The Dominion

Episode of "Castle"

Last night's episode of "Castle," a TV series about a murder mystery writer and a NYPD detective, featured real life mystery writers Michael Connelly and Stephen J. Cannell.  Hope you were able to catch it!

Thanksgiving

Stanislaus County Libraries will be closed Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 in observance of Thanksgiving.

Are you a Twilight fan?

Whether you like or love the Twilight series you should come to Modesto Library's Teen Twilight Extravaganza. The event will be on Monday, November 16 at 4 p.m. in the downstairs auditorium. There will be trivia, discussion of all things Twilight, and a chance to win tickets to see the new movie, "New Moon."  And of course, food and drink will be provided.

RSVP to 558-7814.

Naming Contests

 Names are an important part of a person's identity and animals need names too!
Children ages 3-14 are eligible to participate in November's naming contests. One entry per person.

Modesto Library Children's Department
 

The squirrel has been living in Ryan's Reading Tree in the Modesto Library and now wants a name!
Pick the winning name and you could win a book.
Call the Children's Department at 558-7810 if you have questions.

 

Turlock Library Children's Department

A squirrel and 2 bears are hunting for names in the Turlock Library and you can help!
Stop by soon, the naming contest ends on November 21. The winner will receive a gift certificate!
Call the Turlock Library for more details at 664-8100.

 

Anime Day

The library is planning an Anime Day to take place next year.  We've got lots of great ideas, but we're looking for input from teens.  Help us out by taking a survey.

Library closures

It sure is wet and windy out there! The Empire Library and Riverbank Library have been closed today due to power outages.

Read for the Record

Break the world record with us!

On October 8, 2009, Stanislaus County Libraries will be participating in Read for the Record, an international campaign to bring children together with valued grownups in their lives to read the same book, on the same day, in communities all over the world.

Visit the library to hear The Very Hungry Caterpillar read by librarians, elected officials, police officers and more! Reading times will be posted at libraries and on our website.

 

Don't Let the Pigeon . . .

. . .take over the Simulcast!
October 6, 2009
11 a.m. 
Modesto Library Auditorium

Mo Willems, author of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus and Knuffle Bunny will be giving a tour of his studio via live simulcast to the Modesto Library. We were one of only 200 library & school venues to be chosen to participate in this unique experience. For more information call 558-7810.

Art Walk

The Modesto Library is now a stop on the 3rd Thursday Art Walk in Modesto.  Last night was the first night and it was a great success. Kate Pethoud displayed her sculptures and was on hand to talk with people interested in the art.  There were also art and sculpture books on display and available to check out.  Take a look at our pictures from the event on flickr on the side of this page.

Next month's event will be October 15 from 5-9 p.m.  For more information on the art walk see their website.

Dinner Theater!

Margie & Paul
of Golden Bough
Wednesday, September 16
6:30 p.m.
Ages 6 & up.
Sign up for free tickets.
Modesto Library Auditorium

It is time once again for our Dinner Theater. You provide the dinner we provide the theater.

This is a special family program for children 6 & up. Space is limited. Sign up at the Children's Desk to get your free tickets. Musicians Margie Butler & Paul Espinosa, of Golden Bough, will perform Irish and American folk music in this exciting and interactive concert.

Free advance tickets are available at the Children's desk now
through September 14.

This program is made possible by the Stanislaus County Library Foundation through a grant from Omega Nu.