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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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In-N-Out Burger’s Cover-to-Cover Reading Program!
In-N-Out Burger’s Cover-to-Cover Reading Program!
Monday, Apr. 1In-N-Out Burger&rsqu
Tracy Branch Library
In-N-Out Burger's Cover to Cover Reading Program runs from March 2 through April 13 for children ages 4-12.  For every five books or 300 minutes read, children will receive a prize of one of the follow food items of their choice free: a hamburger, cheeseburger or grilled cheese! They c...read more
Let’s Read Together for Grades 1-3
3:00pm
Let’s Read Together for Grades 1-3
Monday, Apr. 1, 3:00pmLet’s Read Tog
Tracy Branch Library
Grades 1, 2, and 3. Early readers can improve their reading fluency and comprehension by participating in round-robin reading. Limited space. First come, first serve.
Chapter Book Club for Grades 3-5
4:00pm
Chapter Book Club for Grades 3-5
Monday, Apr. 1, 4:00pmChapter Book Club fo
Tracy Branch Library
Improve your reading comprehension by participating in book discussions and take home activity packs for a new chapter book each week. Ideal for grades 3-5. Limited space. First come, first serve.
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In-N-Out Burger’s Cover-to-Cover Reading Program!
In-N-Out Burger’s Cover-to-Cover Reading Program!
Tuesday, Apr. 2In-N-Out Burger&rsqu
Tracy Branch Library
In-N-Out Burger's Cover to Cover Reading Program runs from March 2 through April 13 for children ages 4-12.  For every five books or 300 minutes read, children will receive a prize of one of the follow food items of their choice free: a hamburger, cheeseburger or grilled cheese! They c...read more
All About Baby
10:30 AM
 All About Baby
Tuesday, Apr. 2, 10:30 AM
Tracy Branch Library
Half an hour of storytime and activity for children 0-2.
Pom Pom Creature Habitat
4:00 p.m.
 Pom Pom Creature Habitat
Tuesday, Apr. 2, 4:00 p.m.Pom Pom Creature Hab
Tracy Branch Library
Come design your own terrarium style habitat and a mysterious pom pom creature to live in it. Decorate your terrarium with artificial plants, grass and moss then welcome your new mysteriously fuzzy friend home. Ideal for ages 6 and older. Younger children are welcome with a parent or guardian to ass...read more
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In-N-Out Burger’s Cover-to-Cover Reading Program!
In-N-Out Burger’s Cover-to-Cover Reading Program!
Wednesday, Apr. 3In-N-Out Burger&rsqu
Tracy Branch Library
In-N-Out Burger's Cover to Cover Reading Program runs from March 2 through April 13 for children ages 4-12.  For every five books or 300 minutes read, children will receive a prize of one of the follow food items of their choice free: a hamburger, cheeseburger or grilled cheese! They c...read more
Makerspace for Tweens & Teens: Airplanes
4:00pm
Makerspace for Tweens & Teens: Airplanes
Wednesday, Apr. 3, 4:00pm
Tracy Branch Library
Ideal for Ages 10-18. Drop-in and try your hand at a variety of STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math) activities.
4
In-N-Out Burger’s Cover-to-Cover Reading Program!
In-N-Out Burger’s Cover-to-Cover Reading Program!
Thursday, Apr. 4In-N-Out Burger&rsqu
Tracy Branch Library
In-N-Out Burger's Cover to Cover Reading Program runs from March 2 through April 13 for children ages 4-12.  For every five books or 300 minutes read, children will receive a prize of one of the follow food items of their choice free: a hamburger, cheeseburger or grilled cheese! They c...read more
Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM
 Preschool Storytime
Thursday, Apr. 4, 10:30 AM
Tracy Branch Library
An engaging 30-minute of stories, music and fun that will build a love of reading and develop early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3-5. 
Little Hands Makerspace
11:00am
 Little Hands Makerspace
Thursday, Apr. 4, 11:00am
Tracy Branch Library
Ideal for Ages 0-5, but younger participants are welcome. Hands-on S.T.E.A.M. fun for preschoolers.  
