At the 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:

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.

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.

Participants can make a marshmallow shooter out of recycled plastic cups and balloons. 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

Participants can create their favorite superhero puppet out of a paper bag. Materials provided. 3:30-5 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia. 209-537-8938.

Celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday with a party and a movie. 1:30 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7810.

Sing along to summer songs and stay after for the ukulele petting zoo. Following the music, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about, hold and play a ukulele. 1 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7810.

Weekly dance exercise classes, conducted by certified instructors. Program presented in partnership with Sierra Vista Child and Family Services. Adults only, no childcare provided. Participants must complete a wavier. 6 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

Bilingual instructor will introduce and lead Yoga class for all skill levels and ages. Bring water and a yoga mat. Some mats available. 11 a.m. Patterson Library, 46 N. Salado. 209-892-6473.

End of summer Superhero Party featuring games including Pin the Symbol on Batman, Spiderman Toss, Superhero Bean Bag Toss. Photo booth. Opportunity to create lollipops, masks and scratch art. Cake and light refreshments. Individuals welcome to come in costume, however costumes are not required. 2:30 p.m. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave. 209-664-8006.

An hour of music, movement, and sensory play for toddlers and preschool-age children. 3:30 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia. 209-537-8938.

Create a unique superhero cape designed after your favorite superhero or using your own creativity to match your superpowers. 3:30 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. 209-862-2010.

Science experiments and activities to add some pop to summer. Event will explore bubbles, marshmallow shooters and other fun things. Program for ages 4-12. 4 p.m. Salida Library, 4825 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

Celebration of the end of the Summer Reading Challenge. Popsicles will be distributed while they last. Colored popsicle sticks available for play. 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

Program will feature the creation of decorative dishes with just a Sharpie and a plain white plate. Registration is required. Space is limited. Program runs the third Wednesday of each month. 7 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

Participants will make unique designs using fusible perler beads. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave. 209-664-8006.

Creative fun at the library featuring children and family members creating masterpieces for display at the library. Children under 4 welcome, but must have direct supervision. 3 p.m. Hughson Library, 2413 Third St., Suite A. 209-883-2293.

Participants may choose a craft activity from a variety of past craft days. 3 p.m. Denair Library, 4801 Kersey Road. 209-634-1283.

Join the library for games and crafts. All ages are welcome. 3:30 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N. Salado. 209-892-6473.

Children ages 4-18 can build LEGO displays for the library. LEGO play helps children develop fine motor skills. Children under 4 are welcome, but must have direct adult supervision. 3:30 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7810.

Learn how to juice and the health benefits of juicing. Chichi will demonstrate how to turn raw vegetables and fruits into tasty juice. 5 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N. Salado. 209-892-6473.

Opportunity to create a monster bookmark from card stock paper and various craft supplies. 3:30 p.m. Empire Library, 18 South Abbie. 209-524-5505.

Children ages 4 to 12 will have the opportunity to build LEGO displays for the library. Children under 4 are welcome, but must have direct adult supervision. 3:30-4:45 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia. 209-537-8938.

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

Modesto Money Mavens present tips for saving money through couponing. Program takes place the second Saturday of each month. 3:30 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

Celebrate S’more’s Day at the library. All ages can make a yummy s’more craft necklace made from craft foam. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave. 209-664-8006.

Program for toddlers and prechoolers featuring an hour of music, movement and sensory play. 4 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7835.

Celebration of Mo Willems’ pigeon books with a story and a pigeon craft. 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

Participants will be able to make an octopus using a sock. 1 p.m. Keyes Library, 4402 Maud Ave. 209-664-8006.

Children ages 4 to 12 will can build LEGO displays for the library. Children under 4 are welcome, but must have direct adult supervision. 3:30 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7810 and Patterson Library, 46 N. Salado. 209-892-6473.

Attorney Julie Richardson will review the basics of estate planning, including a discussion of all of the documents you need, plus other issues to consider. 5 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7810.

Children ages 4-12 may create unique LEGO designs to be displayed at the library. Children under 4 are welcome, but must have direct adult supervision. 3:30 p.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.

Participants will have the opportunity to create their own aquarium with sea-life. Supplies provided. 3:30-4:45 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia. 209-537-8938.

Children ages 4 to 12 may create LEGO displays to be used for decorating the library. Children under 4 are welcome, but must have direct supervision. 3:30 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. 209-862-2010.

Participants may create a uniquely designed card using shaving cream and paint. 1:30 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. 209-862-2010.

Bilingual instructor will introduce and lead Yoga class for all skill levels and ages. Bring water and a yoga mat. Some mats available. 11 a.m. Patterson Library, 46 N. Salado. 209-892-6473.

Join the library for superhero crafts that might have been missed over the summer. 3:30 p.m. Waterford Library, 324 E St. 209-874-2191.

Using left over craft supplies, participants may use their creativity to design a take-home craft. 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

Children and their families can enjoy a family-friendly movie and picnic dinner. Movie is “Planes – Fire and Rescue”. 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. Library will provide a beverage and popcorn. 6 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

Young children ages 0-5 participate in activities to explore different textures. Direct supervision required. 10 a.m. Turlock Library, 550 Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

Opportunity to create or make a craft that perhaps was missed over the summer. 1 p.m. Keyes Library, 4402 Maud Ave. 209-664-8006.

Participants will have the opportunity to make their own “bird mobile.” 3:30 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N. Salado. 209-892-6473.

Children ages 4 to 18 can build LEGO displays for the library. LEGO play helps children develop fine motor skills. Children under 4 are welcome, but must have direct adult supervision. 3:30 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7810.

Building STEAM with Dia: Explore Symmetry program featuring a reading and discussion of “Seeing Symmetry” by L. Leedy. Participants will also paint a blot pattern. Program geared for students K-3 and families. Refreshments served. Program sponsored by the Friends of the Oakdale Library. 3:30 p.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.

Children ages 4 to 12 can build LEGO displays for the library. Children under 4 are welcome, but must have direct adult supervision. 3:30-4:45 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia. 209-537-8938.

Join the library and local scrapbooker Anna Soto at a free program to learn about and practice scrapbooking. Some materials provided, however participants are encouraged to bring their own. 12:30-4:30 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7814.

Creative fun at the library featuring children and family members creating masterpieces for display at the library. Children under 4 welcome, but must have direct supervision. 3 p.m. Hughson Library, 2413 Third St., Suite A. 209-883-2293.

Play and create designs and displays using LEGO blocks. DUPLO blocks also available. Children under 4 are welcome, but must have direct adult supervision. 4 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353 and Turlock Library, 550 Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

Children ages 4 to 18 can build LEGO displays for the library. LEGO play helps children develop fine motor skills. Children under 4 are welcome, but must have direct adult supervision. 3:30 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7810 and Patterson Library, 46 N. Salado. 209-892-6473.

Children will have the opportunity to make their own ice cream in a plastic bag. 3:30 p.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.

All ages are invited to color at the library. Library will provide coloring pages, crayons and markers. Finished artwork will be placed on display. 3:30-4:45 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia. 209-537-8938.

Crazy pencil craft, pencils and supplies provided by the library. 3:30 p.m. Riverbank Library, 3442 Santa Fe St. 209-869-7008.

Local financial consultant, Michael Howell, will be discussing cost reducing strategies for parents of college bound students. Registration required. 6 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7814.

This story was originally published July 24, 2015 at 2:50 PM with the headline "At the libraries."