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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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F E A T U R E D   E V E N T
Adult Nutrition Seri
Friday, Apr. 25, 3pm
Join us for a free series of classes focused on improving nutrition and overall wellness, The program includes:
  • Live cooking demonstrations with low-cost recipes
  • Healthy eating on a budget
  • Guidance on increasing physical activity
  • Choosing healthy foods
It's a great opportunity to learn how to make healthier choices and live a balanced lifestyle!

Register online or call us at (209) 937-8311.
F E A T U R E D   E V E N T
Poetry in Bloom-Cele
Tuesday, Apr. 29, 4:00 pm
Meet Escalon’s first Poet Laureate, Jonathon Cabello and Modesto’s Poet Laureate, Angela Drew for an inspiring afternoon! Listen to original poetry and a special reading of Elderberry Wine, Ms. Drew’s touching picture book. Her work beautifully captures themes of memory, community, and everyday moments. Stay after the readings for a hands-on art activity and create your own Blooming Poetry Collage to take home or add to our community display.
Free & open to all ages.
For more information, contact: Kari Leos, (209) 838-2494 or kari.leos@stocktonca.gov.
 
F E A T U R E D   E V E N T
Adult Nutrition Seri
Friday, May 2, 3pm
Join us for a free series of classes focused on improving nutrition and overall wellness, The program includes:
  • Live cooking demonstrations with low-cost recipes
  • Healthy eating on a budget
  • Guidance on increasing physical activity
  • Choosing healthy foods
It's a great opportunity to learn how to make healthier choices and live a balanced lifestyle!

Register online or call us at (209) 937-8311.
F E A T U R E D   E V E N T
Adult Nutrition Seri
Friday, May 9, 3pm
Join us for a free series of classes focused on improving nutrition and overall wellness, The program includes:
  • Live cooking demonstrations with low-cost recipes
  • Healthy eating on a budget
  • Guidance on increasing physical activity
  • Choosing healthy foods
It's a great opportunity to learn how to make healthier choices and live a balanced lifestyle!

Register online or call us at (209) 937-8311.
F E A T U R E D   E V E N T
Adult Nutrition Seri
Friday, May 16, 3pm
Join us for a free series of classes focused on improving nutrition and overall wellness, The program includes:
  • Live cooking demonstrations with low-cost recipes
  • Healthy eating on a budget
  • Guidance on increasing physical activity
  • Choosing healthy foods
It's a great opportunity to learn how to make healthier choices and live a balanced lifestyle!

Register online or call us at (209) 937-8311.
F E A T U R E D   E V E N T
Adult Nutrition Seri
Friday, May 23, 3pm
Join us for a free series of classes focused on improving nutrition and overall wellness, The program includes:
  • Live cooking demonstrations with low-cost recipes
  • Healthy eating on a budget
  • Guidance on increasing physical activity
  • Choosing healthy foods
It's a great opportunity to learn how to make healthier choices and live a balanced lifestyle!

Register online or call us at (209) 937-8311.
F E A T U R E D   E V E N T
Adult Nutrition Seri
Friday, May 30, 3pm
Join us for a free series of classes focused on improving nutrition and overall wellness, The program includes:
  • Live cooking demonstrations with low-cost recipes
  • Healthy eating on a budget
  • Guidance on increasing physical activity
  • Choosing healthy foods
It's a great opportunity to learn how to make healthier choices and live a balanced lifestyle!

Register online or call us at (209) 937-8311.
Fun Friday Crafts
Friday, Apr. 25
Are you looking for fun crafts & activities to do? Join in the fun & get creative at the Manteca Library!
Designed for all ages. All supplies will be provided.
Friday, Apr. 25, 10:00AM (Fridays, April 18 & 25, 10:00AM)
Visit us at the Mountain House Library to grab a small craft to take home and put together! The type of craft will vary. Only available while supplies last. Sponsored by SSJCPL - Mountain House Branch Library.
Friday, Apr. 25, 10:15AM
Join us every Friday at 10:15 for this half-hour program for children and their caregivers.

We will share fun, colorful picture books, sing happy songs, and make simple, cute crafts to take home.
 
Linden Storytime
Friday, Apr. 25, 10:20am-10:45am
Join the Linden Storytime with your babies, toddlers, and preschoolers for some fun songs, fingerplays, and stories! Storytime isn't just for kiddos - its for parents to learn and talk too! Stick around after storytime finishes for some socializing playtime with blocks, puzzles, and coloring!
Drop In Tech Hour
Friday, Apr. 25, 10:30 am (Fridays, April 11 & 25, 10:30 am)

Searching for tech help?

Join us at Troke Library for our Drop in Tech Hour. We host a drop in tech hour on the Fridays that do not have an Adult Tech Class scheduled. If you have specific questions that cannot be addressed by our current class offerings, or prefer one-on-one assistance, please drop by to learn with us!

If you have a personal device (laptop, tablet, e-reader, smarphone, etc) that you are trying to learn with, please bring that with you.

April Drop In Dates
4/11/2025
4/25/2025
Toddler Fun:   Dinos
Friday, Apr. 25, 10:30am
Join us to have fun learning about dinosaurs by hearing a dinosaur story, playing dinosaur games, exploring with dinosaur sensory bins and doing dinosaur crafts. Hope you can join us.   This program is for toddlers and preschoolers. Sponsored by Tracy Friends of the Library and San Joaquin Co..
Friday, Apr. 25, 11:00AM
Join us for a Stay and Play. Children 5 and under can make new friends as they play with different toys.
Drop in Tech Hour
Friday, Apr. 25, 2pm-3pm
Have questions or concerns about anything smartphone or computer related? We can help! Join us during Drop in Tech Hour every Friday from 2pm-3pm or by appointment.
Lego Club
Friday, Apr. 25, 3:00 pm
Create and build with our Lego pieces. Design marble mazes and Lego portrait art or make your own creation.
Crochet 101
Friday, Apr. 25, 3:00pm
Have you always wanted to pick up crochet, but never known how to start?
Join us for this beginners session of crochet 101 where a staff member will guide folks through the very basics of how to get started with crochet!
Yarn and crochet hooks will be available for use during the program. This program is recommended for teens and up. Younger participants will need extra assistance from a parent or guardian. More experienced crocheters are welcome to attend with their latest project to discuss and work with fellow crochet enjoyers!
Lego Mania
Friday, Apr. 25, 4:00 p.m.
Bring your creativity and imagination as we build creations using Legos and Duplos!
Exploring African Am
Saturday, Apr. 26, 10a.m.-12p.m.
Join Ms. Calloway for an informative and engaging introductory lesson on researching African American Genealogy.
She will provide an overview of valuable resources, including effective strategies for using the Library Edition of Ancestry.com. Embark on a fantastic journey of discovery to advance your family history. All are welcome to participate. Bring a laptop to enhance the research experience.
Door prizes, information handouts and refreshments will be provided by nzoCALIFAncestry.
Saturday, Apr. 26, 10:30am
Ages 14+ This session will discuss where to look for jobs, how the job application & interview process work, where to get work permits, and more
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