TIDEPOOLS AND CORAL REEFS AT THE MANTECA BRANCH LIBRARY

On Wednesday, July 7, at 3:30 PM, the Manteca Branch Library presents Tidepools and Coral Reefs. This program will emphasize Ocean Life through the use of books, games and group activities. Children are also invited to get involved in the Library Summer Reading Club, "Make a Splash: READ." Continue the learning by checking out books, reviewing online databases, and searching the Internet - all for free at your local public library!

This free program is provided through the generosity of the Friends of the Manteca Branch Library.. The Manteca Branch Library is a part of the Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library and is located at 320 W Center St. For more information, call (866) 805-7323 (READ) (County), (209) 937-8221 (Stockton), or visit www.stockton.lib.ca.us and fan or follow us at facebook.com/ssjcpl and twitter.com/ssjcpl.

Maya Angelou and Margaret Troke Branch Libraries

Contact: Alex Bailey/Christine Lum

Phone: (209) 937-8221

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WILD THINGS, INC., PRESENTS ANIMALS OF THE WORLD AT THE MAYA ANGELOU AND MARGARET TROKE BRANCH LIBRARIES

On Thursday, July 8, two area libraries will present an educational program, Animals of the World. Animal rescue group Wild Things, Inc., invites you to meet several different wild animals and learn about their lives and habitats. This family program will take place at Maya Angelou at 3:30 p.m. and Margaret Troke at 5:30 p.m. Both programs are free. A display of animal books will be available for customer selection.



This free program is provided through the generosity of the Stockton Friends of the Library. The Maya Angelou and Margart Troke Branch Libraries are a part of the Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library. Maya Angelou Library is located at 2324 Pock Lane in Stockton and Margaret Troke Library is located at 502 W. Benjamin Holt in Stockton. For more information, call (209) 937-8221 (Stockton) or (866) 805-7323 (READ) (County), or visit www.stockton.lib.ca.us and fan or follow us at facebook.com/ssjcpl and twitter.com/ssjcpl.

Manteca Branch Library

Contact: Rebecca Hill Long

Phone: (209) 456-8675

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WET 'N WETTER RELAYS! AT THE MANTECA BRANCH LIBRARY

On Thursday, July 8, 2010, at 3:00 p.m., the Manteca Branch Library presents Wet 'N Wetter Relays! Cool off this summer as we play water games and compete for prizes. From water balloon tossin' to watermelon seed-spittin', possibly the messiest, wettest fun you'll have all summer. The Teen Summer Reading Program is in full force, so sign up, keep reading, and keep logging in those hours. Free refreshments will be available while supplies last. Continue the learning by checking out books, reviewing online databases, and searching the Internet - all for free at your local public library!

This free program is provided through the generosity of the Friends of the Manteca Library. The Manteca Branch Library is a part of the Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library and is located at 320 W. Center Street in Manteca.. For more information, call (866) 805-7323 (READ) (County) or (209) 937-8221 (Stockton), or visit www.stockton.lib.ca.us and fan or follow us at facebook.com/ssjcpl and twitter.com/ssjcpl.

Escalon Branch Library

Contact: Bill Walker

Phone: (209) 838-2494

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BONNIE LOCKHART - MUSICIAN AT THE ESCALON BRANCH LIBRARY

On Thursday, July 8, 2010, at 3:30 p.m., the Escalon Branch Library presents Musician Bonnie Lockhart. Bonnie is an Oakland, California-based singer, songwriter and educator. She loves children and always gets her young audience to participate in the music-making. Her performances have been described as “an enjoyable combination of folk, ethnic, and original compositions...featuring superb banjo, guitar, fiddle playing, and evocative steel drums....Lockhart’s beautiful compositions, poetic imagery, and delightful sense of humor” are a pleasure to experience. - B. Allison Gray, School Library Journal.

This free program is provided through the generosity of the Friends of the Escalon Branch Library. The Escalon Branch Library is a part of the Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library and is located at 1540 Second St., Escalon, CA 95320. For more information, call (866) 805-7323 (READ) (County), (209) 937-8221 (Stockton, or visit www.stockton.lib.ca.us and fan or follow us at facebook.com/ssjcpl and twitter.com/ssjcpl..

Manteca Branch Library

Contact: Anne Stevens

Phone: (209) 456-8677 (non-public)

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ADULT READING GAME EXTRAVAGANZA AT THE MANTECA BRANCH LIBRARY

On Saturday, July 10, at 1:00 p.m., the Manteca Branch Library presents an Adult Summer Reading Camera Club Workshop. The Manteca Camera Club will present a special workshop on Photoshop Elements and Photoshop CS. This will be part two of a two-part workshop.

Be sure to register for our Adult Summer Reading Program, which runs June 1 through July 31, 2010. Continue learning about photography by checking out books, reviewing online databases, and searching the Internet - all for free at your local public library!

This free program is provided through the generosity of the Friends of the Manteca Library. The Manteca Branch Library is a part of the Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library and is located at 320 W Center Street in Manteca. For more information, call (866) 805-7323 (READ) (County) or (209) 937-8221 (Stockton), or visit www.stockton.lib.ca.us and fan or follow us at facebook.com/ssjcpl or twitter.com/ssjcpl.