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

Storytime

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

9:30am-10:00am and 10:30am-11:00am
Wednesdays @ Riley Library
*Registration is required for both Wednesday morning Storytime sessions at Riley Library. Please register in advance to guarantee your spot. Weekly Storytime registration opens each Monday at 8:00am. Click here to register for upcoming dates and times.

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

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

*Note: Before you register on ACTIVENet, you will need to set up a personal account and add each of your children as Family Members. Once your account is set up, you will have easy access to browse and register for other City of Roseville youth programs in the future. Follow the steps below to get started or call us at 916-774-5221 for assistance.

Click on the "Create an account" button in the top right corner of the page.
Enter your e-mail address and click "Next".
Fill in the information (parents--start with yourself first), create password and click "Next".
Complete the remaining information and click "Submit".
You should receive a confirmation e-mail. Follow the link in the email to verify and activate your account.

To add family members:

Login to your account.
Click on "Manage Family Member" on bottom right corner.
Click on "Add Family Member" in middle grey bar.
Complete the information and click "Submit".

Click the "Activities" button at the top of the page and search for "Storytime" to see upcoming dates.

ASL Storytime

Do you have a deaf, hard of hearing, or signing child? Experience stories in American Sign Language and speech play to promote bonding and encourage language development in two modalities.

10:00am Wednesdays @ Downtown Library

No registration required. Presented by PCOE Infant Program and Sign2Me Daycare.

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.

Culture Without Borders

Travel the globe with us! Explore culture through art with Culture Without Borders at the Maidu Library. Visit different destinations throughout the year, study people and places both near and far! Each session you will create your own work of art inspired by artisans from all over the world.

Ukraine
2:00 pm - 4:00pm Friday, April 7
Maidu Community Center

Polynesia
2:00 pm - 4:00pm Saturday, May 20
Riley Library Meeting Rooms

For ages 6-12. Free, registration required. Click here to register.

Little Learners

Build, destroy and make a mess while exploring physics, chemistry and high velocities at the Maidu Library. Whose LEGO car will travel farthest? Who can make the biggest crater? Join us for a different interactive hands-on project every week to test your creativity and scientific knowledge.

Session 1 - 4:00pm - 5:30pm Tuesdays, February 7 - March 14, Maidu Library

Session 2 - 4:00pm - 5:30pm Tuesdays, March 21 - April 25, Maidu Library

For ages 6-12. Registration fee required. Click here to register.

Kano Coding Camp

Build, explore and create with technology! Master the basics of coding with Kano in this 3-day workshop. The next session takes place this Spring Break:

1:00pm-3:00pm
Tuesday, April 4 - Thursday, April 6
Martha Riley Community Library

For ages 8-13. Registration fee required. Click here to register. Visit the Kano website for updates and information.

Spring Reading Challenge

This year's Spring Reading Challenge is March 4 - April 15!

Ages 4-12 can participate by joining the In-N-Out Burger Cover to Cover Club! Completed reading logs will receive up to three gift cards for a free hamburger or cheese burger. Click here for the program flyer.

Teens and adults can participate by playing our Spring Reading Challenge Bingo Card. Complete the bingo card with a horizontal, vertical or diagonal row of finished items and receive a ticket to a drawing for a $50 Fountains gift card. Blacked out cards will receive 2 additional tickets for the drawing.

Participants may only play one card. Free and open to all. Stop by any of our three library locations beginning Saturday, March 4 to get started.

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

National Library Week 2023

In honor of National Library Week 2023, the Roseville Public Library is hosting a bookmark design contest!

Pick up a blank bookmark Saturday, April 1 - Saturday, April 22 from the front desk and design with the theme "There's More to the Story". Last day to submit your bookmark is Monday, May 1.

Winners in each of the four age categories (5-8, 9-12, 13-17, and adult) will have their bookmarks mass-produced!

Click here for more information on National Library Week 2023.

Book Clubs

Book clubs meet the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Maidu Library. New novels from all genres are chosen each month. Book clubs meetings are volunteer led and open to the public.

Page Turners (all genres) – 10:30am to 12:00pm
April: Coming Soon

Club Maidu (all genres) – 12:30pm to 2:00pm
April: A Man Called Ove by Frederick Backman

Click here to view book titles for upcoming dates.

Conversation Club

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

Mondays - 9:30am to 10:45am, Riley Library

Thursdays - 11:15am to 12:30pm, Downtown Library

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