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) inside the library. Come enjoy books read in a relaxed, welcoming space.
10:00am Mondays @ Riley Library
3:00pm Saturdays @ All Locations
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 Library9:30-10:00am and 10:30-11:00am Tuesdays @ Riley Library
9:30-10:00am and 10:30-11:00am Thursdays @ Downtown Library
No registration required.
Storytime
Best for ages 5 & under. Explore the wonders of reading with books, puppets, rhyme and songs! Storytimes will be outside for Maidu and Riley Library from May-September. Please bring a blanket or chair.
Regular Storytime sessions are offered at the following times:
6:00pm
Mondays @ Downtown 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.
Tot Time Storytime
Enjoy Storytime at Fountains at Roseville! Best for ages 5 & under. Explore the wonders of reading with books, puppets, rhyme and songs!
10:00-10:30am
1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. May-October
Main Stage in the Courtyard
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 or check off 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!
Players under the age of 13 must be accompanied by parent/guardian.
Location: Downtown Library
2nd Tue • 4:00–5:00pm
Location: Maidu Library
3rd Tue • 4:00–5:00pm
Location: Riley Library
4th Tue • 4:00–5:00pm
Drop in from 3:30–5:30pm on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Open to kids of all ages.
Each time you attend, you’ll be entered into a drawing to win a LEGO® set. One LEGO® set winner per location. Drawings take place three times per year.
Available at all Roseville Public Library locations:
Riley Library – First Floor
Maidu Library – Activity Room
Downtown Library – Children’s Pod
Join the Fiero Online Code Club, log your coding time and earn entries into our seasonal prize drawing! Each completed log counts as one entry. Didn’t win last season? Keep coding and try again!
Submit your logs by Monday, August 31 for the next drawing. One lucky winner will receive a Relidol Camera Drone.
Free, no registration required. Click here to access Fiero Code.
From August 1–30, stop by any library location to create your own colorful pinwheel while supplies last!
Early Literacy Tip: Making a pinwheel strengthens children’s ability to follow directions and connect hands on creativity with language development.