Teen Thursday: Anime Your Way
4:00pm
 Teen Thursday: Anime Your Way
Thursday, Apr. 4, 4:00pmTeen Thursday: Anime
Tracy Branch Library
Ideal for Grades 6-12, however all ages 9 and older are welcome.Anime Your Way is a comprehensive step by step drawing program developed over 10 years by former Simpson’s artist Carlos Nieto III that teaches you how to create and modify an anime character from scratch, no matter what your draw...read more
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In-N-Out Burger’s Cover-to-Cover Reading Program!
In-N-Out Burger’s Cover-to-Cover Reading Program!
Friday, Apr. 5In-N-Out Burger&rsqu
Tracy Branch Library
In-N-Out Burger's Cover to Cover Reading Program runs from March 2 through April 13 for children ages 4-12.  For every five books or 300 minutes read, children will receive a prize of one of the follow food items of their choice free: a hamburger, cheeseburger or grilled cheese! They c...read more
6
In-N-Out Burger’s Cover-to-Cover Reading Program!
In-N-Out Burger’s Cover-to-Cover Reading Program!
Saturday, Apr. 6In-N-Out Burger&rsqu
Tracy Branch Library
In-N-Out Burger's Cover to Cover Reading Program runs from March 2 through April 13 for children ages 4-12.  For every five books or 300 minutes read, children will receive a prize of one of the follow food items of their choice free: a hamburger, cheeseburger or grilled cheese! They c...read more
Chess Club
10:00am
 Chess Club
Saturday, Apr. 6, 10:00am
Tracy Branch Library
Ideal for Ages 6+. Play or learn to play chess on Saturdays mornings. All equipment provided.
Adult Craft - Diamond Painting
1 pm
 Adult Craft - Diamond Painting
Saturday, Apr. 6, 1 pm
Tracy Branch Library
Adults come learn a new way of painting with stones. First come first serve. All materials supplied. 
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In-N-Out Burger’s Cover-to-Cover Reading Program!
In-N-Out Burger’s Cover-to-Cover Reading Program!
Sunday, Apr. 7In-N-Out Burger&rsqu
Tracy Branch Library
In-N-Out Burger's Cover to Cover Reading Program runs from March 2 through April 13 for children ages 4-12.  For every five books or 300 minutes read, children will receive a prize of one of the follow food items of their choice free: a hamburger, cheeseburger or grilled cheese! They c...read more
Math and Homework Workshop
2:00pm
 Math and Homework Workshop
Sunday, Apr. 7, 2:00pmMath and Homework Wo
Tracy Branch Library
For K-12. Adults welcome. Complete fun math problems/puzzles, learn math tricks and shortcuts that may help students with their schoolwork, and get help with your school work or other specific topics you would like to go over. Each Sunday from 2:00 - 4:30pm.
8
In-N-Out Burger’s Cover-to-Cover Reading Program!
In-N-Out Burger’s Cover-to-Cover Reading Program!
Monday, Apr. 8In-N-Out Burger&rsqu
Tracy Branch Library
In-N-Out Burger's Cover to Cover Reading Program runs from March 2 through April 13 for children ages 4-12.  For every five books or 300 minutes read, children will receive a prize of one of the follow food items of their choice free: a hamburger, cheeseburger or grilled cheese! They c...read more
Badges for Books Storytime
2:00pm
 Badges for Books Storytime
Monday, Apr. 8, 2:00pm
Tracy Branch Library
Ideal for Ages 0-12. Join the Tracy Police Department for a special storytime and craft! 
Let’s Read Together for Grades 1-3
3:00pm
Let’s Read Together for Grades 1-3
Monday, Apr. 8, 3:00pmLet’s Read Tog
Tracy Branch Library
Grades 1, 2, and 3. Early readers can improve their reading fluency and comprehension by participating in round-robin reading. Limited space. First come, first serve.
