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.

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. 1:30 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.

Like to act? Join Shakespeare for All as it prepares Shakespeare's comedy, “Twelfth Night,” for a community performance. Rehearsals 6-8 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

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. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.

Yoga is a type of mind-body workout that combines stretching and strengthening exercises with deep breathing for relaxation. 11 a.m. Patterson Library, 46 N Salado Ave. 209-892-6473.

Come make paper bouquets and cards for the mothers and grandmothers in your life. 3-5 p.m. Hughson Library, 2412 3rd St. 209-883-2293.

Create a "Beau-TEA-ful" Mother's Day card that holds a tea bag. You can also make a tissue paper flower. 3:30 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. 209-862-2010.

Enjoy a special bilingual Story Time program and craft. Visit informational booths from local community agencies. Each child will receive a commemorative activity book and a free new book provided through the Stanislaus READS! initiative. 4 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

Join us for a story and activity relating to building. Enjoy a reading of Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty, then put your engineering skills to test as we build structures out of marshmallows and spaghetti. 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 N. Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for adults living with mental illness. 5 p.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.

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

Learn a variety of tassel-making skills, including jewelry, home décor and bookmarks. All supplies are included. Not intended for children under age 7. 7 p.m. Modesto Library Auditorium, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.

Each crafter can make a cute picture frame to give to their mother or grandmother as a gift. Supplies are limited to the first 25 crafters. 1 p.m. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave. 209-664-8006.

Celebrate Star Wars Day by painting the Death Star. Tell a staff member "May the fourth be with you" to receive a small prize. 3 p.m. Denair Library, 4801 Kersey Road. 209-634-1283.

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.

All ages. 3:30 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N Salado Ave. 209-892-6473.

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.

Join us for a lively program about litter, recycling, and storm water with our special guest from Environmental Resources. This fun, interactive program will empower young children to learn how they can help keep our planet green and oceans clean. 11 a.m. Turlock Library, 550 N. Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

This workshop will introduce you to the Internet and the World Wide Web and teach you how to search on the Web. Advance registration is required. 1:30 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with paper piñatas, egg carton maracas and fiesta magnets. 3-5 p.m. Hughson Library, 2412 3rd St. 209-883-2293.

Paint a butterfly sculpture for a great gift. 3 p.m. Denair Library, 4801 Kersey Road. 209-634-1283.

Create and customize a short book that celebrates all the ways moms are amazing. All materials will be provided. 3:30 p.m. Empire Library, 18 South Abbie St. 209-524-5505.

Make a springtime flower bouquet out of craft paper. 3:30 p.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by making your own set of maracas. All materials will be provided. 3:30 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia St. 209-537-8938.

Learn about space exploration in this STEAM* program. Children will discuss Mars rovers and will have the opportunity to build a model rover or space shuttle. For ages 10-14. 4 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

Celebrate multicultural literacy with a bilingual Story Time (English/Spanish), crafts, and informational booths. Snacks will be provided. Each child will receive a commemorative activity book and a free new book provided through the Stanislaus READS! initiative. Noon. Patterson Library, 46 N Salado Ave. 209-892-6473.

Celebrate "May the Fourth" at the Ceres Library with a Star Wars Story Time and craft. All materials will be provided. 1:30 p.m. Ceres Library, 2250 Magnolia St. 209-537-8938.

Use markers to create your own colorful golf ball. 1:30 p.m. Newman Library, 1305 Kern St. 209-862-2010.

Join local community members and professional actors from the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival as they perform Shakespeare’s comedy “Twelfth Night.” 2 p.m. Salida Library, 4835 Sisk Road. 209-543-7353.

You just stayed up all night to finish the most awesome book ever! Now what do you do? Join fellow bibliophiles for monthly book discussions at the Turlock Library. 3 p.m.

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. 1:30 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.

During this STEAM* program, children will assemble electrical circuits to power a voice changer and other toys. For ages 10-14. 3 p.m. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave. 209-664-8006.

Prenatal yoga is a body-mind workout for pregnant woman. It combines strengthening exercises to help relax the mind, reduce stress, and minimize body aches. It can also give you the opportunity to bond with other expecting mothers. Please bring a mat and a blanket. 11 a.m. Patterson Library, 46 N Salado Ave. 209-892-6473.

Join us for real life activities and games based on the popular Angry Birds game app. 3:30 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.

Make hot air balloons out of paper and cardboard rolls that spin in the wind. Children will learn the basics of centrifugal force through spinning movement. All ages welcome; children 4 and under must be supervised by an adult. 4 p.m. Turlock Library, 550 N. Minaret Ave. 209-664-8100.

Make spring-themed baskets by upcycling cardboard and yarn. All supplies are included. Not intended for children under age 7. 7 p.m. Modesto Library, 1500 I St. 209-558-7800.

Participants can make My Little Pony notebooks and a character gift bag. Individuals can also play pin the symbol on the pony. Snacks and refreshments will be served while supplies last. 1 p.m. Keyes Library, 4420 Maud Ave. 209-664-8006.

Teens can make bookmarks out of duct tape and paint chips. 3:30 p.m. Oakdale Library, 151 S. First Ave. 209-847-4204.

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.

Learn how to juice and the health benefits of juicing. Chi Chi will demonstrate how to turn raw vegetables and fruits into tasty juice. Health benefits include improved sleep, energy, immune system and weight loss. 5 p.m. Patterson Library, 46 N Salado Ave. 209-892-6473.

This story was originally published April 29, 2016 at 3:26 PM with the headline "Latest happenings at the Stanislaus County libraries."