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

Storytime will be on break December 24 - January 1. Sessions will return at their normal times Thursday, January 2.

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 - Begins Monday, December 2

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

ASL Storytime will be on break for the holiday season. Regular sessions return Wednesday, January 8.

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.

Reading with a Mermaid

Reading with a Mermaid is back!

Be sure to bring your swimsuit and flip your fins in the pool with your new friends for this very special Parent and Tot Playtime.

Sessions take place the first Thursday of the month at Mike Shellito Indoor Pool beginning October 3rd. Program dates are as follows:

October 3 | November 7 | December 5
January 2 | February 5 | March 6 | April 3
from 10:00 - 11:20am

Drop in fee required. $5 for each parent/child, $3 for each additional person. Children 6 years or younger can attend with an adult in the water.

For more information call (916) 774-5221 or (916) 774-5958.

StoryWalk®

Follow the StoryWalk® signs at the Maidu Regional Park to enjoy a story while you stroll. Our featured story is Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes by Eric Litwin. Click here to access the StoryWalk® map.

The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition (VBPC) and the Kellogg Hubbard Library.

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 Logat 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 Tuesday, December 31.

This season's prizes are a Light-up Gaming Headset w/ mic (compatible w/PC/PS4-5/XBOX/Switch) AND an LED Light-up Starry Night Multi-platform Controller (compatible w/Switch/PC/IOS/Android)!

This is an ongoing program. Winners will be randomly selected from all entries each season (Fall, Winter/Spring, Summer). For ages 8-18. 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.

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 us at [email protected] for more information.

Book Clubs

Book clubs meetings are volunteer led and open to the public. The following titles will be discussed at the next meeting:

Page Turners – 10:30am-12:00pm
2nd Saturdays @ Maidu Library
Saving Fish From Drowning by Amy Tan

Club Maidu – 12:30-2:00pm
2nd Saturdays @ Maidu Library
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah

Click here for a list of upcoming book club titles.

Coming Soon:

Join our newest mystery/thriller book club - West Side Stories on 2nd Saturdays beginning January 2025 at Riley Library! We'll discuss upcoming book titles at our first meeting Saturday, January 11.

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

Conversation Club

Conversation Club will be on a break for the holiday season. Regular session will return Thursday, January 2.

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.

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.

Local Author Talk

Our next Local Author Talk Series begins Saturday, January 18!

Drop in from 2:00-4:00pm at the Fig Tree Coffee, Art, & Music Lounge to hear from our featured author(s).

George Cramer, New Liberty

George Cramer is an enrolled descendant of the Karuk Tribe of California. He enjoyed a forty-year investigative career in law enforcement and private and corporate investigations.

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.

Click here to see a list of previous authors and their books featured in our Local Author Talk Series.

Cozy Book Bingo

Introducing our new Fall Reading Challenge!

Participants have all November and December to get "bingo" on their Cozy Book Bingo cards and submit to the front desk at any Roseville Public Library location. The first 10 finishers at each location will win a cozy prize. All other finishers will receive a book light while supplies last!

Pick up bingo cards beginning November 1 at any Roseville Public Library location. For ages 13 and up. Free, no registration required.

Wreath With Us

Wreath With Us!

Decorate a wreath based on your favorite book or literary theme for a chance to win a $50 gift card! Individual and group submissions welcome. Wreaths available while supplies last. Resident fee is $10, nonresident fee is $15.

Pick up your plain wreath and drop off your completed wreath anytime between November 4 - November 25 at any Roseville Public Library location. Click here to register.

Judging takes place Monday, December 2. Wreaths will be on display at all three library locations from Monday, December 2 - Saturday, January 4. Participants may collect their wreath submissions beginning Monday, January 6. All submissions not collected by January 18 become property of the City of Roseville.

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

Financial Literacy Workshop Series

Drop in for our five-part Financial Literacy Workshop Series!

Learn from a Golden 1 Certified Financial Coach at the Riley Library Meeting Rooms. Join us from 6:00-7:30pm on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month January 22 - March 26. See a list of workshop topics below:

January 22 - Mind Over Money: Learn actionable strategies to transition toward a more prosperous and mindful financial future.

February 12 - Building a Better Budget: Participants will identify short and long term goals to design realistic spending and savings plans.

February 26 - Savings With Purpose: This workshop shows how to choose the right goals to overcome financial saving barriers.

March 12 - Path to Debt-Free Living: Gain invaluable insights and actionable steps to navigate debt management. Learn how to steer clear of new debt pitfalls, prioritize debts and employ effective repayment strategies.

March 26 - Retirement Planning Basics: Learn how to harness the power of time and optimize investments to reach long-term goals.

For ages 16 & up. Free, drop in. No registration required. Call us at (916) 774-5221 or email us at [email protected] for more information.