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Art Show: The Soul of Things

All Day 7/22 - 8/31
Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Sebastopol Library is delighted to showcase The Soul of Things, from July 22, 2025 through September 6, 2025, by local artist William Cutler.

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Art & Maker, Library & Community
Details:

Sebastopol Library is delighted to showcase The Soul of Things, from July 22, 2025 through September 6, 2025, by local artist William Cutler.

Closed for reopening transition

All Day 8/4 - 8/24
Petaluma Regional Library

Petaluma Mini Library and Petaluma Regional Library will be closed August 4-24, 2025, for reopening transition work. Petaluma Regional Library will reopen on August 25, 2025. 

Closing
Branches:
Petaluma Regional Library
Description:

Petaluma Mini Library and Petaluma Regional Library will be closed August 4-24, 2025, for reopening transition work. Petaluma Regional Library will reopen on August 25, 2025.

 

Community Gardening Workshop

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Reading Room (Sebastopol) at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Environment & Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages

Join our permaculture teacher as we learn about gardening all year long while creating a beautiful and delicious library landscape.

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Main Reading Room (Sebastopol)
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability
Details:

Join our permaculture teacher as we learn about gardening all year long while creating a beautiful and delicious library landscape.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

This program is offered in Spanish.

Rainbow Tie Dye

Rainbow Tie Dye

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Healdsburg Meeting Room at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker, LGBTQIA+, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adult
Summer Reading Challenge 2025:

Level Up at Your Library! June 1 - August 9Books, Prizes, and Events!Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at your local library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Celebrate Pride and learn how to tie-dye! All materials provided, or bring a 100% cotton piece to dye. Wear clothing you don’t mind getting stained. 18+

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Art & Maker, LGBTQIA+, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Details:

Summer Reading Challenge 2025

Level Up at Your Library! June 1 - August 9

Books, Prizes, and Events!

Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at your local library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Celebrate Pride and learn how to tie-dye! All materials provided, or bring a 100% cotton piece to dye. Wear clothing you don’t mind getting stained. 18+

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Kits with Limited Availability

Kits are available on a first come, first served basis. While supplies last. Limit one per patron.

Character Design workshop

Character Drawing Workshop with Matt Gaser

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northwest Children's Area at Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adult

Sketch unique characters with award-winning concept artist and illustrator Matt Gaser! All materials provided. 18+

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Children's Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Art & Maker, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Details:

Sketch unique characters with award-winning concept artist and illustrator Matt Gaser! All materials provided. 18+

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Kits with Limited Availability

Kits are available on a first come, first served basis. While supplies last. Limit one per patron.

arts and music

Creation Corner: Amazing Origami

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for a crafting adventure. We're trying the art of paper folding!

Waitlist
Registration Available
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Available
Details:

Join us for a crafting adventure. We're trying the art of paper folding!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

one-on-one technology help

One-on-One Tech Help

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Reading Room (Healdsburg) at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with a Healdsburg Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Available
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Main Reading Room (Healdsburg)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Registration Available
Details:

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with a Healdsburg Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

one-on-one technology help

One-on-One Tech Help

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Reading Room (Healdsburg) at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with a Healdsburg Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Available
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Main Reading Room (Healdsburg)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Registration Available
Details:

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with a Healdsburg Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

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Crafting with Creativebug: Image Transfers on Wood

Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)

Learn how to transfer printed images onto tape to create your own stickers and how to transfer printed images onto wood to create a unique art piece.

All materials provided.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker
Registration Available
Details:

Learn how to transfer printed images onto tape to create your own stickers and how to transfer printed images onto wood to create a unique art piece.

All materials provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

Sound Studios graphic of a mic, laptops, and recording equipment.

Sound Studio Basics

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
E Street Sound Studio (Central) at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Get started recording a song, podcast, or story using GarageBand. Learn the basics of how to use the hardware and software in the sound studio. 

Advanced registration required. Maximum of 3 participants.

 

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: E Street Sound Studio (Central)
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Registration Available
Details:

Get started recording a song, podcast, or story using GarageBand. Learn the basics of how to use the hardware and software in the sound studio. 

Advanced registration required. Maximum of 3 participants.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Technology & Computers

One-On-One Tech Help

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Northwest Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Registration Available
Details:

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Northwest Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Digital Literacy Grant

Computer Basics: Cybersecurity

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
English, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
DigitalLearn.org:

DigitalLearn.org Workshops and Modules created by the Public Library Association, with support from AT&T. 

Learn how to be safer online with accounts/passwords, and get an overview of frauds and scams.

Computers will be provided.

Full
Registration Available
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: English, Technology & Computers
Registration Available
Details:

DigitalLearn.org

DigitalLearn.org Workshops and Modules created by the Public Library Association, with support from AT&T.

digital literacy grant logos

Learn how to be safer online with accounts/passwords, and get an overview of frauds and scams.

