Events, Classes & Programs

Programs are beginning to return in limited numbers, and information will be updated on an ongoing basis. To find more information about paid City programs please visit roseville.ca.us/ExperiencePRL

Library Read-Aloud, Baby Lapsit & Storytime

All Roseville Public Library Storytime's will be on break August 4-29. Storytime will return Tuesday, September 2. Read-Alouds and Tot Time at Fountains at Roseville will continue during the break!

Library Read-Aloud

The Library Read-Aloud program offers a cozy, engaging experience where staff read a selection of picture books aimed at children ages 0-5 (though all ages are welcome to join) inside the library. Come enjoy books read in a relaxed, welcoming space.

10:00am Mondays @ Riley Library
2:00pm Saturdays @ All Locations

No registration required.

Baby Lapsit Storytime

Baby Lapsit Storytime includes books, songs, rhymes, bounces and playtime for babies 0-24 months and their caregivers. Older siblings are welcome and are encouraged to bring a doll or stuffed animal to use as their "baby". We'll introduce caregivers to new activities to do with their children and model how to cater to key early childhood development.

9:30-10:00am and 10:30-11:00am Tuesdays @ Maidu Library
9:30-10:00am and 10:30-11:00am Tuesdays @ Riley Library
9:30-10:00am and 10:30-11:00am Thursdays @ Downtown Library

No registration required.

Storytime

Best for ages 5 & under. Explore the wonders of reading with books, puppets, rhyme and songs! Regular Storytime sessions are offered at the following times:

6:00pm
Mondays @ Downtown Library

9:30-10:00am and 10:30-11:00am
Wednesdays @ Riley Library

9:30-10:00am and 10:30-11:00am
Thursdays @ Maidu Library

9:30-10:00am and 10:30-11:00am
Fridays @ Downtown Library

No registration required.

Reading With A Conductor

Join our conductor for a story, songs and chugga-chugga fun before heading into the pool.

11:30am-12:45pm at Johnson Pool on Saturday, August 2

$2 for each parent/child | $1 each additional person
Children 6 years or younger can attend with adult in water.

Tot Time

1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month (May-October)
10:00-10:30am @ Fountains at Roseville located at the main stage in the courtyard

To get information on all the library's Children's programs and events, sign up here for our Library Newsletter.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

The concept is simple, the rewards are priceless.

Start a reading routine with your baby, toddler, or preschooler to help them develop school readiness skills. We'll help you stay on track by setting milestones and incentives on your child's path to reading 1000 books before kindergarten.

Simply color in, check off, or add a star sticker to the reading log each time you read a book with your child. When all the stars have been filled in, return your completed logs to the library and collect fun rewards.

Visit the Roseville Public Library to get started today. Click here for more information.

Tot Time

Enjoy an interactive storytime every 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 10:00-10:30am at the Main Stage in the Courtayrd at Fountains at Roseville from May-October.

Call us at (916) 774-5221 or email [email protected] for more information.

Fiero Code Club

Code at home for a chance to win prizes in our Fiero Code Club!

Get prizes for coding! Join the Fiero Online Code Club and log your coding time. Each completed log you submit counts as an entry to our seasonal prize drawing. Didn't win last season? No problem! Keep coding for a chance to win a prize. The next deadline to submit logs is Saturday, August 30.

Check our website to view our latest drawing prize and updates on how to compete in the Fiero International Hackathon.

Free, no registration required.

Can't get to the library? Click here to download and print the coding log and click here to access Fiero Code.

Call us at (916) 774-5221 or email [email protected] for more information.

LEGO® Club

Come build with LEGO® at the library.

Use provided building prompts or create your own design. Each time you attend, you’ll be entered into a drawing to win a LEGO® set! Drop in for LEGO® Club from 3:30-5:30pm on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month.

Open to kids of all ages. Free, drop in.

Available at all Roseville Public Library locations:
Riley Library - First Floor
Maidu Library - Activity Room
Downtown Library - Children's Pod

One LEGO® set winner per location. Drawings take place three times per year.

Call us at (916) 774-5221 or email [email protected] for more information.

Youth Chess Club

Chess Club for ages 5–17. The club will meet on the first Tuesday of each month, starting September 2 and running through December 2 at the Downtown library. Chess boards and pieces will be provided. The first rule of Chess Club is tell everyone about Chess Club! Free, drop in.

Call us at (916) 774-5221 or email [email protected] for more information.

STEAM Lab

Little Learners is now STEAM Lab! More science and exploration as we continue to build, destroy and make a mess. Join us 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, and 9/23 at Maidu Library from 4:00-5:00pm for a different interactive hands-on project every week to test your creativity and scientific knowledge. Registration required. $50 resident/$60 non-resident.

Call us at (916) 774-5221 or email [email protected] for more information.

