Happening in September 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:

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.

Toddler and preschool age children’s program featuring an hour of music, movement and sensory play. 3:30 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia St., 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 N. Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

Children ages 4-12 can build Lego creations 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. of Farmers Insurance will give a free 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.

Children ages 4-12 can build Lego creations 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. 3:30-5 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia St. 209-537-8938.

Coloring for Adults program. Coloring has been shown to help reduce stress and spark creativity. Library will provide the coloring pages and color 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.

Children ages 4-18 can build Lego creations 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 résumé electronically. Participants may bring a copy of your résumé on a 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.

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 N. Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

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 Ave. 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 N. 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 required. Program meets third Wednesdays. 7 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 N. 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 on the Modesto Library portico. There will be 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.

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.

Children ages 4-18 can build Lego creations 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 passwords. Registration required. 6:30 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 N. 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.

Children can build Lego creations 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 N. Minaret Ave., 209-664-8100.

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

Children can build Lego creations 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 Ave. 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.

Children ages 4-18 can build Lego creations 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. 6:30 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 N. 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 do apple stamping, 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 N. Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

An informal book club where kids bring a book they have read and talk about it. Snacks 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 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 September 4, 2015 at 1:57 PM with the headline "Happening in September at the Stanislaus County libraries."