Join us in a world of imagination and knowledge. Explore our vast collection of books, participate in exciting programs, and become a part of our vibrant community.
A Little About Us
The Friends of the Oakdale Library are dedicated library supporters committed to enhancing the library’s services and resources. Our mission is to foster a love for reading and learning in the community. We support events, fundraisers, and educational programs to assist with the library’s growth and maintain this treasure for the Oakdale community.
Shrinking municipal budgets combined with the nonstop technological revolution, can be offset by public library services
that focus on community. It is precisely the shrinking budgets and the onslaught of technologically mediated life that make public libraries’ cultural and community offerings more important now than ever.
The Friends of the Oakdale Library provide monetary support and materials for 98% of the Oakdale library programs, by monies raised through our fundraising efforts.
Library Programs
The Friends provide monetary and material support for 98% of the programs and activities at the Oakdale Library! Programs Include:
Arts and Crafts
- Rock Painting
- Popsicle Crafts
- Holiday Crafts
- Paper Crafts
- And other fun crafts!
Outdoor Play Days
- Sports Outdoor Play Day
- Outdoor Paint Day
- Sidewalk Chalk and Bubbles Outdoor Play Day
Monthly Programs
We offer a variety of monthly games/projects including but not limited to, lego days, family game nights, wee move and play, to little scientists. Space is limited, and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Upcoming Events
Be it crafts, outdoor play days or family game nights, the Friends of Oakdale Library strive to help the Oakdale library provide family friendly events and to promote and fundraise on behalf of the Oakdale, CA public library.
Bookstore Grand Opening
Coming soon. Date TBD
Not your ordinary bookstore, the new bookstore will also serve as a space for people to come together, gather, and cultivate community over the love of literature. This will be the place to shop for the entire family for unique and meaningful gifts and for book clubs to meet. Children’s toys, puzzles, and a small selection of developmental games will also be available.
Oakdale Lego Day
Alternating Thursdays @ 3 pm, Community Room, FREE
Children will have the opportunity to build LEGO® creations that will then be displayed in the library. This program is designed for children 12 and under; however, children 4 and under must have direct parental supervision.
Oakdale Storytime
Wednesdays @ 10:30 AM
Story Time features books, stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! It is designed for children under 5 to participate with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Wiggle Worms
Thursdays @ 10:30 AM (Monthly)
Enjoy storybooks, lap bounces, music, dancing, rhythm activities, fingerplays and more at this special program for babies, active toddlers, and adult caregivers. (20 minutes)
Wee Move and Play
FIRST MONDAYS @ 10:30 AM
Join us for a big play date at the library, featuring toys, books, and music for ages 5 and under. Parental supervision is required. Space is limited, and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Craft Days
SECOND MONDAYS & THURSDAYS @ 3 PM
Join us as we “craft” up some fantastic art and other creative arts and crafts items for kids to make. Crafts are available while supplies last.
All Events
Weekly Schedule
Visit the Stanislaus Library Oakdale events page for the most up to date events. Learn More
Friends Picks
The following selections are some fan favorites of our Friends Board Members. We thought we would share them with you to encourage you to stop by the Oakdale Library to see what wonderous books await you.
Braiding Sweetgrass
Robin Wall Kimmerer
Young Adult
Covenant of Water
Abraham Verghese
Fiction
Grapes of Wrath
John Steinbeck
Historical Fiction
Parts
Tedd Arnold
Children’s Book
Get Involved
The Friends of Oakdale Library aim to peomote enjoyable library events, fundraise, and offer opportunities for Oakdale area residents to have access to historical, educational, and entertaining literary works. Our Public Library is enhanced by the generosity of its friends and donors.
Library Address
151 South 1st Ave
Oakdale, CA 95361
Library Hours
Mon: 10am – 6pm
Tue: noon – 8 pm
Wed – Thur : 10am – 6pm
Fri: CLOSED
Sat: 10am – 5 pm
Sun: CLOSED
Contact Library
(209) 847-4204