Wednesday, Jun. 19, 1:00 p.m.

Thornton Branch Library

Hear stories that will leave you hungry for more. A different food-related story each week!

Wednesday, Jun. 19, 2 p.m.

Ripon Branch Library

Bring your child to the library to read!  The Ripon library has volunteers waiting here every Wednesday from 2 to 4 for children to come and read with them!  Moms, Dads, and caregivers! Do you need a couple of uninterrupted minutes to look for a book?  Let us help! The...read more

Wednesday, June 19, 2 p.m.

Manteca Branch Library

Tony Borders combines puppets and magic in this exciting and hilarious show. Gladly the Grizzly will be making an appearance with his Magical Picnic Basket! What will happen? Come to the show to find out! We'll see you there! 

Wednesday, Jun. 19, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Troke Branch Library

California Conecta ofrecerá clases en español del uso básico del Internet durante el mes de marzo en la biblioteca Troke. Mateo Jones, el entrenador comunitario de California Conecta en el condado de San Joaquin, les enseñará a los adultos cómo navegar el In...read more

Wednesday, Jun. 19, 3:30pm

Mountain House Branch Library

The EZ Reader Book Club is for students Kindergarten through 3rd grade.  Read a book at home, come and discuss it at the library and do an activity together.  Sign up at the Circulation Desk....read more

Thursday, Jun. 20, 10:30 a.m.

Ripon Branch Library

Special baby storytime for newborn to 24 months old and their caregivers, includes simple rhymes, activities, and books to encourage intellectual and
social growth.

Thursday, Jun. 20, 10:30 a.m.

Manteca Branch Library

Storytime for preschoolers and their parents/caregivers features stories, poetry, songs, fingerplays, movement and lots of fun. 

Thursday, Jun. 20, 10:30 am

Cesar Chavez Central Library

Preschool storytime is a fun half-hour of stories, fingerplays, movement and music led by library staff. Develop your children's literacy skills and introduce them to a fun group activity.

Thursday, Jun. 20, 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.

Thursday, Jun. 20, 11:15am

Mountain House Branch Library

Preschool storytimes are designed for toddlers and preschoolers and feature 30 minutes of stories, songs and other age appropriate activities. 

Thursday, Jun. 20, 1:30-5:00 p.m.

Ripon Branch Library

GECAC will be at the Ripon Memorial Library to offer tutoring on Tuesdays and Thursday in June and July, from 1:30-5:00 p.m. except for July 2 and 4.Contact GECAC for more information, at 209-825-7003.

Thursday, Jun. 20, 2:00 p.m.

Ripon Branch Library

Chef/Librarian Suzy is cooking up some crazy fun with books at SSJCPL Cooks!

Thursday, Jun. 20, 3:30pm

Maya Angelou Branch Library

Little Red and her dog FiFi are taking pepperoni pizza to Grandma's when they run into the wolf. Wolf loves pizza and plots to get Red's. Little Red, FiFi and Grandma try to keep the wolf from eating them AND their pepperoni pizza!

Thursday, Jun. 20, 3:00 PM

Lathrop Branch Library

Come enjoy Python Ron's presentation of large lizards and snakes, along with interesting information.  Please note that this free 45-min. Summer Reading 2013 program will be held at the Community Center Gym.  Please join us at the Lathrop Community Center Gym at Valverde Park at 1...read more

Thursday, Jun. 20, 4:30 p.m.

Weston Ranch Branch Library

Oh boy do we have some fun things in store for you at this program! We'll have crafts for kids tweens and teens! We can't tell you what you'll be doing (it's a surprise) but you'll take home a great craft or two.

Thursday, Jun. 20, 4:00 p.m.

Tracy Branch Library

A talk show?  About cooking?  At the library?  You betcha ya!  And it is going to be fun.  There will be talking, but then there will be playing with food.

Thursday, Jun. 20, 6:00 p.m.

Troke Branch Library

Gladly the grizzly is packing his magic picnic basket with a lunch that's full of amazing suprizes! He also has packed some delicious reading! But he isn't alone on his teddy bear picnic! What other puppet critters are lurking in the woods? Come join magical ventriloquist Tony Borders to fi...read more

Friday, Jun. 21, 10:30 a.m.

