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4th of July Parade

Did you hear? Friends of the Modesto Library, along with Modesto Children’s Museum, will be Grand Marshals of Modesto’s 152nd annual Independence Day Parade on July 4th! The Friends will follow along, dressed as children’s books. If you’d like to get involved, reach out to membership@modestolibraryfriends.org

Sit and Stitch with Others who Knit or Crochet

With the Modesto Library closed for renovations, Yarning with Friends is meeting at the Salida Library. Join us on the second Tuesday of each month. Learn to knit or crochet and help create projects like the ones here. Details of our next meeting (July 8, 2025) are on our calendar. This class is intended for adults; children 12 and older are welcome when accompanied by a participating adult.

Advocacy

Library funding is being threatened. What are the issues? How can we support our public libraries? Being informed is essential. Here is a good place to start.

For the latest information on the Modesto Library Improvement Project and the services offered during the closure, visit the Modesto Library website.

Friends of the Modesto Library promotes community goodwill and support for the Modesto Library; stimulates public awareness of the library and its needs; encourages gifts of money and time that are used to provide materials and services to the library; and seeks sources of cultural and educational programs for the library.

Friends of the Modesto Library is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit registered in California. All contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law. (ID#77-0038333).

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Support Youth Programs

Friends of the Modesto Library raises money to support youth outreach programs like Summer Reading, Día de los Niños/Libros and Kids Craft Fairs. We volunteer at these and other Library events throughout the year.

Support the Modesto Library

Each year, we provide money for materials and important programs that the Modesto Library might not otherwise be able to afford. Look around the library and you'll see everything from a new giant aquarium to colorful furnishings in the Children's Library. We also help fund both adult and children's programs, and we purchase books to give free at community events such as the the Stanislaus County Fair and Día de los niños/Día de los libros.

Serve the community

Modesto Friends reach out with programs like supporting the Book Club at Juvenile Hall and Free Books at the Stanislaus County Fair. Our efforts raise awareness of the importance of the Library and of reading. Join us today!

Mission Partners

Many local businesses support Friends of the Modesto Library. We encourage you to support them, as they are supporting us.

Epic level ($1000 and above)

  • Beard Land & Investment Co.
  • McHenry Bowl

Classic level ($500-$999)

Other business partners:

  • Dittos

Companies that matched employee donations:

  • Costco
  • Gallo

Many employers will match your donations. Ask about matching gifts at work.