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Reading of faith-based children’s books at Salida Library responds to ‘Woke agenda’

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As part of the first nationwide See You at the Library Day on Saturday, families at the Salida Library were read “books of godly virtue,” according to the Escalon church that hosted the event.

Such story times reportedly were held across the nation Saturday in response to actor and filmmaker Kirk Cameron being denied story-hour slots at some public libraries for the reading of faith-based children’s books.

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Library to expand its hours

For the first time in two years, the Turlock library will be open on Fridays after the Stanislaus County Board

Library System Offers Expanded Service Hours

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Stanislaus County Library officials have announced changes to its business hours, a move designed to enhance customer convenience and provide increased access to library services.

Effective Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, library branches will expand operating hours to better align with the needs of the community. Highlights include the addition of morning hours at smaller libraries, and Friday hours at Turlock and Salida Libraries.

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Library to expand its hours

For the first time in two years, the Turlock library will be open on Fridays after the Stanislaus County Board

Library to expand its hours

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For the first time in two years, the Turlock library will be open on Fridays after the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 Tuesday to expand operating hours for county libraries effective Aug. 5.

Since March 2021, sales-tax revenues have come in at or higher than expected, resulting in an increased fund balance for the county library.

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Summer Reading Challenge to start at local libraries

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The Stanislaus County Library invites all ages to join the Summer Reading Challenge, “Find Your Voice,” taking place May 16 through Aug. 1.

Children and teens participate by keeping track of each day they read or are read to for at least 30 minutes. Adults are asked to track each book they read and can choose to also write brief reviews of the books they read this summer.

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A third of Stanislaus County speaks Spanish, but that’s not reflected in library materials

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More than 36% of Stanislaus County residents over the age of 5 speak Spanish, according to data from the American Communities Survey and the US Census. But at the county’s public library, Spanish-language resources are hard to find, leaving people like Angelica Sanchez in a lurch.

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Turlock library resumes programs after long layoff

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The Turlock Public Library is resuming several of its programs and events after activities were put on pause due to more than a year of renovations and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Construction began in March 2020 on renovations for the library and were completed in August 2021. The new, 16,530-square-foot library features teen and children's areas, a community room, a makerspace, and more.

One of the first events to return was Story Time, which is also one of the most popular events for children. Story Time returned on March 3 and is being held every Thursday at 11 a.m. Additionally, the popular Trivia Night returned during the month of March. Trivia Nights will be held every other month at various times, the next being on May 18 at 6:30 p.m.

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Stanislaus State launches fundraiser for library

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A dedicated group of Stanislaus State alumni, community leaders and supporters have come together to launch a fundraising campaign in support of the newly renovated J. Burton Vasché Library.

Turlock residents John and Jeani Ferrari and Stan State alumna Marlene Stante are co-chairing the fundraising initiative, which is called “The Next Chapter.” The fundraising campaign, which officially launched on National Philanthropy Day, continues through May 1, 2022.

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New and improved Turlock Library opens to public

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A project over two decades in the making came to fruition this week as the newly-renovated Turlock Library officially opened to the public. 

Stanislaus County officials celebrated the completed $12.7 million project with a Grand Opening ceremony on Monday, while a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday welcomed the general public through the new library doors. The new library provides 60% more space than its predecessor, going from 10,000 square feet to now 16,530 square feet of expanded indoor and outdoor children’s areas, improved spaces for teens, a makerspace complete with a 3D printer and much, much more.

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Library to expand its hours

For the first time in two years, the Turlock library will be open on Fridays after the Stanislaus County Board

Take a sneak peak: Expanded Turlock Library set to open with these new features

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The public can check out the expanded Turlock Library, including a new community room and enclosed courtyards, when it opens Tuesday.

With 60% more space after about a year of construction, the library on 550 Minaret Ave. features larger children and teen areas, a quiet reading room and a maker space equipped with a 3D-printer and sewing machines.

The renovation reconfigured the layout but kept the building’s cross-shaped structure and added about 6,000 square feet, said Bryan Sontag, operations manager for Stanislaus County libraries. The first difference visitors may notice is the removal of the second entrance on Minaret Avenue, Sontag said. New areas include the community room, two courtyards and the children’s library, the last of which used to be where a reading room is now.

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Library to expand its hours

For the first time in two years, the Turlock library will be open on Fridays after the Stanislaus County Board

Local Libraries Open For Limited Service

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Most Stanislaus County Libraries opened for browsing and checkout of materials on Monday, March 22. Capacities will be limited, in keeping with the State of California’s current guidance for opening. Masks and social distancing will be required. In order to maintain capacity limits, libraries are not equipped for group or extended visits at this time.

“We are so happy to welcome the public back into our buildings,” said Sarah Dentan, county library director. “And we are looking forward to expanding in person offerings as we are able.”

Library branches in Riverbank, Oakdale, Ceres, Denair, Empire, Hughson, Keyes, Newman, Patterson and Waterford will be open Monday through Thursday from noon to 6 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday.

“We’re very excited to see our customers inside the library,” stated Riverbank Branch Supervisor Vicky Holt, echoing the sentiments of library staffers around the region. “They are now able to come in and browse the collection. They can still use the public computers for one hour a day. We do have a limited capacity and masks are required. I think what we missed most was being able to interact with customers face to face.”

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Library to expand its hours

For the first time in two years, the Turlock library will be open on Fridays after the Stanislaus County Board

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