The Ceres and Hughson library branches are hosting special events in November.
Bilingual Story Times & Wee Play
At 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5, Bilingual Story Time features books, stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes, and more! Some material is presented in English, while other material is presented in Spanish, allowing for more natural transitions and exposing children to both languages in an inviting environment. It is designed for children under 5 to participate with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome.
Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Following will be Wee Move & Play at 11 a.m. — a half-hour of music, movement and unstructured play designed to let young children socialize and explore.
Dungeons & Dragons for Adults
Are you seeking adventure? Want to slay a dragon or maybe save a town from a horde of goblins? Adults 18 and older are invited to come to the Ceres Library at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, to play Dungeons & Dragons. Players will learn team-building and problem-solving skills while engaging their imaginations in a safe, collaborative environment.
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Teens! Are you seeking adventure? Want to slay a dragon or maybe save a town from a horde of goblins? Come play D&D at the library at 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9.
Players will learn team-building and problem-solving skills while engaging their imaginations in a safe, collaborative environment.
Participants need not provide anything but an open mind and an excitement for fun. No experience is necessary. For ages 13-18.
Backyard Orchard Fruit Trees
Come to the Ceres Library at 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9 to learn about the Fruit Bush Method, a way to keep newly planted apple, apricot, peach, plum, cherry, and other trees under 5 feet tall while still producing lots of fruit.
The talk is sponsored by UCCE Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County.
Ceres Story Times
On Tuesdays, Nov. 10, 17, and 24 at 10:30 a.m. during October the Ceres Library will offer Story Time for children under 5 to participate with their caregivers. It features books, stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes, and more. Persons of all ages are welcome.
Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Ceres Wee Move & Play
Following at 11 a.m. on those Tuesdays are Ceres Wee Move & Play which is a half hour of music, movement and play. Children can enjoy unstructured play while socializing with their peers.
Faux Insect Taxidermy for Adults
At the Ceres Library at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, add some classic intrigue to your home decor with a personalized faux insect taxidermy wall mount. Choose a plastic model insect from an assortment of provided species, then paint it and the wall mount in your preferred colors. This program is intended for ages 18 and over.
Register by calling the Ceres Library at 209-537-8938.
The event is sponsored by Friends of the Ceres Library.
LEGO Day
The Ceres library will host Ceres LEGO Days at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12. Children will have the opportunity to build LEGO creations using the library’s LEGO and Duplo blocks. This program helps young ones develop critical thinking skills, and teaches basic engineering concepts. Children under 4 are welcome, but must have direct parental supervision.
‘Read to a Dog’
Independent readers up to age 12 are invited to practice their reading skills with the “Read to a Dog” program at 12 noon to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Ceres Library. This program is designed to help children gain confidence in their reading skills by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs. Register in-person at the Ceres Library or call 209-537-8938 as space is limited.
Friends of the Library to meet
The Friends of the Ceres Library invite all to attend their meeting at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the library. New members are welcome to attend to learn more about how to support your local library.
Dino-Pasta Skeletons
Come to the Ceres Library at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19 to learn a lot about dinosaurs from their bones. Participants will look at different dino skeletons and recreate them on paper with dry pasta.
Ceres Chess Club
Do you like to play chess? Whether you are an amateur, a master, or somewhere in between, bring your chess board to meet and play against others for practice or friendly competition at the Ceres Library at 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 23.
Manga Book Club For Teens
Looking for a new way to explore manga? Join the Ceres Library at 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 30 for its Manga Book Club for Teens. Manga are comic books and graphic novels that originate from Japan. Whether you’re a seasoned manga reader or want to try something new, this is a chill, welcoming space to share your thoughts and favorite moments from the manga, make friends, and enjoy snacks.
This month the discussion will center on Nichijou vol. 1 by Keiichi Arawi. The library will have a limited number of copies available to borrow during November.
In this just-surreal-enough take on the “school genre” of manga, a group of friends (which includes a robot built by a child professor) grapple with all sorts of unexpected situations in their daily lives as high schoolers.
The gags, jokes, puns, and haiku keep this series off-kilter even as the characters grow and change. Check out this new take on a storied genre and meet the new ordinary.
The Ceres Library is located at 2250 Magnolia Street. Hours are 12 noon to 8 p.m. Mondays; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays; and closed Fridays and Sundays. For more information, visit https://www.stanislauslibrary.org/ or call 209-537-8938.
HUGHSON LIBRARY
Story times
The Hughson Library will offer Story Times at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays, Nov. 4, 18 and 25. Story Time features books, stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes, and more. It is designed for children under 5 to participate with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Immediately following the four events will be the 10:30 a.m. Wee Move & Play for a half hour of music, movement, and play. Children can enjoy unstructured play while socializing.
Hughson Hobby Hour
Adults and seniors are invited to the Hughson Library at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5 to create and connect at Hobby Hour. Stop by the Hughson Library and explore a variety of hands-on stations at your own pace. Try something new, revisit a favorite hobby or enjoy being in the company of others for book talks, coloring, yarn crafts, card making, games and more.
Call 209-883-2293 for more information.
LEGO Day
The Hughson library will host LEGO Play: Fall Edition from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5. This month, children are encouraged to build an apple, turkey, tree, or whatever creation you can imagine. Children will have the opportunity to build LEGO creations using the library’s LEGO and Duplo blocks. This program helps young ones develop critical thinking skills, and teaches basic engineering concepts. Children under 4 are welcome, but must have direct parental supervision.
Backyard Orchard Fruit Trees
Come to the Hughson Library at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7 to learn about the Fruit Bush Method, a way to keep newly planted apple, apricot, peach, plum, cherry, and other trees under five feet tall while still producing lots of fruit.
The talk is sponsored by UCCE Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County.
Dried Herb Sachets
Following the Master Gardeners’ workshop, stay to fill a sachet with a variety of aromatic dried herbs at 3:30 p.m.
Decorative Placemats
At the Hughson Library at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, participants will learn how to spruce up holiday decorations by designing a paper placemat for the table.
Friends to meet
The Friends of the Hughson Library invite the interested to attend their bi-monthly meeting, held at the library at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12.
Curator’s Crisis: An Escape Room Adventure
The Hughson Library will host an escape room adventure at several times on Tuesday, Nov. 17. This escape room adventure takes place every 30 minutes at 3 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 5 p.m., or 5:30 p.m. If you would like to participate, please arrive promptly at the start of a session.
The event is best for third-graders and older.
A newly discovered dinosaur fossil is set to debut at the museum’s gala — but just before the big reveal, it mysteriously vanishes! Can you uncover the clues and find the fossil before it’s too late?
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Teens, are you seeking adventure? Want to slay a dragon or maybe save a town from a horde of goblins? Come play D&D at the Hughson Library at 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov.19.
Players will learn team-building and problem-solving skills while engaging their imaginations in a safe, collaborative environment.
The Hughson library branch is located at 2412-A Third Street in Hughson and is open Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Mondays and Sundays).
All library branches will be closed on Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day and Nov. 26-27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
