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Our Summer of Champions continues with a trivia event for Swifties! Teens, are you a true Swiftie? Test you knowledge and compete for prizes at this fun event at the Modesto Library, tomorrow, Saturday, July 20 at 1pm. Save your seat by registering at
https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2487&EventID=527857&PK=

📚 Library Services Update 📚

Despite the global technology outage, all public-facing Stanislaus County Library services are available. Library users can continue to use our services today without interruption. For today's open locations and hours, visit www.stanislauslibrary.org/about_hours.shtm

Did you know that you can still participate in this year's Summer Reading Challenge? Everyone has done a great job with their reading so far and we encourage you to keep logging your hours (for ages 0-17) and books (ages 18+). If you haven't yet signed up, there is still time! And remember, all ages can participate and enter to win great prizes. To sign up and view the list of prizes, visit https://stanislauslibrary.beanstack.com/reader365.

Our friends from the Modesto Children’s Museum (MoChiMu) are joining us for events at Stanislaus County Libraries this summer!

There are still spots available for July's "Coaster Creators" program where kids can explore the engineering process by creating coasters with flexible tracks, supports, and marbles. Registration is required. Sign up today at: https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsCalendar.cfm?SiteID=2487&Audience=V

Did you know you can now checkout board games with a valid Stanislaus County Library card? All board games check out for 21 days and can be requested through our website, stanlibrary.org. In the catalog, select "series" from the "any fields" drop down menu and search for "game library" to see all the board games that are available for request.

Visit the Nick W. Blom Salida Regional Library tomorrow morning, July 10, at 11 am and pick up free food provided by Second Harvest of the Greater Valley's Mobile Fresh program. There is no application or identification needed to take part in this program.

While you're at the Salida Library, stay for Lunch at the Library which runs Monday-Friday from 11:15 am -12 pm. Youth up to age 18 can receive a free meal provided by the Salida Union School District.

Did you know that coloring is an excellent way for your little one to develop fine motor skills? As they get stronger, it will be easier for them to stay in the lines.

Due to the extreme heat, select libraries will extend their hours exclusively as cooling zones through early next week. Some locations will have extended evening hours or be open on days typically closed. Visithttps://www.stanemergency.com/pdf/cooling-locations.pdf to see cooling zone hours and locations. Please note that library services will not be available during cooling zone hours outside regular library business hours.

Stay safe and stay cool! 💧

⚠The US National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning through Wednesday next week. Expect dangerously hot conditions (highs of 105°-118°) with limited overnight relief. Please stay cool, hydrated, and informed! 👇

👍FollowStanEmergency for updates and resources
🥤Drink plenty of fluids
🏡Stay in an air-conditioned room or visit one of our Cooling Zones: https://www.stanemergency.com/naturalDisasters/cooling-locations.shtm
☀ Stay out of the sun
👵Check on relatives and neighbors
🐾Don't forget about pets
🚗Do NOT leave young children or pets in unattended vehicles
👒Take extra precautions while outside - wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, limiting strenuous activities to early morning or evening
🏊‍♀️Use caution in and around local waterways, as they are running cold and fast! Free life jacket loaner program: https://www.modestogov.com/3112/Life-Jacket-Loaner-Program
🥵Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
🌡Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates: www.weather.gov/sto

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Although our libraries will be closed tomorrow for the Independence Day holiday, a limited number of library locations may be open as cooling zones. Library services will not be available during that time. Please visithttps://www.stanemergency.com/pdf/cooling-locations.pdf for details.

Visit the library for lunch! Children and Teens 18 and under can receive a free lunch at the Nick W. Blom Salida Regional Library from 11:15 am- 12 pm, Monday- Friday, June 3- July 26. Meals are provided by the Salida Union School District, but all children are welcome regardless of which school they attend. The Salida Library will provide daily activities during lunch service including arts & crafts, STEAM* fun, and games! Free books for kids and teens will be given to attendees, as supplies last. Please note that due to the holiday, there will not be lunches served on July 4 & 5.

