The Dominion

Lincoln kickoff reception

  Come to the Lincoln exhibit kickoff reception today (Thursday) at 5:30 p.m. at the Modesto Library.  If you can't make it, try attending one of our other Lincoln events. You can see the events on our website.

Amgen Tour 2010

Yesterday the Amgen Tour came through Modesto.  The riders have already raced by the Modesto Library on their way to the finish line, in case you missed it or want a second look  take look at some of our pictures..  It was an amazing end to Stage 4 of the Amgen Tour.

Are you a fan of Tom Clancy?

If you're a fan of Tom Clancy or espionage/political thrillers you'll be happy to know that after a very long hiatus from his Jack Ryan novels, Clancy will be publishing a new one in December. Read the very brief article from yahoo.

Why is the library important to you?

This is a press release promoting the importance of libraries:

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2010 Woman’s Day magazine library contest open through May 9

 

CHICAGO – Libraries have until May 9 to promote Woman’s Day magazine’s newest initiative, “why the library is important to my community.” The American Library Association (ALA) and Woman’s Day are looking for stories that showcase the importance and value of libraries within the communities they serve.

 

Access My Library

AccessMyLibrary is an application that allows you to access our Gale Databases right from your iPhone or iPod Touch! As long as you are within a 10 mile radius from any Stanislaus County Library you will be able use these resources without using your library card number to login.

 

Game Day on Saturday

Teens, do you like playing games?  Come to the Modesto Library's Auditorium this Saturday, March 20 from 12-4 p.m.  We will be playing a Dungeons & Dragons adventure, The Lonely Tower, specifically introducing options from the new Player’s Handbook 3. Have fun and enjoy some snacks while learning about tactics and teamwork. Questions? Call 558-7814.  See you there!

Introducing . . .

Toby Pattertwig

Toby Pattertwig lives in Ryan's Reading Tree in the Modesto Library.
Wave to him next time you come in!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the naming contest!

 Congratulations to our two lucky winners!

 

Halle      &         Nathan 
 

Episode of "Castle"

Last night's episode of "Castle," a TV series about a murder mystery writer and a NYPD detective, featured real life mystery writers Michael Connelly and Stephen J. Cannell.  Hope you were able to catch it!

Thanksgiving

Stanislaus County Libraries will be closed Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 in observance of Thanksgiving.

Are you a Twilight fan?

Whether you like or love the Twilight series you should come to Modesto Library's Teen Twilight Extravaganza. The event will be on Monday, November 16 at 4 p.m. in the downstairs auditorium. There will be trivia, discussion of all things Twilight, and a chance to win tickets to see the new movie, "New Moon."  And of course, food and drink will be provided.

RSVP to 558-7814.