Coming up at the Stanislaus County libraries

Here’s our 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:

Weekly dance exercise classes conducted by certified instructors. Presented in partnership with Sierra Vista Child and Family Services. Participants must complete waiver. Adults only; no child care provided. 6 p.m. Mondays. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. (209) 543-7353.

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.

Uncle Jer’s Traveling Bee Show presents information on the history of bees, honey production and bee safety through an interactive puppet show. Two presentations, 10:30 a.m. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave., and 1 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. (209) 558-7810.

Bilingual instructor leads a yoga class. All skill levels and ages are welcome. Bring water and a yoga mat. Some mats will be available. 11 a.m. Patterson Library, 46 N. Salado. (209) 892-6473.

An array of crafts and activities celebrating female comic book heroes. 1 p.m. Hughson Library, 2412 Third St., Suite A. (209) 883-2293.

Participants can choose their favorite comic book art and create unique 3-D magnets. 3:30 p.m. Waterford Library, 324 E. St. (209) 874-2191.

Celebrating community superheroes from the Turlock Fire Department who will talk about fire safety. Craft opportunity and close-up look at a fire truck. 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 Minaret Ave. (209) 664-8100.

Children and their families can enjoy Disney’s “Big Hero 6.” Children are welcome to come dressed in pajamas. Families may bring picnic lunch and blanket. Beverage and popcorn provided. 6 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. (209) 543-7353.

Make a cute picture frame to display a photo of your summer vacation. 1 p.m. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave. (209) 664-8006.

Bring the family and participate in playing giant versions of Jenga, bowling, dominoes and more. Test your hand/eye coordination with stacking cups, too. 3:30 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. (209) 558-7810.

Children can make a Hawaiian lei. 3:30 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N. Salado Ave. (209) 892-6473.

Children ages 6 and up can to make dream catchers to catch the villainous bad dreams and allow sound sleeping. 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 Minaret Ave. (209) 664-8100.

Popular arts and crafts as seen on Pinterest, presented the third Wednesday of each month. This month’s program will focus on plants. Registration required; space limited. 7 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 Minaret Ave. (209) 664-8100.

Participants ages 0-5 can create a special gift for Hughson community helpers. Noon. Hughson Library, 2412 Third St., Suite A. (209) 883-2293.

Tweens, teens and adults can create a superhero light switch plate using old comic books. Individuals may bring in their own images. 3 p.m. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave. (209) 664-8006.

Children ages 4-14 can build Lego displays for the library. Children under 4 are welcome, with direct adult supervision. 3:30 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia. (209) 537-8938.

Building STEAM with Día Family Book Club, featuring a reading of “Rosie Revere, Engineer” by A. Beaty and building a structure using gumdrops and toothpicks. Program geared for students, kindergarten-third grade. Refreshments. Sponsored by the Friends of the Oakdale Library. 3:30 p.m Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. (209) 847-4204.

Showcase of local teen crafting talents. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. (209) 558-7810.

Superhero movie rated PG-13. Popcorn and juice available. 1 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. (209) 558-7810.

Participants can dress up a lollipop with superhero style by adding a cape and mask. 1:30 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. (209) 862-2010.

Adults and teens are invited to make jewelry out of hardware. All supplies provided. 2 p.m. Riverbank Library, 3442 Santa Fe St. (209) 869-7008.

For children up to age 5, special story time featuring everyday heroes such as highway patrol officers. 10 a.m. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave. (209) 664-8006.

Participants will be able to make repositionable stickers for decorating windows. Ages 9-18. 3 p.m. Denair Library, 4801 Kersey Road. (209) 634-1283.

Children ages 6 and older can complete their superhero disguise by creating a cool mask. 3:30 p.m. Waterford Library, 324 E. St. (209) 874-2191.

Children ages 4-12 can build Lego displays for the library. Children under 4 are welcome with direct adult supervision. 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 Minaret Ave. (209) 664-8100.

Several fondue sauces paired with a variety of dipping foods. 6 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. (209) 862-2010.

Participants can make a unique superhero shirt using pencil erasers and pint. Bring a T-shirt to turn into a custom superhero shirt. Craft paint, stencil and erasers provided. 1 p.m. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave. (209) 664-8006.

Children ages 4-18 can build Lego displays for the library. Children under 4 are welcome, with direct adult supervision. 3:30 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. (209) 558-7810.

Participants can create artwork using stencils and paint to create a negative-space star painting. Project can be messy, so dress accordingly. 3 p.m. Denair Library, 4801 Kersey Road. (209) 634-1283.

Superhero dress-up party. Come dressed as your favorite superhero. Event will feature crafts, games, refreshments and photo opportunities. 3:30 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N. Salado. (209) 892-6473.

Tweens and teens, ages 6 and up will have the opportunity to make special buttons. Bring pictures from home, magazine images to create their button. Some images provided. 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 Minaret Ave., (209) 664-8100.

Children to age 5 can build Lego displays for the library and play games. Children under 4 must have direct adult supervision. Noon. Hughson Library, 2412 Third St., Suite A. (209) 883-2293.

Arrange colorful, fusible Perler beads into various shapes and patterns. Ages 13 and up. 3 p.m. Waterford Library, 324 E St. (209) 874-2191.

Library craft to make and personalize your own superhero bookmark. 3:30 p.m. Empire Library, 18 South Abbie. (209) 524-5505.

With an official superhero checklist, participants will complete five challenges to earn a Superhero Certificate. Challenges include making a superhero mask and cuffs, reading to develop brain power, projectile target practice to develop hand-eye coordination, using your senses to develop X-ray vision and disposing of kryptonite in order to decontaminate the library. 3:30 p.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First St. (209) 847-4204.

Join local scrapbooker Anna Soto at a series of free programs to learn about and practice scrapbooking. Some materials will be available but you are encouraged to bring your own; bring your own pictures. 12:30 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. (209) 558-7814.

Make pendants and key chains, baking them and shrinking them to hard plastic. Program for ages 9-18. 3 p.m. Denair Library, 4801 Kersey Road. (209) 634-1283.

Minions! Avengers! Participants may choose from a variety of duct tape designs to create a key chain. 3:30 p.m. Waterford Library, 324 E St. (209) 874-2191.

Every hero has a story – who is your favorite superhero? The library will offer the opportunity for crafts and activities highlighting superheroes. 4 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. (209) 543-7353.

Community heroes celebration featuring the Turlock Police Department, who will share a book and a craft. 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 Minaret Ave. (209) 664-8100.

This story was originally published June 12, 2015 at 5:17 PM with the headline "Coming up at the Stanislaus County libraries."