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All programs and events are free and open to the public. CP=Cameron Park, EDH=El Dorado Hills, GT=Georgetown, PP=Pollock Pines, PV=Placerville, SLT=South Lake Tahoe.
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PV - US Forest Servi
Wednesday, May 21, 3:30 - 4:30pm (3rd Wednesday, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17.)
“Join us for our monthly Reading with a Ranger with the Eldorado National Forest! Each month we’ll explore a different forest topic through a presentation, storytime, and an activity. Great for elementary age students but open to all. Bring your friends and your curiosity!”

Every 3rd Wednesday from 3:30-4:30pm!
 
April 16-Planing for a Nature Outing

May 21-Amphibians

June-December topics coming soon!
  Sponsored by US Forest Service.
SLT - RUFF Read Up F
Wednesday, May 21, 4 - 5 pm

Attention school age kids! Practice your reading skills by cozing up with a furry friend. Read to a trained therapy dog on Wednesday afternoons. Meet a new canine companion each week!

Sponsored by Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe.
PP - Literacy Dog
Tuesday, May 27, 2:30pm
Meet Teka.
Benefits for reading with a literacy dog!
1. Wonderful listeners.
2. A great way to improve self-confidence and reading fluency.
3. Children reported feeling more relaxed and confident about reading.
4. Dogs can create an environment of happiness and safety.
5. Dogs are focused for their enjoyment and create motivation to read overall.
Tuesday, May 27, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Come read to your favorite doggo! They love stories soooo much! 
Every Tuesday 4-5:00pm 
SLT - Chess Club
Tuesday, May 27, 5 - 6:30 pm
Join other chess fans for an informal evening of chess at the library. All skill levels are welcome.
SLT - ATLAS Marble R
Wednesday, May 28, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
or call 530-573-3185.
Back by popular demand! Put your engineering skills to the test by constructing a marble run from cardboard and other upcycled materials.

ATLAS (At the Library After School) is a free after school program for middle and high school students (grades 6-12) at the South Lake Tahoe Library. Join us for a wide range of creative hands-on activities with an emphasis on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). All supplies and a snack are provided!

Registration is required for ATLAS and space is limited. If your plans change after registering for an ATLAS event, please let us know so that we can offer the space to someone on the waiting list. 
  Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
SLT - RUFF Read Up F
Wednesday, May 28, 4 - 5 pm

Attention school age kids! Practice your reading skills by cozing up with a furry friend. Read to a trained therapy dog on Wednesday afternoons. Meet a new canine companion each week!

Sponsored by Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe.
SLT - Lego Block Par
Saturday, May 31, 10 am-11 am
Young builders join us for our Lego Block Party!
Your creations will be put on display.
Duplo blocks will be available for little builders. Sponsored by Fiends of the Library.
Saturday, May 31, 1pm-3:30pm
or call 916-358-3500.
Join the quest! Ages 9 - 14 (or 4th through 8th grade) are invited to join our new Dungeons & Dragons Club.
We'll meet every other Saturday from 1:00 - 3:30pm. 
Our Dungeon Master will be Michael Schaefer, a former El Dorado County Library employee and D&D afficionado who will be showing us how to play!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Please only register if you can commit to attending every session. 
REGISTRATION IS FULL FOR THE SPRING SESSION.
 
EDH - Summer Storyti
Tuesday, Jun. 3, 10:30 AM


Join us this summer for a special storytime adventure the whole family will love!

 

Designed for children ages 8 and under, this fun-filled program features captivating stories, toe-tapping songs, hands-on art activities, and even some surprise guest stars from right here in our local community. Each storytime brings a new theme to spark imagination—from dragons to magical lands and beyond.

 

Please note that some craft activities are best suited for ages 5 and up, but all stories and songs are perfect for everyone!

This program is designed for children and their caregivers to enjoy together.

 

Come read, play, and level up with us this summer!

 

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This program is held as part of Level Up at Your Library: Summer Reading Challenge 2025! This is an all ages summer reading program celebrating the joy of learning through play. Whether you’re tinkering with STEAM concepts, starting a Dungeons & Dragons campaign, or exploring new artistic mediums, this challenge reminds us that libraries are not just a space for knowledge, they are a space for fun! Sign up today and start logging your reading to earn points and win prizes!
 

Sponsored by Friends of the El Dorado Hills Library.
PP - Literacy Dog
Tuesday, Jun. 3, 2:30pm
Meet Teka.
Benefits for reading with a literacy dog!
1. Wonderful listeners.
2. A great way to improve self-confidence and reading fluency.
3. Children reported feeling more relaxed and confident about reading.
4. Dogs can create an environment of happiness and safety.
5. Dogs are focused for their enjoyment and create motivation to read overall.
GT- STEAM Club Story
Tuesday, Jun. 3, 3:30 pm

Join us for STEAM Club Storytime the first Tuesday of each month at 3:30 pm. This program is designed for kids ages 4-8. Each month we will focus on a new subject with stories, art and hands on activities.

