Latest happenings at 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 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.
STAY AND PLAY ▪ Ongoing
After Story Time on Thursdays. Music, movement, and sensory play. 10:30 a.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.
PRESCHOOL STORY TIMES ▪ Ongoing
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.
WIGGLE WORMS ▪ Ongoing
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.
VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE ▪ Through April 4
Receive free tax preparation assistance from Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteers, trained by the IRS. Check each branch library for more information.
MAGICIAN SHAWN DURHAM ▪ April 4
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.
MODESTO LEGO PLAY ▪ April 4
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.
VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER GRAND OPENING ▪ April 4
Discover the resources available to veterans. 5:30 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.
COMPUTER BASICS ▪ April 5
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.
YOGA WITH ROSA ▪ April 5
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.
LEGO AND PUZZLES DAY ▪ April 5
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.
MAGICIAN SHAWN DURHAM ▪ April 4
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.
TISSUE PAPER SPRING FLOWER ▪ April 5
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.
DÍA: DAY OF THE CHILD/ DAY OF THE BOOK ▪ April 5
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.
STEAM WORKS: KITES ▪ April 5
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.
BACH IN THE CLASSROOM ▪ April 5
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.
WORD INTERMEDIATE ▪ April 5
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.
TURLOCK LIBRARY BOOK CLUB ▪ April 6
Discussing “Wicked: Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West,” by Gregory Maguire. 10:30 a.m. Turlock Library, 550 N. Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.
FREE KNIT AND CROCHET CLASSES ▪ April 6
All experience levels welcome. 3 p.m. Waterford Library, 324 E St. 209-874-2191.
RAINY DAY @ HUGHSON LIBRARY ▪ April 6
Make your own pet cloud and rainstick. 3 p.m. Hughson Library, 2412 3rd St. 209-883-2293.
MAGICIAN SHAWN DURHAM ▪ April 6
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. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia St. 209-537-8938.
FUZZY, WOOLLY SHEEP CRAFT ▪ April 6
Make fuzzy, woolly sheep out of cardboard, clothespins, and yarn. 3:30 p.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.
FAMILY GAME DAY ▪ April 6
Join us for games at the library. All ages. 3 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N Salado Ave. 209-892-6473.
FRIENDS OF THE WATERFORD LIBRARY MEETING ▪ April 6
4 p.m. Waterford Library, 324 E St. 209-874-2191.
LATINO ACCESS ▪ April 6
Latino Access is a free, bilingual program that connects individuals in the community with local agencies and resources. 4:30 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N Salado Ave. 209-892-6473.
6:30 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 N. Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.
COMPUTER BASICS ▪ April 7
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. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.
INTERNET BASICS ▪ April 7
This workshop will introduce you to the Internet and the World Wide Web and teach you how to search on the Web. Advance registration required. 1:30 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.
PLANT A SPRING FLOWER ▪ April 7
Celebrate spring by planting a flower to take home and watch grow. Each child will be provided with a seed packet, soil and container in which to plant a flower, while supplies last. 3:30 p.m. Empire Library.
MAGICIAN SHAWN DURHAM ▪ April 7
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. Patterson Library, 46 N Salado Ave. 209-892-6473.
CERES LEGO DAY ▪ April 7
Using the library's LEGO's, children can make colorful art for display in the library. Children under the age of 4 must have direct parental supervision. 3:30 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia St. 209-537-8938.
LATINO ACCESS ▪ April 7
Latino Access is a free, bilingual program that connects individuals in the community with local agencies and resources. 4 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. 209-862-2010.
MODESTO CUENTOS EN ESPAÑOL ▪ April 7
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.
SCRAPBOOKING FUN ▪ April 9
Stop by the Modesto Library to learn about and practice scrapbooking. This program is open to scrapbookers of all levels. Noon-4 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.
MO WILLEMS FAMILY STORY TIME AND CRAFT ▪ April 9
Celebrate Mo Willems week at the Ceres Library with Story Time and craft. All ages welcome. 1 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia St. 209-537-8938.
SPRING IS HERE: SEEDS TO PLANT AND CHEERIO WORMS TO EAT ▪ April 9
Children can welcome spring by planting seeds to take home and crafting tasty Cheerio worms. All materials will be provided. 1:30 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. 209-862-2010.
MODESTO MONEY MAVENS COUPONING CLASS ▪ April 9
Learn how to save money and find bargains. 3:30 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.
FRIENDS OF THE PATTERSON LIBRARY MEETING ▪ April 11
1 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N Salado Ave. 209-892-6473.
MODESTO LEGO PLAY ▪ April 11
Children ages 4-18 will have the opportunity to build LEGO displays for the library. Children under 4 direct adult supervision. 3:30 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.
Compiled by Pat Clark
Compiled by Pat Clark
This story was originally published April 1, 2016 at 2:43 PM with the headline "Latest happenings at Stanislaus County libraries."