The Ceres Library will offer a variety of events open to the community in March, which aims to foster literacy and inspire learners of all ages.

Children are invited to come down to the library at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 6 to participate in Clay Model Monsters.

Independent readers up to age 12 are invited to practice reading skills with the special Read to a Dog program at 12 noon Saturday March 8 at the Ceres Library. This program is designed to help children gain confidence in their reading skills by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs. Space is limited and online registration is required.

The Master Gardeners will host a “new front yard” class at 1 p.m. Monday, March 10. If you are thinking about replacing all or part of your lawn, this class is for you. Learn tips on how to save water, convert to drip, and get a list of water wise plants.

Teenagers aged 13 to 18 can play Dungeons & Dragons from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, March 10. Teens! Are you seeking adventure? Want to slay a dragon or maybe save a town from a horde of goblins? Come play D&D at the library!  Players will learn team-building and problem-solving skills while engaging their imaginations in a safe, collaborative environment. Participants need not provide anything but an open mind and an excitement for fun. No experience is necessary.

Children aged 9 and older can come to the library at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 13 to build LEGO creations using the library’s LEGO and Duplo blocks. This program helps young ones develop critical thinking skills, and teaches basic engineering concepts. Children under 4 are welcome, but must have direct parental supervision.

Pipette Water Coloring will be offered at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 20.

A “Stranger Teens” session on “Doodling Comics” will be offered at 4 p.m. on Monday, March 24. Do you like reading comics? Let’s make some! Teens are invited to spend an hour creating doodled comics or manga. Paper with printed panels, pencils, pens, and markers will be provided.

The Ceres Garden Club will be holding a “Beginning Gardening for Kids: Growing from Veggie Scraps” at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 27. Participants will learn from club member Manjeet Dosanjh, a certified gardening consultant, how kids can use parts of vegetables normally tossed away to grow something new.

Burger challenge

Readers aged 4 to 12 are encouraged to participate in the In-N-Out “Cover to Cover Challenge” from now until April 12 by reading five books or 300 minutes to earn a certificate for a free hamburger or cheeseburger from In-N-Out. There is a limit of three certificated per participant while supplies last. Visit www.stanlibrary.org or www.stanislauslibrary.beanstack.com for more information and to register for this program.

The Ceres Library is located at 2250 Magnolia Street. Hours are Mondays, 12 noon to 8 p.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. The library is closed Fridays and Sundays.

For more information, visit https://www.stanislauslibrary.org/ or call (209) 537-8938.