Chapter Book Club for Grades 3-5
4:00pm
Chapter Book Club for Grades 3-5
Monday, Apr. 8, 4:00pmChapter Book Club fo
Tracy Branch Library
Improve your reading comprehension by participating in book discussions and take home activity packs for a new chapter book each week. Ideal for grades 3-5. Limited space. First come, first serve.
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In-N-Out Burger’s Cover-to-Cover Reading Program!
In-N-Out Burger’s Cover-to-Cover Reading Program!
Tuesday, Apr. 9In-N-Out Burger&rsqu
Tracy Branch Library
In-N-Out Burger's Cover to Cover Reading Program runs from March 2 through April 13 for children ages 4-12.  For every five books or 300 minutes read, children will receive a prize of one of the follow food items of their choice free: a hamburger, cheeseburger or grilled cheese! They c...read more
All About Baby
10:30 AM
 All About Baby
Tuesday, Apr. 9, 10:30 AM
Tracy Branch Library
Half an hour of storytime and activity for children 0-2.
Lego Club for Kids
4:00 p.m.
 Lego Club for Kids
Tuesday, Apr. 9, 4:00 p.m.Lego Club for Kids
Tracy Branch Library
Ideal for Ages 2-12. Be creative! Build whatever you can imagine with fun lego or duplo designs and put it on display in the library! All blocks provided.
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In-N-Out Burger’s Cover-to-Cover Reading Program!
In-N-Out Burger’s Cover-to-Cover Reading Program!
Wednesday, Apr. 10In-N-Out Burger&rsqu
Tracy Branch Library
In-N-Out Burger's Cover to Cover Reading Program runs from March 2 through April 13 for children ages 4-12.  For every five books or 300 minutes read, children will receive a prize of one of the follow food items of their choice free: a hamburger, cheeseburger or grilled cheese! They c...read more
Makerspace for Tweens & Teens: Robots
4:00pm
Makerspace for Tweens & Teens: Robots
Wednesday, Apr. 10, 4:00pm
Tracy Branch Library
Ideal for Ages 10-18. Drop-in and try your hand at a variety of STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math) activities.
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In-N-Out Burger’s Cover-to-Cover Reading Program!
In-N-Out Burger’s Cover-to-Cover Reading Program!
Thursday, Apr. 11In-N-Out Burger&rsqu
Tracy Branch Library
In-N-Out Burger's Cover to Cover Reading Program runs from March 2 through April 13 for children ages 4-12.  For every five books or 300 minutes read, children will receive a prize of one of the follow food items of their choice free: a hamburger, cheeseburger or grilled cheese! They c...read more
Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM
 Preschool Storytime
Thursday, Apr. 11, 10:30 AM
Tracy Branch Library
An engaging 30-minute of stories, music and fun that will build a love of reading and develop early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3-5. 
Device Advice
11 a.m.
 Device Advice
Thursday, Apr. 11, 11 a.m.
(Thursdays Dec. 7 & 21, 11 a.m., Jan. 11 & 25, 11 a.m., Feb. 8 & 22, 11 a.m., Mar. 14 & 28, 11 a.m., April 11 & 25, 11 a.m. May 9 & 23, 11 a.m.)

Tracy Branch Library
Adults get help with your device and computer skills.
Baseball Crafts for Preschoolers
11:00am
Baseball Crafts for Preschoolers
Thursday, Apr. 11, 11:00am
Tracy Branch Library
Ideal for Ages 0-5, but younger participants are welcome. Batter up! Baseball season has started. Let's do some baseball-themed crafts.  
Teen Thursday: Sew Mini Animals
4:00pm
 Teen Thursday: Sew Mini Animals
Thursday, Apr. 11, 4:00pmTeen Thursday: Sew M
Tracy Branch Library
Ideal for Grades 6-12. Sew mini stuffed animals for National Pet Day. All materials supplied. 
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In-N-Out Burger’s Cover-to-Cover Reading Program!
