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LIBRARY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library! All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted.

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All About Baby
Monday, May. 21, 10:30am
Mountain House Branch Library
Special baby storytime for newborn to 18 months old and their caregivers, includes simple rhymes, activities, and books to encourage intellectual and
social growth.
Preschool Storytime
Monday, May. 21, 11:15am
Mountain House Branch Library
Special baby storytime for newborn to 18 months old and their caregivers, includes simple rhymes, activities, and books to encourage intellectual and
social growth.
Beginning Chapter Book Club
Monday, May 21, 3:30 p.m.
Tracy Branch Library
For students in grades 2nd-5th.  Celebration for all the weeks well spent.
Easy Reader Book Club
Monday, May. 21, 3:00 p.m.
Tracy Branch Library
For students k-2nd grade.  Students read a book at home.  Come to the library to discuss the book and do an activity. 
Family Storytime
Monday, May 21, 6:00 p.m.
Tracy Branch Library
Storytime for preschoolers and their parents/caregivers features stories, poetry, songs, fingerplays, movement and lots of fun.  The program lasts for approximately 20 minutes with a craft and an extended playtime afterward.
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All About Baby
10:30am
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Preschool Storytime
11:15am
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Beginning Chapter Book Club
3:30 p.m.
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Easy Reader Book Club
3:00 p.m.
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Family Storytime
6:00 p.m.
All about Baby Storytime
Tuesday, May. 22, 10:00 am
Manteca Branch Library
This playgroup/storytime  takes place in the McFall Room from 10-11.  Enter on the Center Street side of the library.  At 10:30 we enjoy books, songs, making music, and continue the fun until the library opens at 11 am. 
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, May. 22, 10:30 a.m.
Ripon Branch Library
Storytime for preschoolers and their parents/caregivers features stories, poetry, songs, fingerplays, movement and lots of fun.  The program lasts for approximately 20 minutes with a craft and an extended playtime afterward.
Toddler and Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, May. 22, 10:15 a.m.
Troke Branch Library
Come join us for Preschool and Toddler Storytime. We will enjoy books, songs and fingerplays. Nametags will be handed out at 10:00 a.m. and storytime will start at 10:15 a.m. sharp. Please note that the 10:15 storytime...read more
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, May. 22, 11:15 a.m.
Tracy Branch Library
Storytime for preschoolers and their parents/caregivers features stories, poetry, songs, fingerplays, movement and lots of fun.  The program lasts for approximately 20 minutes with a craft and an extended playtime afterward.
Boat n’ Kid Water Safety Fun
Tuesday, May 22, 4:00pm
Mountain House Branch Library
Come learn about water safety with the Coast Guard through fun and games, a craft and an interactive waterway diorama.
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All about Baby Storytime
10:00 am
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Preschool Storytime
10:30 a.m.
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Toddler and Preschool Storytime
10:15 a.m.
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Preschool Storytime
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Boat n’ Kid Water Safety Fun
4:00pm
Homework Helpers
Wednesday, May 23, 3:30 pm
Cesar Chavez Central Library
Volunteers will help students in grades 1 through 6 with their math and reading homework. Students should bring their homework assignments with them. Homework Helpers is held in the Children's Program Room, located at the back of the Children's Section on the 1st floor, and runs from 3:30 - ...read more
Reading Club
Wednesday, May. 23, 3:30 p.m.
Thornton Branch Library
Read aloud in groups and discuss your favorite parts of the book. All reading levels welcome.

