LIBRARY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

Need some basic help with your phone, tablet, or laptop? Bring it in on Wednesdays between 1-5 pm. Staff is available for drop-in assistance. Please know all your password and log in information.

Teens and Adults,The Chavez MakerSpace room will be open every Tuesday & Wednesday from 2 to 5 PM. If you haven't been to the MakerSpace room before, it is located on the 2nd floor of the Cesar Chavez Central Library. Come explore various tech equipment like 3D printers (Maker...read more

Want to play chess with others? Come play for fun, practice, and learn.Recommended for ages 6 and older.

Make crafts and build Lego sets from the Star Wars Universe! 

Families are invited to join us down the rabbit hole for a real tea party straight out of Wonderland. There will be treats and hijinks, and perhaps an unbirthday party! Don’t be late for this very important date. First come, first served as space and supplies are limited.

Ideal for Ages 10-18. Drop-in and try your hand at a variety of STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math) activities.

Learn to crochet and make some new friends! We have free supplies available to use and help you get started. If you already have a project, bring it to work on. Recommended for ages 10 & up. 

Enjoy some down time playing games and win some prizes at Stribley Micro Library!

Come by to paint and decorate some fun items such as piggy banks, owls, etc.

Paint a picture and relax at Fair Oaks Library, for teens and adults.

This half-hour program incorporates "Mother Goose on the Loose" guidelines to provide a time "just for babies". Focus is on literacy building blocks for baby's development through sharing picture books, board books, fingerplays, rhythm/rhyme and simple songs. Above all it'...read more

This half-hour program incorporates "Mother Goose on the Loose" guidelines to provide a time "just for babies". Focus is on literacy building blocks for baby's development through sharing picturebooks, board books, fingerplays, rhythm/rhyme and simple songs.Above all it ...read more

Please join us for this library staff led preschool storytime for children ages 2.5-5 years.  This engaging program includes stories, rhymes, music and fun that help build a love of reading and develop early literacy skills.    It all begins at 10:30am. 

Join us the first Thursday of the month for Bingo!Adults 18 and over join us for bingo. Enjoy treats and play for fun prizes!

Enjoy stories & songs with your child in this engaging and interactive story time that lasts about 30 minutes. Afterward, stay for a fun craft or activity! This program is designed for ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers however, children of all ages and their siblings ar...read more

Join us for about 30 minutes of stories, songs and activities on Thursday mornings at 10:30 am. After storytime, we will play for about half an hour. This mellower storytime is designed for our smallest friends and their caregivers--siblings are welcome, too!

This half-hour program incorporates "Mother Goose on the Loose" guidelines to provide a time "just for babies". Focus is on literacy building blocks for baby's development through sharing picture books, board books, fingerplays, rhythm/rhyme and simple songs. Above all it'...read more

Calling all babies and toddlers! Join us for Storytime and enjoy stories, songs and rhymes. Scarves, and other objects will be provided for music and movement.Storytime is held weekly on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and movement.  

Ideal for Ages 0-5, but younger participants are welcome. Hands-on S.T.E.A.M. fun for preschoolers.  

Bring your preschoolers to this half hour storytime where library staff will share age appropriate stories, rhymes and songs and we will all have a very fun time. For ages 3-5; older siblings welcome.  Please join us at 11:15am on Thursdays. 

Make crafts to honor Cinco de Mayo. 

Practice your language skills to talk and grow together! Meet new people and learn English in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. This supports all conversational English levels. 

Does your child need help with their homework? Then bring them by our Homework Help, where screened volunteers can assist grades 1st-8th with all subjects. This service is free and is first come, first served. Please sign in at children's reference desk. 

Join our English conversation club and practice your English skills in a safe and fun environment! Improve your fluency, learn common phrases and words, learn different greetings and practice responding to real-life scenarios!

Graduation season is upon us!! Save your money by learning how to make braided ribbon leis for the graduates in your life. This program is open to teens and adults. All supplies will be provided.

Grades 9-12. Get information on the type of questions asked during job interviews and the best ways to answer them. Afterwards, participate in a mock interview to get experience answering interview questions.

Read to a rescued farm animal like a chicken or duck, from Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary! This gives children a chance to meet an animal they may not normally see, and practice their reading in a relaxed environment. Each meeting with be on the 1st Thursday of the month.

Use origami to make mini roses you can use to decorate your space or give as a gift! There will be two sessions: Thursday May 2nd at 6:00pm for adults and Wednesday May 8th at 4:30pm for teens.

Join us every Friday at 10:15 for this half-hour program for children and their caregivers.We will share fun, colorful picture books, sing happy songs, and make simple, cute crafts to take home.

Bring your little ones 24 months and under for an hour of play and exploration. Toys will be provided.

This class is for adults who need more confidence in using a mouse and keyboard, or have questions about the basics of using a computer. You are welcome to bring your own laptop or tablet, but we also provide laptops to use during the class. No registrations.

Little Explorers is the toddler and preschool STEAM program that takes place once a month. Kids will learn some basics of science, technology, math, engineering, and art, all while having fun and exploring the world around them through guided activities! Some may be a bit messy, so dress with that i...read more

Join us for a Stay and Play. Children 5 and under can make new friends as they play with different toys.

Applying for jobs or internships? Do you need help updating your resume? Come to Manteca Library!

Join us as we create an adorable, fully functional faux cake box.

Have questions on how to navigate your device? We're here to help!

Create and build with our Lego pieces. Design marble mazes and Lego portrait art or make your own creation.

Join us for an epic pre-May the 4th Celebration! Attention all Star Wars fans: get ready for a cosmic celebration filled with crafts and treats! This free program is recommended for ages 6 & up.All supplies will be provided.While supplies last.

Read to a rescued small farm friend from Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary! Meet an animal you may not interact with or see regularly like a duck, chicken, or turkey, and practice reading in a relaxed and judgment-free environment. Each meeting will be on the 1st Friday of the month at 3:30 pm. All ages...read more

Want a say in what the Maya Angelou Library does for teens?  Join our Teen Advisory Group and help plan programs and events.

For K-12. Adults welcome. Complete fun math problems/puzzles, learn math tricks and shortcuts that may help students with their schoolwork, and get help with your school work or other specific topics you would like to go over. Each Sunday from 2:00 - 4:30pm.

Design a bookmark for the Weston Ranch Library Summer Reading!Winner's bookmark will the the official bookmark for Weston Ranch's Summer Reading!Pick up a submission paper at the library!

This activity is perfect for little problem solvers! What are the best tools and methods to free the dinosaurs from the ice eggs? Perfect for sensory and science play.This activity is best for preschoolers and toddlers ages 2-5.