In-N-Out Burger’s Cover-to-Cover Reading Program!
Friday, Apr. 12In-N-Out Burger&rsqu
Tracy Branch Library
In-N-Out Burger's Cover to Cover Reading Program runs from March 2 through April 13 for children ages 4-12.  For every five books or 300 minutes read, children will receive a prize of one of the follow food items of their choice free: a hamburger, cheeseburger or grilled cheese! They c...read more
English Conversation Club
4 p.m.
 English Conversation Club
Friday, Apr. 12, 4 p.m.
(Friday, Nov. 17, 4 p.m., Friday Dec 1, & 22, 4p.m., Friday, Jan. 12 & 19, 4 p.m., Feb. 9 & 23, 4 p.m., Friday March 9 & 23, 4 p.m.)

Tracy Branch Library
Adults come and practice speaking English in a comfortable group setting.
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In-N-Out Burger’s Cover-to-Cover Reading Program!
In-N-Out Burger’s Cover-to-Cover Reading Program!
Saturday, Apr. 13In-N-Out Burger&rsqu
Tracy Branch Library
In-N-Out Burger's Cover to Cover Reading Program runs from March 2 through April 13 for children ages 4-12.  For every five books or 300 minutes read, children will receive a prize of one of the follow food items of their choice free: a hamburger, cheeseburger or grilled cheese! They c...read more
Chess Club
10:00am
 Chess Club
Saturday, Apr. 13, 10:00am
Tracy Branch Library
Ideal for Ages 6+. Play or learn to play chess on Saturdays mornings. All equipment provided.
SAT or ACT Practice Test (Register)
10:30am
SAT or ACT Practice Test (Register)
Saturday, Apr. 13, 10:30amSAT or ACT Practice
Tracy Branch Library
Grades 9-12. Take a official full-length, computer-based practice test for the SAT or ACT (essay not included). Students will need to create a free account at Collegeboard (for the SAT) or My ACT (for the ACT). The Collegeboard or My ACT account can be created on-site or at any time before arri...read more

Paws for Reading
12 p.m.
 Paws for Reading
Saturday, Apr. 13, 12 p.m.
(Saturdays, February 10, 12 p.m., March 9, 12 p.m., April 13, 12 p.m., May 11, 12 p.m., June 8)

Tracy Branch Library
Ideal for Ages 6-12, younger readers are welcome. Read to a therapy dog at the library every 2nd Saturday of the month.
14
Math and Homework Workshop
2:00pm
 Math and Homework Workshop
Sunday, Apr. 14, 2:00pmMath and Homework Wo
Tracy Branch Library
For K-12. Adults welcome. Complete fun math problems/puzzles, learn math tricks and shortcuts that may help students with their schoolwork, and get help with your school work or other specific topics you would like to go over. Each Sunday from 2:00 - 4:30pm.
15
Let’s Read Together for Grades 1-3
3:00pm
Let’s Read Together for Grades 1-3
Monday, Apr. 15, 3:00pmLet’s Read Tog
Tracy Branch Library
Grades 1, 2, and 3. Early readers can improve their reading fluency and comprehension by participating in round-robin reading. Limited space. First come, first serve.
Chapter Book Club for Grades 3-5
4:00pm
Chapter Book Club for Grades 3-5
Monday, Apr. 15, 4:00pmChapter Book Club fo
Tracy Branch Library
Improve your reading comprehension by participating in book discussions and take home activity packs for a new chapter book each week. Ideal for grades 3-5. Limited space. First come, first serve.
16
All About Baby
10:30 AM
 All About Baby
Tuesday, Apr. 16, 10:30 AM
Tracy Branch Library
Half an hour of storytime and activity for children 0-2.
Pour painting for kids (Register)
4:00 p.m.
