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Art Show: Nature Photography

All Day 11/19 - 11/26
Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Sebastopol Regional Library is delighted to showcase Bob Hart's art show, Nature Photography, a collection of photographs from Oregon to Iceland (with a few stops between), No...

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Arts & Music, Library & Community
Details:

Sebastopol Regional Library is delighted to showcase Bob Hart's art show, Nature Photography, a collection of photographs from Oregon to Iceland (with a few stops bet

Technology & Computers

One-on-One Tech Help

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Sonoma Valley Study Pod at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Meet with a tech savvy staff member to ask your tech questions. This is your opportunity to find answers and learn about a wide variety of things, like how to download library eBoo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Study Pod
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Meet with a tech savvy staff member to ask your tech questions. This is your opportunity to find answers and learn about a wide variety of things, like how to download library eBooks or watch movies on your tablet and more.  

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

David Chang Tai Chi

Tai Chi with David Chung

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Details:

Learn the ancient Asian exercise form to promote balance, relaxation, motion, health, harmony, stability, and inner power.   David Chung teaches Tai Chi for the Redwoo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Details:

Learn the ancient Asian exercise form to promote balance, relaxation, motion, health, harmony, stability, and inner power.  

Disclaimer(s)

Room Capacity

If the room meets maximum capacity, we will admit entrance on a first-come, first-served basis. 

 

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One-on-One Genealogy Research Help

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Get assistance from experienced Sonoma County Genealogical Society volunteers every Wednesday and Friday, 1 PM - 3 PM.  Free service - only in person at the Sonoma Cou...

Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Details:

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

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Scanning Station - Playback Memory Lab

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Register for a 3-hour appointment to digitize your documents and photos, slides and negatives. Appointments are available Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 1-4pm. Limited ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Register for a 3-hour appointment to digitize your documents and photos, slides and negatives.

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VHS Station - Playback Memory Lab

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Register for up to 3 hours to DIY-digitize your VHS tapes. Appointments are available Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 1-4pm, by reservation. Limited to 1 station per day...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Register for up to 3 hours to DIY-digitize your VHS tapes.

Appointments are available Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 1-4pm, by reservation. Limited to 1 station per day, one appointment per week, per library card holder.

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UC Master Gardeners - Healthcare for succulents

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Environment & Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Sonoma County Master Gardener Anne Lowings Now that you have planted succulents in your garden, Sonoma County Master Gardener Anne Lowings will discuss how to keep them healthy ...

Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability
Details:

Sonoma County Master Gardener Anne Lowings

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!

Room Capacity

If the room meets maximum capacity, we will admit entrance on a first-come, first-served basis. 

 

This program is offered in English.

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Curso de Ciudadanía de Estados Unidos / U.S. Citizenship Courses

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Equity & Inclusion, ESL & Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Únete a la Biblioteca Regional de Sebastopol para una serie gratuita de 14 semanas del Curso de Ciudadanía de Estados Unidos. Este programa bilingüe, que se realizará de 10:30 a 12...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Bilingual, Equity & Inclusion, ESL & Language Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Details:

Únete a la Biblioteca Regional de Sebastopol para una serie gratuita de 14 semanas del Curso de Ciudadanía de Estados Unidos.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!

This program is offered in English.

This program is offered in Spanish.

Scanning station

Scanning Station - Playback Memory Lab

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Register for a 3-hour appointment to digitize your documents and photos, slides and negatives. Appointments are available Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 1-4pm. Limited ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Register for a 3-hour appointment to digitize your documents and photos, slides and negatives.

VHS button

VHS Station - Playback Memory Lab

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Register for up to 3 hours to DIY-digitize your VHS tapes. Appointments are available Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 1-4pm, by reservation. Limited to 1 station per day...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Register for up to 3 hours to DIY-digitize your VHS tapes.

Appointments are available Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 1-4pm, by reservation. Limited to 1 station per day, one appointment per week, per library card holder.

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Classics You Missed Book Club

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Join us for a monthly meeting to read and discuss underrepresented classics and to explore the depth and diversity of classic literature.  Please stop by the Sebastopol Reg...

