Youth

Upcoming Programs

Moana Craft Night

Tuesday, November 5 at 6:00 P.M.

Join us on a daring voyage to Motunui, where creativity and imagination set sail with two island-inspired crafts.

Heart of Te Fiti Necklaces: Dive into the mystical world of Moana as we craft our very own Heart of Te Fiti necklaces. These shimmering green pendants hold the power of nature and remind us that courage and love can heal any ocean.

Shiny Crab Decorations: Look out for Tamatoa, the sparkliest crab in Lalotai! Design your own shiny crab with glitter, sequins, and googly eyes. Will yours be as dazzling as Tamatoa’s treasure?

Registration: Space and supplies are limited, so be sure to register in advance on our website or by speaking to a librarian at the reference desk. Registration for this youth craft opens on October 15th.

Mini and Me

Friday, November 8 at 10:00 A.M.

Come have a playdate at the library! Join us for a drop-in social and play program for children 5 and under and their grown-ups. Children will get a chance to play and socialize with others their age, while the adults get to network and trade stories and tips. Moms, dads, grandparents, aunts, uncles, babysitters, caregivers – all are welcome! No registration is require.

Family Nerf War

Friday, November 8 at 5:30 P.M.

Get ready for a Nerf War at the Library! Prepare to be active as you dodge and fire while trying to help your team win in this fun after hours event. All supplies will be provided. This event is for ages 10 and up. Registration is required.

Storytime

Monday, November 11 10:00 A.M.

Join Miss Amanda for stories, songs, movement and crafts that encourage the development of early learning skills. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers with their caregivers. This is a drop-in program, no registration is required.

Storytime at Macomb Mall

Wednesday November 13 at 1:30 P.M.

Join Miss Amanda for stories, songs, and more in an exciting new setting! No registration is required.

Macomb Mall is located at 32233 Gratiot Ave. Roseville, MI 48066.

STEM Club: Stacking Liquids Challenge

Wednesday November 13 at 6:00 P.M.

Calling all young explorers! Dive into the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, and math with our monthly STEM Club. Designed for upper elementary students, this club is your gateway to discovering the wonders of the universe through hands-on activities, thrilling experiments, and creative challenges.

Stacking Liquids Challenge
Dive into the fascinating world of density! In this exciting STEM activity, explore how different liquids can be layered on top of each other based on their densities. The goal? To create the most colorful and stable liquid stack without mixing the layers!

Registration: Opens October 23rd. Space and supplies are limited, so be sure to register in advance on our website or by speaking to a librarian.

Homeschool Hangout

Wednesday, November 20 at 1:30 P.M.

Come connect with other homeschool families in the community. Share resources, network, make new friends, and join us for a variety of activities in this once a month program.

TALK, Text and Learn Before Kindergarten

We know little ones learn best through daily interactions with parents and caregivers. But busy schedules can make it hard to find time to create quality learning experiences. Michigan libraries are here to help! TALK sends easy activity ideas that build pre-literacy skills starting from birth up to age five. Activities also build STEM and social emotional skills, to help parents make sure their children are fully prepared for a successful school experience. You can easily register by texting TALK to 75547 to start receiving texts.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Parents and caregivers! On behalf of the 1,000 Books Foundation and the Roseville Public Library, we challenge you to participate in this FREE program which encourages you to read 1,000 books with your child before he or she starts kindergarten.

Why is reading so important?  Books help children develop language abilities, enhance social skills and enrich lives, plus reading is fun! The concept is simple, the rewards are priceless.  Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, and/or toddler.  The goal is to have read 1,000 books before your child starts kindergarten.  Does it sound hard?  Not really if you think about it.  If you read just 1 book a night, you will have read about 365 books in a year.  That is 730 books in two years and 1,095 books in three years.  If you consider that most children start kindergarten at around 5 years of age, you have more time than you think, so get started!

Pick up Program Instructions and Reading Tips, a suggested reading list and a booklet to record your books from the Youth Services Department.

Book Bundles

We’ve created a way to get some “surprise” books to you based on your child’s interest.  Simply fill in the form provided here. Then, the children’s librarians will select five books and place them on hold for you to pick up.  Choose up to three topics or themes but know that due to demand not all choices may be available.  We hope that you and your children will discover some new favorites as you enjoy reading these books!