At the 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, flannel board and puppet stories, finger plays, 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, finger plays and more at programs for babies, active toddlers and adult caregivers. Held regularly at most branches; contact individual branches for dates, times and locales.

Children 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 and non-veterans invited to discuss “What It Is Like to Go to War” by Karl Marlantes. Advance registration required. 6:30 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.

This workshop will introduce you to the Internet and teach you how to search on the Web. Advance registration is required for all computer classes. 10:30 a.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.

Celebrate Earth Day by upcycling biodegradable egg cartons into a seed-starter planter. Children will learn the importance of recycling and keeping our planet healthy. All ages welcome; children 4 and under must have direct adult supervision. 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 N. Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

Enjoy a special bilingual Story Time program and STEAM activity. Each child will receive a commemorative activity book and a free new book provided through the Stanislaus READS! initiative. 3 p.m. Hughson Library, 2412 Third St. 209-883-2293.

A free, peer-led support group for adults living with mental illness. 5 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 N. Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

This workshop is a continuation of Excel Basics and will teach you additional basic functions of Excel. Advance registration is required. 6 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.

Make a masterpiece out of a real orange by peeling the orange into a cute snail shape. Then it’s time to eat your juicy snail. 6 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. 209-862-2010.

Enjoy a family-friendly movie and picnic dinner at the library. To celebrate its 20th anniversary, this month’s movie is the animated Disney Pixar movie “Toy Story.” Children can come in their pajamas. Bring a picnic dinner and a blanket to sit on. The library will provide a beverage and popcorn. 6 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

Elizabeth Claes of Bike Turlock will discuss how you can use your bicycle to commute to work, school and more. This presentation is made possible through a Book to Action grant. 6:30 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 N. Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

Celebrate with musical crafts. 1 p.m. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave. 209-664-8006.

We provide the crafting materials; you provide the talent. 3:30 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N. Salado Ave. 209-892-6473.

Read a good book lately? Come tell us about it. Join us for an informal book discussion on your favorite children’s books. Recommended for grades 4-8. 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 N. Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

A basic introduction to computers, including an explanation of the parts of the computer, a tour of Windows and simple tasks. Advance registration is required. 10:30 a.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

This workshop teaches you the basics of creating and sending an email. You will need to have created your email account prior to the beginning of class. Advance registration is required. Call 209-558-7814 to sign up. 1:30 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.

Each participant can make unique creations using fusible Perler beads. 3 p.m. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave. 209-664-8006.

We will provide coloring sheets designed for adults and kids of all ages, as well as colored pencils and crayons. 3 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N. Salado Ave. 209-892-6473.

Kids of all ages can make paper bag butterfly puppets and lollipop butterflies. All supplies will be provided. 3 p.m. Denair Library, 4801 Kersey Road.

Enjoy a special bilingual Story Time program and STEAM activity. Each child will receive a commemorative activity book and a free new book provided through the Stanislaus READS! initiative. 3:20 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia St. 209-537-8938.

Celebrate with musical crafts. 1 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. 209-862-2010.

Join Dawn Shaeffer and Rita Lopez from the Modesto Money Mavens for a fun, informative presentation about couponing and saving money. 2 p.m. Riverbank Library, 3442 Santa Fe St. 209-869-7008.

Children build Lego displays for the library. Lego play helps children develop fine motor skills. Children under 4 must have direct adult supervision. 3:30 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 is required for all computer classes. 10:30 a.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.

Teens can decorate ceramic mugs using Sharpies. 3:30 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. 209-862-2010.

Children build Lego displays for the library. Lego play helps children develop fine motor skills. Children under 4 must have direct adult supervision. 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 N. Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

Children build Lego displays for the library. Lego play helps children develop fine motor skills. Children under 4 must have direct adult supervision. 4 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

Each crafter can make unique glass magnets. 1 p.m. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave. 209-664-8006.

Join us for stories, dancing and a craft about recycling and litter. Preschool age children and up are welcome. 3:30 p.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.

Become an engineer for a day. We challenge you to build a tower out of miniature marshmallows and toothpicks. How tall can you go without toppling your tower? 3:30 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N. Salado Ave. 209-892-6473.

Katie Colesberry from Cycle Masters Bike Shop will share tips on basic bicycle maintenance and repair. This workshop is made possible through a Book to Action grant. Registration is required. 6 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 N. Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

Join Maree Mundelius Hawkins in the Modesto Library Auditorium as she shares her father’s letters and photographs from World War II. 6:30 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.

Enjoy a special bilingual Story Time program and STEAM activity. Each child will receive a commemorative activity book and a free new book provided through the Stanislaus READS! initiative. 3 p.m. Denair Library, 4801 Kersey Road.

All ages are invited to color their stress away. Coloring pages, markers, crayons and colored pencils will be provided. 3:30 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia St. 209-537-8938.

Children build Lego displays for the library. Children under 4 must have direct adult supervision. 3:30 p.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.

Make a floating butterfly using construction and tissue paper, pipe cleaners, a wooden dowel and string. All materials will be provided. 3:30 p.m. Empire Library, 18 South Abbie St.

This story was originally published April 15, 2016 at 2:51 PM with the headline "At the libraries."