Teen mentors lead Roseville’s STEM-sters; the next listed session is November 19

Image: AI-generated illustrative photograph of a craft-stick bridge; not a confirmed STEM-sters project, its supplies or participating children.

Learning from someone only a few years older can give a child a different way into a new idea. Roseville’s STEM-sters program pairs hands-on science, technology, engineering, art and math activities with local teen mentors, according to the city’s program announcement.

The announced age range is five through ten, with sessions from 4 to 5 p.m. at Maidu Library. After the October session, the next listed dates are November 19 and December 10, 2026. December’s stated date differs from the announcement’s general third-Thursday description, so use the specific date and confirm with the library before making plans.

Ask about current registration, space and caregiver arrangements; the short announcement does not establish those details or promise a particular activity. A child does not need to arrive with an impressive project idea. A useful starting point is a willingness to try something, notice what happens and ask a question when a step is unclear.

Afterward, invite the child to describe one decision they made or one thing they would change. That conversation can be more revealing than asking whether the result was correct. If an activity inspires a home experiment, begin with the library’s guidance and appropriate materials rather than assuming the illustrative bridge accompanying this article is the scheduled project.

Sources and visit details

• City of Roseville: STEM-sters ages, mentors, times and specific 2026 dates