Free Programs (Drop in)
Spuddy Buddies
Saturday, June 1-Saturday, June 13. For all ages.
Pick up a potato from any Roseville Public Library location between June 1 and June 13 to customize your very own Spuddy Buddy! Take your reading buddy with you on your summer adventures, whether it's hitting the beach, camping under the stars or spending the afternoon reading to your buddy at the library. Send photos of your Spuddy Buddy adventures to the library email library@roseville.ca.us or tag us on social media @rsvl_libraries to appear in our summer photo album.
Summer Reading Challenge Kick Off Party!
10:00am-12:00pm
Saturday, June 6 at Maidu Community Center. For all ages.
Come see what we've got sprouting at the Summer Reading Challenge Kick Off Party. Featuring a Storytime (10:30am), wild animal show (11:00-11:50am), balloon and bubble artist, giant games, crafts by Lakeshore Learning and special guests Bluey and Bingo. Don't forget to pick up your reading logs!
Plant Bingo
5:30-6:30pm.
Thursday, June 11 at Maidu Community Center. For all ages.
We're going green this season with more prizes for the whole family! Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
The Bee's Knees
2:00-3:00pm
Wednesday, June 17 at Maidu Library. For all ages.
Welcome back our favorite apiarist from Backyard Beekeepers. Learn about these pollinators and enjoy the fruits (or honey) of their labor. Observe live bees in their hives, try on protective beekeeper gear and discover how these insects make honey.
Juneteenth
TBD
Friday, June 19 at TBD. For all ages.
Celebrate Juneteenth with a special presentation by historian Esther Roman of "Lookin' Back At Black" featuring her collection of African-American memorabilia. Collected items include antique African-American cookie jars, household items, records, sheet music, dolls, photographs, ephemera, toys, sports and political memorabilia. These items all have a story to tell and Esther has decided to take on the job of helping them to tell their story.
Mad Science
3:30-4:30pm
Wednesday, June 24 at Maidu Community Center. For all ages.
This mad scientist will blow your socks off with experiments that seem like magic. From defying gravity to a foam explosion, everything in this show goes spin, pop, boom!
Placer Robotics Show
5:30-6:30pm
Wednesday, July 1 at Mahany Fitness Center. For all ages.
Battle bots assemble! Move from station to station for a crash course in building, modifying, coding and navigating robots courtesy of the young engineers of Placer Robotics. Get inspired to design and code your very own battle bot.
Library Learn N'Grow
10:00am-12:00pm
Thursday, July 23 at Utility Exploration Center activity room. For all ages.
Dig in and grow with us. Learn practical, hands-on gardening skills in a relaxed and welcoming environment. From soil health and plant selection to seasonal care and sustainable practices, designed to build confidence and enjoyment in the garden.
Summer Reading Challenge Finale!
10:00am-12:00pm
Saturday, August 1 at Maidu Community Center. For all ages.
The Summer Reading Challenge may be coming to a close, but we're singing and dancing our way to the very end. Featuring silly sing-alongs, delightful dances, LEGO station, giant games, crafts and Bach To Rock's Musical Petting Zoo (just instruments, no animals). Submit reading logs to a Roseville Public Library location before 5:00pm. Winners announced by mid-August.
