Youngsters enjoyed following a trail left by mischievous leprechauns at the Escalon library on Thursday, eventually finding a ‘pot of gold’ outside the Second Street facility.

It was all part of the fun marking St. Patrick’s Day during the preschool storytime on Thursday, March 16. After hearing some stories focused on the holiday, children followed a trail left by the leprechauns, picking up some treasures along the way, including stickers, green hats, necklaces and finally the ‘gold’ pieces, glittering in the late morning sunshine on Thursday.

More holiday fun was offered on Friday, this program aimed at teens, as the Blarney Stones and Lucky Charms event was hosted at 3:30 p.m.

Making charm bracelets and necklaces was the craft project, with attendees also able to create their own ‘blarney’ stone. Refreshments were served.

Coming up on Saturday, April 1, the next Science Saturday gathering will feature Terrarium Ecosystems. Attendees will gather at noon at the library to learn about ecosystems while working together to make four different terrarium environments. Each creation will be placed in the library so visitors will be able to see them grow. Science Saturdays, the first Saturday of the month, are designed to engage children in science and mathematics through activities and experiments, guest visitors and more.

Later on in April, the library will host a Family Lego Day on Thursday, April 20 at 4 p.m. All ages are welcome to come join in the building fun.

The Escalon Library is at 1540 Second St.; many of the programs offered are provided through the generosity of the Friends of the Escalon Library.