Children ages 0-4 and caregivers, join us for a fun filled bonding time with music and movement! Master the music and movement by coming to all eight sessions!Space and supplies are extremely limited. Please register at the Information Desk at the Ripon Library. Each registration reserves a seat for...read more

Grades 1, 2, and 3. Early readers can improve their reading fluency and comprehension by participating in round-robin reading. Limited space. First come, first serve.

Kevin, Bob, Stuart, Otto, and the other Minions help 12-year-old Gru build a lair and weapons so he can commit a spectacular crime and impress the Vicious 6. Gru has been wanting to join the supervillains' organization for a long time, and when its leader Wild Knuckles was ousted, he was granted...read more

You are invited to watch 'Abominable' at Manteca Library!Rated PG. Snacks will be provided(2019)

Improve your reading comprehension by participating in book discussions and take home activity packs for a new chapter book each week. Ideal for grades 3-5. Limited space. First come, first serve.

In Resume Builder you will be given a short work history interview where we will go over your jobs held, duties conducted, skills and awards obtained as well as any training and schools attended. From there we will build your resume from scratch or enhance an existing resume. If you already have a r...read more

Join us for our monthly book read and discussion! This month we will read and discuss "The Bandit Queens" by Parini Shroff. 

This half-hour program for children ages 0-2.5 incorporates "Mother Goose on the Loose" guidelines to provide a time "just for babies". Focus is on literacy building blocks for baby's development through sharing picturebooks, board books, fingerplays, rhythm/rhyme, bounc...read more

It's Preschool story time at the Ripon Library! Bring your preschoolers to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and a very fun time. For ages 3-5; older siblings welcome.

Enjoy stories & songs with your child in this engaging and interactive story time that lasts about 30 minutes. Stay & Play will be from 11:00AM-11:30AM and it is not necessary that you attend story time first. This program is designed for ages 3-5 years old, but children ...read more

Join us for a fun Mother's Day craft with your little one!

When kids play, anything's possible!ImaginationProblem solvingCreativitySelf-esteemCommunication 

"For readers of Lilac Girls and The Nightingale comes an internationally bestselling World War II novel that spans generations, crosses oceans, and proves just how much two young women are willing to sacrifice for love and family." (Publishers Blurb)Join the Discussion,...read more

Genealogical Help, First and Last Tuesday of Each Month 

Hey there, families! Get ready to blast off into a whirlwind of enchanting tales, groovy beats, and a whole lot of giggles! Join us for Storytime here at the Fair Oaks Library! 

This interactive storytime includes books, music, dance, and fingerplays. It is designed for ages 3-5 and their caregivers; however, all are welcome. Storytime is an excellent way to introduce a love for books and develop important developmental skills. 

Teens and Adults,The Chavez MakerSpace room will be open every Tuesday & Wednesday from 2 to 5 PM. If you haven't been to the MakerSpace room before, it is located on the 2nd floor of the Cesar Chavez Central Library. Come explore various tech equipment like 3D printers (Maker...read more

Join us on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month as we build with Legos and listen to an audiobook. This is a great way to use fine motor skills, creativity,and learn to share, as well as hone listening skills. Recommended Ages 5-11.

Teens will:-Discuss & Plan Teen Events-Talk about Book Trends-Assist with Children's Department-Earn Volunteer Hours & Experience

Does your child need help with their homework? Then bring them by our Homework Help, where screened volunteers can assist grades 1st-8th with all subjects. This service is free and is first come, first served. Please sign in at children's reference desk. 

Come to the library to make a fun craft for Mother's Day. Ideal for ages 0 to 12. 

Use clay to make your own pinch pots!

Hop on board for a cosmic adventure! Create your own star patterns and launch your very own rocket into the galaxy!This free program is recommended for ages 6 & up.All supplies will be provided.While supplies last. 

Hop on board for a cosmic adventure! Create your own star patterns and launch your very own rocket into the galaxy!This free program is recommended for ages 6 & up.All supplies will be provided.While supplies last. 

The whole family will enjoy this half hour storytime where library staff will share quiet bedtime stories, rhymes and songs in preparation for bedtime.   Please join us at 5:30pm each Tuesday for this fun storytime.

Need some basic help with your phone, tablet, or laptop? Bring it in on Wednesdays between 1-5 pm. Staff is available for drop-in assistance. Please know all your password and log in information.

Teens and Adults,The Chavez MakerSpace room will be open every Tuesday & Wednesday from 2 to 5 PM. If you haven't been to the MakerSpace room before, it is located on the 2nd floor of the Cesar Chavez Central Library. Come explore various tech equipment like 3D printers (Maker...read more

Tweens will be making wooden box displays for Mother's Day! Join us at Troke Library! Recommended for ages 9-12. 

Do you have a Cricut machine and are afraid to take it out of the box?  We will be teaching the basics of Design Space and providing an opportunity to provide hands on experience!  First come first served as space and supplies are limited.

Create and build with various items from circuits to arts and craft materials. 

Who stole Lana Lava's sweater?! Who is the culprit that left the ransom note? Students will become forensic detectives and scientists to solve a crime. Students will use the scientific method of observation, hypothesis, prediction, test/experiment, and conclusion. Taught by Great Valley Museum, ...read more

The most incredible chemistry show ever!Melting, Oozing, Smoking, Bubbling, Foaming. AMAZING!!All ages are welcomed.

Lego Club is for all ages and no sign-up or membership required. Drop-in and build something cool! Each session we come up with a theme to direct the building, but you can make whatever your heart desires.

Kids who are interested in learning how to do crochet, knitting or cross-stitch are invited to drop-in for individual or small group beginner instruction. No "projects" will be completed at these sessions. We will be learning and practicing the basics upon which kids can slowly build their...read more

Come in to make these fun engaging toys. Great test of hand and eye coordination.Challenge your friends.

Ideal for Ages 10-18. Drop-in and try your hand at a variety of STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math) activities.

Use paint pens to create beautiful designs on a trinket box at Stribley Micro Library!

Make some sushi-like treats made out of candy.

Teens & Adults,Come bead a pair of earrings for Mother's Day at the Cesar Chavez Library on Wednesday, May 8 at 4:30 PM. Supplies and tools will be provided on a first come first serve basis. Anyone ages 12 and older is invited to participate in the program. Registration is not required.&nbs...read more

Use origami to make mini roses you can use to decorate your space or give as a gift! There will be two sessions: Thursday May 2nd at 6:00pm for adults and Wednesday May 8th at 4:30pm for teens.