Pour painting for kids (Register)
Tuesday, Apr. 16, 4:00 p.m.Pour painting for ki
Tracy Branch Library
Learn how to create your own artwork! We will be making pour paintings. No experience is necessary. Through simple step-by-step methods children are guided every step of the way in a safe, judgment-free atmosphere. For ages 6-12.Registration will open April 1, 2024. Walk-ins welcome until all s...read more

17
Makerspace for Tweens & Teens: Jewelry
4:00pm
Makerspace for Tweens & Teens: Jewelry
Wednesday, Apr. 17, 4:00pm
Tracy Branch Library
Ideal for Ages 10-18. Drop-in and try your hand at a variety of STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math) activities.
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Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM
 Preschool Storytime
Thursday, Apr. 18, 10:30 AM
Tracy Branch Library
An engaging 30-minute of stories, music and fun that will build a love of reading and develop early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3-5. 
Little Hands Makerspace
11:00am
 Little Hands Makerspace
Thursday, Apr. 18, 11:00am
Tracy Branch Library
Ideal for Ages 0-5, but younger participants are welcome. Hands-on S.T.E.A.M. fun for preschoolers.  
Teen Thursday: Art Day
4:00pm
 Teen Thursday: Art Day
Thursday, Apr. 18, 4:00pmTeen Thursday: Art D
Tracy Branch Library
Ideal for Grades 6-12. "Paint" a famous masterpeice with numbered stickers or create your own acrylic painting on a mini canvas  in honor of World Art Day. All materials supplied. 
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Chess Club
10:00am
 Chess Club
Saturday, Apr. 20, 10:00am
Tracy Branch Library
Ideal for Ages 6+. Play or learn to play chess on Saturdays mornings. All equipment provided.
Yoga
12 p.m.
 Yoga
Saturday, Apr. 20, 12 p.m.
(Saturday March 30, 12 p.m., April 20, 2024, 12 p.m., May 11, 2024, 12 p.m., June 22, 2024, 12 p.m.)

Tracy Branch Library
Beginning Yoga
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Math and Homework Workshop
2:00pm
 Math and Homework Workshop
Sunday, Apr. 21, 2:00pmMath and Homework Wo
Tracy Branch Library
For K-12. Adults welcome. Complete fun math problems/puzzles, learn math tricks and shortcuts that may help students with their schoolwork, and get help with your school work or other specific topics you would like to go over. Each Sunday from 2:00 - 4:30pm.
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Let’s Read Together for Grades 1-3
3:00pm
Let’s Read Together for Grades 1-3
Monday, Apr. 22, 3:00pmLet’s Read Tog
Tracy Branch Library
Grades 1, 2, and 3. Early readers can improve their reading fluency and comprehension by participating in round-robin reading. Limited space. First come, first serve.
Chapter Book Club for Grades 3-5
4:00pm
Chapter Book Club for Grades 3-5
Monday, Apr. 22, 4:00pmChapter Book Club fo
Tracy Branch Library
Improve your reading comprehension by participating in book discussions and take home activity packs for a new chapter book each week. Ideal for grades 3-5. Limited space. First come, first serve.
23
All About Baby
10:30 AM
 All About Baby
Tuesday, Apr. 23, 10:30 AM
Tracy Branch Library
Half an hour of storytime and activity for children 0-2.
Earth Day Craft for kids: Make a Starter Planter!
4:00 p.m.
Earth Day Craft for kids: Make a Starter Planter!
Tuesday, Apr. 23, 4:00 p.m.Earth Day Craft for
Tracy Branch Library
Celebrate Earth Day by creating your own starter planter. Choose between planting your own bean stalk or a sunflower! Recommended for ages 6 and up. Younger children are welcome with parent or guardian assistance. 
Lego for Kids with Autism
5:30 pm
 Lego for Kids with Autism
Tuesday, Apr. 23, 5:30 pm
(Tuesday Dec. 5, 5:30 pm, Jan 23, 5:30 pm, Feb. 6, 5:30 pm, Mar. 5, 5:30 pm, April 23, 5:30 pm, May 21, 5:30 pm)

Tracy Branch Library
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Makerspace for Tweens & Teens: Games
4:00pm
Makerspace for Tweens & Teens: Games
Wednesday, Apr. 24, 4:00pm
Tracy Branch Library
Ideal for Ages 10-18. Drop-in and try your hand at a variety of STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math) activities.
