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Storytimes Ages: All ages Explore the wonders of books and reading as we share simple stories, finger plays and songs. No registration, space may be limited. Parent participation required. Library closed: 1/16, 2/20, 5/28. No Storytime on 4/21. 1-9 - 2/27 Mon • 10:30 - 11:00 Downtown Library 1/9 - 6/4 Mon • 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Riley Library 1/7 - 6/2 Sat  • 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Riley Library 1/10 - 4/10 Tue • 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. and 11:15 - 11:45 a.m. Maidu Library Interested in leading Storytimes? Become a volunteer! Mother Goose on the Loose Ages: Up to 5 Help your child develop early literacy skills while having a great time! This drop-in program combines music, movement, visual literacy, and language development to help children get ready to read. No registration required, space may be limited. Parent participation required. Free 1/17 - 5/22 9:30 - 10:00 a.m., 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Tue • Riley Library 1/18 - 5/23 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Wed • Downtown Library 1/19 - 5/24 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Thu • Maidu Library back to top

Rock Star Guitar  Ages 8 - 11 Discover how to tune a guitar, play your first chords, try out some strumming styles and pick up some music theory. Learn new songs each day and give a short concert at the final class. Students must bring an acoustic or electric guitar. $10 material fee due at first class. 56968 • 2/21 - 3/13 Tue • 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Fee: $75 / $65 Resident Discount Instructor: Christy Haeuptle Location: Riley Library Visit www.roseville.ca.us/activityguide to register! Looking for more Youth Programs? Check out the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Activity Guide! Tales to Tails Ages: 6 - 11 Discover the pleasures of reading to friendly library dogs! Animals are ideal reading companions; they listen attentively, do not criticize, allow children to proceed at their own pace and are less intimidating than classmates or adults. View our Policies and Procedures, or the FAQ's, for this program. Add your child to the waitlist by calling the library at (916) 774-5221 or the Roseville Sports Center at (916) 774-5990. All interested participants are added to a waitlist. Sponsored by the Roseville Library Foundation. Free Location: Maidu Library 56777 • 3/6 - 3/27 Tue • 6:00 - 6:25 p.m. 56778 • 3/6 - 3/27 Tue • 6:35 - 7:00 p.m. Homework Help Grades 1 - 8 Visit your library for FREE in-person homework help, and excel in school! In-person homework help, provided by volunteers, is available Monday - Wednesday, 3:00 - 5:00 at the Downtown, Maidu and Riley Libraries during the school year. Interested in becoming a volunteer? Visit our volunteer page. Annual Youth Poetry Awards Grades 1 - 12 Read the award winners from the 23rd Annual Youth Poetry Contest. Read the award winners from the 22nd Annual Youth Poetry Contest. (Please note that the poems from the 22nd Annual Contest are formatted to print on double-sided pages in booklet format.) Sponsored by the Friends of the Roseville Library. back to top