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing
Details:

Join us for a monthly meeting to read and discuss underrepresented classics and to explore the depth and diversity of classic literature. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Crafting with Creativebug

Crafting with CreativeBug: Painting Tessellations

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, English
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

A tessellation is a collection of shapes called tiles that fit together without gaps or overlaps to create a repetitive pattern. Tessellations are often used in mozaics, arcit...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Arts & Music, English
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

A tessellation is a collection of shapes called tiles that fit together without gaps or overlaps to create a repetitive pattern. Tessellations are often used in mozaics, arcitecture, wallpaper, puzzles, fine art, and everyday quilting.

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Creation Corner: Cricut Centerpieces

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Offsite (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
STEAM & Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Join us for a crafting adventure. This month we are making centerpieces from paper cut on the Cricut!

Waitlist
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Petaluma)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: STEAM & Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Join us for a crafting adventure. This month we are making centerpieces from paper cut on the Cricut!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

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One-on-One Tech Help

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
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. ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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, November 23, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
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. ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.

Django Reinhardt Style Open Music Jam

Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

This loose knit group of musicians gathers approximately monthly to play and share the style of swing music made famous by Django Reinhardt. This delightful music is not often play...

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Arts & Music, Library & Community
Details:

This loose knit group of musicians gathers approximately monthly to play and share the style of swing music made famous by Django Reinhardt.

Beneath A Tree

Beneath A Tree - Baroque To Folk Music

Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Bilingual
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Enjoy a selection of Latin American baroque music with Gail Hernández Rosa and Daniel Turkos as they explore the interrelationships between composed and traditional folk music.

Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Arts & Music, Bilingual
Details:

Enjoy a selection of Latin American baroque music with Gail Hernández Rosa and Daniel Turkos as they explore the interrelationships between composed and traditional folk music.

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Sound Studio Basics

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
E Street Sound Studio (Central) at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
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....

Open
Required
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, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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

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Drop-In Camera Help

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Meeting Room 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
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 q...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Documentaries & Movies, E Street Camera Library, Enrichment, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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. Walk-ins welcome!

This program is offered in English.

Intergenerational Chess Club

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 3:15pm - 5:00pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

Join fellow players to enjoy the great game of chess.

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

Join fellow players to enjoy the great game of chess.

health and wellness

CalFresh Application Assistance

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

The Redwood Empire Food Bank will be at Sonoma Valley Regional Library to assist people with CalFresh applications from 11:00am - 12:30pm. CalFresh is a nutrition assistance pro...

Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Details:

The Redwood Empire Food Bank will be at Sonoma Valley Regional Library to assist people with CalFresh applications from 11:00am - 12:30pm.

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One-on-One Tech Help at Rincon Valley

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
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 Tues...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.

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Read BIPOC Book Club

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Events
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Virtual
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

Join librarians virtually to discuss books by authors who are Black, Indigenous or People of Color. Registering for this event will sign you up for all 11 book club meetings! Yo...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Details:

Join librarians virtually to discuss books by authors who are Black, Indigenous or People of Color.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required - Virtual

Advance registration is required. Registered participants will receive the Zoom invite one hour prior to the scheduled event. 
Questions? Or if you need special accommodations, please let us know. Email: events@sonomalibrary.org or call your local library!

Print Copies for Virtual book clubs

Print copies are available while supplies last. Email events@sonomalibrary.org to have a copy sent to your local library for pickup. Leave your name, phone number, and requested library location in the message. Print books available upon request until 1 week before the program.

Raizes Collective

Paint Party with Lucero Vargas: A Raizes Workshop

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Bilingual, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Celebrating Latin American Roots:

Join us in celebrating Latin American roots during National Hispanic Heritage Month—and beyond! Check out our recommended books, movies, music, and free events—including bilingual ...

Details:

Paint your own masterpiece step-by-step with Indigenous artist Lucero Vargas! Inspired by Mexican and Native American culture, Vargas employs a naïve folk-art style to explore ques...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Bilingual, Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Celebrating Latin American Roots

Join us in celebrating Latin American roots during National Hispanic Heritage Month—and beyond! Check out our recommended books, movies, music, and free events—including bilingual and all-ages activities!
Learn more: sonomalibrary.org/celebra-en

Details:

Paint your own masterpiece step-by-step with Indigenous artist Lucero Vargas!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required