Merced County Library

A.H.E.A.D. Merced - The Conversation Continues

Stories Across Land and Seas, Special Guest Author: Kao Kalia Yang

Kao Kalia Yang is an award-winning Hmong American author, speaker, and educator whose work explores identity, family, healing, and belonging through powerful storytelling for readers of all ages.

Tuesday June 9, 2026
2:00-3:30 PM
@ the Student Resiliency Center, 1640 N St. Suite 100, Merced

Book signing to follow, complimentary books available while supplies last.

Free Event
Open to Youth ages 12-18.
RSVP Required

This event is sponsored by Merced County Behavioral Health and Recovery services, UC Merced, and the UC Merced Center for the Humanities, in partnership with Merced County Library.

Read and Succeed - Loteria
Mexican bingo with prizes every round — books, bookmarks, and more. Meet your community while you learn vocabulary in two languages. Family-friendly.

Lotería mexicana con premios en cada ronda — libros, separadores y más. Conozca a su comunidad mientras aprende vocabulario en dos idiomas. Para toda la familia.

June 11th
3:30-5:00PM
@ Merced Main Library

Kids Craft Time - Want to make fun summer crafts? Come join us at the Hilmar Library! All materials will be provided. For ages 6-12.

Saturday, June 13th
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
@ Hilmar Library

We are celebrating our Summer Reading Program, "Plant a Seed, Read!". We have several seed related, germination, planting programs coming up at Snelling Library.

Craft Schedule for Snelling Library this week:

Craft: Teen Tuesday - Using Recycled Containers to Grow Seedlings
Date: Tuesday, June 9th
Age: 13 to adult
Time: 3:30-4:30 pm
All supplies provided.

Craft: Germinate Seeds in Glass Jar
Date: Thursday, June 11th
Age: Kids 6-12 years
Time: 3:30-4:30 pm
All supplies provided.

Address: 15916 State Highway 59, Snelling, CA 95369
Phone: (209)-563-6616
Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00-6:00 pm

Teen Keychain Tutorial - Stop by the Livingston Library and learn how to make 2 different types of keychains! Program is on a first come, first serve basis. Beads and keychain supplies will be provided while they last! For ages 12-18.

Friday, June 12th
3:00-4:00 PM
@ Livingston Library

Join us at the Merced County Library in welcoming NYT bestselling author KX Song for an Author Event as part of our Summer Reading Program! We'll have fun bookish discussions and there will be an audience Q&A + signing near the end.

Comment down below how excited you are!

Date: June 13, 2026
Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm
Ages: 12+

Snacks available while supplies last!

Get Ready for a wild adventure at the Delhi Library! Join us for the E & M Reptile Show! Meet fascinating reptiles up close, learn amazing facts, and enjoy an interactive experience that is fun for all ages. Bring the whole family and discover the wonderful world of reptiles!

Friday, June 12th
10:30-11:30 AM

@ Delhi Library
16881 Schendel Ave, Delhi, Ca
(209) 656-2049

Adult Tera Cotta Pot Painting - Come down to the Hilmar Library and paint tera cotta pots! All materials will be provided. For ages 18+.

Friday, June 12th
3:00-4:30 PM.
@ Hilmar Library

Felt Charms - Come and create your own felt keychain or bag charm! Learn about new crafts and expand your art vocabulary. Felt, traceable cutouts, sewing supplies, and yarn!! We have everything you need, just come in and get creative!

Date: Tuesday, June 9th
Time: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Meeting Room: Gracey Room, downstairs
Location: Merced County Library 2100 O St, Merced CA 95340
Ages: All adults welcome 18+