Can’t make it to Salida? Find us at these free lunch locations throughout the County in July! The Library will provide activities and free books at each location, while supplies last!

July 9- Mancini Park, 1204 River Rd, Modesto, 11:45 am – 1pm
July 10- Mark Twain Park, 1201 California Ave, Modesto, 11:30 am – 1pm
July 11- Shackelford Elementary School, 100 School Ave, Modesto, 10:30 am – 12 pm
July 12- St. Salazar Park, 2017 St. Salazar Circle, Modesto ,11:15 am -12:30 pm
July 14-Triangle (Crommelin) Park, 2400 Crommelin Ave, Modesto, 12-1:30 pm
July 16- Mancini Park, 1204 River Rd, Modesto, 11:45 am – 1pm
July 17- July 10- Mark Twain Park, 1201 California Ave, Modesto, 11:30 am – 1pm
July 18- Shackelford Elementary School, 100 School Ave, Modesto, 10:30 am – 12 pm
July 19- St. Salazar Park, 2017 St. Salazar Circle, Modesto, 11:15 am -12:30 pm
July 21- Triangle (Crommelin) Park, 2400 Crommelin Ave, Modesto, 12-1:30 pm
July 23- Mancini Park, 1204 River Rd, Modesto, 11:45 am – 1pm
July 24- July 10- Mark Twain Park, 1201 California Ave, Modesto, 11:30 am – 1pm
July 25- Shackelford Elementary School, 100 School Ave, Modesto, 10:30 am – 12 pm
July 26- St. Salazar Park, 2017 St. Salazar Circle, Modesto, 11:15 am -12:30 pm

Although the street in front of the Hughson Library is closed for an event today (June 29), the library will be open from 10 am to 5 pm as usual. Please note that parking in front of the library will not be available due to the street closure. However, library visitors may find parking on adjacent streets, including Hughson Avenue, Elm Street, and Charles Street, as well as the parking lot behind the library.

More heat is on the way! For a list of cooling zones in Stanislaus County, visithttps://www.stanemergency.com/pdf/cooling-locations.pdf

Widespread triple digit heat returns next week with MAJOR HeatRisk in the Valley and foothills Tue - Wed. This level of heat is dangerous to anyone w/o proper hydration or adequate cooling. Remember to stay hydrated & reconsider outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day.

We're excited to be joined by artist Michael Albert for a hands-on art workshop on Pop Art at the Nick W. Blom Salida Regional Library and Modesto Library on Monday, July 1. Salida Library's event will be from 1 to 3 pm, and Modesto Library's from 4 to 6 pm. Albert will share examples of his work, followed by an opportunity for participants to create their own pop art using the same materials as Michael Albert!

Good news! Starting in July, magazines will be coming to Libby! Readers will be able to access a wide variety of popular magazine titles through the Libby platform. Through Flipster, our other digital magazine platform, library users will still have access to magazine titles not available through Libby, including Allrecipes, American Craft, Better Homes and Gardens, Consumer Reports on Health, Fine Gardening, National Review, Real Simple, Southern Living, and Sunset. To learn more about our digital library, visit https://www.stanislauslibrary.org/digital_library.shtm

Did You Know? Artist Carlos Nieto III will lead an anime drawing workshop at the Nick W. Blom Salida Regional Library on Wednesday, July 3, at 1:30 pm! This program is recommended for ages 9 and up. All drawing levels are invited. Learn more and sign up at tinyurl.com/AnimeYourWaySAL

Be sure to stop by our participating library locations to see these fantastic works of art! Participating libraries the Ceres, Denair, Empire, Modesto, Newman, Patterson, Riverbank, Salida, and Turlock branches.

🎨✨ The Trash to Treasure Exhibition is Now Open Across Stanislaus County! ✨🎨

We are excited to feature "Overgrown" by Katrina Fitzpatrick, a compilation of found objects and poetry made into art. This piece traveled all the way from Germany to our exhibition.

