What's happening this week 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.

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 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 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 an hour of music, movement and sensory play. 3:30 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia. 209-537-8938.

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; Turlock Library, 550 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.

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 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 St. 209-537-8938.

Teens and adults may visit the library to 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 are 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 Ave. 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 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 do. 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 Ave. 209-892-6473.

The Hughson Library will collect thank you letters to veterans. Community members may bring in completed letters or write them in the library. All letters will be forwarded to Operation Gratitude. Library hours. Hughson Library, 2412 Third St., Suite A. 209-883-2293.

Creative fun as children and family members have the opportunity to create Lego masterpieces that will be displayed at the library. Children under 4 require direct adult supervision. 3 p.m. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave., 209-664-8006; 3:30 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia. 209-537-8938;

Attorney Julie Richardson will review the basics of estate planning, wills and family trusts, including a discussion of all of the documents needed, plus other issues to consider. Oct. 5, 6 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia St., 209-537-8938; Oct. 7, 6 p.m. Riverbank Library, 3442 Santa Fe St., 209-869-7008; Oct. 13, 6 p.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave., 209-847-4204; Oct. 14, 6 p.m. Waterford Library, 324 E St., 209-874-2191; Oct 20, 4 p.m. Empire Library, 18 South Abbie, 209-524-5505; Oct. 22, 4 p.m. Denair Library, 4801 Kersey Road, 209-634-1283; Oct. 26, 6 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road, 209-543-7353 and Oct. 27, 6 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St., 209-862-2010.

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.

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.

Toddler and preschool-age children enjoy an hour of movement and sensory play. 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia St. 209-537-8938.

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

Program presented by the Great Valley Museum will teach participants about animals on the hiking trail, near camp or around the yard at home. Several hands-on stations will be available. 4 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

Second Thursday of every month features time to create arts and crafts as seen on Pinterest. This month’s craft will be glittered pumpkins. 1 p.m. Denair Library, 4801 Kersey Road. 209-634-1283.

Participants will have the opportunity to make their own edible pumpkin patch. Library to provide supplies. 3:30 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia. 209-537-8938.

Creative fun for children and family members who’ll have the opportunity to create Lego masterpieces for display in the library. Children under 4 require direct adult supervision. 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.

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

Library celebration of the Goosebumps children’s book series complete with food, games and crafts. All ages welcome. 3 p.m. Hughson Library, 2412 Third St., Suite A. 209-883-2293.

Celebrate all things Goosebumps with Goosebumps-inspired activities including making monster blood and a Grool monster puppet. 4 p.m. Denair Library, 4801 Kersey Road. 209-634-1283.

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

Creepy crafts and slimy snacks in celebration of R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps books and the upcoming theatrical release of the Goosebumps movie. 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

Celebrate R.L. Stine’s “The Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb” and “The Girl Who Cried Monster” with the creation of two crafts, a scary mummy and a monster bookmark. 1 p.m. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave. 209-664-8006.

After-school club meets for eight weeks to get kids fired up about math. Class size limited to 15 participants, grades K-12. Registration required. 3:30 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia. 209-537-8938.

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.

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.

Participants will have the opportunity to create a cute owl out of food materials. 1:30 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. 209-862-2010.

Toddler and preschool-age children enjoy an hour of movement and sensory play. 11 a.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.

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 a lion mask from a variety of craft materials. 3:30 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N. Salado. 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. Riverbank Library, 3442 Santa Fe St. 209-869-7008.

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.

Crafts, games, goodie bags, stories, costume parade with prizes. Designed for grades pre-K through 4th. Costume not required. 2-3:30 p.m. Empire Library, 18 South Abbie. 209-524-5505.

Create creepy crawly shapes with plastic Perler beads and have the library melt them for you. 3:30-5 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7810.

Children will use creativity to build unique creations with Lego blocks. Duploe blocks available for children under the age of 4. Children under the age of 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. 209-664-8100.

Join the library for some gross and slimy experiments. Participants should wear clothes that they don’t mind getting messy. 3:30-5 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7810.

Friends of the Salida Library Halloween Book Sale. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

All treats no tricks as participants may visit all day to craft up a fun non-food treat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7810.

This story was originally published September 18, 2015 at 4:59 PM with the headline "What's happening this week at the Stanislaus County libraries."