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Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM
 Preschool Storytime
Thursday, Apr. 25, 10:30 AM
Tracy Branch Library
An engaging 30-minute of stories, music and fun that will build a love of reading and develop early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3-5. 
Device Advice
11 a.m.
 Device Advice
Thursday, Apr. 25, 11 a.m.
(Thursdays Dec. 7 & 21, 11 a.m., Jan. 11 & 25, 11 a.m., Feb. 8 & 22, 11 a.m., Mar. 14 & 28, 11 a.m., April 11 & 25, 11 a.m. May 9 & 23, 11 a.m.)

Tracy Branch Library
Adults get help with your device and computer skills.
Play-Doh Day for Preschoolers
11:00am
 Play-Doh Day for Preschoolers
Thursday, Apr. 25, 11:00am
Tracy Branch Library
Ideal for Ages 0-5, but younger participants are welcome. Let's get creative with play-doh!  
Teen Thursday: 3D Perler Tree
4:00pm
 Teen Thursday: 3D Perler Tree
Thursday, Apr. 25, 4:00pmTeen Thursday: 3D Pe
Tracy Branch Library
Ideal for Grades 6-12. Create a 3D perler bead tree creation in honor of Earth Day. Younger participants with the patience to complete the activity are welcome with an adult assistant. Activity will take approximately 1.5 hours.
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English Conversation Club
4 p.m.
 English Conversation Club
Friday, Apr. 26, 4 p.m.
(Friday, Nov. 17, 4 p.m., Friday Dec 1, & 22, 4p.m., Friday, Jan. 12 & 19, 4 p.m., Feb. 9 & 23, 4 p.m., Friday March 9 & 23, 4 p.m.)

Tracy Branch Library
Adults come and practice speaking English in a comfortable group setting.
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Chess Club
10:00am
 Chess Club
Saturday, Apr. 27, 10:00am
Tracy Branch Library
Ideal for Ages 6+. Play or learn to play chess on Saturdays mornings. All equipment provided.
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Math and Homework Workshop
2:00pm
 Math and Homework Workshop
Sunday, Apr. 28, 2:00pmMath and Homework Wo
Tracy Branch Library
For K-12. Adults welcome. Complete fun math problems/puzzles, learn math tricks and shortcuts that may help students with their schoolwork, and get help with your school work or other specific topics you would like to go over. Each Sunday from 2:00 - 4:30pm.
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Let’s Read Together for Grades 1-3
3:00pm
Let’s Read Together for Grades 1-3
Monday, Apr. 29, 3:00pmLet’s Read Tog
Tracy Branch Library
Grades 1, 2, and 3. Early readers can improve their reading fluency and comprehension by participating in round-robin reading. Limited space. First come, first serve.
Chapter Book Club for Grades 3-5
4:00pm
Chapter Book Club for Grades 3-5
Monday, Apr. 29, 4:00pmChapter Book Club fo
Tracy Branch Library
Improve your reading comprehension by participating in book discussions and take home activity packs for a new chapter book each week. Ideal for grades 3-5. Limited space. First come, first serve.
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All About Baby
10:30 AM
 All About Baby
Tuesday, Apr. 30, 10:30 AM
Tracy Branch Library
Half an hour of storytime and activity for children 0-2.
Family Movie Night: A Bug’s Life (1998)
4:00 p.m.
Family Movie Night: A Bug’s Life (1998)
Tuesday, Apr. 30, 4:00 p.m.Family Movie Night:
Tracy Branch Library
All Ages. Flik is an inventive ant who's always messing things up for his colony. His latest mishap was destroying the food stores that were supposed to be used to pay off grasshopper Hopper. Now the strong-arming insect is demanding that the ants gather double the food or face annihilation. To ...read more
    
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