Katrina, a gallery member studying abroad, created "Overgrown" using found objects from Germany and London. She spent zero Euros on this project, with the only non-found item being the glue. Each object represents a significant person or moment in her life, with poetry providing context and highlighting key items.

Katrina invites you to sit with this piece, discover the objects, and reflect on the moments they represent for you. Don't miss this unique and thought-provoking work!

Visit the Trash to Treasure exhibition from June 20th to July 19th at 9 participating libraries throughout Stanislaus County:

Ceres Library
Denair Library
Empire Library
Modesto Library
Newman Library
Patterson Library
Riverbank Library
Salida Library
Turlock Library
Experience the beauty of reinvention and the power of art.

Help your little one become a math genius! Ask them question when they are playing with blocks like: “How many blocks can you stack on top of each other?” or “How many blocks did you use?”

Join us at the Salida Library for lunches! Children and Teens 18 and under can receive a FREE lunch at the Nick W. Blom Salida Regional Library from 11:15 am- 12 pm, Monday- Friday, June 3- July 26. Meals are provided by the Salida Union School District, but all children are welcome regardless of which school they attend. The Salida Library will provide daily activities during lunch service including arts & crafts, STEAM* fun, and games! Free books for kids and teens will be given to attendees, as supplies last.

Can’t make it to Salida? Find us at these free lunch locations throughout the County in June and July! The Library will provide activities and free books at each location, while supplies last!

June 25- Osborn Elementary School, 201 N Soderquist Rd, Turlock, 9:50-11:35 am
June 26- Wakefield Elementary, 400 South Ave, Turlock, 9:50-11:35 am
July 9- Mancini Park, 1204 River Rd, Modesto, 11:45 am – 1pm
July 10- Mark Twain Park, 1201 California Ave, Modesto, 11:30 am – 1pm
July 11- Shackelford Elementary School, 100 School Ave, Modesto, 10:30 am – 12 pm
July 12- St. Salazar Park, 2017 St. Salazar Circle, Modesto ,11:15 am -12:30 pm
July 14-Triangle (Crommelin) Park, 2400 Crommelin Ave, Modesto, 12-1:30 pm
July 16- Mancini Park, 1204 River Rd, Modesto, 11:45 am – 1pm
July 17- July 10- Mark Twain Park, 1201 California Ave, Modesto, 11:30 am – 1pm
July 18- Shackelford Elementary School, 100 School Ave, Modesto, 10:30 am – 12 pm
July 19- St. Salazar Park, 2017 St. Salazar Circle, Modesto, 11:15 am -12:30 pm
July 21- Triangle (Crommelin) Park, 2400 Crommelin Ave, Modesto, 12-1:30 pm
July 23- Mancini Park, 1204 River Rd, Modesto, 11:45 am – 1pm
July 24- July 10- Mark Twain Park, 1201 California Ave, Modesto, 11:30 am – 1pm
July 25- Shackelford Elementary School, 100 School Ave, Modesto, 10:30 am – 12 pm
July 26- St. Salazar Park, 2017 St. Salazar Circle, Modesto, 11:15 am -12:30 pm

Summer Reading fun continues all month long with the Pint Sized Polkas! Check out our online calendar of events at stanlibrary.org for the dates and times for this and many other programs.

Did you know that baking with your little one is a fantastic way to teach them fractions? Using measuring spoons or dividing dough can help children understand fractions before they enter kindergarten.

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Did you know? The Salida Library has FREE lunches for kids and teens! Children and Teens 18 and under can receive a free lunch at the Nick W. Blom Salida Regional Library from 11:15 am- 12 pm, Monday- Friday, June 3- July 26. Meals are provided by the Salida Union School District, but all children are welcome regardless of which school they attend. The Salida Library will provide daily activities during lunch service including arts & crafts, STEAM* fun, and games! Free books for kids and teens will be given to attendees, as supplies last.

Can’t make it to Salida? Find us at these free lunch locations throughout the County in June! The Library will provide activities and free books at each location, while supplies last!

