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.

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.

After story time for toddlers and preschool age children, featuring a half-hour of music, movement and sensory play. 11 a.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia. 209-537-8938.

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.

Celebrate the new “Minions” movie by making your own edible Stuart, Kevin or Bob. 3:30 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. 209-862-2010.

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.

Reading and discussion of “Cloudette” by Tom Lichtenheld. Discussion topics will include the water cycle, as well as different types of clouds; cloud-related activity follows discussion. Children 4 and under must be supervised by a parent. 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

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 come and 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. 209-524-5505.

Using flat marbles, participants can create their own refrigerator-style magnets. Bring pictures or use the library’s old magazines to create a personalized magnet. 3:30 p.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.

Participants can create unique designs using fusible Perler beads. 3:30 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia. 209-537-8938.

Toddler and preschool age children’s program featuring an hour of music, movement and sensory play. 3:30 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia. 209-537-8938; 3:30 p.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204; 4 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

Learn about dinosaurs and prehistoric life in this one-hour program designed for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

Creative fun as children and family members create masterpieces for display in the library. Children under 4 must have direct adult supervision. 3:30 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N. Salado. 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.

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. 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.

Children will create their own Minecraft-inspired building blocks. Geared toward older children due to the fine-motor skills required to cut and put the blocks together. 3:30-5 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia. 209-537-8938.

Featured craft is coloring for adults. Coloring has been shown to help reduce stress and spark creativity. Library will provide the coloring pages and colored pencils. 1 p.m. Denair Library, 4801 Kersey Road. 209-634-1283.

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 second Saturdays. 3:30 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

Mayor Richard O’Brien will visit the library and read to preschool age children following regular story time. 11 a.m. Riverbank Library, 3442 Santa Fe St. 209-869-7008.

Creative fun as children and family members create masterpieces for display in 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. Bring a copy of your resume on a flash drive or email yourself a copy prior to the class. Registration required. 6:30 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 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. 209-892-6473.

Participants can make their own Pete the Cat. 3 p.m. Hughson Library, 2412 Third St., Suite A. 209-883-2293.

Join the library for fun pirate crafts and activities. 3:30 p.m.. Waterford Library, 324 E St. 209-874-2191.

In celebration of Talk Like a Pirate day, we’ll make a pirate hat and eye patch for all the scallywags in attendance. 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 Minaret Ave. 664-8100.

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. 209-892-6473.

Read a good book, come share it with the library. Book discussions on favorite children’s books. Recommended for grades 4-8. 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

Join the library in making popular arts and crafts as seen on Pinterest. This month’s activity will be relaxing with coloring pages. Registration is required. Space is limited. Program meets the third Wednesday of each month. 7 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

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 Modesto Library portico. There will be displays inside the library September 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.

Mark a reading spot by making and decorating a unique personal bookmark. 1:30 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. 209-862-2010.

Celebrate all things pirate with Pirate Day. 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.

Creative fun as children and family members create masterpieces for display in 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 Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

Celebrate the wonder of the great animals on National Elephant Appreciation Day with crafts and games. 3 p.m. Hughson Library, 2412 Third St., Suite A. 209-883-2293.

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

Creative fun as children and family members create masterpieces for display in the library. Children under 4 must have direct adult supervision. 4 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353; Turlock Library, 550 Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

Library celebrates the first day of fall with leaf painting using stencils. Denair Library, 4801 Kersey Road. 209-634-1283.

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.

Expert 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. 209-892-6473.

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

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

Professional photographer Lewis Kemper will give a presentation titled “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.

Creative fun as children and family members create masterpieces for display in 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 to attend. 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.

Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to come and do apple stamping and apple bowling, and make torn paper apple trees. Craft recommended for ages 1-5. 1 p.m. Hughson Library, 2412 Third St., Suite A. 209-883-2293.

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.

Wear your favorite hat and join the library for tea and refreshments, games and a craft.4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

An informal book club where kids bring a book that they have read and talk about it. Snacks will be provided. 4 p.m. Denair Library, 4801 Kersey Road. 209-634-1283.

Participants can learn how to download Zinio for free eMagazines, 3M Cloud for eBooks and Hoopla for audiobooks, movies and music. Bring library card, devices and user names and passwords. 6 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N. Salado. 209-892-6473.

This story was originally published August 28, 2015 at 8:46 AM with the headline "At the libraries."