This half-hour program incorporates "Mother Goose on the Loose" guidelines to provide a time "just for babies". Focus is on literacy building blocks for baby's development through sharing picture books, board books, fingerplays, rhythm/rhyme and simple songs. Above all it'...read more

This half-hour program incorporates "Mother Goose on the Loose" guidelines to provide a time "just for babies". Focus is on literacy building blocks for baby's development through sharing picturebooks, board books, fingerplays, rhythm/rhyme and simple songs.Above all it ...read more

Please join us for this library staff led preschool storytime for children ages 2.5-5 years.  This engaging program includes stories, rhymes, music and fun that help build a love of reading and develop early literacy skills.    It all begins at 10:30am. 

Come play Sudoku at Weston Ranch the second Thursday of every month. Fresh coffee will be available.This program is for adults and seniors.

Enjoy stories & songs with your child in this engaging and interactive story time that lasts about 30 minutes. Afterward, stay for a fun craft or activity! This program is designed for ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers however, children of all ages and their siblings ar...read more

Join us for about 30 minutes of stories, songs and activities on Thursday mornings at 10:30 am. After storytime, we will play for about half an hour. This mellower storytime is designed for our smallest friends and their caregivers--siblings are welcome, too!

This half-hour program incorporates "Mother Goose on the Loose" guidelines to provide a time "just for babies". Focus is on literacy building blocks for baby's development through sharing picture books, board books, fingerplays, rhythm/rhyme and simple songs. Above all it'...read more

Enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and movement.  

Decorate your cup into a fluttery masterpiece by using just your fingerprints!This free program is recommended for ages 6 & up.All supplies will be provided.While supplies last.

Toddlers ages 1-5 will create a keepsake for Mommy!  This will be a messy activity, please dress accordingly.  First come, first served as space and supplies are limited.

Adults get help with your device and computer skills.

During Toddler Toy Time share 30 minutes of impromptu playtime with your 2-5 year old with blocks, puppets and more. 

Bring your preschoolers to this half hour storytime where library staff will share age appropriate stories, rhymes and songs and we will all have a very fun time. For ages 3-5; older siblings welcome.  Please join us at 11:15am on Thursdays. 

Led my retired librarian Melinda Kopp, Ripon's book group is open to adults who are up or a new literary adventure and a lively discussion each month!Please see staff at the information Desk to sign up.

Create a beauitful gift for Mother's Day.

Create gifts for the Mother-Like figures in your life!

Practice your language skills to talk and grow together! Meet new people and learn English in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. This supports all conversational English levels. 

Does your child need help with their homework? Then bring them by our Homework Help, where screened volunteers can assist grades 1st-8th with all subjects. This service is free and is first come, first served. Please sign in at children's reference desk. 

Join our English conversation club and practice your English skills in a safe and fun environment! Improve your fluency, learn common phrases and words, learn different greetings and practice responding to real-life scenarios!

Join us for a fun and exciting day making Mother's Day crafts!

Ideal for Grades 6-12. Learn to make beautiful flowers from coffee filters and watercolor dye.

Start Smart is a program from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) aimed at helping newly licensed (or soon to be licensed) teen drivers (ages 15 to 19) become more aware of the responsibilities that accompany the privilege of being a licensed California driver.Teen...read more

Create a sweet homemade project for your mother or parental figure in your life for Mother's Day.

Led my retired librarian Melinda Kopp, Ripon's book group is open to adults who are up or a new literary adventure and a lively discussion each month!Please see staff at the information Desk to sign up.

Join us every Friday at 10:15 for this half-hour program for children and their caregivers.We will share fun, colorful picture books, sing happy songs, and make simple, cute crafts to take home.

Join us to explore sensory bins of sand, rice, rocks and more.  This event is for 2 1/2 - 4 year olds.  Come explore with us.

Learn to create a new document in Word, then save it so you can access and edit it or share it later. You are welcome to bring your own laptop or tablet, but we also provide laptops to use during the class. No registrations.

Join us for a Stay and Play. Children 5 and under can make new friends as they play with different toys.

Have questions on how to navigate your device? We're here to help!

Create and build with our Lego pieces. Design marble mazes and Lego portrait art or make your own creation.

Create your own Mother’s Day card.

Join us and turn an ordinary jar into a delightful surprise for Mother's Day! Create a Shrinky Dink Key Chain as well!This free program for all ages.All supplies will be provided.While supplies last.

Teens will be making mother’s day crafts to gift to their mothers or a mother figure in their life. This program is recommended for ages 13-17 years old. 

Celebrate Mother's Day with an afternoon of tea, treats, and a relaxing activity. Come dressed up if you like, but it's not required. All ages are welcome!

Ideal for Ages 6+. Play or learn to play chess on Saturdays mornings. All equipment provided.

Playtime is an unstructured time to play with toys and make new friends! Come and go as you please for this informal program. Playing teaches children how to think, imagine, express themselves, and problem solve. One-on-one play with a trusted adult and peers fosters relationships and builds li...read more

Beginning Yoga

Play Xbox/Playsation and board games!

Ideal for Ages 6-12, younger readers are welcome. Read to a therapy dog at the library every 2nd Saturday of the month.

Come and relax at Fair Oaks Library with a movie and snacks! While supplies last.

Enjoy an extra lego session this month! Create your own Lego masterpiece and display it on our canvas!All Legos provided!

Enjoy a fun day of games and activities with friends and family!

This month we will learn about electronics by using snap circuits. Have fun learning as you create different experiments (ages 8 and up). Calling all builders, join us as we use Keva blocks to build different structures. Playing with planks gives builders first-hand experience with balance, lev...read more

This family STEM challenge program encourages team building and teaches families how to build their own lifters to lift objects as a team. Join us at Troke Library for this fun and educational program. 

Seeking better organization for the new year? Join us and create your own bullet journal!

For K-12. Adults welcome. Complete fun math problems/puzzles, learn math tricks and shortcuts that may help students with their schoolwork, and get help with your school work or other specific topics you would like to go over. Each Sunday from 2:00 - 4:30pm.

Pick up a kit for stitching a cheery flower on canvas. We will have the kits available for grown-ups when we open on Monday, May 13, 2024, until they are gone. Supplies are limited; no reservations.

Design a bookmark for the Weston Ranch Library Summer Reading!Winner's bookmark will the the official bookmark for Weston Ranch's Summer Reading!Pick up a submission paper at the library!

Children ages 0-4 and caregivers, join us for a fun filled bonding time with music and movement! Master the music and movement by coming to all eight sessions!Space and supplies are extremely limited. Please register at the Information Desk at the Ripon Library. Each registration reserves a seat for...read more

Ideal for Ages 0-12. Join the Tracy Police Department for a special storytime and craft! 