June 18- Iglesia Biblica de la Communidad, 328 D St, Waterford, 11am – 1pm
June 20-George Rodgers Park, 1650 Hillside Dr, Modesto, 12-1:30 pm
June 25- Osborn Elementary School, 201 N Soderquist Rd, Turlock, 9:50-11:35 am
June 26- Wakefield Elementary, 400 South Ave, Turlock, 9:50-11:35 am

To all the father figures out there: today's your day! However you choose to spend the day, there’s a book out there to help you celebrate or take a relaxing break. Check out the Libby App today! Available on the App Store and Google Play.

Stanislaus County Libraries will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, in honor of Juneteenth. If you'd like to learn more about our newest federal holiday, we have books for all ages! Here are just a few titles to get you started:
Juneteenth: The story behind the celebration - Edward T. Cotham, Jr.
Juneteenth Is - Natasha Tripplett
The Juneteenth Cookbook - Alliah Agostini

Come on down to the Nick W. Blom Salida Regional Library this morning from 11 am - 12 pm and pick up free food provided by Second Harvest of the Greater Valley's Mobile Fresh program. There is no application or identification needed to take part in this program.

While you're at the Salida Library, stick around for Lunch at the Library! Youth up to age 18 can receive a free meal provided by the Salida Union School District. Lunch at the Library is Monday-Friday from 11:15 am -12 pm at the Salida Library.

Did you know you can teach your little one math the next time they are playing with their toys? Just ask them which toy is bigger or smaller.

Come visit us for Lunch at the Library! Children and teens 18 and under can receive a free lunch at the Nick W. Blom Salida Regional Library from 11:15 am- 12 pm, Monday- Friday, June 3- July 26. Meals are provided by the Salida Union School District, but all children are welcome regardless of which school they attend. The Salida Library will provide daily activities during lunch service, including arts & crafts, STEAM* fun, and games! Free books for kids and teens will be given to attendees, as supplies last.

Can’t make it to Salida? Find us at these free lunch locations throughout the County in June! The Library will provide activities and free books at each location while supplies last!

June 11- Osborn Elementary School, 201 N Soderquist Rd, Turlock, 9:50-11:35 am
June 13- George Rodgers Park, 1650 Hillside Dr, Modesto, 12-1:30 pm
June 18- Iglesia Biblica de la Communidad, 328 D St, Waterford, 11am – 1pm
June 20-George Rodgers Park, 1650 Hillside Dr, Modesto, 12-1:30 pm
June 25- Osborn Elementary School, 201 N Soderquist Rd, Turlock, 9:50-11:35 am
June 26- Wakefield Elementary, 400 South Ave, Turlock, 9:50-11:35 am

The 2024 Summer Reading Challenge has begun, and all ages are welcome to join by signing up and logging their reading on Beanstack! When you read this summer, you can earn virtual badges and virtual tickets for free prize drawings. Pictured are just a few of the types of prizes that you can win (actual prizes not shown). To sign up and view the list of prizes, visit https://stanislauslibrary.beanstack.com/reader365.

Looking to read your favorite books on your eReader?

With the , it’s easy! You can transfer ebooks directly from Libby to your eReader & enjoy your favorite titles on multiple devices, including Kindle!

Learn more: https://help.libbyapp.com/en-us/6059.htm?

We've had so much fun continuing our partnership with Opera Modesto and their Story Into Song Literacy Initiative! Stop by the Modesto Library Children's Room before the end of the day this Saturday, Jan. 6, to take part in a Sherlock Homes-inspired scavenger hunt and enter a free prize drawing for a chance to win tickets to Opera Modesto's "Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Fallen Giant" and more. You can also sign up to solve the case at 221 B Baker Street at the Salida Library (Jan. 12 at 2:30 and 3:30 pm) or the Hughson Library (Jan. 30 at 4 & 5 pm). Visit our online calendar at stanlibrary.org to learn more and sign up!

Many thanks to Shannon for her costume workshop at the Stanislaus County Library today!! It was fabulous!