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 & Library Read-Aloud

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

Baby Lapsit Storytime
9:30-10:00am and 10:30-11:00am
Tuesdays @ Maidu 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.

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) underneath the tree inside the library. Come enjoy books read in a relaxed, welcoming space.

10:00am Mondays @ Riley Library

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

No registration required.

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.

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.

Be Well: Stress ReDUCKtion

Bring your snacks and quacks to Stress ReDUCKtion! Discover mental health resources, stress tool kits, and community while visiting interactive stations. Bring a blanket and enjoy calming music and the company of friends. Earn the blue Feel Renewed Be Well Roseville wristband for attending this event.

No registration required.

This event will be Saturday, May 17, 10:30am-12:30pm at Saugstad Park.

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

Special Bike Storytime

Join our special Bike Storytime 9:30am & 10:30am Wednesday, May 21 at Riley Library!

Bring your bikes, trikes and scooters. A 15 minute bike-themed Storytime will be followed by a watercolor helmet craft, an obstacle course and a ride-through bike wash presented by the Alternative Transportation Department.

Free, registration not required.

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.

Fiero Code Club

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

To participate, pick up a Fiero Code Club Log at any Roseville Public Library location. Use your log to track your minutes spent coding online. Once your log is complete, bring it to the front desk to be entered into our seasonal prize drawing! The next deadline to submit logs is Saturday, May 31.

This is an ongoing program. Winners will be randomly selected from all entries each season (Fall, Winter/Spring, Summer).

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.

Culture Without Borders: Lantern Festival

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Let's celebrate with a mini festival featuring dance, music, games, crafts and delicious snacks. Saturday, May 24 10:00AM-12:00PM at the Maidu Community Center. Parent participation required

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.

Secret Society of Underage Critics

Secret Society of Underage Critics is back! Read and review copies of soon to be published books for young adults and get a sneak peek at books before they hit the shelves. Drop in from 4:15-5:00pm on third Thursdays February 20 - May 15 at Maidu Library. Free, for ages 13-17. No registration required.

P.S. The Society is not a very well-kept secret…tell your friends!

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.