Yoga and Pilates Instruction
Wednesday, May. 23, 6 p.m.
Ripon Branch Library
A free Beginning/Intermediate Yoga/Pilates Class.  Bring your mat to the library, unwind and relax.  There's no better place to let your cares drift away!  This program is provided free of service by Yoga Instructor Sue McClanahan.  Please arrive a few minutes early, as the...read more
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Homework Helpers
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Reading Club
3:30 p.m.
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Yoga and Pilates Instruction
6 p.m.
Preschool Storytime
Thursday, May. 24, 10:30 am
Cesar Chavez Central Library
Preschool Storytime
Thursday, May. 24, 10:30 am
Manteca Branch Library
Storytime for preschoolers and their parents/caregivers features stories, poetry, songs, fingerplays, movement and lots of fun.  The program lasts for approximately 20 minutes with a craft and an extended playtime afterward.
All About Baby Storytime
Thursday, May. 24, 10:30 a.m.
Ripon Branch Library
This is a special storytime for 0-24 month old children and their parent or caregiver. We emphasize traditional nursery rhymes, fingerplays, gentle movement, short songs and clapping/bells rhythm and stories. The program lasts about 20 minutes and its repetitive nature is very conducive to baby'...read more
Toddler and Preschool Storytime
Thursday, May. 24, 10:15 a.m.
Troke Branch Library
Come join us for Preschool and Toddler Storytime. We will enjoy books, songs and fingerplays. Nametags will be handed out at 10:00 a.m. and storytime will start at 10:15 a.m. sharp. Please note that the 10:15 storytime...read more
Preschool Power Storytime
Thursday, May. 24, 12:15 p.m.
Troke Branch Library
This storytime is for children ages 3+. We will enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays. Storytime is followed by a brief craft or activity. Nametags are handed out at 12:00 and storytime starts at 12:15 sharp.
Preschool Storytime
Thursday, May 24, 1:30 PM
Lathrop Branch Library
Preschool storytimes are designed for toddlers and preschoolers and feature 30 minutes of stories, fingerplays, and other age appropriate activities. 
Chapter Book Storytime
Thursday, May. 24, 3:30 p.m.
Thornton Branch Library
Enjoy having a story read to you, from classic books to new favorites.
Chess Club
Thursday, May. 24, 3:00-5:00pm
Mountain House Branch Library
The Mountain House Chess Club meets at the Mountain House Branch Library on Thursdays from 3:00pm-5:00pm.  The club is open to 8 year olds and above.  The participants play and learn from each other.  Resources are available to help with additional learning outside of club play.&...read more
Mountain House Chess Club
Thursday, May. 24, 3:00-5:00pm
Mountain House Branch Library
The Mountain House Chess Club meets at the Mountain House Branch Library on Thursdays from 3:00pm-5:00pm.  The club is open to 9 year olds and above.  The participants play and learn from each other.  Resources are available to help with additional learning outside of club play. ...read more
Got Databases? A Computer Class for Teens and Adults.
Thursday, May 24, 4:00 p.m.
Troke Branch Library
The Margaret Troke Branch Library provides this free computer class designed to help teens and interested adults learn about the resources and databases that can be found on the Library's website.  

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Preschool Storytime
10:30 am
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Preschool Storytime
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All About Baby Storytime
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Toddler and Preschool Storytime
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Preschool Power Storytime
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Preschool Storytime
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Chapter Book Storytime
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Chess Club
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Mountain House Chess Club
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Got Databases? A Computer Class for Teens and Adults.
4:00 p.m.
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Preschool Storytime
Saturday, May. 26, 10:30 am
Linden Branch Library
Join us for storytime in the Linden Library program room!  Storytime for preschoolers and their parents/caregivers features stories, poetry, songs, fingerplays, movement and lots of fun.  The program lasts for...read more
Tracy Library Chess Club
Saturday, May. 26, 12 p.m.
Tracy Branch Library
Richard Beale is here each week to give a chess lesson and oversee play from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.   Available for people of all ages.
Arts & Crafts
Saturday, May. 26, 12:00 p.m.
Thornton Branch Library
Explore your creative side and create your own work of art. Free arts and crafts every Satruday at 12:00 p.m.
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Preschool Storytime
10:30 am
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Tracy Library Chess Club
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Arts & Crafts
12:00 p.m.
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CLOSED
Monday, May 28,
Tracy Branch Library
Library will be closed for Memorial Day.
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All about Baby Storytime
Tuesday, May. 29, 10:00 am
Manteca Branch Library
This playgroup/storytime  takes place in the McFall Room from 10-11.  Enter on the Center Street side of the library.  At 10:30 we enjoy books, songs, making music, and continue the fun until the library opens at 11 am. 
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, May. 29, 10:30 a.m.
Ripon Branch Library
Storytime for preschoolers and their parents/caregivers features stories, poetry, songs, fingerplays, movement and lots of fun.  The program lasts for approximately 20 minutes with a craft and an extended playtime afterward.
Toddler and Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, May. 29, 10:15 a.m.
Troke Branch Library
Come join us for Preschool and Toddler Storytime. We will enjoy books, songs and fingerplays. Nametags will be handed out at 10:00 a.m. and storytime will start at 10:15 a.m. sharp. Please note that the 10:15 storytime...read more
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, May. 29, 11:15 a.m.
Tracy Branch Library
Storytime for preschoolers and their parents/caregivers features stories, poetry, songs, fingerplays, movement and lots of fun.  The program lasts for approximately 20 minutes with a craft and an extended playtime afterward.
Tween Book Club
Tuesday, May 29, 4:00 p.m.
Tracy Branch Library
Tweens meet and discuss books read by the group.
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All about Baby Storytime
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Preschool Storytime
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Preschool Storytime
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Tween Book Club
4:00 p.m.
Reading Club
Wednesday, May. 30, 3:30 p.m.
Thornton Branch Library
Read aloud in groups and discuss your favorite parts of the book. All reading levels welcome.