It's finals time, and there are projects to finish and tests to study for. The library is opening its meeting room to teens on May 14-16th, May 20-21st, and May 23rd from the end of school until 6pm. Bring your own snacks and drinks, and once or twice a week we'll supply some too.

Grades 1, 2, and 3. Early readers can improve their reading fluency and comprehension by participating in round-robin reading. Limited space. First come, first serve.

Get ready to taste pure joy with your homemade no-bake apple pie!This free program is recommended for ages 6 & up.All supplies will be provided.While supplies last.

Learn some crochet basics and get started on crafting with yarn and a crochet hook. You will learn how to make a slip knot, how to start a chain stitch, and how to do a single crochet stitch. More experienced crocheters are welcome to sit with us and crochet. Supplies are provided, but you can bring...read more

Come on over and enjoy making a cute origami flower pot with colorful flowers! This craft is for children 7 and up, though younger siblings are welcome to come by to color in some paper flowers!

Improve your reading comprehension by participating in book discussions and take home activity packs for a new chapter book each week. Ideal for grades 3-5. Limited space. First come, first serve.

In Resume Builder you will be given a short work history interview where we will go over your jobs held, duties conducted, skills and awards obtained as well as any training and schools attended. From there we will build your resume from scratch or enhance an existing resume. If you already have a r...read more

Practice your English language skills in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Every 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. 

Join us for our Adult Bingo Night and win great prizes!

This half-hour program for children ages 0-2.5 incorporates "Mother Goose on the Loose" guidelines to provide a time "just for babies". Focus is on literacy building blocks for baby's development through sharing picturebooks, board books, fingerplays, rhythm/rhyme, bounc...read more

Join us for Alfred Hitcock's Rear Window. Starring James Stewart and Grace Kelly rated PG. The story of a recuperating news photographer who believes he has witnessed a murder. Confined to a wheelchair after an accident, he spends his time watching the occupants of neighbouring apartments t...read more

It's Preschool story time at the Ripon Library! Bring your preschoolers to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and a very fun time. For ages 3-5; older siblings welcome.

Enjoy stories & songs with your child in this engaging and interactive story time that lasts about 30 minutes. Stay & Play will be from 11:00AM-11:30AM and it is not necessary that you attend story time first. This program is designed for ages 3-5 years old, but children ...read more

Bring your little one for painting suncatchers!

When kids play, anything's possible!ImaginationProblem solvingCreativitySelf-esteemCommunication 

Hey there, families! Get ready to blast off into a whirlwind of enchanting tales, groovy beats, and a whole lot of giggles! Join us for Storytime here at the Fair Oaks Library! 

This interactive storytime includes books, music, dance, and fingerplays. It is designed for ages 3-5 and their caregivers; however, all are welcome. Storytime is an excellent way to introduce a love for books and develop important developmental skills. 

Teens and Adults,The Chavez MakerSpace room will be open every Tuesday & Wednesday from 2 to 5 PM. If you haven't been to the MakerSpace room before, it is located on the 2nd floor of the Cesar Chavez Central Library. Come explore various tech equipment like 3D printers (Maker...read more

It's finals time, and there are projects to finish and tests to study for. The library is opening its meeting room to teens on May 14-16th, May 20-21st, and May 23rd from the end of school until 6pm. Bring your own snacks and drinks, and once or twice a week we'll supply some too.

Let's sprinkle some science magic and whip up Your very own groovy Lava Lamp!This free program is recommended for ages 8 & up.All supplies will be provided.While supplies last.

We'll chat about all things manga, watch some anime on Crunchyroll, and make a craft. Snacks are included in this free program just for tweens ages 8-12 years old. 

Does your child need help with their homework? Then bring them by our Homework Help, where screened volunteers can assist grades 1st-8th with all subjects. This service is free and is first come, first served. Please sign in at children's reference desk. 

Teens will build a marble race and explore the concepts of relative position and motion. Teens will be using various materials to guide the marble. This program is recommended for ages 13-18.

Bring your 3-12 year old to meet and read to a farm animal.

Ideal for Ages 2-12. Be creative! Build whatever you can imagine with fun lego or duplo designs and put it on display in the library! All blocks provided.

Come to our Lego Club and let your imagination go wild!  Build something new and we'll put it on display.  We'll provide the Legos!!

Let's sprinkle some science magic and whip up Your very own groovy Lava Lamp!This free program is recommended for ages 8 & up.All supplies will be provided.While supplies last.

The whole family will enjoy this half hour storytime where library staff will share quiet bedtime stories, rhymes and songs in preparation for bedtime.   Please join us at 5:30pm each Tuesday for this fun storytime.

Need some basic help with your phone, tablet, or laptop? Bring it in on Wednesdays between 1-5 pm. Staff is available for drop-in assistance. Please know all your password and log in information.

Teens and Adults,The Chavez MakerSpace room will be open every Tuesday & Wednesday from 2 to 5 PM. If you haven't been to the MakerSpace room before, it is located on the 2nd floor of the Cesar Chavez Central Library. Come explore various tech equipment like 3D printers (Maker...read more

It's finals time, and there are projects to finish and tests to study for. The library is opening its meeting room to teens on May 14-16th, May 20-21st, and May 23rd from the end of school until 6pm. Bring your own snacks and drinks, and once or twice a week we'll supply some too.

Join us as we teach you how to create a project using fabric.  If you do not have experience with a Cricut Machine or Design Space, it is highly recommended that you attend the Design Space Basics class prior to attending a project class.  First come, first served as space and supplie...read more

Join other early readers as we practice reading together!We'll read books, play literacy games, and build our reading & comprehension skills.Ideal for grades 1st-3rd

Poppy discovers that Branch and his four brothers were once part of her favorite boy band. When one of his siblings, Floyd, gets kidnapped by a pair of nefarious villains, Branch and Poppy embark on a harrowing and emotional journey to reunite the other brothers and rescue Floyd from a fate even wor...read more

Today we'll be making vibrant tie die bandanas.  Be prepared to create.

Wtach a movie just for teens! Snacks will be served.

Ideal for Ages 10-18. Drop-in and try your hand at a variety of STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math) activities.

Learn to crochet and make some new friends! We have free supplies available to use and help you get started. If you already have a project, bring it to work on. Recommended for ages 10 & up. 

Use pressed flowers to design your own custom bookmark at Stribley Micro Library!

Paint some neat premade pinch pots made out of air dry clay.

Use paint pens to create beautiful designs on a trinket box! This program is for teens.

