Latest happenings at the Stanislaus County libraries

A 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.

After Story Time on Thursdays. Music, movement, and sensory play. 10:30 a.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

New and classic picture books, flannelboard and puppet stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers aged 3-5 and their caregivers. Held regularly at most branches; contact individual branches for dates, times and locales.

Storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing, rhythm activities, fingerplays and more at programs for babies, active toddlers, and adult caregivers. Held regularly at most branches; contact individual branches for dates, times and locales.

Receive free tax preparation assistance from Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteers, trained by the IRS. Check each branch library for more information.

Join us for an hour of classic board game play. Playing board games helps teach socialization, sharing, taking turns, and hand-eye coordination. 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 N. Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

Join us for a high energy magic show. This event is open to all ages, ideally suited to preschool age children and older. 4 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

Attorney Julie Richardson will review the basics of estate planning, including a discussion of all of the documents you will need, plus other issues to consider. Call to reserve. 6 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. 209-862-2010.

Join us for a high energy magic show. This event is open to all ages, ideally suited to preschool age children and older. 1 p.m. Denair Library, 4801 Kersey Road. 209-634-1283.

All experience levels welcome. 3 p.m. Waterford Library, 324 E St. 209-874-2191.

Children ages 4-18 build LEGO displays for the library. Children under 4 must have direct adult supervision. 3:30 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.

Celebrate National Crayola Crayon Day by coloring at the library. All ages with coloring pages for all skill levels. Open hours. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave. 209-664-8006.

Build a Peep house out of graham crackers and frosting. We will provide all supplies needed, including the Peep candy. 3 p.m. Denair Library, 4801 Kersey Road. 209-634-1283.

Join us for a high energy magic show. This event is open to all ages, ideally suited to preschool age children and older. 3 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.

All ages are invited to color their stress away. Coloring pages, markers, crayons and colored pencils will be provided. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia St. 209-537-8938.

New and classic picture books, flannelboard and puppet stories, fingerplays, music and dancing, all for preschoolers aged 3-5 and their caregivers, presented in Spanish. 6:15 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.

10th anniversary of Día features bilingual story time, local performers, crafts, snacks, and more. Kids can get a free book while supplies last, as well as a commemorative activity book. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.

Join fellow bibliophiles for monthly book discussions. 3 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 N. Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

Join us for a high energy magic show. This event is open to all ages, ideally suited to preschool age children and older. 3:30 p.m. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave. 209-664-8006.

Children ages 4-18 will 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. 209-558-7800.

Discover the resources available to veterans. 5:30 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.

A basic introduction to computers, including an explanation of the parts of the computer, a tour of Windows, and simple tasks. Advance registration required. 10:30 a.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.

Mind-body workout that combines stretching and strengthening exercises with deep breathing for relaxation. Some yoga mats will be available for use; recommend that you bring your own. 11 a.m. Patterson Library, 46 N Salado Ave. 209-892-6473.

Children will have the opportunity to build LEGO displays for the library. Children under 4 must have direct adult supervision. 3 p.m. Hughson Library, 2412 3rd St. 209-883-2293.

Join us for a high energy magic show. This event is open to all ages, ideally suited to preschool age children and older. 3:30 p.m. Riverbank Library, 3442 Santa Fe St. 209-869-7008.

Using glue and scrunched up tissue paper, children can create a colorful flower on a pre-printed template. 3:30 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. 209-862-2010.

Bilingual Story Time program and STEAM activity. Each child will receive a free new book courtesy of Stanislaus READS! and a commemorative activity book. 3:30 p.m. Waterford Library, 324 E St. 209-874-2191.

History of kites, the use of kites in other cultures, and the science of how kites fly. We will also make kites for kids to take home. 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 N. Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

Lynn Sampson will perform live music, followed by a question and answer session and an opportunity to meet the artist. 4 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

This workshop is a continuation of Beginning Word and will teach additional basic functions of Microsoft Word. Advance registration is required. 5 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.

This story was originally published March 25, 2016 at 3:53 PM with the headline "Latest happenings at the Stanislaus County libraries."