Weston Ranch Branch Library

Come join the fun as we read stories, sing songs and enjoy fingerplays. Storytime is followed by a brief craft or playtime.

Friday, Jun. 21, 3:30 pm

Cesar Chavez Central Library

Friday, Jun. 21, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Troke Branch Library

Students will get help opening a new Gmail account.  If students have an alternate email, we'll be happy to show them how it works, but the emphasis will be on Gmail. 

We welcome those with little or no computer experience.  No reservations needed. ...read more

Friday, Jun. 21, 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Weston Ranch Branch Library

Dance to get fit, and have fun too! Instructor Maria Cook will lead you through moves set to Latin rhythms like Salsa, Cumbia, Samba, and Merengue music.

Saturday, June 22, 10 a.m.

Manteca Branch Library

Learn the basics of Photoshop taught by the members of the Manteca Camera Club! 

Saturday, Jun. 22, 10:30 am

Linden Branch Library

Join library staff for fun stories and fingerplays!  Program lasts about 25 minutes so don't be late!

Saturday, Jun. 22, 11:00 a.m.

Troke Branch Library

Reading a book or have a book read to you along with a friendly dog.

Saturday, Jun. 22, 11:00 a.m.

Troke Branch Library

The Margaret Troke Branch Library will host an afternoon long "Free Genealogy Workshop for Beginners."   Volunteers from the San Joaquin Genealogical Society will present useful information and insights to help you with your genealogy research! 

Saturday, Jun. 22, 11:00 AM

Troke Branch Library

Reading a book or have a book read to you along with a friendly dog.

Saturday, Jun. 22, 12:00 p.m.

Thornton Branch Library

From cookies to macaroni, children will create a masterpiece during food related craft activities.

Saturday, Jun. 22, 12 p.m.

Tracy Branch Library

Learn to be a pawn star at the library's chess club! Join us as Richard Beale leads the club, in teaching and understanding chess strategies. All ages are welcome to participate in the instruction and playing, which begins at noon, and runs until 2 p.m. every Saturday.

Saturday, June 22, 2 p.m.

Manteca Branch Library

Floods are the most common and most costly natural disasters, and they can happen anywhere. Find out more about floods, what emergency supplies you should have on hand, and critical safety tips. 

Saturday, Jun. 22, 3:00pm

Mountain House Branch Library

Learn to be a pawn star at the library's chess club! Join us to learn and understand chess strategies.  Children 8-13 years are welcome to participate in the instruction and playing, which begins at 3:00p.m. and runs until 4:30 p.m. every Saturday.

Monday, Jun. 24, 3:00-8:00pm

Mountain House Branch Library

Bring your stuffed animal or other toy between 3-8pm to spend the night at the library.  They will have lots of fun with the other animals while you are sleeping at home.  You can pick them up the next day and see what they have been up to.  Library staff will keep them safe and ...read more

Monday, Jun. 24, 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. 

Monday, Jun. 24, 3:30 p.m.

Tracy Branch Library

For students in grades 2nd-5th.  Read a book, come prepared to discuss and do an activity.

Monday, Jun. 24, 3:30 pm

Cesar Chavez Central Library

Monday, Jun. 24, 5:00 p.m.

Weston Ranch Branch Library

Suzy Daveluy will entertain children of all ages with a hilarious program featuring books and cooks, jokes and riddles, activities, and fun, fun, fun!

Monday, Jun. 24, 6:30pm

Mountain House Branch Library

This event will be for the first 25 families who sign up!!
Join us for a neighborly potluck buffet at the Mountain House Library.
Bring your favorite STORE BOUGHT items (for 10 people) to share.  We will
have the feast, share favorite recipes, play a couple of games and ...read more

Monday, Jun. 24, 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.

Monday, Jun. 24, 6 pm

Cesar Chavez Central Library

Tweens and teens are invited to be part of the Cesar Chavez Central Library's Chess Club. The club will be led by volunteer Carlos Morena and will meet every Monday evening from 6-8 pm in the Children's Program Room, located at the back of the Children's Section on the 1st floor. No prev...read more

Monday, Jun. 24, 6 pm

Cesar Chavez Central Library

As part of the National Endowment for the Humanities' Bridging Cultures / Muslim Journeys grant, the Cesar Chavez Central Library will present a viewing of the HBO documentary film, Koran by Heart. The film will be introduced by Dr. Joel Lohr, University of the Pacific Chaplain. Followi...read more

Tuesday, Jun. 25, 10:30 a.m.

