Family, friends, and neighbors who care for children age 0-36 months are invited to this FREE, brand-new, program presented by the Program for Infant Toddler Care.

Join your local librarian in singing, reading, and playing together to build early literacy skills and a joy of reading. 

Come to Stay & Play Café! Explore our toys, costumes, and discovery centers! 

Let's build community through playful learning experiences, snacks for kids, and coffee & tea for grownups. 

Join the Children's Librarian and community families in the forum room for stories, rhymes, songs and simple crafts. Be prepared to wiggle, learn and have fun!

Please REGISTER NOW for:

FEBRUARY Let’s Talk English Conversation Classes on WEDNESDAYS 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

First Class Meets: February 7, 2024 at 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at The Living Room Life Center. 

Our free in-depth one-on-one genealogy help service is back!

Get assistance from experienced Sonoma County Genealogical Society volunteers every Wednesday and Friday, 1 PM - 3 PM. 

Come and read out loud to the dogs of PALS (Paws as Loving Support). These well-trained dogs love to listen to stories in English and Spanish.

Children build confidence in their reading skills by reading aloud in a safe space.

Follow along with step-by-step instructions in Spanish and English to learn painting skills and practice new vocabulary.

For grades 7-12. Advanced registration is required.

Read to a Dog

Come and read out loud to the dogs of PALS (Paws as Loving Support). These well-trained dogs love to listen to stories in English and Spanish. 

Drop by the After School Hang Out to study, play games, or just chill with your peers! Laptops and board games will be available to use. For Grades 6-12.

Drop in from 2:30-4:30 on Wednesdays and play games with other teens. Options include Pokemon Trading Card Game, chess, Exploding Kittens, Uno, Connect 4, Organ Attack, Wordle Party Game, Scrabble, Nintendo Switch, Xbox and more. Free snacks!

Join us for an inclusive event for queer families and allies focused on celebrating the importance of family, diversity, and community.

Hangout Club: Game On (for Teens and Tweens)

Drop in between 3-4pm every 1st Wednesday of the month for gaming.

All ages welcome!

No experienced necessary. Some instruction available. Play, learn and enjoy!

Limited boards available - bring an extra if you have one!

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at Lavell Village Apartments. 

Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program

Come and read out loud to the dogs of PALS (Paws as Loving Support). These well-trained dogs love to listen to stories in English and Spanish. 

Make crafty gifts for someone you love! Join us for a fun afternoon of Valentine's themed crafts. For ages 10 and up. 

Join a group of fellow teenagers in supporting the right to read by delving into some of America's most frequently banned books. Rather than reading the same book, participants are encouraged to choose a different title to explore each month.

Join us for this fun yoga class designed for children ages 4-11, and their parent/caregiver. Classes are conducted in Spanish and English. Led by Sara Gagnon. Please bring your own yoga mat or towel.

Explore cooking with super easy and yummy recipes for kids with Ceres Community Project.

Space is limited; sign up online or at your local library.

For ages 8-12.

Please note: Registration required to attend orientation! Scroll to bottom of page to register.

Do you need volunteer hours? Every Wednesday we offer a weekly drop-in volunteer hour from 4:30pm-5:30pm, where teen volunteers can assist with various library tasks. 

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at Ortiz Plaza Apartments. 

Local volunteer attorneys offer free legal information and referral for general law matters. These lawyer consultations will last up to 20 minutes. 

Learn the essential elements of Chinese Calligraphy, including how to hold the brush, basic strokes, and simple words.

Led by Nancy Wang and Judy Cheung of the Redwood Empire Chinese Association.

Join us each Wednesday from 6-7:30 to sew in community.  

We have sewing machines for you to use as well as volunteers to assist and support you in your endeavors.

Join us for drop-in makerspace time! The library owns several sewing machines, a serger, a Cricut, an embroidery machine, and other tools of the crafting trade.

Learn how to knit or crochet with experts from Healdsburg's Purls of Joy co-op! Make new friends, share some snacks, and learn some handy skills in a fun, judgment-free environment.

The Rohnert Park – Cotati Library will start hosting regular library commission meetings in the Armando Flores Room. The Sonoma County Library Commission is an 11-person body responsible for governing the library.