LIBRARY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

Make a mess. Deconstruct. Play! This month we are making magnetic poetry kits for national poetry month!

Enjoy some books, songs, and playtime while supporting your child's love of reading!

Create your own magnet maze with a paper plate!

*******The 1st Thursday of every month*******Love to play bingo?  Like to win free stuff?  Then join us and do both at our monthly bingo!  There will be prizes and books to win.  Come and have fun and meet new people.  This program is free and open to all adults.

For Adults. A staff member will be available for an hour to answer your computer questions. Bring your device, if you have a specific question about it. First Thursday of the month. 

Need help with a laptop, Tablet, or just looking for one-on-one assistance? Stop by and we can help clear things up.

Celebrate Spring with optical illusions!

All Ages. An interactive & educational petting zoo experience. 

Ages 6-12. Color your own rabbit and sew your own basket. All materials provided while they last.

Enjoy some books, songs, and playtime while supporting your child's love of reading!

YOU MUST HAVE COMPLETED REGISTRATION AND ORIENTATION ON MARCH 6, 2020 TO ATTEND.For parents and caregivers of children aged 0-3 years.Did you know? Talk builds babies' brains!Our free LENA Start classes can help you make a difference in your baby's life just through early talk and interactio...read more

Need one-on-one assistance with a tech issue? Stop by and we can help clear things up. 

For ages 10 to 18.Create your own S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts, and Math) projects or learn more about arts, science, and tech!3-4:30pm. The library has the following items for you explore and use for your projects: Project idea books Craft/art supplies Sewing machine K'nex and L...read more

Celebrate a holiday each month with the Library! This Month we will celebrate scrabble day with a tournament.

For Adults. Practice your English skills in a relaxed setting.

Enjoy some books, songs, and playtime while supporting your child's love of reading!

The Tracy Friends of the Library will hold a special spring booksale. Books and media starting at 10¢.Member-Only SaleSaturday, April 4, 2020, 10:00am-11:00amGeneral PublicSaturday, April 4, 2020, 11:00am-5:00pmSunday, Apr 5, 2020, 12:00-5pm

Bond with your kiddos or relax on your own. You set the pace for Coloring club!

Learn about the insect world with the fantastic folks of Save Nature.This event has been rescheduled for May 16 at 11am. 

Make your own bug hotel to help Spring flowers grow. 

The Tracy Friends of the Library will hold a special spring booksale. Books and media starting at 10¢.Member-Only SaleSaturday, April 4, 2020, 10:00am-11:00amGeneral PublicSaturday, April 4, 2020, 11:00am-5:00pmSunday, Apr 5, 2020, 12:00-5pm

Free, drop-in homework help for K-12 student provided by volunteers and online tutors. Computers with Microsoft Office and internet available for use. Mondays & Wednesday 3:30-5:00pm. Fall Dates: January 13 - May 13, 2020. No sessions 1/20, 2/10, 2/17, 3/30, 4/1, 4/13, 4/15.If you wish to become...read more

During Troke Library Renovations March 9- April 19, 2020, We will have weekly storytime on Tuesdays at 10:15am at Seifert Community Center. Seifert Community Center is located at 128 W. Benjamin Holt Drive, Stockton. We will have lots of fun with stories, songs and finger plays.  

Ages 0-2. Bring your infant to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and fun. Designed for lapsit. Older siblings welcome! 

Learn how to grow your own easter grass at the library!

Ages 3-5. Bring your preschooler to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and fun; older siblings welcome! 

Create your own magnet maze with a paper plate!

It's time for our youngest to shine! This month we will be making magnetic race tracks. 

For Grades 8-12. Play video games, board games, card games, and eat snacks. ​Text @tracyteens to 81010 for weekly text reminders about teen programs. 

Volunteers will be available to help students grades  K—6th with their  homework in math, science, and English.Tuesdays 4:00-5:00PMThis is a drop-in first come first serve.  Parents must stay in the library. 

Bring a project to our knitting and crocheting group!  Come and socialize while you work on a new or ongoing project.  From beginners to experts, all levels are welcome.  Exchange ideas and learn new techniques as you get to know one another and work on your creations. 

Brainstorming. Event planning. Snacks.Would you like to help plan teen programs for the library? Join the 2019-2020 Teen Advisory Group!Requirements:*Must be 14 or older*Must complete a volunteer application & fingerprinting*Must be available to attend 2019-2020 TAG meetings (typically 1st Tuesd...read more

Created by Zumba® and BabyFirst, the Zumbini® program combines music, dance and educational tools for 45 minutes of can’t-stop, won’t-stop bonding, learning, and fun! For children ages 0-4 only!Registration is required as space is limited! You can register via online or in person...read more

Make a beautiful butterfly wreath to hang on your door!

Make your own custom culinary creation! This month we will be making under the sea snacks. 