Ripon Branch Library

Storytime for preschoolers and their parents/caregivers features stories, poetry, songs, fingerplays, movement and lots of fun.

Tuesday, Jun. 25, 10:30 a.m.

Manteca Branch Library

Even the youngest babies will benefit from this 20 minute combination of simple picturebook stories, rhythmic music, plus fingerplays with motion and movement. The doors open at 10:00, stories and songs are at 10:30.  Playtime is available before and after the formal activities.

Tuesday, Jun. 25, 10:00 a.m.

Troke Branch Library

Tuesday, Jun. 25, 10:30 a.m.

Tracy Branch Library

All About Baby storytimes are designed for babies from 0 to 18 months and their parents/caregivers featuring rhythm, rhyme, stories, board book sharing. All About Baby times are held every Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Jun. 25, 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.

Tuesday, Jun. 25, 1:00 p.m.

Escalon Branch Library

Do you love to knit? On Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m., the Escalon Branch Library hosts
Knitters' Group in the Ekholm Community Room.  Come and join this wonderful group of people who share a passion for knitting. The group exchange patterns, work on group projects, show their individual work ...read more

Tuesday, Jun. 25, 1:30-5:00 p.m.

Ripon Branch Library

GECAC will be at the Ripon Memorial Library to offer tutoring on Tuesdays and Thursday in June and July, from 1:30-5:00 p.m. except for July 2 and 4.Contact GECAC for more information, at 209-825-7003.

Tuesday, Jun. 25, 4 p.m.

Tracy Branch Library

Come see how easy it can be to create professionally decorated cakes! Rita Rubin, a cake decorating instructor at Delta College and Hobby Lobby in Stockton will join us to demonstrate piping techniques and decorating tips to transform  your cakes into works of art....read more

Tuesday, Jun. 25, 4 pm

Cesar Chavez Central Library

Wednesday, Jun. 26, 10:30 a.m.

Weston Ranch Branch Library

Come join the fun as we read stories, sing songs and enjoy fingerplays. Storytime is followed by a brief craft or playtime.

Wednesday, Jun. 26, 1:00 p.m.

Thornton Branch Library

Hear stories that will leave you hungry for more. A different food-related story each week!

Wednesday, Jun. 26, 2:00 p.m.

Troke Branch Library

Join the 'Stitch, Knit, and Quilt Club' at Troke Branch Library!  Come do your knitting, crocheting, and other needlework in the company of others.  Share tips and techniques, finish a project, or learn a new skill while relaxing and chatting with new friends.   The group...read more

Wednesday, Jun. 26, 2 p.m.

Ripon Branch Library

Bring your child to the library to read!  The Ripon library has volunteers waiting here every Wednesday from 2 to 4 for children to come and read with them!  Moms, Dads, and caregivers! Do you need a couple of uninterrupted minutes to look for a book?  Let us help! The...read more

Wednesday, June 26, 2 p.m.

Manteca Branch Library

Working with your hands and making some crafts is a recipe for fun! Ruthanne is ready to craft away the afternoon with you! 

Wednesday, Jun. 26, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Troke Branch Library

California Conecta ofrecerá clases en español del uso básico del Internet durante el mes de marzo en la biblioteca Troke. Mateo Jones, el entrenador comunitario de California Conecta en el condado de San Joaquin, les enseñará a los adultos cómo navegar el In...read more

Wednesday, Jun. 26, 3:30pm

Mountain House Branch Library

The EZ Reader Book Club is for students Kindergarten through 3rd grade.  Read a book at home, come and discuss it at the library and do an activity together.  Sign up at the Circulation Desk....read more

Thursday, Jun. 27, 2:00 p.m.

Manteca Branch Library

Enjoy Anime movies on the big screen at the library. Keep cool in the McFall Room while the weather outside is hot! 

Thursday, Jun. 27, 9:30am

Maya Angelou Branch Library

From June through October, the Maya Angelou Branch Library will continue to host a monthly storytime and craft session at the Dorothy L. Jones Health and Community Center. Preschool-aged children and their caregivers are invited to participate in storytime, then create a fun craft. P...read more

Thursday, Jun. 27, 10:30 a.m.

