Youth

Upcoming Programs

Summer Tote Bag

Tuesday, June 6 at 3:30 P.M.

Get ready to carry all of your summer fun in style as you decorate a tote bag in this event. This event is for all ages but adult supervision will be required for any children participating. Supplies are limited so registration is required. Registration is open to Roseville cardholders and begins May 16.

Mini and Me

Friday, June 9 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 required.

Summer Reading Kickoff

Friday, June 16 at 2:00 P.M.

The Summer Reading Challenge has begun and what better way to kick it off than with ice cream? Stop by the library to sign up for the “All Together Now” Summer Reading Challenge and then help us celebrate by joining us for an ice cream social. Ice cream will be available while supplies last.

Zumba Fitness

Wednesday, June 21 at 6:30 P.M.

Zumba is an exercise class that is composed of a majority of Latin rhythms, combined with other rhythms that the instructor chooses based on their preference of music, and is worked into a fitness dance class. The class provides a dynamic calorie-burning form of workout for people of all fitness levels and age groups.

No registration is required. Program will be outdoors, weather permitting. Rain location: Erin Auditorium.

Puzzle Tournament

Thursday, June 22 at 5:00 P.M.

Always puzzled by the one puzzle piece that is missing? Then rest assure, all the pieces will be here for this puzzle tournament! Sign up with a group of 2-4 people. Single puzzlers will be assigned to a group. The team closest to completing the jigsaw puzzle when time runs out wins! Each member of the winning team will receive an award. Registration begins June 1.

Family Movie: Strange World

Friday, June 23 at 2:00 P.M.

Beat the heat and relax while watching one of our summer family films.

“Strange World” (2022). Rated PG. 102 minutes.

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 (we have 150 to give away) 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!