Teens & Adults,Come learn to add an applique to a tote bage at the Cesar Chavez Library on Wednesday, May 15 at 4:30 PM. Supplies and tools will be provided on a first come first serve basis. Anyone ages 13 and older is invited to participate in the program. Registration is not required. A ...read more

This half-hour program incorporates "Mother Goose on the Loose" guidelines to provide a time "just for babies". Focus is on literacy building blocks for baby's development through sharing picture books, board books, fingerplays, rhythm/rhyme and simple songs. Above all it'...read more

This half-hour program incorporates "Mother Goose on the Loose" guidelines to provide a time "just for babies". Focus is on literacy building blocks for baby's development through sharing picturebooks, board books, fingerplays, rhythm/rhyme and simple songs.Above all it ...read more

Please join us for this library staff led preschool storytime for children ages 2.5-5 years.  This engaging program includes stories, rhymes, music and fun that help build a love of reading and develop early literacy skills.    It all begins at 10:30am. 

Lotería is a traditional game of chance, similar to bingo, and is played on a deck of cards instead of numbered ping pong balls.Adults 18+ only may win prizes.

Enjoy stories & songs with your child in this engaging and interactive story time that lasts about 30 minutes. Afterward, stay for a fun craft or activity! This program is designed for ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers however, children of all ages and their siblings ar...read more

Join us for about 30 minutes of stories, songs and activities on Thursday mornings at 10:30 am. After storytime, we will play for about half an hour. This mellower storytime is designed for our smallest friends and their caregivers--siblings are welcome, too!

This half-hour program incorporates "Mother Goose on the Loose" guidelines to provide a time "just for babies". Focus is on literacy building blocks for baby's development through sharing picture books, board books, fingerplays, rhythm/rhyme and simple songs. Above all it'...read more

Join us for Lotería at the library!

Enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and movement.  

Ideal for Ages 0-5, but younger participants are welcome. Hands-on S.T.E.A.M. fun for preschoolers.  

Bring your preschoolers to this half hour storytime where library staff will share age appropriate stories, rhymes and songs and we will all have a very fun time. For ages 3-5; older siblings welcome.  Please join us at 11:15am on Thursdays. 

Use mason jars and fabric flowers to create a beautiful arrangement! This program is for adults.

Come join our FREE Retirement Planning (Asset Accumulation) Workshop with the Financial Educator Ariel Lee at the Cesar Chavez Library on Thursday, May 16 at 2 PM. Adults are invited to attend the workshop. Registration is not required. A FREE public parking lot is located at Oak and Center Str...read more

It's finals time, and there are projects to finish and tests to study for. The library is opening its meeting room to teens on May 14-16th, May 20-21st, and May 23rd from the end of school until 6pm. Bring your own snacks and drinks, and once or twice a week we'll supply some too.

Make beauitful designs with sand.

Design a unique Hot Wheel and race with a friend.

A party! A party! A Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party!Join as we celebrate Pizza Party Day by reading Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party and doing fun activities.  

Practice your language skills to talk and grow together! Meet new people and learn English in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. This supports all conversational English levels. 

Does your child need help with their homework? Then bring them by our Homework Help, where screened volunteers can assist grades 1st-8th with all subjects. This service is free and is first come, first served. Please sign in at children's reference desk. 

Join our English conversation club and practice your English skills in a safe and fun environment! Improve your fluency, learn common phrases and words, learn different greetings and practice responding to real-life scenarios!

Looking for a perfect gift? Then join us as we learn to make an explosion box filled with candies and personalized memories. Open to Teens and up. All supplies will be provided. It's first come, first serve as supplies are limited.

Ideal for Grades 6-12. Make a cute mini pinata out of cardboard and colored tissue paper using premade templates! 

Learn how to mix and melt crayons to make a fun piece of jewelry! This free program is recommended for ages 8 & up. 

All writers and aspiring writers are welcome to join the Escalon Writers Group! This monthly meeting will be full of encouragement, fellowship and creativity in a safe and judgment-free space. We will meet in the Ekholm Community Room at Escalon Library.Please contact: Cliff Mansfield with...read more

Are you looking for fun crafts & activities to do? Join in the fun & get creative at the Manteca Library!Designed for all ages. All supplies will be provided.

Join us for the quarterly meeting of the Friends of the Library. The Friends of the Escalon Library’s mission is to promote public awareness and raise funds to support the services & programs at the Escalon Library. Become a member today!Ekholm Community Room-Escalon Library. Our next...read more

Join us every Friday at 10:15 for this half-hour program for children and their caregivers.We will share fun, colorful picture books, sing happy songs, and make simple, cute crafts to take home.

A time and space for toddlers to explore their world by enjoying a variety of hands on activities including puzzles, toss games, crawling tunnels and more, while parents get to meet and talk with each other.  This lab is for children through 5 year olds.

Bring your little ones 24 months and under for an hour of play and exploration. Toys will be provided.

Learn how to use Google Calendar to keep track of upcoming events, commitments, and tasks in this class. You are welcome to bring your own laptop or tablet, but we also provide laptops to use during the class. No registrations.

Join us for a Stay and Play. Children 5 and under can make new friends as they play with different toys.

Get the creativity flowing early! Mini Monets let's young toddler and preschool aged kids take part in an art-focused, fun program, letting them learn colors, how to hold brushes, and just express their inner artistic side!For ages 2-4. While supplies last.

Applying for jobs or internships? Do you need help updating your resume? Come to Manteca Library!

Little ones will learn about the stages of development through interactive stations. Explore the hatching environment, chick development, feather placement, food needs, and explore poultry breeds.

Have questions on how to navigate your device? We're here to help!

Take a study break, play some games, and eat some snacks in the library meeting room after school. It's been a hard week!

Create and build with our Lego pieces. Design marble mazes and Lego portrait art or make your own creation.

Join us for young builder’s club.  Let your creativity run wild.

Join the fun with us and craft your very own dino fossil and personalized sandbox! This free program is recommended for ages 8 & up.All supplies will be provided.While supplies last.

Adults come and practice speaking English in a comfortable group setting.

Ideal for Ages 6+. Play or learn to play chess on Saturdays mornings. All equipment provided.

Join us in Linden for some singing, fingerplays, and of course a couple good stories!This storytime is geared towards babies and toddlers, but others are welcome to also attend.

We'll be reading a donut-themed story, playing a donut-themed game or two, and decorating our own donuts! **Please register to ensure enough donuts for all!**

Play Xbox/Playsation and board games!

