At the libraries (July 20)

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.

Bilingual instructor will introduce and lead 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.

Children ages 4-18 may participate in building LEGO displays for the library. 1:30 p.m. Children under 4 are welcome, but must have direct adult supervision. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7810.

Participants may create magnets with superhero faces and sayings. 1 p.m. Hughson Library, 2414 Third St., Suite A. 209-883-2293.

Lesson 3 features a superhero story, the creation of superhero shields and the opportunity to test your superhero skills. Advanced registration required. 2:30 p.m. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave. 209-664-8006.

For toddler and preschool-age children who can enjoy an hour of music, movement and sensory play and unstructured socializing. 3:30 p.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.

Bring along your pictures and drawings or create some new ones at the library to make into buttons. 3:30 p.m. Waterford Library, 324 E St. 209-874-2191.

In celebration of the summer reading theme, “Every Hero has a Story” a discussion on the lives of Rachel Carson, John Muir and other environmental heroes. Children will create a bird feeder craft to take home. 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

Children and their families can enjoy a family-friendly movie and picnic dinner at the Library. This month's movie is “Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel.” This program is a part of the Salida Library's Tuesdays Are Family Days series. Children can come in their pajamas. Bring a picnic dinner and a blanket to sit on. The library will provide a beverage and popcorn. 6 p.m. Salida Library, 7835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

Children can make a variety of animal-themed crafts including fox paper bag puppets, bear masks, as well as make various animals using craft foam and Popsicle sticks. 1 p.m. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave. 209-664-8006.

Celebrate our local heroes. The Patterson Fire Department, Police Department, and Ambulance will be in the Patterson Library parking lot with their vehicles to entertain and educate. 1 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N. Salado. 209-892-6473.

Families may play giant version of Jenga, bowling, Dominos and more. Participants may test their hand/eye coordination with stacking cups. 1:30 p .m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7810.

Superhero craft, make your own fireman. 3 p.m. Denair Library, 4801 Kersey Road. 209-634-1283.

Table full of various craft supplies available for children to create whatever they choose. Craft books will be on display. 3:30 p.m. Riverbank Library, 3442 Santa Fe St. 209-869-7008.

“Tech Connect: Hoopla,” participants will learn about Hoopla, a quick and free way to get audiobooks, movies, music, television shows, and now graphic novels. Learn how to digital material instantaneously. Bring your library card (or ID), your device, and any usernames and passwords you may need. Registration required. 6 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7814.

Develop the skills of a superhero, brain power, strength, completing missions, developing a special power and a secret identity, to earn an official superhero certificate. 3:30 p.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.

Participants will be able to upcycle bottle caps into cool unique jewelry designs. 3 p.m. Waterford Library, 324 E. St. 209-874-2191.

Receive an official Superhero Checklist and complete the five challenges on your list to earn a certificate. The challenges include making a superhero mask, cape and cuffs, reading to develop brain power, using your senses to develop X-Ray vision and more. 3:30-5 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia. 209-537-8938.

Participants can craft a paper bag superhero puppet. Model yours after your favorite superhero, or design your own with creative superhero powers. 1:30 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. 209-862-2010.

Lesson 4 features a superhero story, the creation of a superhero cape and the opportunity to test your superhero skills. Advanced registration required. 2:30 p.m. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave. 209-664-8006.

Take flight with fun foam wings, choose from a variety of colors. 3:30 p.m. Waterford Library, 324 E St. 209-874-2191.

Children use creativity to build LEGO displays for the library. Children under 4 must have direct adult supervision. 4 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353; 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 Minaret Ave. 209-668-8100.

Learn to use library online resources on your device including eBooks, eMagazines, Audiobooks and Mango. Drop in for one-on-one assistance. 6 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. 209-862-2010.

Bring a t-shirt, hat, or tote to tie dye. The library will supply all the dye and other equipment needed to tie dye the item. All ages welcome, parental supervision is required. One child per adult at a time. 1 p.m. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave. 209-664-8006.

Learn how to make a sticker book to keep all your stickers organized. Stickers will be able to be removed and stuck back on the pages of the book. 3 p.m. Denair Library, 4801 Kersey Road. 209-634-1283.

Children ages 4-12 can create LEGO displays for the library. Children under 4 are welcome, but must have direct adult supervision. 3:30 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N. Salado. 209-892-6473.

This story was originally published July 19, 2015 at 5:00 PM with the headline "At the libraries (July 20)."