays for the library. LEGO play helps children develop fine motor skills. Children under 4 must have direct adult supervision. 3:30 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.

Teens and adults can make one-of-a-kind projects using a button maker. Pins made with the button maker can be used to express personal tastes and interests while adding style to clothing, lanyards and backpacks. 3:30 p.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.

Children will use colorful plastic beads to create individual designs. All ages welcome. Children under 4 must have parental supervision. 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 N. Minaret Ave. 209-543-7353.

For teens and adults. Create your own piece of bad art using the paint and craft materials provided by the library. The winner will receive the Bad Art Trophy! 6 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.

The Traveling Lantern Theatre Company presents: "The Ribbles Build a Residence!" Noon. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.

After a reptile-themed Story Time, children can make snake bookmarks. Noon. Hughson Library, 2412 3rd St. 209-883-2293.

Teens can create a Boho chic wall hanging using a variety of different yarns. 12:30 p.m. Denair Library, 4801 Kersey Road. 209-634-1283.

Have a blast experimenting with bubbles. 1 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N Salado Ave. 209-892-6473.

The Traveling Lantern Theatre Company presents: "The Ribbles Build a Residence!" 3 p.m. Waterford Library, 324 E St. 209-874-2191.

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.

Children will have the opportunity to build LEGO displays for the library. Children under 4 must have direct adult supervision. 3 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia St. 209-537-8938.

The Traveling Lantern Theatre Company presents: "The Ribbles Build a Residence!" Noon. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.

Join us for our STEAM Challenge. This week we will focus on science and art. Learn all about UV (ultraviolet) radiation while creating a UV ray detecting bracelet and a UV art print. Designed for ages 8 and up. Advance registration is required, as space is limited. 12:30 p.m. Denair Library, 4801 Kersey Road. 209-634-1283.

The Traveling Lantern Theatre Company presents: "The Ribbles Build a Residence!" 3 p.m. Empire Library, 18 South Abbie St. 209-524-5505.

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.

Crafters, ages 13-18, will showcase their talents and learn about sales, customer service and business. Participants must sign up to sell. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.

The Traveling Lantern Theatre Company presents: "The Ribbles Build a Residence!" Noon. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. 209-862-2010.

This Saturday's program will feature Lenny Hort's book, “How Many Stars in the Sky?” Following the reading, all ages can make their own night sky creations using a variety of tools and paint. All ages welcome. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. 1-3 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.

Teens and adults are invited to paint rocks at the Riverbank Library. Share joy and brighten someone's day by leaving your painted treasure in your community for someone to find. 2 p.m. Riverbank Library, 3442 Santa Fe St. 209-869-7008.

The Traveling Lantern Theatre Company presents: "The Ribbles Build a Residence!" 3 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N Salado Ave. 209-892-6473.

This story was originally published June 9, 2017 at 2:04 PM with the headline "At the libraries: Activities for kids and adults abound."