Fiero Quick Code

Drop-in for coding with Fiero Code on the third Tuesday of each month, starting September 18 and running through December 18 at the Maidu library from 5:15-6:00pm. Whether it's your first time using the app or you just want to have fun playing with Code Blocks with your friends, join us. Parent/guardian participation required for app login.

Call us at (916) 774-5221 or email [email protected] for more information.

Pikachu @ The Park

Say hello to Pikachu and pose for a photo at the Project Play playground. Enjoy the playground and Pokémon-themed coloring, then stop by the library to keep the fun going.

Join us at Project Play playground behind Riley Library on Saturday, September 6 from 10:00-11:00am!

Library Discovery Day

One card, endless possibilities. September is National Library Card Sign-up Month and we're showcasing everything the library has to offer. Sample virtual resources, STEAM kits, Adventure Packs, educational resources and our brand new library apps at interactive stations. Parent/guardian participation required.

Join us Saturday, September 13 10:00am-12:00pm at Riley Library.

Create at the Library "Big Mouth Animals"

Create Big Mouth Animals at all library locations from August 1-31! Kids will get to color their animal, decide what it’s eating, draw the food inside its mouth, and then fold the paper so the mouth can open and close to reveal the surprise.

Call us at (916) 774-5221 or email [email protected] for more information.

Grandparent's Day Craft

Children can make a fun, colorful photo frame to gift a grandparent or someone special this Grandparent's Day!

Join us Friday, September 5 from 10:00am-5:00pm at all library locations. Available while supplies last.

Call us at (916) 774-5221 or email [email protected] for more information.

Pirate Parrrty

Avast ye mateys! Join us Friday, September 19 from 4:00-5:00pm at the Mahany Fitness Center to play cannonball and walk the plank to earn your eye patch and become a true pirate of the seven seas.

Parent/guardian participation required. Registration not required.

Call us at (916) 774-5221 or email [email protected] for more information.

Where's Waldo @ the Library

Celebrate children's author and illustrator, Martin Handford, the creator of Where's Waldo. For one day only, Friday, September 26, stop by all day at any Roseville Public Library location and find Waldo hiding amongst the shelves for a prize.

Prizes available while supplies last.

Call us at (916) 774-5221 or email [email protected] for more information.

Book Clubs

Book clubs meetings are volunteer led and open to the public. Click here to see which titles will be discussed at the next meetings.

Page Turners – 10:30am-12:00pm
2nd Saturdays @ Maidu Library

Club Maidu – 12:30-2:00pm
2nd Saturdays @ Maidu Library

West Side Stories – 2:00-3:30pm
2nd Saturdays @ Riley Library

Conversation Club

Join Conversation Club!

Conversation Club is a free, drop-in program for adult English language learners looking to practice conversational English through casual group discussion.

11:30am-12:30pm Thursdays at Downtown Library

Offered in association with the Roseville Public Library Adult Literacy Program.

Ask the Author: Virtual BookTalks

Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. Access online events with live, interactive Q&A sessions and recordings available for later viewing here.

August Speaker Lineup:

Jay Falk
The Stories, Science, and History of Birds with Smithsonian Biologist.
Tuesday, August 5th at 11:00 AM PDT

Casey McQuiston
Returning to Romance Through Food and Flirty Fun in Fiction
Wednesday, August 20th at 4:00 PM PDT

Tasha Eurich
How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos with Organizational Psychologist
Thursday, August 28th at 11:00 AM PDT

Local Author Talk Series

Grab a coffee and listen in as local authors discuss their written work at our next Local Author Talk Series! Drop in from 2:00-4:00pm at the Fig Tree Coffee, Art, & Music Lounge to hear from our featured authors.

3 upcoming sessions:

Dänna Wilberg, Borrowed Time
Saturday, September 20th, at 2:00-4:00 PM

Marie Aitchison, Dyer Lane
Saturday, October 18th at 2:00-4:00 PM

Lois Buchter, Ropen Island
Saturday, November 15th at 2:00-4:00 PM

For ages 18 & up. No registration required. Seating at The Fig Tree is limited, so arrive early and order a beverage!

Call (916) 774-5221 or email [email protected] for more information.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a new leadership opportunity for Roseville teens. Make a positive difference in our local community by sharing your input on how the library can best serve teens.

Earn volunteer credit and/or community service hours by attending the monthly TAB meeting with our Librarian. Help plan new programs, recommend books and DVDs for purchase, judge contests, sponsor library events, and more!

We invite interested teens in grades 8 through 12 to take part in this exciting new leadership opportunity. Click here to learn more.

Email [email protected] for more information.

Healthy Mind, Healthy Wallet

Learn to feel like your best self with sustainable habits and informed nutrition decisions. Featuring special guest Tasha Rosales, owner of Wellness Homemade and creator of Informed Eating Academy.

Drop in Tuesday, September 16 from 6:00-7:00pm in the Riley Meeting Rooms.