Yoga and Pilates Instruction
Wednesday, May. 30, 6 p.m.
Ripon Branch Library
A free Beginning/Intermediate Yoga/Pilates Class.  Bring your mat to the library, unwind and relax.  There's no better place to let your cares drift away!  This program is provided free of service by Yoga Instructor Sue McClanahan.  Please arrive a few minutes early, as the...read more
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Reading Club
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Yoga and Pilates Instruction
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Overdrive Classes
Thursday, May 31, 10:00 a.m.
Tracy Branch Library
Learn how to download free e-books and audio-books off the library website using your computer, Kindle or Nook.  Classes will be in the Wadsworth Room at 10:00 and 2:00.
Preschool Storytime
Thursday, May. 31, 10:30 am
Cesar Chavez Central Library
Preschool Storytime
Thursday, May. 31, 10:30 am
Manteca Branch Library
Storytime for preschoolers and their parents/caregivers features stories, poetry, songs, fingerplays, movement and lots of fun.  The program lasts for approximately 20 minutes with a craft and an extended playtime afterward.
All About Baby Storytime
Thursday, May. 31, 10:30 a.m.
Ripon Branch Library
This is a special storytime for 0-24 month old children and their parent or caregiver. We emphasize traditional nursery rhymes, fingerplays, gentle movement, short songs and clapping/bells rhythm and stories. The program lasts about 20 minutes and its repetitive nature is very conducive to baby'...read more
Toddler and Preschool Storytime
Thursday, May. 31, 10:15 a.m.
Troke Branch Library
Come join us for Preschool and Toddler Storytime. We will enjoy books, songs and fingerplays. Nametags will be handed out at 10:00 a.m. and storytime will start at 10:15 a.m. sharp. Please note that the 10:15 storytime...read more
Preschool Power Storytime
Thursday, May. 31, 12:15 p.m.
Troke Branch Library
This storytime is for children ages 3+. We will enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays. Storytime is followed by a brief craft or activity. Nametags are handed out at 12:00 and storytime starts at 12:15 sharp.
Chapter Book Storytime
Thursday, May. 31, 3:30 p.m.
Thornton Branch Library
Enjoy having a story read to you, from classic books to new favorites.
Chess Club
Thursday, May. 31, 3:00-5:00pm
Mountain House Branch Library
The Mountain House Chess Club meets at the Mountain House Branch Library on Thursdays from 3:00pm-5:00pm.  The club is open to 8 year olds and above.  The participants play and learn from each other.  Resources are available to help with additional learning outside of club play.&...read more
Mountain House Chess Club
Thursday, May. 31, 3:00-5:00pm
Mountain House Branch Library
The Mountain House Chess Club meets at the Mountain House Branch Library on Thursdays from 3:00pm-5:00pm.  The club is open to 9 year olds and above.  The participants play and learn from each other.  Resources are available to help with additional learning outside of club play. ...read more
Summer Reading Kickoff
Thursday, May 31, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Troke Branch Library
Come to the library and participate in our summer reading kickoff event from 4:30 p.m. -6:00 p.m. We will have crafts for the kids and light refreshments. This year EVERYONE can sign up for our summer reading program. We have reading programs for children, teens, and...read more
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Preschool Storytime
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Toddler and Preschool Storytime
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Chapter Book Storytime
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Chess Club
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Summer Reading Kickoff
4:30-6:00 p.m.
  
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