Stanislaus County Library Calendar of Events

1 All Ages Coloring/ Watercolor Painting Activity Thursday, Sept. 13 at 3:30 We will provide a variety of art supplies for you to use to create a masterpiece. Teen Read Week Anime Day Bookmark ContestSept. 1 through Oct. 1 Ages 10 to 18 are invited to submit an original, anime themed bookmark design to any Stanislaus County Library . Beginning Saturday, Sept. 1, entry forms will be available at all libraries and at entries must be turned in by 5 on Monday, Oct. 1. The winning design will be announced on Anime Day on Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Nick W. Blom Salida Regional Library . *STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and MathAll LibrariesWee Move and PlayWednesdays at 11 and preschoolers can enjoy playtime featuring music, movement and sensory lego Day Thursday, Sept. 27 at 3:30 * Straw MobileThursday, Sept. 13 at 3:30 : learn about the center of gravity while making a mobile using straws, beads and string!

2 Microsoft Word and Resume Basics Computer Class Mondays, Sept. 10 & 24 from 12 to 2 class covers the basics of using Microsoft Word and creating resumes, empowering you to create a great looking CV. Please sign up at the front desk, or call the Library at It! Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 3:30 Kids can design masterpieces with foam blocks, magnetic tiles and other building , Sept. 18 at 3:30 the family for an afternoon of playing of EventsStanislaus County LibrarySeptember 2018 Your Library on Social Media: Stanislaus County Board of SupervisorsDist. OlsenDist. ChiesaDist. WithrowDist. MonteithDist. DeMartiniHughson LibraryPete the Cat and Bad Kitty Craft Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 3:30 your own Pete the Cat & Bad Kitty. Enter our free prize drawing for a chance to win an autographed picture of Bad Kitty, doing bad kitty of the Library Meeting Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 5 Play Day!

3 Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 3:30 games, listen to music, and compete in contests such as Freeze and Simon Library (cont.)Coding Fun Tuesday, Sept. 4 at 3:30 will play fun, educational games designed to explore coding concepts. Shaving Cream Tree Art Thursday, Sept. 27 at 3:30 fall trees using shaving cream, paper, craft sticks and food LibraryCeres Library Ceres Library Book Club for Adults Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 11:30 of Crown of Dust by Mary Puzzle Night at the Library Mondays from 5:30 to 7 ages can enjoy puzzles in a variety of diffi culty levels, ranging from preschool to advanced. Tissue Paper Suncatcher CraftThursday, Sept. 6 at 3:30 can make suncatchers using colored tissue paper and animal-shaped materials. Rain Stick Instrument Craft Thursday, Sept. 20 at 3:30 your own musical rain stick to take home. Stained Glass Pasta Craft Thursday, Sept. 6 at 3:30 Children can create colorful pieces of art using lasagna noodles and household 4 and under are welcome to participate in children s programs, however they must have direct parental supervision at all times.

4 Craft Day: Bead Creations Thursday, Sept. 6 at 4 off the school year by making a new necklace, bracelet, or anklet. Beads, string, and other craft supplies will be available for use. Disclaimer: lego is a trademark of the lego Group of LibraryLEGO DUPLO DayWednesdays from 12 to 6 Craft Day: Foam Sheet CreationsThursday, Sept. 13 at 4 foam sheets and an assortment of craft materials to make whatever you can imagine! Pirate Day Thursday, Sept. 20 at 4 can enjoy a scavenger hunt and pirate crafts. Pirate costumes welcome! Sudoku Day Thursday, Sept. 27, 12 to 6 All ages are welcome to drop in to the Library to enjoy Sudoku puzzles of various diffi culty levels. Pencils and pens will be provided. Completed puzzles will be displayed following the event. Paper Toy Flextangles Thursday, Sept. 20 at 3:30 can design geometric toys using paper, markers, and Bear Picnic and Stuffed Animal Slumber PartyThursday, Sept.

5 6 at 3:30 Come and enjoy a teddy bear picnic and tea party! Bring your teddy bear, doll, or any other stuffed animal friend to enjoy an afternoon of sweets, drinks, and games. Your teddy bears, dolls, and stuffed animal friends will be invited to stay the night for their very own sleepover. Apple Day Thursday, Sept. 20 from 11 to 12 Children can make crafts and do experiments using apples, participate in apple bowling, make a torn paper apple tree, and enjoy a reading of the story of Johnny Appleseed. All Libraries Closed:Labor DayMonday, Sept. 3 Ceres Library (cont.)ug sob a y(co t )Scrapbooking FunSaturday, Sept. 8 from 12:30 to 4:30 scrapbooking techniques, with free time to work on your scrapbook. Some materials will be provided but you are encouraged to bring your own. Prizes are given out at every Day! Friday, Sept. 14 from 10 to 5 Colored pencils, crayons, and designs available at the Children s Information Desk.