Join us for a showing of the 2023 film Wonka, starring Timothee Chalamet as the title charachter made famous in the Roald Dahl Classic "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory". This film is rated PG. Free snacks will be provided. 

For K-12. Adults welcome. Complete fun math problems/puzzles, learn math tricks and shortcuts that may help students with their schoolwork, and get help with your school work or other specific topics you would like to go over. Each Sunday from 2:00 - 4:30pm.

Design a bookmark for the Weston Ranch Library Summer Reading!Winner's bookmark will the the official bookmark for Weston Ranch's Summer Reading!Pick up a submission paper at the library!

Children ages 0-4 and caregivers, join us for a fun filled bonding time with music and movement! Master the music and movement by coming to all eight sessions!Space and supplies are extremely limited. Please register at the Information Desk at the Ripon Library. Each registration reserves a seat for...read more

Join us for a screening of the 2022 Marvel film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. This film is rated PG-13, and there will be free snacks available. All are welcome!

It's finals time, and there are projects to finish and tests to study for. The library is opening its meeting room to teens on May 14-16th, May 20-21st, and May 23rd from the end of school until 6pm. Bring your own snacks and drinks, and once or twice a week we'll supply some too.

Grades 1, 2, and 3. Early readers can improve their reading fluency and comprehension by participating in round-robin reading. Limited space. First come, first serve.

*Returning in March!* Meet and read a book to a therapy dog. Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D) companions are registered therapy animals who volunteer with their owner/handlers as reading companions. Children and teens can practice/improve their reading & communication skills in a uniq...read more

Join us for a fun evening of video games. Teens will battle it out in games like Mario Kart, Super Smash Brothers, and Mario Party Superstars.

You are invited to watch 'Turning Red' at Manteca Library!Rated PG. Snacks will be provided(2022)

Improve your reading comprehension by participating in book discussions and take home activity packs for a new chapter book each week. Ideal for grades 3-5. Limited space. First come, first serve.

In Resume Builder you will be given a short work history interview where we will go over your jobs held, duties conducted, skills and awards obtained as well as any training and schools attended. From there we will build your resume from scratch or enhance an existing resume. If you already have a r...read more

Come and join us for a movie that the whole family can enjoy!  We will be showing "Wonka".  Popcorn and refreshments will be provided.  Rated PG.

Los esperamos para 30 minutos de cuentos y canciones en español e inglés.Cada tercer lunes del mes.Join us for 30 minutes of stories and songs in Spanish and in English.Every third Monday of the month.

This half-hour program for children ages 0-2.5 incorporates "Mother Goose on the Loose" guidelines to provide a time "just for babies". Focus is on literacy building blocks for baby's development through sharing picturebooks, board books, fingerplays, rhythm/rhyme, bounc...read more

It's Preschool story time at the Ripon Library! Bring your preschoolers to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and a very fun time. For ages 3-5; older siblings welcome.

Enjoy stories & songs with your child in this engaging and interactive story time that lasts about 30 minutes. Stay & Play will be from 11:00AM-11:30AM and it is not necessary that you attend story time first. This program is designed for ages 3-5 years old, but children ...read more

Bring your little one for a fun sensory bin experience.

When kids play, anything's possible!ImaginationProblem solvingCreativitySelf-esteemCommunication 

Make some beautiful handcrafted greeting cards with the guidance of local expert and our friend of the library, Robin! This is every 3rd Tuesday of the month in the Ekholm Room. All supplies are included in this free program just for adults. 

Hey there, families! Get ready to blast off into a whirlwind of enchanting tales, groovy beats, and a whole lot of giggles! Join us for Storytime here at the Fair Oaks Library! 

This interactive storytime includes books, music, dance, and fingerplays. It is designed for ages 3-5 and their caregivers; however, all are welcome. Storytime is an excellent way to introduce a love for books and develop important developmental skills. 

Teens and Adults,The Chavez MakerSpace room will be open every Tuesday & Wednesday from 2 to 5 PM. If you haven't been to the MakerSpace room before, it is located on the 2nd floor of the Cesar Chavez Central Library. Come explore various tech equipment like 3D printers (Maker...read more

It's finals time, and there are projects to finish and tests to study for. The library is opening its meeting room to teens on May 14-16th, May 20-21st, and May 23rd from the end of school until 6pm. Bring your own snacks and drinks, and once or twice a week we'll supply some too.

Join us on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month as we build with Legos and listen to an audiobook. This is a great way to use fine motor skills, creativity, and learn to share, as well as hone listening skills. Recommended Ages 5-11.

Teens will celebrate the end of the school year with crafts, games and fun! This program is recommended for ages 13-18 years old.

Does your child need help with their homework? Then bring them by our Homework Help, where screened volunteers can assist grades 1st-8th with all subjects. This service is free and is first come, first served. Please sign in at children's reference desk. 

For grades 2-6. Kids can practice measuring volume, mass and temperature like a real scientist. Each common household material that we will be measuring out will be mixed together to produce a chemical reaction: Elephant Toothpaste! This is called "Elephant Toothpaste" because the che...read more

Create fun creations using perler beads!

Need some basic help with your phone, tablet, or laptop? Bring it in on Wednesdays between 1-5 pm. Staff is available for drop-in assistance. Please know all your password and log in information.

Teens and Adults,The Chavez MakerSpace room will be open every Tuesday & Wednesday from 2 to 5 PM. If you haven't been to the MakerSpace room before, it is located on the 2nd floor of the Cesar Chavez Central Library. Come explore various tech equipment like 3D printers (Maker...read more

Tweens will learn how to create bags out of T-shirts during this No-sew T-shirt Bag program. Recommended for ages 9-12. Supplies are provided, while supplies last. 

Play Creed boxing and other exciting games on the Playstation VR

Henna tattoos are safe and temporary body art that are known for their rich, reddish-brown stain. Ornate your hand with fun, intricate, quick design by a henna artist professional from DecorTwist & Henna. Recommended for ages 3 & up. Not recommended for anyone who is allergic to tea tree or ...read more

Join us for a few rounds of Bingo & a chance to win awesome prizes! This free program is for ages 8 & up. 

Lego Club is for all ages and no sign-up or membership required. Drop-in and build something cool! Each session we come up with a theme to direct the building, but you can make whatever your heart desires.

We have the bricks, you bring the imagination.  Come join us to build and create with Legos.  We have both small Legos and Duplos to share.  Lego donations accepted, bricks needed more than sets with little tiny pieces.  Lego Friends pieces desperately needed.

Ideal for Ages 10-18. Drop-in and try your hand at a variety of STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math) activities.

Use small wooden pallets and washi tape to make fun coasters at Stribley Micro Library!