Ages 6-12. Mold your own faux sand dollar necklace from modeling compound and shells. All materials provided, while they last. 

Enjoy some books, songs, and playtime while supporting your child's love of reading!

Join us every Friday at 10:15 for this half-hour program for famililes. We will share fun, colorful picture books, sing happy songs, and make simple, cute crafts to take home.

YOU MUST HAVE COMPLETED REGISTRATION AND ORIENTATION ON MARCH 6, 2020 TO ATTEND.For parents and caregivers of children aged 0-3 years.Did you know? Talk builds babies' brains!Our free LENA Start classes can help you make a difference in your baby's life just through early talk and interactio...read more

Bond with baby while getting some socialization time. This month we will be working on our fine motor skills and pattern recognition. 

For ages 10 to 18.Create your own S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts, and Math) projects or learn more about arts, science, and tech!3-4:30pm. The library has the following items for you explore and use for your projects: Project idea books Craft/art supplies Sewing machine K'nex and L...read more

Learn about the magical properties of bubbles with the world of wonders science museum.

For Adults. Practice your English skills in a relaxed setting.

Enjoy some books, songs, and playtime while supporting your child's love of reading!

For 9th to 12th graders. Participants will take a full-length computerized practice test (SAT or ACT), receive their score, and suggested study areas. The test takes approximately 4 hours. Bring a pencil and a calculator.Space is limited. Priority is given to those who register in person, by ph...read more

Join us every 2nd Saturday morning to discuss a new book. Book available at the checkout desk. 

Make a unique wall hang to showcase your photos!

Make your own custom culinary creation! This month, we'll be making under the sea snacks.

Celebrate a holiday each month with the library! This month we will celebrate Scrabble Day with a tournament.

April is Financial Literacy month, and First Financial Security is hosting a Financial Literacy Workshop for children.  Children will learn how and why it is important to save money and will get to decorate and take home their own piggy bank!  Please sign your child up for this free progra...read more

Ideal for Grades K-2. Improve reading comprehension skills by discussing a new book each session. Craft activity included.  Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions.Get the first book from the checkout desk.Dates:Jan 13, 27, 3:00pmFeb 3, 24, 3:00pmMar 9, 23, 3:00pmApril 13, 27, 3:00pm...read more

Ideal for Grades 3-5. Improve reading comprehension skills by discussing a new book each session. Craft activity included.  Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions.Get the first book from the checkout desk.Dates:Jan 13, 27, 3:30pmFeb 3, 24, 3:30pmMar 9, 23, 3:30pmApril 13, 27, 3:30pm...read more

During Troke Library Renovations March 9- April 19, 2020, We will have weekly storytime on Tuesdays at 10:15am at Seifert Community Center. Seifert Community Center is located at 128 W. Benjamin Holt Drive, Stockton. We will have lots of fun with stories, songs and finger plays.  

Ages 0-2. Bring your infant to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and fun. Designed for lapsit. Older siblings welcome! 

Bring your knitting or crochet project or follow along with supplies provided by the library. This month we will be crocheting Easter baskets. 

Ages 3-5. Bring your preschooler to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and fun; older siblings welcome! 

Enjoy some popcorn and a great flick at the Library! The Lion King live action film is rated PG.

Come over and get messy with an interactive craft! This month we will be celebrating Earth Day by making seed bomsb to plant in your garden. 

Volunteers will be available to help students grades  K—6th with their  homework in math, science, and English.Tuesdays 4:00-5:00PMThis is a drop-in first come first serve.  Parents must stay in the library. 

Bring a project to our knitting and crocheting group!  Come and socialize while you work on a new or ongoing project.  From beginners to experts, all levels are welcome.  Exchange ideas and learn new techniques as you get to know one another and work on your creations. 

Celebrate a holiday each month with the Library! This Month we will celebrate scrabble day with a tournament.

Celebrate spring with optical illusions!

Enjoy some books, songs, and playtime while supporting your child's love of reading!

Ideal for Grades K-2. Improve reading comprehension skills by discussing a new book each session. Craft activity included.  Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions.Get the first book from the checkout desk.Dates:Jan 15, 29, 4:00pmFeb 5, 26, 4:00pmMar 11, 25, 4:00pmApril 15, 29, 4:00p...read more

Ideal for Grades 3-5. Improve reading comprehension skills by discussing a new book each session. Craft activity included.  Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions.Get the first book from the checkout desk.Dates:Jan 15, 29, 4:30pmFeb 5, 26, 4:30pmMar 11, 25, 4:30pmApril 15, 29, 4:30p...read more

Lotería is similiar to Bingo, but uses images on a deck of cards instead of plain numbers.  Learn the meaning of popular Spanish phrases and words, all while competing for fun prizes.  You do not need to know Spanish to play!Lotería es similar al Bingo, pero usa imágen...read more

Learn how to make different tea blends with New Mettle Farms.