6 For all Move and Play Mondays, Sept. 10 & 24 at 11 Toddlers and preschoolers can enjoy playtime featuring music, movement and sensory ch Owl Saturday, Sept. 29 from 2 to 4 All ages can create decorative owls out of papier-m ch and other materials, while supplies last. Medicare Basics Thursday, Sept. 20 at 2 Health care advisor Denise Cagle will discuss basic information regarding Medicare, such as what Part A and Part B covers, qualifi cations for enrollment eligibility, Medicare Supplement vs. Medicare Advantage, and more. Bring your Medicare related questions to this free program. Family Story Time Saturday, Sept. 8 at 10 Enjoy Story Time, music & movement. Fun for all! *STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & MathNewman LibraryFriends of the Library MeetingTuesday, Sept. 4 at 6 ClubThursday, Sept. 27 at 4 Discussions and activities featuring the comic book of the month.

7 Designed for ages 8 & lego DaysThursdays, Sept. 6 & 20 from 3:30 to 4:30 Library Book ClubTuesday, Sept. 25 at 11:30 of Joanna Trollope s The Soldier s Terrarium CraftSaturday, Sept. 15 from 2 to 3 Create a succulent terrarium using a variety of glass jars and succulents. This craft is for adults only. Advance registration is required. Please contact the Library at 209-862-2010 to sign up. Keyes LibraryKaleidoscope Craft Thursday, Sept. 6 from 9 to 7 a dazzling kaleidoscope by decorating a paper towel roll and fi lling the end with an assortment of colorful beads. Mini Geode STEAM* Activity Thursday, Sept. 20 from 9 to 7 a chemical reaction by mixing ingredi-ents together, and watch as crystals form in the appearance of a geode. Add food coloring for refl ective color and to personalize your creation! Because the geodes will need additional time to fi nish forming crystals, participants may pick up their geodes the next day (Friday, Sept.)

8 21.)Wee Move and Play Wednesdays at 10:30 Fridays, Sept. 14 & 28 at 10 books, music & toys. For ages 5 & under. Children s Craft: Archaeology Day Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 3:30 Children can design ancient coins using salt dough, look for artifacts in the excavation site, and other archaeology-themed activities. Modesto Library (cont.)Modesto LibraryGame Day Thursday, Sept. 6 at 3:30 Play giant versions of Jenga, dominos, & more! Modesto lego Days Wednesdays at 3:30 Summer Poetry Workshop:Write a Poem; Read a PoemSaturday, Sept. 15 from 1 to 3 local poets Gillian Wegener and Gary Thomas and write drafts of new poems followed by a practice session of reading poems by the Modesto- Stanislaus Poetry Center and the Friends of the Modesto Library . Home Sweet Home: Home Buying and Selling Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 6 Realtor Cyndy Hackett will help guide you on the right path to home buying and selling.

9 Cyndy will also discuss the current change in the market from a seller s market to a more balanced market. A question and answer session will follow the program. For more information, please call 209-558-7814. Free Computer ClassesExcel Basics (Spreadsheets) Tuesday, Sept. 4 at 5 Internet Basics Thursday, Sept. 6 at 1:30 Excel Intermediate (Spreadsheets) Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 5 Word Basics (Word Processing) Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 5 Email Basics Thursday, Sept. 20 at 1:30 Word Intermediate (Word Processing) Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 5 Registration is required. Call Display CraftFriday, Sept. 21 from 9 to 4:30 Use an embroidery hoop and a selection of lace and fabric to craft a beautiful display to hold your earrings. Harry Potter Fall Party Tuesday, Sept. 25 from 4 to 6 Join us to party with Muggles, wizards and witches. Come dressed in the colors of your favorite house and enjoy some fun activities, crafts and snacks.

10 Oakdale lego DaysThursdays, Sept. 13 & 27 from 3 to 4 Book Club and Craft Tuesday, Sept. 4 from 3 to 4 Come hang out and talk about Adam Silvera s book They Both Die at the End. Participants can create custom resuable Library Craft-a-Palooza Friday, Sept. 21 at 3 Create one of a kind projects using a variety of craft supplies. The only limit is your imagination! Penguin Edible Craft Tuesday, Sept. 11 from 3:30 to 4:30 Create an edible penguin using some yummy treats, while supplies last. Talk Like a Pirate Day! Pirate Craft Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 3:30 Children can make their own pirate maps. Little Scientist STEAM* Program: Ice Cream Fun Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 3:30 will explore science through a hands-on activity after the reading of a science-themed book. Please call 209-847-4204 to sign up, beginning Sept. 1. Space is limited to 15 Annual Local Author Fair Saturday, Sept.