The Turlock Library will host a variety of events in the month of May aimed at encouraging literacy and expanding knowledge for all ages.

A T(w)een Tuesday event will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday. Participants can learn about succulents that grow all over the world, then decorate a pot with Washi tape and choose a succulent to plant. Give them as a gift or enjoy yourself. Materials will be provided. This program is designed for ages 9-18.

An ArtLab session will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday for children ages 8 and younger. Participants can create unique art using different surface textures and art supplies, and experiment with different materials for different effects. Children under 4 must have direct supervision from parents or adult guardians.

Those who love Pokémon are invited to come and meet others who share their passion from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday. 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. Wednesday. All are invited.

The library will host a spring wreath craft event from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. May 9. This fun craft can hang on your front door or any special place to announce that spring is here. All material will be provided. This event is for ages 18 and up.

The Mystery Lovers Book Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. May 11. This month, the club will discuss “Blindsighted” by Karin Slaughter.
Description: The mutilation murder of a young college professor paralyzes a tiny Georgian community. This hideous crime is the worst thing small-town pediatrician and coroner Sara Linton has ever seen--but only when the autopsy is complete is the intricate, terrible genius of a profoundly twisted psychopath truly revealed. As Sara's ex-husband--Heartsdale police chief Jeffrey Tolliver--pursues an elusive fiend, the victim's sister and the county's only detective, swears she'll have her personal vengeance. But their worst fears are realized by the macabre crucifixion of a second local woman: there is a serial slayer in their midst, one whose identity is hidden somewhere in Sara Linton's secret past.

A T(w)een Tuesday event will be held at 4 p.m. May 12. Participants can build LEGO creations using the library’s LEGO blocks and bring them to life with stop-motion film. What stories will your creations tell? This program is designed for ages 9 and older.

Younger children will have the opportunity to build LEGO creations using the library’s LEGO and Duplo blocks at 4 p.m. May 12. This program helps young ones develop critical thinking skills and teaches basic engineering concepts. 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.

There will be an open sew session at 1 p.m. May 15. Participants can bring their projects to the Turlock Library Maker Space and use one of the library’s sewing machines or try out a project from a previous class.
There are a limited number of projects available. Must be able to use a sewing machine independently. Bring your own fabric and notions; only sewing machines, a serger, irons, scissors, and scrap fabric will be available. Open sew is designed for ages 18 and up.

A T(w)een Tuesday event will be held at 4 p.m. May 19. Participants will learn all about the world of moths. Moths are the shyer cousin of butterflies, flitting about at night when everyone else is asleep. These flying insects are important flower pollinators. This program is designed for ages 9-18.

A STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) session will be held at 4 p.m. May 19. Participants can create art while exploring the mathematical concept of symmetry. Kids will practice using scissors to cut out their designs on folded paper, then open it up to reveal the symmetry. They can trace their design and - by rotating it on the center axis - create a unique work of art. 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 Turlock Chess Club will meet from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. May 20. 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.

The library will host a Board Game Day from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 23. Join the Central Valley Game Lovers for a day of board gaming. Try a new game or bring your own. Most games are recommended for ages 10 and up, but there will be games for younger players, too.

A T(w)een Tuesday event will be held at 4 p.m. May 26. Participants can join in the Turlock Library Maker Space and make a colorful sand bottle keychain. All materials will be provided. This program is designed for ages 9 to 18.

Younger kids can design their own sand art at 4 p.m. May 26. Kids will design their own works of art with glue, then add colorful sand to make it pop. This program helps promote dexterity and fine finger movement. 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 library will host a Video Game Day at 3 p.m. May 27. Participants can join in the Maker Space for byte-sized video game fun on the Nintendo Switch. This 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 will host a session on culinary herbs for beginners at 6 p.m. May 27. Participants can learn how to grow and dry fresh herbs and spices, brew herbal tea, and use plants to make cooking more flavorful. Participants can also take home free seed packets to start your own herb garden.

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. For more information, visit https://www.stanislauslibrary.org/ or call (209) 664-8100.