Enjoy some popcorn and a great flick at the library. The Lion King, live action, is rated PG.

Enjoy some books, songs, and playtime while supporting your child's love of reading!

Join us every Friday at 10:15 for this half-hour program for famililes. We will share fun, colorful picture books, sing happy songs, and make simple, cute crafts to take home.

YOU MUST HAVE COMPLETED REGISTRATION AND ORIENTATION ON MARCH 6, 2020 TO ATTEND.For parents and caregivers of children aged 0-3 years.Did you know? Talk builds babies' brains!Our free LENA Start classes can help you make a difference in your baby's life just through early talk and interactio...read more

Play a round of mahjong with old and new friends. 

For ages 10 to 18.Create your own S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts, and Math) projects or learn more about arts, science, and tech!3-4:30pm. The library has the following items for you explore and use for your projects: Project idea books Craft/art supplies Sewing machine K'nex and L...read more

Read to a rescued chicken, duck, or whatever barnyard critter tags along!

Enjoy some books, songs, and playtime while supporting your child's love of reading!

Make your own custom culinary creation! This month, we'll be making under the sea snacks.

Make a unique wall hang to showcase your photos!

Learn about popular myths with this fun and interactive adventure theater performance. 

For Adults. Create sand art in a bottle. Space is limited. Registration starts April 4, 2020. All materials supplied.

Stretch, relax, and get fit! No experience necessary. All abilities welcome. 

For Ages 0-4. Created by Zumba® and BabyFirst, the Zumbini® program combines music, dance and educational tools for 45 minutes of can’t-stop, won’t-stop bonding, learning, and fun! Space is limited. Priority given to those who register in person, by phone (866-805-7323), or ...read more

Free, drop-in homework help for K-12 student provided by volunteers and online tutors. Computers with Microsoft Office and internet available for use. Mondays & Wednesday 3:30-5:00pm. Fall Dates: January 13 - May 13, 2020. No sessions 1/20, 2/10, 2/17, 3/30, 4/1, 4/13, 4/15.If you wish to become...read more

During Troke Library Renovations March 9- April 19, 2020, We will have weekly storytime on Tuesdays at 10:15am at Seifert Community Center. Seifert Community Center is located at 128 W. Benjamin Holt Drive, Stockton. We will have lots of fun with stories, songs and finger plays.  

Ages 0-2. Bring your infant to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and fun. Designed for lapsit. Older siblings welcome! 

Make your own bug hotel to help spring flowers grow.

Ages 3-5. Bring your preschooler to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and fun; older siblings welcome! 

Challenge yourself by creating a constellation tube to view the stars!

Read to a rescued chicken, duck, or whatever barnyard critter tags along. 

Grades 9-12. Learn where you need to go to get a youth work permit and about resources for resume writing, interviewing, and job listings. 

Volunteers will be available to help students grades  K—6th with their  homework in math, science, and English.Tuesdays 4:00-5:00PMThis is a drop-in first come first serve.  Parents must stay in the library. 

Bring a project to our knitting and crocheting group!  Come and socialize while you work on a new or ongoing project.  From beginners to experts, all levels are welcome.  Exchange ideas and learn new techniques as you get to know one another and work on your creations. 

Enjoy some popcorn and a great flick at the Library! The Lion King live action film is rated PG.

Free, drop-in homework help for K-12 student provided by volunteers and online tutors. Computers with Microsoft Office and internet available for use. Mondays & Wednesday 3:30-5:00pm. Fall Dates: January 13 - May 13, 2020. No sessions 1/20, 2/10, 2/17, 3/30, 4/1, 4/13, 4/15.If you wish to become...read more

Come over and get messy with an interactive craft! This month we will be celebrating Earth Day by making seed bombs!

Enjoy some books, songs, and playtime while supporting your child's love of reading!

Try your hand at this game of chance! Winner takes all!

Relax and color with us on the 4th Thursday of every month!  All material will be supplied but feel free to bring your own.   

Make a mess. Deconstruct. Play! This month we are making magnetic poetry kits for national poetry month.

For Ages 0-12. Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for an hour of building with Legos and Duplos. Children have the opportunity to put their creations on display in the library. 

Enjoy some books, songs, and playtime while supporting your child's love of reading!

Join us every Friday at 10:15 for this half-hour program for famililes. We will share fun, colorful picture books, sing happy songs, and make simple, cute crafts to take home.

YOU MUST HAVE COMPLETED REGISTRATION AND ORIENTATION ON MARCH 6, 2020 TO ATTEND.For parents and caregivers of children aged 0-3 years.Did you know? Talk builds babies' brains!Our free LENA Start classes can help you make a difference in your baby's life just through early talk and interactio...read more

Join us for some coloring fun!

