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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All About Baby Story
Tuesday, May 30, 10:30 a.m.
Calling all babies and toddlers! Join Ms. Shirley for All About Baby storytime and enjoy stories, songs and rhymes. Musical instruments, scarves, and other objects will be provided for music and movement.
All About Baby is held weekly on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Sponsored by Friends of the Manteca Library.
Teen Volunteers Need
Tuesday, May 30

Calling all Teens!! Over the summer, we need extra help with the following:

Book Buddies:
Help children ages 6-8 years old work on their reading skills in small groups. Commitment time is Tuesdays/Thursdays, 2:30-4:30pm from June 6-July 20, (not including 4th of July week).

Work at the summer reading table:

Help explain the summer reading program and sign people up. Give out raffle tickets and prizes.

June 1-July 31

Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 11am-3pm or 3-7pm

Wednesdays 1-4pm or 4-7pm

Friday and Saturday 11am-2pm or 2-5pm

Get volunteer experience which will look great on a job or college application!

 

Ask for Cynthia or Kari for more information.

Tuesday, May 30
Sponsored by MH Friends of the Library & SJ County.
Tuesday, May 30
Visit the Escalon library for some arts and crafts. What we we will be making is always changing, so watch out for something new when you visit! Sponsored by Friends of the Escalon Library.
Every Child Ready to
Tuesday, May 30, 10:00 a.m.
Caregivers, learn how to nurture early literacy skills in your children. We'll have fun talking about how to start getting your children ready to read. You'll leave with ideas you can begin to use right away.

All children ages 0-5 get a free book!
Children must attend with an adult caregiver.
Family History Helpe
Tuesday, May 30, 10:30am - 1pm (First and Last Tuesday of Each Month)
Genealogical Help, First and Last Tuesday of Each Month Sponsored by San Joaquin Genealogical Society.
Tuesday, May 30, 10:30 a.m.
When kids play, anything's possible!
Imagination
Problem solving
Creativity
Self-esteem
Communication
  Sponsored by Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library.
Tuesday, May 30, 10:30 am

It's Preschool story time at the Ripon Library! Bring your preschoolers to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and a very fun time. For ages 3-5; older siblings welcome.

Sponsored by Friends of the Ripon Memorial Library.
Preschool Story Time
Tuesday, May 30, 10:30 AM
Enjoy stories & songs with your child in this engaging and interactive story time & craft that lasts about 30 minutes. Stay & Play will be from 11:00AM-12:00PM and it is not necessary that you attend story time first. This program is designed for ages 3-5 years old, but children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome.
Baby Storytime
Tuesday, May 30, 10:30am
Ideal for Ages 0-2. Join us for a fun half-hour of stories, songs, and more! 
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, May 30, 11:15am
Ideal for Ages 3-5, but younger siblings are welcome. Join us for a fun half-hour of stories, songs, fingerplays, and more! 
Tuesday, May 30, 1:30-2:00
This interactive storytime includes books, music, dance, and fingerplays. It is designed for ages 3-5 and their caregivers; however, all are welcome. Storytime is an excellent way to introduce a love for books, and develop important developmental skills.  Sponsored by Lathrop Branch Library.
Exploring the MakerS
Tuesday, May 30, 2 - 5 PM

Teens and Adults,
The Chavez MakerSpace room will be open every Tuesday & Wednesday from 2 to 5 PM and every Saturday from 1 to 4 PM (starting 2/18/2023). If you haven't been to the MakerSpace room before, it is located on the 2nd floor at the Cesar Chavez Central Library. 

Come explore various tech equipment like 3D printers (MakerBot Replicator), virtual reality (VR) headset and gear (Oculus Rift and Meta Quest 2), electronic cutting machine (Cricut Maker), the carving machine (The Carvey), electric sewing machines, laminator & photo printer. 


 
Tuesday, May 30, 4:00 PM (Tuesdays, May 23 & 30, 4:00 PM)
Enjoy a fun day of teen related activities! Sponsored by The Friends of the Stockton Public Library.
Teen Space
Tuesday, May 30, 4:00pm
Relax, play board games or learn how to create crafts on the Cricut!
Tuesday, May 30, 4:30-5:30 (Tuesdays 4:30 -5:30)
Come by for stories and more! Alternating Tuesdays with Spanish Story Time.
Tuesday, May 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Come join us to learn some crochet or knitting basics, get some pattern ideas, and work on projects in company!

This program is for Adults, but teens are welcome.
Teen Volunteers Need
Wednesday, May 31

Calling all Teens!! Over the summer, we need extra help with the following:

Book Buddies:
Help children ages 6-8 years old work on their reading skills in small groups. Commitment time is Tuesdays/Thursdays, 2:30-4:30pm from June 6-July 20, (not including 4th of July week).

Work at the summer reading table:

Help explain the summer reading program and sign people up. Give out raffle tickets and prizes.

June 1-July 31

Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 11am-3pm or 3-7pm

Wednesdays 1-4pm or 4-7pm

Friday and Saturday 11am-2pm or 2-5pm

Get volunteer experience which will look great on a job or college application!

 

Ask for Cynthia or Kari for more information.

Wednesday, May 31
Visit the Escalon library for some arts and crafts. What we we will be making is always changing, so watch out for something new when you visit! Sponsored by Friends of the Escalon Library.
Lunch @ the Library
Wednesday, May 31, 1:00-2:00 pm
Free lunch will be provided to children (under 18 years of age) in partnership with Stockton Unified School District's Summer Food Program.
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