ALL AGES Placer County Libraries: Summer Events / FREE

Thanks to Michelle for this great information.  Check out the libraries near you for great summer program information..

2014 Summer Reading Events!

This is just a sampling of what is going on at area libraries. Check our your local library for year-round reading programs for various age groups, as well as special summer activities & reading challenges with prizes. My kids enjoyed reading to the library dog, even as they got older. 

 - Michelle

Applegate 

·        June 14: Summer Reading Program Kick off Party; 11:00 - 2:00 p.m.

·        June 18: Peter Rabbit Tea Party & Crafts; 10:30 a.m.

·        June 25: Magical Mary Mowder Family Magic Show; 10:30 a.m.

·        July 16: Alan Candee "Unplug and Play"; 10:30 a.m.

·        July 23: Pete the Cat "Cool" Crafts; 10:30 a.m.

Auburn

·        June 6 & 7: Take Note Troupe performs Twelfth Night! 6:00 p.m.

·        June 11: Puppet Art Theater "The Boy Who Cried Wolf"; 10:00 a.m.

·        June 13 & 27: Elephant & Piggie Book Club for New Readers; Registration Required;10:30 a.m.

·        July 9: Paws to Protect K-9 Demo with the Sheriff's Department! 10:00 a.m.

·        July 11 & 25: Elephant & Piggie Book Club for New Readers; Registration Required;10:30 a.m.

·        July 16: Wild Things! 10:00 a.m.

·        July 30: End of Summer Outdoor Party! 10:00 a.m.

For Teens and Tweens

·        Thursdays @4:00 p.m.: Writing & Reciting with Auburn Hip Hop Congress

·        June 18: Choose Your Own Adventure: Registration Required; 2:00 p.m.

·        July 9: Don't Judge a Book by its Cover; Registration Required; 2:00 p.m.

·        July 23: Chef Desserts - Redux; Registration Required; 2:00 p.m.

Colfax

·        June 18: Wild Things, Inc.; 1:00 p.m.

·        June 25: Paws to Slumber: Stuffed Animal Sleepover; 1:00 p.m.

·        July 2: Hula Hooping in the Park; 1:00 p.m.

·        July 9: Musical Robot; 1:00 p.m.

·        July 16: Talent Show Community Talents; Registration Required; 1:00 p.m.

·        July 23: Mad Science of Sacramento; 1:00 p.m.

·        July 30: Paws Party; 1:00 p.m.

Foresthill

·        June 19: Tracking Day and Crafts; from Noon to 3:00 p.m.

·        July 24: Amazing Animal World; from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Granite Bay 

·        June 13: Mad Science! 1:00 p.m.

·        June 20: Critter Crafts Extravaganza! 1:00 p.m.

·        June 27: Tony Borders- Fun with Furry Friends! 1:00 p.m.

·        July 11: Panda Bingo! 1:00 p.m.

·        July 18: Wild Things! 1:00 p.m. & again at 2:30 p.m.

·        July 25: Bubbles, Hoops & Ice Cream! 1:00 p.m.

Kings Beach

·        June 28: Juggling! Comedy! Music! Peter Allspice; 1:00 p.m.

·        July 12: Magician Extraordinaire! Brian Scott; 1:00 p.m.

·        July 26: Wild Things! 1:00 p.m.

Loomis

·        June 19: Wild Things; 10:30 a.m.

·        July 3: Ventriloquist/Magician Roger Carroll; 10:30 a.m.

·        July 17: Craft Session; 10:30 a.m.

Meadow Vista

·        June 18: Paws to Craft: Animal Crafts; 3:30 p.m.

·        June 25: Stuffed Animal Sleepover; 6:00 p.m.

·        July 1: Izzy Tooinsky, Storyteller; 11:00 a.m.

·        July 8: "Unplug & Play" Alan Candee- Singer & Storyteller; 11:00 a.m.

·        July 15: Brian Scott, Magician; 11:00 a.m.

·        July 16: Paws to Craft: Pet Craft; 3:30 p.m.

·        July 22: Paws, Claws & Hooves Barnyard Storytime; 11:00 a.m.

Penryn

·        June 4: DIY Chia Pet Day; 11:00 to Noon

·        June 12: Furry Friends Sleepover (Evening Storytime); Registration Required; 4:00 - 4:45 p.m.

·        June 25: "If You Give a Dog a Donut" Party; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

·        June 26: Game Night (Teens/Adults); 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

·        July 2: Paws Marks the Spot: Animal Bookmark Craft; 11:30 -12:30 p.m.

·        July 8: Make Your Own Pet Treats; Registration Required; 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

·        July 14: Amazing Animal World with Tracy! 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

·        July 24: Origami Workshop; 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

·        August 1: "And the 'Appaws' Goes to..."; 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Rocklin

·        Saturdays (except 7/12/14): Saturday Movie Matinee; 1:00 p.m. June 14, 21, 28; July 5, 19, 26

·        June 7: Party Palooza! 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

·        June 10: Sidewalk Chalk Art; 11:00 p.m.

·        June 11: Characters to Crow About! Writing Workshop I; Registration Required; 1:00 p.m.

·        June 17: Farm Animals Food Workshop with CA Food Literacy: Registration Required;11:00 a.m. & Noon

·        June 24: Pete the Cat's Groovy Storytime; Registration Required; 11:00 a.m.

·        June 25: Teen Midweek Movie Matinee; 1:00 p.m.

·        July 3: Red, White & Blue Storytime!; 11:30 a.m.

·        July 8: FENIX Drum & Dance Company; 11:00 a.m.

·        July 11: Characters to Crow About! Writing Workshop II; Registration Required; 1:00 p.m.

·        July 15: Mad Science of Sacramento; 11:00 a.m.

·        July 17: Paws to Slumber: Stuffed Animal Sleepover; 5:00 p.m.

·        July 22: Wild Things! 11:00 a.m.

·        August 2: Summer Reading Program Wrap-Up Party!

Tahoe City 

·        June 24: Pet Rocks: Paint/Decorate your very own pet rock; 1:00 p.m.

·        July 11: Brian Scott: Magic Show; 11:30 a.m.

·        July 26: Wild Things: Rescued Wild Animals; 10:30 a.m.

·        August 6: TIGER Bingo; 1:30 p.m.