The Dominion

No Place for a Lady

No Place for a Lady is the first book in the Hearts of the West series by Maggie Brendan.  Crystal travels to her aunt's cattle ranch in Colorado in 1892.  Luke is the foreman, and he was like a son to aunt Kate.  When tragedy strikes her aunt Kate, how will Crystal respond?  To request this item, click on the title above.  

Photos

We've recently changed the way we display photos here on our blog.  A link to the Stanislaus County Library's flickr page has replaced the photo albums that were on the left side of the blog.  Click on the pictures and explore.  Check back often because the library will be adding more pictures regularly.

Amgen picture

Well, the Amgen Tour of California raced through Modesto this afternoon and right by the Modesto Library.  Here's a picture of the riders going by the Modesto Library.  More photos to follow soon!

 

Tuesday @ the Modesto Library

Tuesday, February 17 is an exciting day for Modesto.  The Amgen Tour of California will be ending Stage 3 here in Modesto.  But, before they finish, they'll be riding by the library.  You can see the tour route and road closures here.  Because of the festivities and excitement of the tour, downtown parking will be in short supply for the day.  The library parking lot will also be closed, the library will remain open though.  See you Tuesday!

Library closed Monday

Stanislaus County Libraries will be closed Monday, February 16 for Presidents' Day.

Amgen Bike Race

Downtown Modesto All Day Event

Modesto welcomes bikers from all over for the Amgen Tour of California, Tuesday, February 17, which will pass by the library.  With world class competitors, like Lance Armstrong, it's sure to bring a festive crowd. StoryTime will not be held that day but join us on Wednesday for our regularly scheduled times!

"Casey at the Bat" contest

The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (MSO) and the Stanislaus County Library have teamed up to offer a drawing and coloring contest about teamwork.  The contest, using themes from the Spring Friends and Family Concert "Casey at the Bat," is open to children 12 and under.  A finalist from each library branch will receive tickets to the concert for his or her family and have their artwork displayed at the concert.  The grand prize winner's artwork will be featured on the concert's program cover.  The contest runs from February 9 through February 28, with the concert on Sunday, March 22 at the Turlock Community Theatre.

"Casey at the Bat"is a classic children's poem by Ernest Lawrence Thayer about a star baseball player who misses a crucial play.  The poem emphasizes teamwork.

You can get more information and entry forms at your local Stanislaus County Library or download them from our website!