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

* Storytime will be on fall break from September 2-13. Regular sessions return Monday, September 16.

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:

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

6:00pm
Mondays @ Downtown Library - DROP IN

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 - REGISTER

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

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

Registration is required for all 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.

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.

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 10:30-11:0am 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.

Storytime at the Fountains

Join us for Storytime at the Fountains at Roseville. Storytime is included as part of the Fountain's Tot Time program. Sessions take place the first and third Tuesday of the month through October.

10:00am 1st and 3rd Tuesdays May through October @ The Fountains at Roseville

No registration required. Click here to learn more.

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.

Fall Into Fiero: Fiero Code Club Workshop

Fiero Code teaches kids to code at their own pace, on their own time. Join us for this workshop at the Riley Library and we'll introduce you! Get set up on the app and keep coding for a chance to win this season's grand prize.

4:00-6:00pm Tuesday, October 1 at Riley Library Meeting Room 2

For ages 8-18. Parent participation required for app login. Refreshments provided. Click here to register.

Fiero Hackathon: The Short Story

Compete in Fiero's International Hackathon!

Hackathons are contests run by the Fiero Code team. They are open to people all over the world. They host three per calendar year, free to library patrons. The next contest begins October 1 and ends November 30.

Fiero's fall contest is called a Short Story competition. Build a visual story in code for a chance to win code-able robots and toys! Access the Hackaton by logging into Fiero at app.fierocode.com and click "Challenge". Hackathons contests are run by Fiero Code.

Willy Wonka @ The Library

This Friday the 13th is going to be a lucky day for library goers! Celebrate Willy Wonka @ the Library in honor of Roald Dahl, author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG, Matilda, and many more beloved novels. Will you be as lucky as Charlie Bucket? Come find what the Oompa Loompas have hidden among the shelves. Perhaps Mr. Wonka will have a prize for you. Prizes available while supplies last. Drop by Friday, September 13 at any Roseville Public Library locations to participate.

Little Learners

Little Learners is back and better than ever! Build, destroy and make a mess while exploring physics, chemistry, geology and astronomy at the Maidu Library. Join us for a different interactive hands-on project every week to test your creativity and scientific knowledge.

4:00-5:00pm Tuesdays, September 3 - September 24 at Maidu Library

For ages 6-12. $50 for residents, $60 for non-residents. Registration fee required. Click here to register.

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 beginning September 2024.

Open to 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.

Library Card Design Contest

In honor of Library Card Sign-Up Month, the Roseville Public Library is hosting our first library card design contest! This is an opportunity for our community to get creative and design a special limited-edition Roseville Public Library card. Click here for Library Card Design Template!

Book Clubs

Book clubs meet the second 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. The following titles will be discussed at the next meeting:

Page Turners – 10:30am-12:00pm
The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson

Club Maidu – 12:30pm-2:00pm
Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate

Click here for a list of upcoming book club titles.

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

*Conversation Club will be on summer break from May 30 - September 19. Sessions will resume Thursday, September 26.

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 or click here to apply!

Email [email protected] for more information.

RPD Presentation Series

Drop in for our Roseville Police Department Presentation Series returning this fall! Check out our upcoming session titles below:

Roseville Police K-9 Demo
9:00-11:00am Thursday, August 15 at Riley Library Meeting Rooms
Watch a K-9 demo and learn how K-9 handlers and their K-9 partners work together, followed by a Q&A session.

Active Adult Safety
1:00-3:00pm Thursday, September 19 at Maidu Community Center
Learn how to recognize and avoid fraud, scams, elder abuse and other crimes that target active adults.

Cyber Security
1:00-3:00pm Thursday, October 17 at Riley Library Meeting Rooms
Learn how to be aware of what cyber criminals do to get into your computers and other digital devices as well as tips to help keep yourself more cyber secure.

No registration required. Call (916) 774-5221 or email [email protected] for more information.

Local Author Talk Series

Our Local Author Talk Series is back this fall at the Fig Tree Coffee, Art, & Music Lounge! Listen in on a different author(s) each session and learn about their individual approach to authorship. Our next talk takes place from 2:00pm-4:00pm Saturday, September 21 featuring Gloria Galloway.

Gloria Galloway has enjoyed storytelling since early childhood, back when her dolls lined up for the chance to be a character in her stories. She is a member of the Authors Guild and the Sacramento chapter of the California Writers Club. She grew up in Sacramento, California, within driving distance of the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains, which provided inspiration for writing Amber’s Way. Gloria enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends. She can often be found curled up with a book next to her rescued cat, Summer.

Crafter's Corner

Do you have a craft but lack the working space? Look no further! Join us at Crafter’s Corner, where you can benefit from working alongside friends and the community. Discover new inspiration, share skills, or simply engage in conversations with fellow craft enthusiasts.

5:30-7:30pm Thursday, September 26
Riley Library Meeting Rooms

Snacks and beverages allowed. Alcohol is prohibited. This program takes place once every other month. This month's activity is not a guided craft, so bring your own materials! Drop-ins are welcome, but space is limited. Secure your seat by registering online. Click here to register.

LEGO® Club

Secret Society of Underage Critics

Are you a teenager with strong opinions? Would you like the opportunity to tell publishers how you feel about the books they publish? Join The Secret Society of Underage Critics! Review advance copies of soon-to-be published young adult books and submit your reviews directly to the publisher. (P.S. The Society is not a very well-kept secret. Tell your friends!)

4:00-5:00pm 3rd Thursdays through December 19 at Maidu Library. For ages 13-17. Free, no registration required.