Where? While the Modesto Library is closed for renovation (2025-2026), we’re meeting in the Community Room of the Salida Library. For address and directions, go to Library Locations and select Salida.

When? Our volunteer-run program meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. We post our  meetings on the Friends of the Modesto Library calendar and on the Stanislaus County Library’s calendar with Salida’s other events.

Do you already knit or crochet? Come join this friendly group that’s been making yarn art for the Modesto Library since March 2021. Work on your own piece–or contribute to our current project–while socializing, trading hints, and making friends. Beginners to experts are welcome. No registration required.

Do you want to learn to knit or crochet? We have instructors available to get you started either knitting or crocheting. If you’re a novice, please complete this registration form so we’ll know to expect you. Bring supplies if you have them, but we’ll have a small supply of materials on hand.

May children attend? This program was designed for adults, but we understand younger people enjoy yarn arts, too. Those age 12+ may attend, but we ask that an adult accompany them and share the learning experience.

What project is the group working on now? We’re working on the project we’ll have on display when the Modesto Library reopens in October — The Teddy Bears’ Picnic. Initial ideas here. We have about a dozen teddy bears dressed in their finest already, but we can make room for more if you’d like to dress one. Other items we’d like people to make can be found here. Before you start anything, check out our Instagram account to see what other people have made already. I’m so excited at the level of participation with this project!

Learn more about the group

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