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 CROCHET CLASSES ▪ Ongoing
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.
VETERAN GRATITUDE LETTERS ▪ Through Nov. 25
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.
MUG CRAFT ▪ Through Nov. 28
Stop by anytime in November to decorate a mug using colorful permanent markers. Finished mugs are hand-washable. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St., 209-862-2010.
ALL AGES COLORING DAY ▪ Nov. 24
Color your stress away! All ages are invited to color at the library. The library will provide coloring pages, crayons and markers. 3:30 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia St. 209-537-8938.
RIVERBANK LIBRARY BOOK CLUB ▪ Nov. 24
The club will discuss the book “French Lessons: Adventures with Knife, Fork, and Corkscrew” by Peter Mayle. 4 p.m. Riverbank Library, 3442 Santa Fe St. 209-869-7008.
OREO TURKEY FOOD CRAFT ▪ Nov. 24
Use an Oreo and other sweets to create your turkey, then enjoy. 6 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St., 209-862-2010.
STAR WARS PARTY ▪ Dec.1
Make a Yoda finger puppet, a little light saber that really lights up and earn a Jedi Knight certificate. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Waterford Library, 324 E St. 209-874-2191.
TURLOCK LIBRARY BOOK CLUB ▪ Dec. 2
December’s selection is “A Fabricated Mexican” by Rick Rivera. Charts the bittersweet saga of growing up in two cultures with the American Dream as the guiding light. Rivera teaches at Columbia College in Tuolumne County. Turlock Library, 550 N Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.
CLASSIC COOKIE CONTEST ▪ Dec. 3
Which cookie is your favorite? Come by the library and vote for your favorite classic cookie. The winning cookie will be served Dec. 3 in honor of National Cookie Day. All day. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave. 209-664-8006.
HOLIDAY GREETINGS ▪ Dec. 3
Individuals in the community are invited to write greeting cards that will be sent to children in the Ronald McDonald House of Southern California. All day. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave. 209-664-8006.
LEGO DAY ▪ Dec. 3
Using the library’s LEGOs, children can make colorful art for display in the library. Children under the age of 4 with parental supervision. 3:30 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia St. 209-537-8938.
WRAPPING AND BOW PARTY ▪ Dec. 3
Learn a variety of bow and gift wrapping techniques and make gift labels. 4-6 p.m. Hughson Library, 2412 Third St., Suite A. 209-883-2293.
COLOR YOURSELF CALM: COLORING FOR GROWN UPS ▪ Dec. 5
Relax and de-stress 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. 1-3 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.
FAMILY CRAFT DAY ▪ Dec. 5
Choose from a variety of craft ideas, including snowmen porch blocks, recipe holders, and reindeer message holders. 1-3 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 N Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.
SHAKESPEARE ON TOUR PRESENTS HAMLET ▪ Dec. 5
Shakespeare on Tour will perform “Hamlet,” Shakespeare’s ghostly tale of a prince whose family is disrupted by revenge and corruption. Cast will take audience questions after the hour-long performance. 3 p.m. Free. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.
Compiled by Pat Clark
This story was originally published November 20, 2015 at 12:03 PM with the headline "At the libraries."