Check out a copy of our Roseville Reads pick A Psalm for the Wild-Built

Updated February 27, 2024
Roseville Reads is a one book community read project offered by the Friends of the Roseville Public Library. The chosen book is a Hugo Award-winner titled A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers. To read this title, visit our catalog website at library.roseville.ca.us. Place a hold or come in to one of our library locations to check out a copy.

The Friends of the Roseville Public Library offer this program to:

-Deepen the appreciation of literature through reading, discussion, activities and events related to the title.
-Enhance the feeling of community in our diverse City of Roseville, CA
-Demonstrate the power of libraries to bring people together

Registration begins March 1, 2024, programs are in April 2024.

Looking for more ways to engage?


Tea Ceremonies

Listen in on the history of Tea Ceremonies presented by Temple KUKURI and learn to prepare Matcha tea! 

Semi-Formal - 5:30pm Tuesday, April 2 at Riley Library
Traditional semi-formal, ceremonial grade Matcha and authentic tea confections served. 

Traditional - 1:00pm & 3:00pm Saturday, April 6 at Maidu Library
Formal Traditional Tea Ceremony with authentic iron pot or tea kettle with a Tatami mat. Ceremonial grade Matcha and authentic tea confections served.

Traditional - 5:30pm Tuesday, April 30 at Maidu Community Center
Traditional semi-formal, ceremonial grade Matcha and authentic tea confections served.

Registration required, space is limited. Drop-ins will be able to observe. Click here to register.


Book Discussions

Discuss your thoughts on A Psalm for the Wild-Built in a group setting with your peers!

Teen - 4:00-6:00pm Monday, April 1 at Riley Library
Teen - 4:00-6:00pm Monday, April 8 at Maidu Library
Adult - 5:00-7:00pm Wednesday, April 24 at Maidu Library


Registration required. Click here to register. 


Community Hikes

Get outside with Placer Land Trust and enjoy free family-friendly, docent-guided hikes.

See April offerings at placerlandtrust.org/calendar to register.


Art Activities

Create an art project inspired by A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers.

Saturday, April 13 – 11:00am-1:30pm
Saturday, April 20 – 11:00am-1:30pm
Saturday, May 11 – 11:00am-1:30pm
Saturday, May 18 – 11:00am-1:30pm

For more information and to register visit: https://bluelinearts.org