LIBRARY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

Grades 4-8. Volunteers from the non-profit Impactt Kids will be here to introduce young learners to the exciting world of computer science in a fun and engaging way during bi-weekly meetings on Sundays at 12:00pm. By using simple block coding platforms, participants will explore fundamental programming concepts like sequencing, loops, and conditionals. Through hands-on activities and projects, students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and develop their problem-solving skills. Coding Languages: Scratch and Python.

Sponsored by Impactt Kids, Inc.

Teen volunteers will be at the library to read with elementary school children. Ideal for children who need to improve their reading skills. 
 

Chair yoga is a modified form of yoga that allows you to practice traditional yoga poses while sitting on or standing with the support of a chair. These modifications make yoga more accessible and more gentler for people with limited mobility and it’s a great way to stay active and maintain well-being. Taught by certified yoga instructor, Annette Wing, this free program is just for adults. 
Please note: The library is closed during this time, but the community room is open. Enter through the door near the book drop.

El yoga en silla es una forma modificada de yoga que permite practicar posturas tradicionales de yoga sentado o de pie con el apoyo de una silla. Estas modificaciones hacen que el yoga sea más accesible y suave para personas con movilidad reducida, y es una excelente manera de mantenerse activo y mantener el bienestar. Este programa gratuito, impartido por Annette Wing, es para adultos. La biblioteca está cerrada; por favor, entre por la puerta lateral de la Sala Comunitaria Ekholm.

A space for families that would appreciate a more intimate, less sensory-overwhelming Storytime.

Please join us for 9 free lessons where you will learn how to keep yourself and your family healthy, save money at the grocery store, make healthy food choices, plan and prepare healthy meals on a budget. Join us for recipes, activities and more! You will receive a certificate upon completion of the program.

Presented by University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Mondays 10:30 am

Program Topics:
Get Moving!
Plan, Shop & Save
Fruits & Veggies: Half Your Plate
Make Half Your Grains Whole
Build Strong Bodies: Milk & Protein
Make a Change
Celebrate! Eat Smart & Be Happy!

Free lunch for kids (18 and under), in partnership with Stockton Unified School District's summer meals program.

Celebrate National Dora Day with fun crafts at the library. Attendants can make their own version of Dora's map and backpack. Vamanos! Ages 0-5.

Color our world with vibrant 3D art!  Dive into the mesmerizing world of fluid art bottles, where colors swirl and blend in beautiful patterns. Craft whimsical paper garlands that bring a touch of charm to any space. Explore the intricate beauty of mosaic art, piecing together colors and textures into stunning designs. And don’t miss the chance to create unique fiddle key rings that add a fun twist to your everyday essentials. Join us and let your imagination run wild!

Grades 1, 2, and 3. Early readers can improve their reading fluency and comprehension over summer vacation by participating in round-robin reading. Limited space. First come, first serve.

Improve your reading comprehension over summer vacation by participating in book discussions and take home activity packs for a new chapter book biweekly. Ideal for grades 3-5. Younger readers may participate if their reading level is 3rd grade or higher. First come, first serve.

This is a reading program for children entering 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grades who are reading below grade level.
One-on-one or small group sessions are led by a volunteer to help young readers develop the skills they need.

Meetings will take place Mondays and Wednesdays 2:00-3:00pm from June 9-July 23.

For the best results, children are encouraged to attend all sessions.

Registration Required.
Join us this Summer for Book Buddies!
Book Buddies is a fun and interactive way to build literacy skills and a love of reading!
Children entering 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade will work with qualified teens twice a week to practice and improve their reading skills.
Mondays & Wednesdays @ 3 pm
June 9 - July 23
(No Book Buddies June 30 & July 2)

Looking for an exciting way to spend
an afternoon? Join us for Bingo, and
experience the thrill of the game! Winners will
choose from a variety of small prizes including
snacks and drinks!

Artists of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join us for a relaxing afternoon of coloring! Coloring materials such as colored pencils, crayons, alcohol markers, and coloring pages will be provided. Zen out or let your creativity and imagination soar!
This month's coloring club will feature coloring sheets revolving around a surprise theme!
 

This will be a 6-week program from 6/9-6/27 and 7/7-7/25 Mondays and Wednesdays from 4pm-5pm.

We will have tutors availble to practice reading, writing and phonics skills with children grades kindergarden-3rd grade who can already read and need practice. 

Please register your children individually and plan on attending all sessions. 

If you or someone you know ages 14+ are interested in volunteering please reach out to the Cesar Chavez Library for further instructions.  

Learn about anatomy and create your own robotic space alien out of the materials supplied. Participate in a secret challenge to see if your robotic space alien can successfully invade.
 

Play an old family favorite with us! Lotería, or Mexican bingo, is a great way to practice Spanish vocabulary while winning prizes and having fun! Recommended for ages 6 & up. 


¡Juega con nosotros un clásico favorito de la familia! La lotería es una excelente manera de practicar Español mientras ganas premios y te diviertes. Recomendado para niños de 6 años en adelante.

Enjoy the game of chess every Monday at 4pm at the Cesar Chavez Central Library.  Boards provided. Basic instruction available. 

Want some green in your house, but can't keep a plant alive? Looking for a little whimsy in your life? Join us at Troke Library to make your own mini bead plant suncatcher! Attendees will learn how to use beads and wire to create a minature houseplant that never dies and catches the sun beautifully.

*While supplies last*

The whole family will enjoy this half hour storytime where library staff will share quiet bedtime stories, rhymes and songs in preparation for bedtime.   Please join us at 5:30pm each Monday for this fun storytime. Sponsored by Tracy Friends of the Library.