Frost and decorate your cupcake with fun treats.

Use small wooden pallets and washi tape to make fun coasters! This program is for teens.

Paint a border on your canvas, then glue colorful buttons in the middle to make a decoration to hang on your wall. Supplies are limited for this free program. Registration is required. Registrations will be held until 5:05 pm; at that time, people from the waitlist or walk-ins may be admitted.

This half-hour program incorporates "Mother Goose on the Loose" guidelines to provide a time "just for babies". Focus is on literacy building blocks for baby's development through sharing picture books, board books, fingerplays, rhythm/rhyme and simple songs. Above all it'...read more

Please join us for this library staff led preschool storytime for children ages 2.5-5 years.  This engaging program includes stories, rhymes, music and fun that help build a love of reading and develop early literacy skills.    It all begins at 10:30am. 

Enjoy stories & songs with your child in this engaging and interactive story time that lasts about 30 minutes. Afterward, stay for a fun craft or activity! This program is designed for ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers however, children of all ages and their siblings ar...read more

Join us for about 30 minutes of stories, songs and activities on Thursday mornings at 10:30 am. After storytime, we will play for about half an hour. This mellower storytime is designed for our smallest friends and their caregivers--siblings are welcome, too!

This half-hour program incorporates "Mother Goose on the Loose" guidelines to provide a time "just for babies". Focus is on literacy building blocks for baby's development through sharing picture books, board books, fingerplays, rhythm/rhyme and simple songs. Above all it'...read more

Enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and movement.  

Toddler's ages 1-5 join us for summer crafts and snacks.  First come, first served as space and supplies are limited.

Adults get help with your device and computer skills.

During Toddler Toy Time share 30 minutes of impromptu playtime with your 2-5 year old with blocks, puppets and more. 

Learn how to make your own sugar scrubs! This program is for adults.

It's finals time, and there are projects to finish and tests to study for. The library is opening its meeting room to teens on May 14-16th, May 20-21st, and May 23rd from the end of school until 6pm. Bring your own snacks and drinks, and once or twice a week we'll supply some too.

Paint rocks and make other outdoor crafts as the weather gets nicer. 

Join us the movie Minions Rise of Gru.Treats will be provided!

Practice your language skills to talk and grow together! Meet new people and learn English in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. This supports all conversational English levels. 

Does your child need help with their homework? Then bring them by our Homework Help, where screened volunteers can assist grades 1st-8th with all subjects. This service is free and is first come, first served. Please sign in at children's reference desk. 

This colorful craft is fun and very entertaining! It also offers a perfect opportunity to observe and discuss centrifugal force. Play and learn with us!Ages 4-12

Are you a fan of the anime "One Piece"? Then join us as we make a light and shadow paper-cut lightbox celebrating the anime. This program is open to all Teens and up. All supplies will be provided. First come, first serve as supplies are limited. 

Join our English conversation club and practice your English skills in a safe and fun environment! Improve your fluency, learn common phrases and words, learn different greetings and practice responding to real-life scenarios!

Join us here at the Library building with Legos and sharing your creations!

Ideal for Grades 6-12.Assemble a wooden birdhouse and then decorate it with acrylic paints! 

Need a pop socket for your smartphone? Come decorate and style one to take home.

Join us for some fun, games, and prizes playing bingo. We will play two regular games and then a blackout game.  

Start your Friday off right and play some rounds of Bingo! Win prizes, meet new people and have fun in this free program just for adults! The library is closed during this time, but we will meet in the community room. 

Join us every Friday at 10:15 for this half-hour program for children and their caregivers.We will share fun, colorful picture books, sing happy songs, and make simple, cute crafts to take home.

Join us to use pom poms to create fun and fanciful toddler art.  These projects are for 2 1/2 - 4 year olds.  Come get colorful with us.

Join us for an early introduction to science, technology, engineering, art, and math for children ages 2-6. We often get messy and we always have a good time.

Join us for a Stay and Play. Children 5 and under can make new friends as they play with different toys.

Learn how to make, maintain, & store a sourdough starter from experienced volunteers. All materials will be provided to make one batch of sourdough starter. You’ll leave with tips and tricks on how to keep your sourdough starter active.

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Create and build with our Lego pieces. Design marble mazes and Lego portrait art or make your own creation.

Join us for young builder’s club.  Let your creativity run wild.

Join the adventure and craft your very own seashell masterpiece!This free program is recommended for ages 6 & up.All supplies will be provided.While supplies last.

Adults come and practice speaking English in a comfortable group setting.

Ideal for Ages 6+. Play or learn to play chess on Saturdays mornings. All equipment provided.

Grades 9-12. Take a official full-length, computer-based practice test for the SAT or ACT (essay not included). Students will need to create a free account at Collegeboard (for the SAT) or My ACT (for the ACT). The Collegeboard or My ACT account can be created on-site or at any time before arri...read more

Play Xbox/Playsation and board games!

Join us for tea and desserts as we decorate tea trays and discuss the lastest episode of Bridgerton.

We have the machine, bring your creativity.  Create your own design!

Join us for a fun family game of bingo. Bring family and friends to win some prizes.

For K-12. Adults welcome. Complete fun math problems/puzzles, learn math tricks and shortcuts that may help students with their schoolwork, and get help with your school work or other specific topics you would like to go over. Each Sunday from 2:00 - 4:30pm.

THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED. We will be open tomorrow during normal hours.

We will be closed today. 

In Resume Builder you will be given a short work history interview where we will go over your jobs held, duties conducted, skills and awards obtained as well as any training and schools attended. From there we will build your resume from scratch or enhance an existing resume. If you already have a r...read more

This half-hour program for children ages 0-2.5 incorporates "Mother Goose on the Loose" guidelines to provide a time "just for babies". Focus is on literacy building blocks for baby's development through sharing picturebooks, board books, fingerplays, rhythm/rhyme, bounc...read more

It's Preschool story time at the Ripon Library! Bring your preschoolers to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and a very fun time. For ages 3-5; older siblings welcome.

Enjoy stories & songs with your child in this engaging and interactive story time that lasts about 30 minutes. Stay & Play will be from 11:00AM-11:30AM and it is not necessary that you attend story time first. This program is designed for ages 3-5 years old, but children ...read more

Join us for balloons, bubbles, and fun!

When kids play, anything's possible!ImaginationProblem solvingCreativitySelf-esteemCommunication 

Genealogical Help, First and Last Tuesday of Each Month 

Hey there, families! Get ready to blast off into a whirlwind of enchanting tales, groovy beats, and a whole lot of giggles! Join us for Storytime here at the Fair Oaks Library! 