Sponsored by Georgetown Friends of the Library .
Tuesday, Jun. 3, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Come read to your favorite doggo! They love stories soooo much! 
Every Tuesday 4-5:00pm 
Wednesday, Jun. 4, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
or call 530-573-3185.
Create a simple zoetrope using an old CD. Harness the power of optical illusion to animate pre-printed zoetrope strips, or draw your own!

ATLAS (At the Library After School) is a free after school program for middle and high school students (grades 6-12) at the South Lake Tahoe Library. Join us for a wide range of creative hands-on activities with an emphasis on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). All supplies and a snack are provided!

Registration is required for ATLAS and space is limited. If your plans change after registering for an ATLAS event, please let us know so that we can offer the space to someone on the waiting list. 
  Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
SLT - RUFF Read Up F
Wednesday, Jun. 4, 4 - 5 pm

Attention school age kids! Practice your reading skills by cozing up with a furry friend. Read to a trained therapy dog on Wednesday afternoons. Meet a new canine companion each week!

Sponsored by Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe.
EDH - Tween Time! (r
Friday, Jun. 6, 2:30 - 4:00 PM
or call 916-358-3500.
 

Calling all tween innovators, creators, and curious minds! This summer, dive into a hands-on adventure full of science, engineering, and design. Whether you're building castles, launching catapults, or creating your own 3D-printed masterpieces — there's something new and exciting every week! Recommended for children ages 8-12.

 

(No sessions July 4 or July 11)

 

June 6, 13, 20, 27: 3-D Print Design Workshop Series
REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Learn how to bring your ideas to life using TinkerCAD, a Computer Aided Design Software! Each week builds on the last — from beginner design to fully 3-D printed creations. Registering for this event is a commitment to attending all four parts.

 

July 18: Amazing Alchemy – Chemistry in Action!

Mix, bubble, and explode (safely!) through exciting experiments like Elephant Toothpaste and Titration. Each experiment includes a fun, interactive science presentation to explain the magic behind the mayhem! Supplies are provided for the first 40 participants. This program is hosted by Echelon Catapult.

 

July 25: Castles and Catapults – Engineer Your Kingdom

Design the tallest tower, defend your fortress, and launch an epic siege! Build real-world problem-solving skills through two action-packed engineering challenges. Supplies are provided for the first 40 participants. This program is hosted by Echelon Catapult.

 

Learn. Build. Create. Have a blast!

 

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This program is held as part of Level Up at Your Library: Summer Reading Challenge 2025! This is an all ages summer reading program celebrating the joy of learning through play. Whether you’re tinkering with STEAM concepts, starting a Dungeons & Dragons campaign, or exploring new artistic mediums, this challenge reminds us that libraries are not just a space for knowledge, they are a space for fun! Sign up today and start logging your reading to earn points and win prizes!
 

Sponsored by Friends of the El Dorado Hills Library.
Friday, Jun. 6, 3:00pm
or call 530-621-5500.

Explore your creativity this summer with fun crafts designed just for school-aged kids. All materials are provided, just bring your imagination! Space is limited, so please register in advance.

June and July Friday Crafternoons:

June 6 - Geometric Canvas Painting: Get creative with color and shape in this fun painting project! Using painter’s tape and acrylic paint, participants will design a vibrant geometric masterpiece on a painting canvas.

June 20 - Perler Bead Designs: Design your own colorful creations using beads that melt together into fun keepsakes.

July 18: Cardboard Circle Weaving: Transform simple recycled cardboard circles into beautiful woven art using colorful yard, beads, and your imagination.

*This is a special program for the Level Up at Your Library: Summer Reading Challenge 2025!
 

Sponsored by Cameron Park Friends of the Library.
GT-Summer Kickoff Pa
Friday, Jun. 6, 3:00-4:30 pm

Kickoff summer vacation and LEGO Fridays on Friday June 6th at 3:00 with a special Lego and More... Party! There will be Lego Challenges, crafts, snacks, and you can sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge.

Sponsored by Georgetown Friends of the Library .
SLT - Lego Robotics
Saturday, Jun. 7, 10am - 12pm (2/1/25, 3/1/25, 3/15/25, 3/29/25, 4/12/25, 5/10/25, 6/7/25, 6/21/25, 7/5/25, 7/19/25, 9/13/25, 9/27/25, 10/11/25, 10/25/25, 11/8/25, 11/22/25, 12/20/25)
Build and learn robotics with Legos! Discover the basics of coding and building Lego robots.
This activity is intended for ages 7-16. No experience necessary. Limited space available, sign-ups no longer required. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
Saturday, Jun. 7, 1pm-3:30pm
or call 916-358-3500.
Join the quest! Ages 9 - 14 (or 4th through 8th grade) are invited to join our new Dungeons & Dragons Club.
We'll meet every other Saturday from 1:00 - 3:30pm. 
Our Dungeon Master will be Michael Schaefer, a former El Dorado County Library employee and D&D afficionado who will be showing us how to play!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Please only register if you can commit to attending every session. 
REGISTRATION IS FULL FOR THE SPRING SESSION.
 
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