Several animal ambassadors will be at the Central Library on Saturday, October 18, 2025. There will be at least 5-8 animals that kids will get to meet. This event will take place on the first floor in the Galleria West Meeting Room.
Check out a free Haunted Library tour at the Arden - Dimick Library on Friday, October 24, 2025.
Meet reptiles from Fairytale Town on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at the Carmichael Library. Learn about reptiles at this free event. Children under 8 must be supervised by an adult.
Kids can check out a free Mad Science performance at the Arcade Library on Saturday, November 1, 2025. There will lively experiments and demonstrations including the loud dinosaur-in-a-can, a kid-created thunderstorm, a glowing electric pickle, and more.
Cap City Pow Wow Drum and Dance Group will do a free performance at the Belle Cooledge Library on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
A free Mad and Science show about Fire and Ice will take place on Friday, November 21, 2025 at the South Natomas Library. Different themes of STEM will be explored by way of interactive science experiments. This program is recommended for kids ages 6-12.
Kids can enjoy Winterfest at the Arden-Dimick Library on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Each child will receive two free books at the event. There will also be face painting, crafts, and stories.
Celebration National Squirrel Day with a free Squirrel Appreciation Day on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at the Arcade Library. No live squirrels will be in attendance but there will be snacks and hands-on activities like squirrel hats, squirrel pop-up cards, squirrel suncatchers, and mini squirrel houses. Kids of all ages may attend but the event will be geared toward elementary-aged students.
Kids can learn about wild animals and meet animal ambassadors on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at the Rio Linda Library.
Kids of all ages can enjoy a free Puppet Art Theater performance of Jack and the Beanstalk on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at the Fair Oaks Library.
Teens ages 14-19 can spend the evening at Library After Hours: Teen Takeover at the Tsakopoulos Library Galleria on Saturday, January 24, 2026. This free teen event will have a live DJ, dancing, video games, board games, and free food. Cosplay is welcome.
Teens can participate in a free Dungeons & Dragons event on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at the North Natomas Library. Teens will get to socialize and meet new friends in a welcoming space. All supplies will be provided.
The STEAM for Kids free program at the Southgate Library on February, 21, 2026 will be Lunar New Year-themed. Kids can create projects related to Lunar New Year. This program is recommended for ages 6-12.
123 Andrés, a Grammy-winning musical group, will perform a free children's concert on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Galt - Marian O. Lawrence Library. Kids can sing and dance as the energetic concert is performed in English and Spanish.
Hawks, Honkers, and Hoots takes place on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Fair Oaks Library. Kids can attend this free program to learn about local wildlife and meet Northern California bird ambassadors.
Kids can learn about the science of bubbles through an interactive free program with local author, Jazmine Williams on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Southgate Library. A storytime will occur followed by a bubble making activity where kids will get to take home their own bubble solution.
123 Andrés, a Grammy-winning musical group, will perform a free children's concert on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Rancho Cordova Library. Kids can sing and dance as the energetic concert is performed in English and Spanish.
Families can enjoy a free performance of the Fratello Marionettes: Peter and the Wolf on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Arcade Library. This will be a 30-minute performance.
As part of Día, kids can enjoy a Bilingual Storytime combining soccer and reading on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at the Sylvan Oaks Library in Citrus Heights. Kids will receive a free book and create their own soccer-themed accessories at this free event.
Join a free Enchanted Party of magic and fantasy on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at the Arcade Library from 2-3:30pm. The Pixie Tribe will be in attendance doing face painting and balloon twisting.
As part of Día, kids can enjoy a Bilingual Storytime combining soccer and reading on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at the Rancho Cordova Library. Kids will receive a free book and create their own soccer-themed accessories at this free event.
Families will have the chance to meet wild animals at the free Nature Critters program on Friday, April 10, 2026 at the North Natomas Library. This educational program is part of Library Insiders, a program for visitors with physical or intellectual disabilities, however everyone is welcome to attend.
As part of Día, kids can enjoy a Bilingual Storytime combining soccer and reading on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at the Central Library in Sacramento. Kids will receive a free book and create their own soccer-themed accessories at this free event.
As part of Día, kids can enjoy a Bilingual Storytime combining soccer and reading on Friday, April 17, 2026 at the Galt - Marian O. Lawrence Library. Kids will receive a free book and create their own soccer-themed accessories at this free event.
As part of Día, kids can enjoy a Bilingual Storytime combining soccer and reading on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at the Pannell Community Center in Sacramento. There will be stories, rhymes, songs, and movement for children ages 0-5.