Preschool Story Time and Wiggle Worms Story Time resume in January.

Wiggle Worms Story Time is every Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy stories, music, dancing, rhythm activities, and fingerplay at this special program perfect for ages 0 to 3 and their caregivers. (25 minutes)

Preschool Story Time sets the stage for Kindergarten with books, flannel board stories, fingerplay, and music geared to children ages 3-6, and caregivers. We will meet every Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. for fun and learning. Please join us and get a jump on early education.

Begin the New Year with a “rockin’” good time at the Library as the Mother Lode Mineral Society surrounds us with rocks, minerals, fossils, and more in a special presentation geared to families. This program will explore the “frozen past” with dinosaur and Ice Age materials in discussion and on display. This program begins at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 3. A great “after-the Holidays” idea.

“Music First” presents A Child’s Introduction To Classical Music. Join us on Wednesday, January 8 at 3 p.m., for this unique Family Program of Music and Learning. We will enjoy some of the greatest classical pieces and instruments in an interactive presentation that opens up the beauty and wonder of great music and its composers.

If you made a New Year’s resolution to learn computer skills, then January will be a great month to begin. Our Computer Classes for Adults will be focused on Basics, Part 1 and Part 2, as well as Internet Basics. Classes will be offered on Tuesdays, January 7, 14, and 21. All classes begin at 10:30 a.m. Please call the Library for info and be sure to reserve your space. Each session is limited to four people. Call 209-847-4204.

Also, if you are an adult interested in learning or improving in Microsoft Word, you will want to join our class on Saturday, January 11, at 10:30 a.m. Please call the Library to sign up for this special class limited to four people. 209-847-4204.

Our Wee Move and Play program, featuring unstructured imaginative play for little ones, 5 and under, will be Monday, January 13 and January 27, at 11 a.m. Parents can help their children learn social skills and have fun at the same time.

We will have two “Brick/Block Building Days” this month. Kids can create their own masterpieces using our fabulous assortment of “building materials” and we will display these great works in the Library. Bring your creativity and imagination and join us at 3 p.m., on Thursdays, January 9 and 23.

On Tuesday, January 28, at 11:30 a.m., we will be hosting our on-going Oakdale Library Book Club for Adults. Join in to meet, mingle, and chat with other literature lovers. Read and discover new books, genres, and authors. This month, our members will be sharing their personal favorite books. New members are always welcome.

The Friends of the Oakdale Library are the main sponsors of so many of our programs and prizes. They constantly promote and encourage the great gift of literacy at all levels for everyone. The Friends will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, January 27, at 1:30 p.m. Forms to join and info are available at the Oakdale Library, or call 209-847-4204.