Oct Programs at the Los Banos branch of the Merced County Library 

Oct 13 (Thurs.): Tiny Tales & Craft 10:30 a.m. 

Oct 14 (Fri.): Bilingual StoryTime & Craft 10:30 a.m., Family Game Time 3-4:30 p.m.

Oct 15 (Sat): Family StoryTime & Craft 10:30 a.m.

Teentober Reading Challenge – ages 12-19 – read five hours in the month of October and earn a free book. Upon completion, you will be entered to win one of two artists kits.

   Come and see the Vertebrate Mandibles (jaws) Fossils now on display through October 20, 2022.  Fossils of various species were found in the San Joaquin Valley and are on loan from UC Merced to the Merced County Library.

Upcoming Programs at the Dos Palos branch of the Merced County Library

Oct. 12 (Wed):      Tiny Tales StoryTime @ 3 pm

Oct. 14 (Fri):         The Stitching Hour (Adult Embroidery) @ 3 pm

Oct. 15 (Sat):        Family Lego Fun Time @ 1 pm

Oct. 19 (Wed):      Tiny Tales StoryTime @ 3 pm

Oct. 21 (Fri):         Double Mystery Library Scavenger Hunt (for Young Adults) @ 3pm

Oct. 22 (Sat):        Family Lego Fun Time @ 1 pm

Oct. 26 (Wed):      Tiny Tales StoryTime @ 3 pm

Oct. 28 (Fri):         Adult Coloring @ 3 pm

Oct. 29 (Sat):        Special Craft Day 10 am – 3 pm

Oct. 29 (Sat):        Family Lego Fun Time @ 1 pm

Upcoming  Programs at the Santa Nella branch of the Merced County Library

Oct. 13 (Thurs): Family Game Night 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Oct. 18 (Tues): Tiny Tales & Craft 3:30 p.m.

Oct. 20 (Thurs): Family October Event 3:00-5:00

Oct. 25 (Tues): Tiny Tales & Craft 3:30 p.m.

Oct. 27 (Thurs): Coffee at the Library 1:00- 2:00 p.m.

Hours and Telephone Numbers of Westside libraries: 

LOS BANOS branch of the Merced County Library (1312 S. 7th St.): Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.. Closed Sunday and Monday.  Telephone: (209) 826-5254 

DOS PALOS branch of the Merced County Library (2002 Almond St.): Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Telephone: (209) 392-2155 

SANTA NELLA branch of the Merced County Library (29188 W. Centinella Ave.) are Tuesday, 1 – 6 p.m. and Thursday, 1 – 6 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. (209) 826-6059 

FIREBAUGH branch of the Fresno County Library is currently closed due to construction near the library. Please use the Mendota branch for the time being. Mendota branch telephone number: (559) 600-9291 

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