At the Libraries: Aug. 24

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.

Creative fun at the library featuring children and family members creating masterpieces for display at the library. Children under 4 welcome with direct supervision. 3 p.m. Hughson Library, 2412 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 with direct adult supervision. 4 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road, 209-543-7353; and Turlock Library, 550 N. 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 with direct adult supervision. 3:30 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St., 209-558-7810; and Patterson Library, 46 N. Salado Ave., 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 St. 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 discuss cost-reducing strategies for parents of college-bound students. Registration required. 6 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7814.

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

Creative fun as children and family members create masterpieces for display in the library. Children under 4 must have direct adult supervision. 3 p.m. Hughson Library, 2412 Third St., Suite A. 209-883-2293.

Listen to Eric Carle’s “The Very Lonely Firefly” and stay and make a glow-in-the-dark firefly to take home. 4 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

Games and crafts at the library; all ages are welcome. 3:30 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N. Salado Ave. 209-892-6473.

Adults are invited to color in their own interpretation of famous pieces of art. 3 p.m. Hughson Library, 2412 Third St. 209-883-2293.

Fun bingo game with back-to-school pictures. Winners will choose from a variety of school supplies. 3:30 p.m. Empire Library, 18 S. Abbie St. 209-524-5505.

Toddler and preschool age children’s program featuring an hour of music, movement and sensory play. 4 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

Children ages 4-12 have the opportunity to build one-of-a-kind creations with Legos for display in the library. Children under 4 must have direct adult supervision. 3:30 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N. Salado Ave. 209-892-6473.

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 Ave. 209-892-6473.

Gordon Little Jr. from Farmers Insurance will give a presentation on what you can do to keep your home safe and what to do in case of loss. 6 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7810.

Opportunity for children ages 4-12 to build unique Lego displays for the library. Children under 4 must have direct adult supervision. 3 p.m. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave. 209-664-8006; 3:30 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. 209-862-2010; 3:30 p.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.

Educational seminar covering current college costs, college savings and funding dilemma, basics of financial aid and tips to reduce cost and mistakes to avoid. 1 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

The Modesto Money Mavens present tips for saving money. Workshop is held the second Saturday of each month. 3:30 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

Children ages 4-18 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. 209-558-7810.

Learn to submit a resume electronically. Participants may bring a copy of your resume on your flash drive or email yourself a copy prior to the class. Registration required. 6:30 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 N. Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

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

Fun pirate crafts and activities. 3:30 p.m.. Waterford Library, 324 E St. 209-874-2191.

Children and their families can enjoy the showing of the family-friendly movie “A Bug’s Life.” Children may come in pajamas and bring a picnic dinner and blanket. Popcorn and beverage provided by the library. 6 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

Celebrate National Play-Doh Day at the library. Children can learn various techniques for making Play-Doh; all participants invited to stay after for sensory play. 1 p.m. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave. 209-664-8006.

Children are invited to do origami, the Japanese art of folding paper. Several designs will be taught. 3:30 p.m. Riverbank Library, 3442 Santa Fe St. 209-869-7008.

Participants will create their own collage. 3:30 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N. Salado Ave. 209-892-6473.

Want to destress while the kids are at school? Bring some friends and stop by the library to experience the relaxation and other benefits that come from coloring. 10 a.m. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave. 209-664-8006.

Crafts, games and activities for children of all ages. Hosted by the Modesto Architecture Festival outside on the library portico. Displays inside the library Sept. 12-20. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7810.

Relax and destress with a day of coloring, conversation and refreshments. We will provide coloring sheets designed for adults, as well as colored pencils and crayons. Adults-only event. 1-3 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7810.

Celebrate all things pirate. Children can play pin the eye patch on the pirate, make pirate ships and parrots and pose as a pirate in pictures. Sponsored by the Friends of the Keyes Library. 3 p.m. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave. 209-664-8006.

Children ages 4-18 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. 209-558-7810.

Mango is an online language learning system teaching practical conversation skills using your computer or other device. Learn how you can access Mango from your smartphone or device. Bring your library card, device and any passwords you may need. Registration required. 6:30 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 N. Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

Children can use creativity to build with Lego blocks while learning early math and engineering skills. Duplo blocks also available. Children under age 4 must have direct adult supervision. 4 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

Dawn Shaeffer from Modesto Money Mavens will give a presentation about couponing and saving money. 5 p.m. Waterford Library, 324 E St. 209-874-2191.

Learn how to fix your credit with the help of Jenni Vasquez from Wells Fargo Bank. 6 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N. Salado Ave. 209-892-6473.

Creative fun as children and family members create masterpieces for display in the library. Children under 4 must have direct adult supervision. 3 p.m. Hughson Library, 2412 Third St., Suite A. 209-883-2293.

Teens and adults can learn how to make their own lip balm. 4 p.m. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave. 209-664-8006.

Professional photographer Lewis Kemper will present “An American River Photography,” featuring images and stories of his ongoing photographic journey of the American River. 1 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

Color stress away. All ages invited to color at the library. Library will provide coloring pages, crayons and markers. Finished artwork will be displayed. 3:30-4:45 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia. 209-537-8038.

Children ages 4-18 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. 209-558-7810.

Learn how to find magazines, car repair manuals, biographies, research material and directories while at the library or at home. Call to register. 6:30 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

In celebration of National Coupon Month, the library is hosting a coupon exchange. Bring in your coupons that you don’t need and take ones that you need. Noon. Denair Library, 4801 Kersey Road. 209-634-1283.

Explore the science of insects with games and crafts including a take-home robot insect, Bristle Bot (while supplies last). 4 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

Learn how to download Zinio for free e-magazines, 3M Cloud for e-books and Hoopla for audiobooks, movies and music. Bring library card, devices and user names and passwords. 6 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N. Salado Ave. 209-892-6473.

This story was originally published August 21, 2015 at 1:46 PM with the headline "At the Libraries: Aug. 24."