For ages 10 to 18.Create your own S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts, and Math) projects or learn more about arts, science, and tech!3-4:30pm. The library has the following items for you explore and use for your projects: Project idea books Craft/art supplies Sewing machine K'nex and L...read more

Come over and get messy with an interactive craft! This month we will be celebrating Earth Day by making seed bombs!

For Adults. Practice your English skills in a relaxed setting.

Enjoy some books, songs, and playtime while supporting your child's love of reading!

Celebrate ultra friday with the library and a variety of board games!

Celebrate ultra fridays with the library and a cool fresco art project!

Celebrate ultra friday with the library and a rousing game of bingo!

challenge yourself by creating a constellation tube to view the stars!

Bond with Baby while getting some socialization time. This month, we will be working on our fine motor skills and pattern recognition.

Make a unique wall hang to showcase your photos!

For teens and adults. Learn the basics of needlepoint. All materials supplied. Space is limited. Priority is given to those who register in person, phone (866-805-7323), or online starting Apr 11, 2019. 

Come join these meditation sessions led by experienced meditation teachers.

Ideal for Grades K-2. Improve reading comprehension skills by discussing a new book each session. Craft activity included.  Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions.Get the first book from the checkout desk.Dates:Jan 13, 27, 3:00pmFeb 3, 24, 3:00pmMar 9, 23, 3:00pmApril 13, 27, 3:00pm...read more

Free, drop-in homework help for K-12 student provided by volunteers and online tutors. Computers with Microsoft Office and internet available for use. Mondays & Wednesday 3:30-5:00pm. Fall Dates: January 13 - May 13, 2020. No sessions 1/20, 2/10, 2/17, 3/30, 4/1, 4/13, 4/15.If you wish to become...read more

Ideal for Grades 3-5. Improve reading comprehension skills by discussing a new book each session. Craft activity included.  Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions.Get the first book from the checkout desk.Dates:Jan 13, 27, 3:30pmFeb 3, 24, 3:30pmMar 9, 23, 3:30pmApril 13, 27, 3:30pm...read more

For Adults. Autism Is a World (2004): A documentary on an autistic woman's inner world, her writing, and the friends she made while in college. Snacks provided. Run Time: 40 min. Unrated.

Ages 0-2. Bring your infant to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and fun. Designed for lapsit. Older siblings welcome! 

Bring a friend or make new ones at our monthly bingo club!

Ages 3-5. Bring your preschooler to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and fun; older siblings welcome! 

Share your thoughts on the graphic novel, "On A Sunbeam," by Tillie Walden.

Challenge yourself by creating a constellation tube to view the stars

Grades 8-12. We all have a superhero inside us, it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In Billy Batson’s (Angel) case, by shouting out one word—SHAZAM!—this streetwise 14-year-old foster kid can turn into the adult Super Hero Shazam (Levi), courtesy of an ancient wizard...read more

Volunteers will be available to help students grades  K—6th with their  homework in math, science, and English.Tuesdays 4:00-5:00PMThis is a drop-in first come first serve.  Parents must stay in the library. 

Come learn how to sew a decorative pillow with instructor Delia Davila at the Cesar Chavez Central Library on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 4 PM. Supplies will be provided and are available to the first 10 participants. Anyone ages 12 and up is invited to participate. Participants must know how to...read more

Free, drop-in homework help for K-12 student provided by volunteers and online tutors. Computers with Microsoft Office and internet available for use. Mondays & Wednesday 3:30-5:00pm. Fall Dates: January 13 - May 13, 2020. No sessions 1/20, 2/10, 2/17, 3/30, 4/1, 4/13, 4/15.If you wish to become...read more

Celebrate spring with optical illusions!

Come celebrate international jazz day with the library.

Enjoy some books, songs, and playtime while supporting your child's love of reading!

Ideal for Grades K-2. Improve reading comprehension skills by discussing a new book each session. Craft activity included.  Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions.Get the first book from the checkout desk.Dates:Jan 15, 29, 4:00pmFeb 5, 26, 4:00pmMar 11, 25, 4:00pmApril 15, 29, 4:00p...read more

Ideal for Grades 3-5. Improve reading comprehension skills by discussing a new book each session. Craft activity included.  Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions.Get the first book from the checkout desk.Dates:Jan 15, 29, 4:30pmFeb 5, 26, 4:30pmMar 11, 25, 4:30pmApril 15, 29, 4:30p...read more

Come celebrate international jazz day with the library.

Bring a book or borrow one of ours and read to a furry friend!  Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary brings a different farm animal each month, perfect for you or your child to become aquainted with a farm animal they might not normally come into contact with.  All ages welcome.

Come celebrate international jazz day with the library!

All Ages. In this live-action Disney film, an orphan falls in love with a prince after enduring great abuse from her stepmom and stepsisters. Rating: PG. Runtime: 112 minutes.

Enjoy some books, songs, and playtime while supporting your child's love of reading!