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.

Sponsored by Escalon Library.

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, and is recommended for 3rd-5th grade, but older children may attend. Registration is required as space is limited. 

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 are welcome. 

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. 

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 literacy skills. This free program is for ages 2-5 and their caregivers. 

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. 

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.

Sponsored by Escalon Library.

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.  Sponsored by Escalon Branch Library.

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 are welcome. 

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. 

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. 

The May meeting will be held at Pizza Plus, 1900 McHenry Ave # 104.

For future meeting dates, locations, and writing prompts, please visit our website at https://escalonwritersgroup.my.canva.site/

Please contact: Cliff Mansfield with any questions: writetheway@charter.net

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 meeting will be May 17 at 9:30 am, and will include the election of our 2024-25 officers.  If anyone is interested in running for president, vice-president, secretary, or treasurer of the Friends of the Escalon Library, please contact escalonfriends@gmail.com. Sponsored by Friends of the Escalon Library.

*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 unique and fun environment, free of performance pressure & judgment. These are held on the 3rd Monday of each month. 

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. 

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. Sponsored by Escalon Library.

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.

Sponsored by Escalon Library.

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 eucalyptus oil, pregnant, or breast feeding.  Sponsored by Friends of the Escalon Library.

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 are welcome. 

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.