Fun at the Modesto Library

1500 I Street
Modesto, CA 95354
209-558-7810

Dinner Theater
Wednesday, February 17
6:30 p.m.

You provide your dinner & we provide the theater! San Francisco Shakespeare Festival will be presenting Hamlet. The members of Hamlet’s famously dysfunctional family are all trapped together during a cold Denmark winter in a dark, drafty castle. The performance is condensed to fit into a 55-minute period and concludes with a question and answer session.

Dinner theater is a special family program for children ages 6 & up. Dinner theater programs enhance imaginations and teach live audience skills. Sign-ups start January 27. Space is limited; advance sign-ups required - call or come in!

*Funding provided by the James Irvine Foundation.

Magic Show
Saturday, March 27
12:00 p.m.

Magic! Illusions! More! Join Magician Dan Chan for high energy family entertainment! This program will stimulate childerens' imaginations, develop social skills through audience participation and introduce them to the resources of the library. Free tickets available at the children’s desk one hour before the show.

*Made possible by funding from the Aileen T. Gisler bequest.

Fun at the Ceres Library

2250 Magnolia
Ceres, CA  95307
537-8938

Power Boppers Craft
Tuesday, February 16
3:30 p.m.

Come make fun headband antennas to wear. Library books will be available to browse and to check out.

Dr Seuss's Birthday
Monday, March 1- Saturday, March 6
All open hours

Celebrate Dr. Seuss's Birthday at the Ceres Library with a weeks worth of fun games and prizes. Dr. Seuss books will be available to browse and to check out.

Suncatcher Craft
Tuesday, March 2
3:30 p.m.

Have fun using CDs, crepe paper, and ribbons to make suncatchers. Library books will be available to browse and to check out.

Clothespin Magnet Craft
Tuesday, March 16
3:30 p.m.

Come join us and make refrigerator magnets out of clothespins and various craft materials. Library books will be available to browse and to check out.

Fun at the Denair Library

4801 Kersey Road
Denair, CA 95316
209-634-1283

Friendship Card Craft
Tuesday, February 9
3:00 p.m.
Ages: Children through adult

Come and make a greeting card to give to all of your friends and loved ones! Crafters will learn art skills and creative expression. Craft books will be available to browse and to check out.

Fun at the Empire Library

18 South Abbie
Empire, CA 95319
209-524-5505

Chinese New Year Craft - Year of the Tiger
Wednesday, February 17
3:30 p.m.

We will be making tiger puppets. Children will practice creativity while learning about the history of Chinese New Year festival. Books will be available to browse and to check out.

Fun at the Hughson Library

2412 3rd Street, Suite A
Hughson, CA 95326
209-883-2293

Fun at the Keyes Library

4420 Maud Avenue
Keyes, CA 95328
209-664-8006

Chinese Paper Lantern Craft
Friday, February 12
2:00 p.m.

We are going to make Chinese paper lanterns in celebration of Chinese New Year. Library books will be available to browse and to check out.

Family Game Night
Thursday, March 4
4:30-6:30 p.m.

Come bring the whole family to play a variety of board games. Families will have an opportunity to browse the Keyes material collection and check out books.

Windsock Craft
Monday, March 15
3:00 p.m.

Children will exercise their creativity while making windsocks that can be hung outside. Library books will be available to browse and to check out.

Fun at the Newman Library

1305 Kern Street
Newman, CA 95360
209-862-2010

Fun at the Oakdale Library

151 S. First Avenue
Oakdale, CA 95361
209-847-4204

Name the new Oakdale Library residents!
February 1 - 19
All open hours
Ages: 1-12

A new squirrel and his horse friend have moved into the Oakdale library and need names. All children aged 1-12 are welcome to submit suggestions for the naming of the horse and squirrel.  The two children who suggest the winning names will receive gift cards. This contest inspires children to use their imagination.

Fun at the Patterson Library

46 N. Salado
Patterson, CA 95363
209-892-6473

Chocolate Roses Craft
Wednesday, February 10
3:30 p.m.

We will be making cool flowers out of Hershey Kisses.  Perfect for Valentine's Day! Children and Parents will have a chance to browse and check out children's books.

Windchime Craft
Wednesday, March 10
3:30 p.m.

The children will be using creativity to make a windchime out of cardboard and old keys. Children will utilize creativity and have a chance to browse a selection of books on the topic of weather and wind.

Fun at the Riverbank Library

3442 Santa Fe Street
Riverbank, CA 95367
209-869-7008

Weaving Sunbursts
Thursday, March 18
3:30 p.m.

We will weave sunbursts out of yarn and wire to hang as wall hangings. The children will be shown different books on weaving and woven art to inspire their creativity. Note: Children under 10 will need parental supervision.

Fun at the Salida Library

4835 Sisk Road
Salida, CA 95368
209-543-7353

Popcorn and a Movie
Tuesday, February 16
6:00 p.m.
This is an event for the family

Come have fun watching a movie based on a popular children's book while enjoying a popcorn snack!
Library books will be available to browse and to check out.

Family Game Day
Saturday, February 27
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Recommended Ages: Family

Board games and Wii will be availble in the StoryTime room for a fun afternoon activity for the whole family. Games give participants a chance to practice, reading, writing, and logical thinking skills. Library books will be available to browse and to check out.

Fun at the Turlock Library

550 Minaret Avenue
Turlock, CA 95380
209-664-8100

Valentine Making Workshop
Thursday, February 11
2:00-4:00 p.m.

Make Valentines for family and friends with materials supplied by the Friends of the Turlock Public Library. This program will stimulate children's imaginations, help them develop social skills and introduce them to the resources of the library.

Join the Great Hat Hunt
Monday, February 22 - Friday, March 5
All open hours
Ages: 2 - 12

Find the Cat in the Hat's hat.  The red and white hat is hiding somewhere in the children's section of the library. Receive a treat when you tell us where it can be found. This program will stimulate children's imaginations and introduce them to the resources of the library.

Dr. Seuss Birthday Party
Thursday, March 4
3:30 p.m.

Make a wacky hat, watch a Dr. Seuss video, and enjoy a piece of Seussical cake. This program will stimulate children's imaginations, introduce them to the resources of the library and encourage reading.

Fun at the Waterford Library

324 E Street
Waterford, CA 95386
209-874-2191

Friendship Card Craft
Tuesday, February 9
3:30-4:30 p.m.

Make a greeting card to give to all of your friends and loved ones! Crafters will learn art skills and creative expression. Craft books will be available to browse and to check out.

Chinese New Year Crafts
Tuesday, February 23
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Recommended Ages: Family

Create colorful paper lanterns and lucky red envelopes to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Participants will learn about another culture, different craft techniques and materials available at the library. Library books will be available to browse and to check out.

Find the Cat in the Hat's Hat
Monday, March 1 - Saturday, March 6
All open hours

Celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday and help us find the Cat in the Hat's Hat. Children will be experience the books of Dr. Seuss.

Egg Carton Bulletin Board
Tuesday, March 23
3:30-4:30 p.m.

Make your own bulletin board using egg cartons and glitter! Children will increase their crafting skills and be inspired to use their imaginations. Library books will be available to browse and to check out.