September programs at the Los Banos Branch of the Merced County Library
Announcement: The Friends of the Los Banos Library will have its next quarterly meeting in the library on Wednesday, Sept. 11, beginning at 6:15. All patrons of the library are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Wednesdays – Drop-in Digital Help at 5 p.m.
Thursdays – Tiny Tales StoryTime at 10:30 a.m. (ages 3-6)
Fridays – Bilingual StoryTime at 10:30 a.m. (ages 3-6)
Saturdays – Lego Builders Club at 2 p.m.
Sept. 11 (Wed): Los Banos Friends of the Library Meeting at 6:15 p.m.
Sept. 14 (Sat.): National Coloring Day! All day coloring for everyone
Sept. 17 (Tues.): Adult Coloring at 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Sept. 18 (Wed.): Sensory Playgroup at 10:30 a.m.
Sept. 24 (Tues.): Adult Coloring at 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Sept. 25(Wed.): Sensory Playgroup at 10:30 a.m.
September programs at the Dos Palos Branch of the Merced County Library
All Ages – September. is National Library Card Sign-Up Month – Sign up for a library card and receive a book to keep (while supplies last).
Teens and Adults- September California Trivia Game: Complete our Trivia Game questions correctly and get a free book (whiles supplies last).
Sept. 11 (Wed): Tiny Tales StoryTime (ages 3-6) at 10:30 a.m.
Sept. 13 (Fri): NEW: Adult Book Club at 10 a.m.
Sept. 14 (Sat): Family Lego Fun Time (all ages) at 1 p.m.
Sept. 18 (Wed): Tiny Tales StoryTime (ages 3-6) at 10:30 a.m.
Sept. 18 (Wed): Adult Puzzle Day at 4 p.m.
Sept. 20 (Fri): Kid’s Sticker Book Decorating (ages 6-12) at 3 p.m.
Sept. 21 (Sat): Family Lego Fun Time (all ages) at 1 p.m.
Sept. 25 (Wed): Tiny Tales StoryTime (ages 3-6) at 10:30 a.m.
Sept. 27 (Fri): Adult Coloring at 4 p.m.
Sept. 28 (Sat): Family Lego Fun Time (all ages) at 1 p.m.
Update from the Santa Nella Branch of the Merced County Library
Merced County Libraries continue to be a respite from the heat as County Cooling Centers. All open hours there is free water and air conditioning, and you can stay all day for free.
September programs at the Firebaugh Branch of the Fresno County Library
Sept. 23 (Mon.) Kids Take and Make Craft: Come by and pick up supplies needed for an easy craft you can do at home. Participants may need to provide their own scissors and glue. Available while supplies last.
Events can also be found at Firebaugh Library Online Calendar Schedule of Events.
Hours, Addresses 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 (900 O St. in conjunction with Coalinga College Firebaugh Center) is open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Telephone: (559) 600-9274