RIPON - Songs Of Shakespeare for Children takes place at the Ripon Branch Library on Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 5 p.m.

Shakespeare’s plays were funny, sad, silly, romantic and often had music and songs to set  the mood. Come and hear the music that made Shakespeare’s plays even better. You may even recognize a few of these tunes. Lynn Sampson of Music First, Inc. has been teaching children about music and its history for years so they will know where popular music started and gain a greater appreciation for all musical forms.

This free program is provided through the generosity of local business and service groups.  The Ripon Library is a part of the Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library and is located at 333 W. Main St. Ripon.

Free storytime at ambulance district

The Manteca Branch  Library presents storytime at the Manteca District Ambulance on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 4 p.m.

Children of all ages are invited to join staff from the Manteca Branch Library and the Manteca District Ambulance for a lively and educational  program.  They will enjoy a tour of the ambulance garage plus stories and songs from the Library. The Manteca District Ambulance is located at 245 E Center St. 

This free program is provided through the generosity of the Manteca District Ambulance. 

Paws 4 Reading at Manteca Library

On Saturdays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, & 29, from 1 to 3 pm., the Manteca Branch

Library presents Paws 4 Reading.

Therapy dogs will be available in the Library.  Children are invited to bring a book or select one from the collection to read with one of the dogs. They can take turns reading one on one with a canine friend. Owners will assist as needed.

This free program is provided through the generosity of the Paws 4

Friends Therapy Dogs, in our Manteca Friends of the Library.  The

Manteca Branch Library is a part of the Stockton-San Joaquin County

Public Library and is located at 320 W. Center St.  in Manteca.