North State Parent magazine

Siskiyou Play Group
2026-06-01 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-08 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-15 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Yreka Community Resource Center, 201 S. Broadway, Yreka, CA, United States
Join this fun and welcoming play group for young children and their caregivers! Enjoy a safe, engaging environment with age-appropriate toys, play spaces, and opportunities for social connection. Great for building early friendships and supporting child development through play.
Facilitator: Tiffanie Morales

Bilingual Story Hour
2026-06-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Corning Library, 740 3rd Street, Corning, CA, 96021, United States
Join us for a welcoming and engaging Bilingual Story Hour for young children and their families. Together, we’ll explore lively stories in two languages that support early literacy and language development in a fun, interactive setting. After storytime, children will enjoy a craft and hands-on activities that spark creativity and reinforce the day’s learning. This program celebrates language, culture, and connection while creating a joyful experience for the whole family.
*No registration required. All Bilingual Story Hours are on the first Monday of each month.*

Playgroup and Storytime (Happy Camp)
2026-06-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Happy Camp Community Center, 38 Park Way, Happy Camp, CA, 96039, United States
Our playgroups and story times are filled with interactive and hands-on activities: sensory and messy play, art, stories, and cooperative games. At each Play Group, we will have animated story times together as a group. Each child will receive an age-appropriate book weekly. Come meet other parents and caregivers and make special memories!
*This playgroup is held at the Happy Camp Community Center.

Storytime At The Library (Los Molinos)
2026-06-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Los Molinos Library, 7881 State Highway 99E, Los Molinos, CA, 96055, United States
Gather ’round for story time at the library! We’ll share delightful tales perfect for little listeners, with plenty of chances to laugh, learn, and enjoy the magic of reading together. It’s the perfect way to spend time with your child and connect with other families.

Playgroup and Storytime: Yreka & Ringy Park (Wednesdays)
2026-06-03 10:00 - 13:30, 2026-06-10 10:00 - 13:30 | Yreka Library, 719 Fourth Street, Yreka, CA, 96097, United States
Free playgroups designed for children under age 7 and their caregivers. These sessions support early development through storytime, music, movement, and hands-on activities in a fun, inclusive environment.
Location: Yreka Library + Ringy Park (Knapp & Sherman St, Yreka)
Play10:00–11:00 AM – Infant & Toddler TimeGentle music, movement, songs, and a story for the youngest learners
11:15 AM–12:15 PM – Ages 3+Storytime, music and movement, plus an engaging activity
12:30–1:30 PM – Outdoor Play at Ringy ParkNature-based play, sensory exploration, and gross motor activities
Spring and summer sessions include both indoor and outdoor components. Attend one session or stay for all!

Toddler Storytime - Redding Library
2026-06-03 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-10 11:00 - 11:30 | Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave, Redding, CA, United States
Wednesdays at 10:30am, join us for stories, songs, and activities geared towards eighteen month old little ones to three year olds and the adults in their lives. (20-30 minute program.)

Storytime - Burney Library
2026-06-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Burney Library, 37116 State Highway 299 East, Burney, CA, 96013, United States
Join us at the Burney Library for Storytime every Wednesday! Enjoy great children’s stories, activities, and social interaction.
Bright Futures Storytime (2-4) and Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5) alternate every Wednesday at 11:00 AM

Afternoon Kids Club
2026-06-03 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-06-10 15:30 - 17:00 | Oroville Branch Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave, Oroville, CA, 95966, United States
Afternoon Kids Club at the Oroville Branch Library is back! Join us for hands-on fun and fall-themed crafts. We have projects like paper bag squirrels and nature crowns lined up, along with many more!
Bring your creativity and a friend — no registration needed!

Knitting Club - Anderson Library
2026-06-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Anderson Library, 3200 West Center St., Anderson, CA, 96007, United States
Join the Knitting Club at the Anderson Library. Come down to the library and knit with our Knitting Club! Bring your current knitting project or start a new one and enjoy socializing along with a quiet space to work.

This is a self directed program open to all abilities from beginners to experienced knitters. Come relax create and connect with fellow knitters.

Playgroup and Storytime (Happy Camp)
2026-06-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Happy Camp Community Center, 38 Park Way, Happy Camp, CA, 96039, United States
Our playgrounds and story times are focused on gardening and filled with interactive and hands-on activities: sensory and messy play, art, stories, and cooperative games. At each Play Group, we will have animated story times together as a group. Each child will receive an age-appropriate book weekly. Come meet other parents and caregivers and make special memories!
*This playgroup is held at the Happy Camp Community Center.

Storytime At The Library (Corning)
2026-06-04 10:30 - 11:30 | Corning Library, 740 3rd Street, Corning, CA, 96021, United States

Siskiyou Play Group
2026-06-04 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Montague Library, 230 South 13th Street, Montague, CA, 96064, United States

Northstate Ukulele Club (Redding)
2026-06-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Fairway Oaks Mobile Estates, 20350 Hole in 1 Dr, Redding, 96002, United States
Strum, sing, and jam with us at Ukulele Club! Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned player, all ages and all instruments are welcome. We meet every first and third Thursday of the month to practice, collaborate, and create music together in a fun, relaxed setting.

Preschool Storytime - Redding Library
2026-06-05 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-06-12 10:30 - 11:00 | Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Ave, Redding, CA, United States
Join us Fridays at 10:30am for stories, songs, and more. Learn early literacy skills and activities you can take home to help your little one get ready for school and develop a love of reading. This program is geared towards three to five year olds and their adults. (30 minute program)

Anytime Storytime (English or Spanish)
2026-06-08, 2026-06-15 | CA
Pre-recorded Stories for Children in English or Spanish
▪ A new story is released every Monday!
▪ No computers? No problem. Anytime Storytime serves everyone in the community — even those without smartphones, computers, or home Internet access!
▪ No phone lines required. Anytime Storytime is cloud-based — no need to call the phone company or IT department — and callers never hear a busy signal!
▪ Stories available free of charge 24 / 7
To hear a story, call anytime: 1-844-643-1234
Approximate story time: 10 minutes

STEAM: Park Design Simulation
2026-06-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Red Bluff Library, 545 Diamond Ave, Red Bluff, CA, 96080, United States
Get creative and design your own park using special drawing tiles in this fun, hands-on STEAM activity! Kids will explore creativity, planning, and problem-solving while building their ideal park space.

STEAM: Park Design Simulation
2026-06-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Los Molinos Library, 7881 State Highway 99E, Los Molinos, CA, 96055, United States

Shingletown Jamboree & Cornhole Tournament
2026-06-13 09:00 - 15:00 | Shingletown Library, 7074 Wilson Hill Rd, Shingletown, 96088, United States
Bring the whole family out for a fun-filled day at the Shingletown Jamboree! Enjoy games, activities, food, and community connection in a beautiful outdoor setting at the Shingletown Library Meadow.
Event Highlights:

Cornhole Tournament ($50 per team | sign-ups begin at 10:00 AM)
Local vendors
Raffle prizes
DJ music

Kids Activities: Arts & crafts, Face painting, Water slide, Ducky derby
Food & Drinks: BBQ burgers and a Full bar
Cost: General admission is FREE
Tournament entry: $50 per team
This is a family-friendly event. No smoking except in designated areas.
