LIBRARY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

Bring in any clean, gently used kids costume to the Chavez Library from September 11 through 29 and receive a voucher to return on September 30 to shop for a "new-to-you" costume.*

* Disclaimer: all costumes received will be considered donations, and cannot be returned to donator. There is no guarantee of availability of sizes, styles, characters, gender, etc. Participation in swap is an "at your own risk" activity. Following the official "swap" time, there will be an "open giveaway" where costumes may be available to choose with no voucher required. Contact Chavez Library staff at 209-937-8221 with questions or for more information. 

September 1 - October 31. Visit the Manteca library & grab a reading log for a chance to win a prize! For all ages. Must submit the reading logs at Manteca branch. 

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! If you do not already have a card stop by get one today. If you have one, share your love for the library with your family and friends! During the month of September, pick up a Bingo board at the Troke Branch and complete for a chance to win prizes! This is for all ages and ends on September 30.
 

We need volunteer assistance with the following program:

Reading Buddies:
Help children ages 6-12 years old work on their reading skills one-on-one or in small groups. Commitment time is every Monday & Wednesday, 5-6 pm. 

 

Please email Kari.Leos@stocktonca.gov if you are interested.

Hours while under renovation
Mon 10-6
Tue 10-6
Wed 1-6
Thr 10-6
Fri 10-5
Sat CLOSED
Sun CLOSED

Curbside Pickup
209-937-8402

Drop off a clean, like new costume before October 5, 2023 and get a voucher to pick up a "New-to-you" costume on October 12, 2023 from 3:30-5:30pm. 
Don't want a voucher? Just want to donate a costume? That is fine too!

* Disclaimer: all costumes received will be considered donations, and cannot be returned to donator. There is no guarantee of availability of sizes, styles, characters, gender, etc. Participation in swap is an "at your own risk" activity. Following the official "swap" time, there will be an "open giveaway" where costumes may be available to choose with no voucher required. Contact Escalon Library staff at 209-838-2494 with questions or for more information.  Sponsored by Escalon Library.

Enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. 
  Sponsored by Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library.

Join us every Thursday at 10:30 am for an hour filled with fun, games and activities! 

This half-hour program incorporates "Mother Goose on the Loose" guidelines to provide a time "just for babies". Focus is on literacy building blocks for baby's development through sharing picture books, board books, fingerplays, rhythm/rhyme and simple songs. Above all it a fun and interactive time for babies and caretakers facilitated by library staff. Sponsored by Friends of the Ripon Memorial Library.

Join us for about 30 minutes of stories, songs and activities on Thursday mornings at 10:30 am. After storytime, we will play for about half an hour. This mellower storytime is designed for our smallest friends and their caregivers--siblings are welcome, too! Sponsored by Stockton/San Joaquin County Public Library.

A representative from World System Builder will share helpful advice regarding money matters.  These are the dates of this month's free adult workshops and the topics that will be covered:

9/8/23: Maximizing Your Social Security  10:30am

9/21/23:   Understanding Asset Accumulation Strategies   6:00pm

This half-hour program incorporates "Mother Goose on the Loose" guidelines to provide a time "just for babies". Focus is on literacy 
building blocks for baby's development through sharing picturebooks, board books, fingerplays, rhythm/rhyme and simple songs.
Above all it a fun and interactive time for babies and caretakers facilitated by library staff. Sponsored by Mountain House Friends of the Library.

Come play Lotería at Weston Ranch every 3rd Thursday of the month. This program is intended for Adults and Seniors.
 

Families are welcome to join the Escalon Branch Library for some stories, movements, songs and more! Join us after storytime for coloring and/or crafts.
  Sponsored by Friends of the Escalon Library.

 Bring your preschoolers to this half hour storytime where library staff will share age appropriate stories, rhymes and songs and we will all have a very fun time. For ages 3-5; older siblings welcome.  Please join us at 11:15am on Thursdays. Sponsored by MH Friends of the Library.

Let's laugh & play with friends! Drop in & play card & board games at the Manteca Library. This free program is for teens. All materials will be provided. 

Make paper airplanes and gliders and see how far they can soar!