This interactive storytime includes books, music, dance, and fingerplays. It is designed for ages 3-5 and their caregivers; however, all are welcome. Storytime is an excellent way to introduce a love for books and develop important developmental skills. 

Teens and Adults,The Chavez MakerSpace room will be open every Tuesday & Wednesday from 2 to 5 PM. If you haven't been to the MakerSpace room before, it is located on the 2nd floor of the Cesar Chavez Central Library. Come explore various tech equipment like 3D printers (Maker...read more

The last Tuesday of every month will be teen craft hour. Teens will join us for a new and exciting craft every month.

Teens will be decorating keepsake boxes. They will be able to store memorable photos, trinkets or other valuable items. This program is recommended for ages 13-18 years old.

We bring the bricks.You bring the imagination!Join us on the 4th Tuesday of every month for LEGO Club. For families with children of all ages.**Please note that LEGO Club will be meeting at 4:00 PM beginning in January 2024** 

All ages. Raya and the Last Dragon travels to the fantasy world of Kumandra, where humans and dragons lived together in harmony long ago. But when an evil force threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, that same evil has returned and it’s u...read more

Paint and decorate a rock photo holder!

Harvest Home will be visiting Fair Oaks Library with some animal friends for us to read to! Animal Story Time is now on the last Tuesday of the month!

The Cesar Chavez Central Library offers Sewing Basics class for TEENS and ADULTS every 4th Tuesdays from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. in the MakerSpace room on the 2nd floor. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of sewing, including operating a sewing machine, threading a bobbin,and sewin...read more

The book we will discuss is "The Land of Forgotten Girls" by Jessica Milner. I invite kids agess 9-13 to come have snacks and make new friends. 

Need some basic help with your phone, tablet, or laptop? Bring it in on Wednesdays between 1-5 pm. Staff is available for drop-in assistance. Please know all your password and log in information.

You are invited! Come enjoy the fun at this free event with activities & refreshments. All ages are welcomed.

Teens and Adults,The Chavez MakerSpace room will be open every Tuesday & Wednesday from 2 to 5 PM. If you haven't been to the MakerSpace room before, it is located on the 2nd floor of the Cesar Chavez Central Library. Come explore various tech equipment like 3D printers (Maker...read more

Do you enjoy watching anime? Then this is the place for you! We will watch, make crafts & talk all things anime!This free program is recommended for ages 9-12 years old.  

Sing your favorite songs! Snacks will be served. 

Come watch Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2018 (1h 57m) and decorate some fun flavored popcorn too. Movie will start at 3:30pm.

Each meeting, children will learn a new concept and plant in our community garden, taught by retired teacher and our friend, Sally! Recommended for 2nd-8th grades. Meetings are the last Wednesday of each month. 

Teens and Adults are invited to the Ripon library to learn to paint glittering wondrous dragon eggs out of blown goose eggs using a multi-layered technique. While drying, eggs will be placed in their own special take home clamshell to put on display in your home.Supplies are limited. Please sign up ...read more

Ideal for Ages 10-18. Drop-in and try your hand at a variety of STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math) activities.

Learn to crochet and make some new friends! We have free supplies available to use and help you get started. If you already have a project, bring it to work on. Recommended for ages 10 & up. 

Stribley Micro Library invites Lego enthusiasts to let their creativity take the reins and see what they can build!

Use pressed flowers to design your own custom bookmark! This program is for teens.

This volunteer program provides teens in grades 7-12 with opportunities to practice leadership and life skills while promoting greater civic engagement. Teens can openly identify, discuss, and advocate for youth-related needs in our community while earning community service hours and experience with...read more

Join us for a lively discussion on the last Wednesday of each month. Our May 29th discussion title will be The Tiger's Wife by Téa Obreht.

This half-hour program incorporates "Mother Goose on the Loose" guidelines to provide a time "just for babies". Focus is on literacy building blocks for baby's development through sharing picture books, board books, fingerplays, rhythm/rhyme and simple songs. Above all it'...read more

Please join us for this library staff led preschool storytime for children ages 2.5-5 years.  This engaging program includes stories, rhymes, music and fun that help build a love of reading and develop early literacy skills.    It all begins at 10:30am. 

Enjoy stories & songs with your child in this engaging and interactive story time that lasts about 30 minutes. Afterward, stay for a fun craft or activity! This program is designed for ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers however, children of all ages and their siblings ar...read more

Join us for about 30 minutes of stories, songs and activities on Thursday mornings at 10:30 am. After storytime, we will play for about half an hour. This mellower storytime is designed for our smallest friends and their caregivers--siblings are welcome, too!

This half-hour program incorporates "Mother Goose on the Loose" guidelines to provide a time "just for babies". Focus is on literacy building blocks for baby's development through sharing picture books, board books, fingerplays, rhythm/rhyme and simple songs. Above all it'...read more

Enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and movement.  

Ideal for Ages 0-5, but younger participants are welcome. Hands-on S.T.E.A.M. fun for preschoolers.  

Paint a masterpiece!

Celebrate National Creativity of with fun crafts!

Practice your language skills to talk and grow together! Meet new people and learn English in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. This supports all conversational English levels. 

Toothpick towers are a great (and tastey!) science activity for kids to explore building and engineering.

Join our English conversation club and practice your English skills in a safe and fun environment! Improve your fluency, learn common phrases and words, learn different greetings and practice responding to real-life scenarios!

Tweens ages 9-12 please join us as we create glow in the dark jars!  First come, first served as space and supplies are limited.

Want to add to your recipe collection? Then join Edible Schoolyard as they demo how to make pesto using carrot tops. All ages are welcome to attend. All supplies will be provided.The Edible Schoolyard Project in Stockton supports community health and wellbeing by providing access to food, land, and ...read more

Ideal for Grades 6-12. Make Kiki's Delivery Service themed crafts while watching the movie.A young witch, on her mandatory year of independent life, finds fitting into a new community difficult while she supports herself by running an air courier service. Rated: G. Runtime: 1 hr 43min.

Fair Oaks Library invites Lego enthusiasts to let their creativity take the reins and see what they can build!

Join us every Friday at 10:15 for this half-hour program for children and their caregivers.We will share fun, colorful picture books, sing happy songs, and make simple, cute crafts to take home.

Join us for a Stay and Play. Children 5 and under can make new friends as they play with different toys.

Applying for jobs or internships? Do you need help updating your resume? Come to Manteca Library!

Have questions on how to navigate your device? We're here to help!

Create and build with our Lego pieces. Design marble mazes and Lego portrait art or make your own creation.