From Storytime to STEAM activities, enjoy free youth programs (ages 0–12) at the Roseville Public Library that help kids learn, play and grow.

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 Library

9:30-10:00am 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!

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
Storytimes will be outside for Maidu Library until October, weather permitting. Please bring a blanket or chair.


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

This storytime is a fun and interactive way for individuals who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). A Speech-Language Pathologist will encourage participation by modeling AAC words and phrases and creating opportunities to communicate using multimodal communication such as gestures, signs, and core boards. Children’s books will be read, but all ages are welcome to attend.

5:00-5:30pm
Last Wednesday of the month @ Maidu Library
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 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!
Checkmate! Whether you’re a grandmaster or a beginner, all skill levels and ages are welcome. Bring your own board or use one of ours. 

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
Come build with LEGO® at the library! Use provided building prompts or create your own design.

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

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.

Relidol X62 drone

Free, no registration required. Click here to access Fiero Code.

From September 1–30, our craft will be Ten Apples Up on Top! 

How it works:
1. Choose one of the coloring half sheets and long paper strips.
2. Color each apple and draw a self-portrait.
3. Cut out each apple and your picture and glue onto the long strip of paper.

Early Literacy Tip: Coloring inside lines and cutting along paths trains the brain to coordinate what the eyes see with what the hands do. This directly supports letter formation, spacing between words and staying on a line when writing. 

Drop in for a different STEM activity every month. STEM-sters is a local teen led organization bringing free science, technology, engineering and math education to children throughout our community. For ages 5-10.

4:00-5:00pm • Maidu Library 
Third Thursday of the Month (September-December)
09/17, 10/15, 11/19, 12/10
Discover, build and experiment! Stop by for a different hands-on STEM activity each month led by our teen volunteers. Explore science, technology, engineering and math through fun, interactive activities. For ages 12 and under.

11:00am-12:00pm • Downtown Library
Third Saturday of the month (September-December)
9/19, 10/17, 11/21, 12/19

Stop by Maidu Library for some autumn crafting fun with the Teen Advisory Board! Teen mentors will lead seasonal crafts at hands-on activity stations in the Maidu Activity Room.

Crafts include:

  • Paper plate owls

  • Clothespin hand turkeys

  • Pipe cleaner corn

For children ages 0–12. Parent or guardian participation is required.

In honor of National Earthworm Day, join us for a show featuring comedy, storytelling and magic! Watch colorful ropes transform into magical worms who perform amazing feats in a playful experience for families.

4:00-5:00pm on Wednesday, October 21 at Riley Library Meeting Rooms 1 & 2. 
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