Computers will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

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Drop-In Camera Help

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Reference Desk (Central) at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Documentaries & Movies, E Street Camera Library, Enrichment, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Stop by and learn the basics of how to check out and use the camera library, how to operate a Canon T7i DSLR, camera, or just ask any questions you have about audio and video.

Ask questions, get tips, learn something new!

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Reference Desk (Central)
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Documentaries & Movies, E Street Camera Library, Enrichment, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers
Registration Available
Details:

Stop by and learn the basics of how to check out and use the camera library, how to operate a Canon T7i DSLR, camera, or just ask any questions you have about audio and video.

Ask questions, get tips, learn something new!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Supplies are limited!

This program is offered in English.

Intergenerational Chess Club

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 3:15pm - 5:00pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Join fellow players to enjoy the great game of chess.

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Enrichment, Games & Gaming
Details:

Join fellow players to enjoy the great game of chess.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.

Pathway, sculpture, and bushes in Petaluma library's Daily Acts garden

Daily Acts Garden Steward Workday

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Sculpture Garden (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult

You can help the garden look its best for the library's reopening in late summer! This gardening session focuses on spot mulching and weeding to keep the space vibrant and healthy.

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Sculpture Garden (Petaluma)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community
Details:

You can help the garden look its best for the library's reopening in late summer! This gardening session focuses on spot mulching and weeding to keep the space vibrant and healthy.

Technology & Computers

One-On-One Tech Help

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Northwest Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

Full
Registration Available
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Registration Available
Details:

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Northwest Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Library and Community

Rohnert Park Book Club

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of the month for engaging and lively conversation!

Books can be picked up at the Library and can also be downloaded through Overdrive and Hoopla.

Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Details:

Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of the month for engaging and lively conversation!

Books can be picked up at the Library and can also be downloaded through Overdrive and Hoopla.

Baby Village

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Local nonprofit Better Beginnings for Babies will host these dynamic community circles supporting infant feeding and the postpartum journey. Everyone gets a chance to share. Facilitated by lactation specialists or consultants. No fee.

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Details:

Local nonprofit Better Beginnings for Babies will host these dynamic community circles supporting infant feeding and the postpartum journey. Everyone gets a chance to share. Facilitated by lactation specialists or consultants. No fee.

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One-on-One Tech Help at Rincon Valley

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Rincon Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Tuesday, between 11:30am-12:00pm.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Registration Available
Details:

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Rincon Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Tuesday, between 11:30am-12:00pm.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Lawyers in the Library

Lawyers in the Library: Employment & Civil Law

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Equity & Inclusion, Finance & Law
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

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

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Equity & Inclusion, Finance & Law
Details:

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

Drawing of the Bus driving down a street. Reads: Books, Wi-Fi, and more on board.

BiblioBus at Silvercrest Apartments

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
BiblioBus
Program Type:
BiblioBus
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

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

Offsite Event
Library Branch: BiblioBus
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: BiblioBus
Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

Social Service Day

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

On a quarterly basis, Sebastopol Regional Library will host Social Service Day, where local organizations with public service missions will table in the forum room to support community needs. 

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Equity & Inclusion
Details:

On a quarterly basis, Sebastopol Regional Library will host Social Service Day, where local organizations with public service missions will table in the forum room to support community needs. 

Drawing of the Bus driving down a street. Reads: Books, Wi-Fi, and more on board.

BiblioBus at Vintage Park Senior Apartments

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
BiblioBus
Program Type:
BiblioBus
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

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

Offsite Event
Library Branch: BiblioBus
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: BiblioBus
Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

Rohnert Park Cotati Library Advisory Board

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult
Library Advisory Board:

Members of the public are welcome to attend Library Advisory Board (LAB) meetings. Regional LABs serve to advise the Library Commission on issues affecting each branch. To ...

The Rohnert Park - Cotati Library Advisory Board (LAB) meets quarterly on the 3rd Tuesday of February, April, June, August, October, December at 5:00 PM. Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting.

Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Library & Community
Details:

Library Advisory Board

Members of the public are welcome to attend Library Advisory Board (LAB) meetings. Regional LABs serve to advise the Library Commission on issues affecting each branch.

To learn more about LABs including upcoming meetings visit: sonomalibrary.org/governance/lab


Public comment may be submitted in writing prior to the meeting or orally during the meeting.

  • Electronic Writing – Written comments may be submitted via email to to the Branch Manager. 
  • U.S. Mail – Written comments may be submitted via U.S. mail to the branch's mailing address. It is advised you consider normal delays in mail delivery when sending your written comment via U.S. mail.
  • Orally, Live – Oral comments may be given during the meeting.

The Rohnert Park - Cotati Library Advisory Board (LAB) meets quarterly on the 3rd Tuesday of February, April, June, August, October, December at 5:00 PM. Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.