Ripon Branch Library

Special baby storytime for newborn to 24 months old and their caregivers, includes simple rhymes, activities, and books to encourage intellectual and
social growth.

Thursday, Jun. 27, 10:30 a.m.

Manteca Branch Library

Storytime for preschoolers and their parents/caregivers features stories, poetry, songs, fingerplays, movement and lots of fun. 

Thursday, Jun. 27, 10:30 am

Cesar Chavez Central Library

Preschool storytime is a fun half-hour of stories, fingerplays, movement and music led by library staff. Develop your children's literacy skills and introduce them to a fun group activity.

Thursday, Jun. 27, 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.

Thursday, Jun. 27, 11:15am

Mountain House Branch Library

Preschool storytimes are designed for toddlers and preschoolers and feature 30 minutes of stories, songs and other age appropriate activities. 

Thursday, Jun. 27, 1:00pm

Linden Branch Library

Fun, fun, fun!  What more do we need to say?  You've got to see it to believe it.

Thursday, Jun. 27, 1:30-5:00 p.m.

Ripon Branch Library

GECAC will be at the Ripon Memorial Library to offer tutoring on Tuesdays and Thursday in June and July, from 1:30-5:00 p.m. except for July 2 and 4.Contact GECAC for more information, at 209-825-7003.

Thursday, Jun. 27, 2:00 p.m.

Ripon Branch Library

Let's travel to many lands this afternoon and get a taste of some global music. Don O'Brien will lead the way for a great musical adventure.

Thursday, Jun. 27, 3:00 p.m.

Thornton Branch Library

Listen to the book and participate in fun activities that let you create your most disgusting meal.

Thursday, Jun. 27, 3:30pm

Maya Angelou Branch Library

Young artists can learn new techniques in this hands-on drawing workshop with Jon Guerzon, who will demonstrate drawing and cartooning. This is one of our most popular programs, so get here early!

Thursday, Jun. 27, 4:00 p.m.

Tracy Branch Library

Fun, fun, fun!  What more do we need to say?  You've got to see it to believe it.

Thursday, Jun. 27, 6:00 p.m.

Troke Branch Library

Suzy Daveluy will entertain children of all ages with a hilarious program featuring books and cooks, jokes and riddles, activities, and fun, fun, fun!

Friday, Jun. 28, 10:30 a.m.

Weston Ranch Branch Library

Come join the fun as we read stories, sing songs and enjoy fingerplays. Storytime is followed by a brief craft or playtime.

Friday, Jun. 28, 3:30 pm

Cesar Chavez Central Library

Friday, Jun. 28, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Troke Branch Library

Students learn basic document writing on Microsoft Word and other useful tips (how to save on a flash drive, save in a different version of Word, simple formatting skills) to help them with their word processing.

We welcome those with little or no computer experience.&nbs...read more

Friday, Jun. 28, 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Weston Ranch Branch Library

Dance to get fit, and have fun too! Instructor Maria Cook will lead you through moves set to Latin rhythms like Salsa, Cumbia, Samba, and Merengue music.

Saturday, Jun. 29, 10:30 am

Linden Branch Library

Join library staff for fun stories and fingerplays!  Program lasts about 25 minutes so don't be late!

Saturday, Jun. 29, 12:00 p.m.

Thornton Branch Library

From cookies to macaroni, children will create a masterpiece during food related craft activities.

Saturday, Jun. 29, 12 p.m.

Tracy Branch Library

Learn to be a pawn star at the library's chess club! Join us as Richard Beale leads the club, in teaching and understanding chess strategies. All ages are welcome to participate in the instruction and playing, which begins at noon, and runs until 2 p.m. every Saturday.

Saturday, Jun. 29, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Troke Branch Library

The Troke Branch Library will provide a free computer class designed to help adults and teens apply for jobs and find helpful information using  the Library's online catalog, databases, and other electronic resources.   

This class will help you: 
*Find work a...read more

Saturday, Jun. 29, 3:00pm

Mountain House Branch Library

Learn to be a pawn star at the library's chess club! Join us to learn and understand chess strategies.  Children 8-13 years are welcome to participate in the instruction and playing, which begins at 3:00p.m. and runs until 4:30 p.m. every Saturday.