January library events will help readers of all ages start the new year with fun activities aimed at encouraging literacy and community connection.
An ArtLab session on line tangles will be held at 4 p.m. Jan. 6. Using crayons and markers, kids will explore different line types and patterns to create unique pieces of artwork. This program is aimed at children ages 8 and younger, but all ages are welcome. Children under 4 must have direct supervision from parents or adult guardians.
A T(w)een Tuesday event on name art will be held at 4 p.m. Jan. 6. Participants can come and make their name into a work of art.
Those who love Pokémon are invited to come and meet others who share their passion from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 7. Participants can hang out and trade or battle on their Nintendo Switch or bring their trading cards for a friendly game, hunt for shinies in Pokémon GO, and more. All ages welcome; children 4 and under must have direct adult supervision.
The Friends of the Turlock Library group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 7. All are invited.
The Mystery Lovers Book Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 12. This month, the Mystery Lovers Book Club will discuss “A Hard Ticket Home” by David Housewright. Ex-St. Paul cop Rushmore McKenzie has more time, and more money, than he knows what to do with. In fact, when he's willing to admit it to himself (and he usually isn't), Mac is downright bored. Until he decides to do a favor for a friend facing a family tragedy: Nine-year-old Stacy Carlson has been diagnosed with leukemia, and the only one with the matching bone marrow that can save her is her older sister, Jamie. Trouble is, Jamie ran away from home years ago.
Mac begins combing the backstreets of the Twin Cities, tracking down Jamie's last known associates. He starts with the expected pimps and drug dealers, but the path leads surprisingly to some of the Cities' most respected businessmen, as well as a few characters far more unsavory than the street hustlers he anticipated. As bullets fly and bodies drop, Mac persists, only to find that what he's looking for, and why, are not exactly what he'd imagined.
The Mystery Lovers Book Club meets on the second Monday of every month in the Turlock Library Community Room.
A T(w)een Tuesday event will be held at 4 p.m. Jan. 13. Participants can build LEGO creations using the library’s LEGO blocks and bring them to life with stop-motion film. This program is designed for ages 9 and older.
The library will host a Turlock LEGO Day at 4 p.m. Jan. 13. 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.
Adults can come to the library from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 16 to make a recycled book lantern. Participants can learn how to make cute lanterns out of paperback books. This craft is a great way to breathe new life into old books. This activity is for ages 18 and over. All materials will be provided.
A STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) event will be held at 4 p.m. Jan. 20. Is it a bee? Is it a bot? It's both. Kids can try out these cute little bee-bots as a fun and simple introduction to sequencing and coding. This program is aimed at children ages 8 and younger, but all ages are welcome. Children under 4 must have direct supervision from parents or adult guardians.
A T(w)een Tuesday event on conductivity will be held at 4 p.m. Jan. 20. What makes an object conductive? Participants can join in the Maker Space to explore the conductivity of different objects using Makey Makey. Materials will be provided. This program is designed for ages 9-18.
The Turlock Chess Club will meet at 5 p.m. Jan. 21. Whether you are an amateur, a master, or somewhere between, you are invited to bring your board to meet and play against others for practice or friendly competition.
Adults can learn how to make a jar opener using a sewing machine with this beginner-friendly craft at 1 p.m. Jan. 23. No previous sewing experience is required. Materials will be provided. This program is designed for ages 18 and up. Please register each individual attending.
Kids can learn how to make paper lanterns at 4 p.m. Jan. 27. In this illuminating craft, kids will put their engineering and design skills to the test as they plan and build paper lanterns. In addition to practicing their fine motor skills as they cut and glue, children will have the opportunity to create multiple lanterns and experiment with how the width of their cuts and the size of the paper impact their designs. There will be no open flames, only glitter. This program is aimed at children 8 and younger, but all ages are welcome. Children under 4 must have direct supervision from parents or adult guardians.
The T(w)een Tuesday event at 4 p.m. Jan. 27 will also be about paper lanterns. Participants carry colorful paper lanterns as they celebrate the arrival of the new year. Join us in the Turlock Library Maker Space and create a colorful, lighted paper lantern. Materials will be provided. This program is designed for ages 9-18.
The library will host a Video Game Day at 3 p.m. Jan. 28. This Nintendo Switch activity is for ages 8 and up, however, please note that some games may have content suitable for ages 10 and up (rated E10+).
The UCCE Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County will talk about growing citrus trees at 6 p.m. Jan. 28. Citrus trees are the most popular fruit trees grown in California. Learn the best time to plant and prune, how to manage pests, and other tips to help you successfully grow your own delicious fruit.
The Turlock Library is located at 550 Minaret Ave. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. The library will be closed on Nov. 11 for Veterans Day and Nov. 27 and 28 for Thanksgiving. For more information, visit https://www.stanislauslibrary.org/ or call (209) 664-8100.
