LIBRARY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

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 (MakerBot Replicator), virtual reality headset and gear (Oculus Rift), electronic cutting machine (Cricut), the carving machine (The Carvey), electric sewing machines, laminator & photo printer. 
What is the MakerSpace?
The Makerspace is the place where people can gather to learn, create and make 3D objects, craft projects, or anything that their creative mind desires. 
What is a 3D printer?
A 3D printer can print three dimensional objects from a digital file. A 3D printed object is created using additive processes, in which tiny layers of the object are built from the bottom up. 
You can download most 3D object models for free from thingiverse.com website, or you can download the free version of the graphic design software program called TinkerCad and create your own 3D objects.
What is a Virtual Reality (VR)?
Virtual reality is an artificial environment that is created with software and presented to the user in such a way that the user suspends belief and accepts it as a real environment.
The Oculus Rift is a virtual reality system that completely immerses users inside virtual worlds and allows them to experience anything, anywhere, through the power of virtual reality. On a computer, virtual reality is primarily experienced through two of the five senses: sight and sound. It is developed and manufactured by Oculus VR, a division of Facebook Inc., released on March 28, 2016.
What is the Cricut?
The Cricut is a name-brand ultimate smart cutting machine. With its expandable suite of tools and advanced Rotary and Knife blades, Cricut gives you the freedom to make virtually any DIY project. It cuts hundreds of materials, from the most delicate fabric and paper to matboard and leather.
What is the Carvey?
Carvey is a 3D carving machine that allows you to make quality objects out of a variety of materials including wood, metal and plastic. 

Enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. 
  Sponsored by Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library.

Bring your littles ages 1-5 and join us for Super Hero Day!  First come, first served as space and supplies ae limited.

Do you like anime? Then join us for Anime Club! We will be making Shrinky Dink charms as we watch our favorite animes. Snacks will be provided. This program is for teens and up.
 

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!

Families are invited to a screening of the 2023 Disney film Wish. This film is rated PG. Free snacks will be provided.

An interactive story time for babies, toddlers, and their parents. We will sing songs, read some books and have some fun. Children and todllers, their parents, and siblings are welcome. 

Join us for an afternoon movie and free snacks!. Today we will be showing A Haunting in Venice (2023). Based on the classic Agatha Christie novel. All are welcome. This film is rated PG-13

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 resume written we will provide constructive feedback.  
Appointment Required.  Limit One Person per appointment. 

Genealogical Help, First and Last Tuesday of Each Month
  Sponsored by San Joaquin Genealogical Society.

When kids play, anything's possible!
Imagination
Problem solving
Creativity
Self-esteem
Communication
  Sponsored by Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library.

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 (MakerBot Replicator), virtual reality headset and gear (Oculus Rift), electronic cutting machine (Cricut), the carving machine (The Carvey), electric sewing machines, laminator & photo printer. 

What is the MakerSpace?
The Makerspace is the place where people can gather to learn, create and make 3D objects, craft projects, or anything that their creative mind desires. 

What is a 3D printer?
A 3D printer can print three dimensional objects from a digital file. A 3D printed object is created using additive processes, in which tiny layers of the object are built from the bottom up. 
You can download most 3D object models for free from thingiverse.com website, or you can download the free version of the graphic design software program called TinkerCad and create your own 3D objects.

What is a Virtual Reality (VR)?
Virtual reality is an artificial environment that is created with software and presented to the user in such a way that the user suspends belief and accepts it as a real environment.
The Oculus Rift is a virtual reality system that completely immerses users inside virtual worlds and allows them to experience anything, anywhere, through the power of virtual reality. On a computer, virtual reality is primarily experienced through two of the five senses: sight and sound. It is developed and manufactured by Oculus VR, a division of Facebook Inc., released on March 28, 2016.

What is the Cricut?
The Cricut is a name-brand ultimate smart cutting machine. With its expandable suite of tools and advanced Rotary and Knife blades, Cricut gives you the freedom to make virtually any DIY project. It cuts hundreds of materials, from the most delicate fabric and paper to matboard and leather.

What is the Carvey?
Carvey is a 3D carving machine that allows you to make quality objects out of a variety of materials including wood, metal and plastic. 

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 (MakerBot Replicator), virtual reality headset and gear (Oculus Rift), electronic cutting machine (Cricut), the carving machine (The Carvey), electric sewing machines, laminator & photo printer. 
What is the MakerSpace?
The Makerspace is the place where people can gather to learn, create and make 3D objects, craft projects, or anything that their creative mind desires. 
What is a 3D printer?
A 3D printer can print three dimensional objects from a digital file. A 3D printed object is created using additive processes, in which tiny layers of the object are built from the bottom up. 
You can download most 3D object models for free from thingiverse.com website, or you can download the free version of the graphic design software program called TinkerCad and create your own 3D objects.
What is a Virtual Reality (VR)?
Virtual reality is an artificial environment that is created with software and presented to the user in such a way that the user suspends belief and accepts it as a real environment.
The Oculus Rift is a virtual reality system that completely immerses users inside virtual worlds and allows them to experience anything, anywhere, through the power of virtual reality. On a computer, virtual reality is primarily experienced through two of the five senses: sight and sound. It is developed and manufactured by Oculus VR, a division of Facebook Inc., released on March 28, 2016.
What is the Cricut?
The Cricut is a name-brand ultimate smart cutting machine. With its expandable suite of tools and advanced Rotary and Knife blades, Cricut gives you the freedom to make virtually any DIY project. It cuts hundreds of materials, from the most delicate fabric and paper to matboard and leather.
What is the Carvey?
Carvey is a 3D carving machine that allows you to make quality objects out of a variety of materials including wood, metal and plastic. 

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.

Enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. 
  Sponsored by Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library.

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.

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!

Commemorate a victim - killed (including suicide), injured, or otherwise impacted (lost a friend, traumatized by events) - by folding an origami Soul Box in their memory. Boxes will be displayed together to remind the community of the scope of gun violence damage in our community. Victim names and stories will be supplied, or commemorate a victim special to you (even yourself) along with a small picture or other personal tribute to put in or on your Soul Box if you wish. This program is in partnership with Cleveland School Remembers and the Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library. This will be held at Chavez Central Library, 605 N. El Dorado St. Free parking is available in a public lot off of Center and Oak Streets or directly in front of the library on Oak Street in between Center and El Dorado streets.

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 resume written we will provide constructive feedback.  
Appointment Required.  Limit One Person per appointment. 

"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, May 7.