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Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area (Sebastopol) at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Welcome to our Read to a Dog ProgramCome 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.&n...

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Children's Area (Sebastopol)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment
Details:

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. 

Clean Energy in Sonoma County.

Seeds and Reads: Clean Energy in Sonoma County

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Northwest Children's Area at Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Sonoma Water’s Water and Energy Program will teach how to generate electricity from the sun and wind without pollution, featuring fun activities and expert answers to all your ques...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Details:

Sonoma Water’s Water and Energy Program will teach how to generate electricity from the sun and wind without pollution, featuring fun activities and expert answers to all your questions! 

All materials provided. Grades K-6.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Unattended Children Policy

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

Library and Community

Drop-in Teen Volunteer Hour

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Careers & Workforce Development, Enrichment, Library & Community
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Do you want to volunteer at the library? Every Wednesday we offer weekly drop-in volunteer hours from 3:30pm-5:30pm, where teen volunteers assist with library tasks. Come and ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Careers & Workforce Development, Enrichment, Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Do you want to volunteer at the library? Every Wednesday we offer weekly drop-in volunteer hours from 3:30pm-5:30pm, where teen volunteers assist with library tasks. Come and earn one or two hours of volunteer service! 

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

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Teen Chess Club

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming, Library & Community
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Play chess at the Northwest Library Teen Chess Club. All level of players are welcome. Learn how to play, improve memory and concentration or practice logical thinking sk...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Games & Gaming, Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Details:

Play chess at the Northwest Library Teen Chess Club. 

All level of players are welcome. 

Learn how to play, improve memory and concentration or practice logical thinking skills. 

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Library and Community

Petaluma Library Advisory Board

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Offsite (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
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 ...

Details:

Members of the public are welcome to attend the Petaluma Library Advisory Board (LAB) which meets quarterly on the 4th Thursday of January, April, July, and October at 4:00 PM.The ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Petaluma)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Library & Community

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.
Details:

Members of the public are welcome to attend the Petaluma Library Advisory Board (LAB) which meets quarterly on the 4th Thursday of January, April, July, and October at 4:00 PM.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Teen Knitting Club at Sebastopol Library

Teen Knitting Club

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Teen Knitting Club (Grades 7-12) Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm Join us as a beginner or an experienced knitter who wants to learn new techniques, make new friends, and help other stud...

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker
Details:

Teen Knitting Club (Grades 7-12)

Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

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Intercambio

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, English, ESL & Language Learning, Spanish
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Practice English or Spanish and help other learners in a friendly atmosphere. Beginners welcome. This event will be in Room 4 of the Healdsburg Community Center.   ...

Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Bilingual, English, ESL & Language Learning, Spanish
Details:

Practice English or Spanish and help other learners in a friendly atmosphere.

Beginners welcome.

This event will be in Room 4 of the Healdsburg Community Center.

 

Technology & Computers

One-On-One Tech Help

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult
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. Please...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Adult
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 Northwest Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

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Sewing in Community

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker, Enrichment, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

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.You can ...

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

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.

Pajama Storytime graphic featuring two kitty cats reading a book.

Pajama Family Storytime

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area (Roseland) at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Our bilingual pajama storytime is inclusive and for all ages. Come in pajamas and enjoy stories and songs in Spanish and English. 

Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Children's Area (Roseland)
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime
Details:

Our bilingual pajama storytime is inclusive and for all ages. Come in pajamas and enjoy stories and songs in Spanish and English. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in Spanish.

Spanish with English Translation

This event is in Spanish with an English interpreter.

Flyer for class: Paying for College with Scholarships

Paying for College with Scholarships - Workshop #2

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & College
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Join scholarships advisor Becca Lippman for interactive workshops that teach students and parents how to find, apply for, and manage scholarships. For grades 9-12. Pre-registe...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Education & College
Required
Seats Remaining: 44
Details:

Join scholarships advisor Becca Lippman for interactive workshops that teach students and parents how to find, apply for, and manage scholarships. For grades 9-12. Pre-register to receive a reminder email.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Free Citizenship Classes in Spanish

Free Citizenship Classes in Spanish

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Roseland Meeting Room at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Careers & Workforce Development, Education & College, Equity & Inclusion, Finance & Law, Library & Community, Spanish
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

This 10-week course will provide help to people from all over the world who want to become legal permanent U.S. citizens by taking the citizenship exam. This class is offered in Sp...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual, Careers & Workforce Development, Education & College, Equity & Inclusion, Finance & Law, Library & Community, Spanish
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Details:

This 10-week course will provide help to people from all over the world who want to become legal permanent U.S. citizens by taking the citizenship exam. This class is offered in Spanish.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in Spanish.

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

Sound Studio Basics

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers, STEAM
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: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers, STEAM
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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BiblioBus at Petaluma Senior Center

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
BiblioBus
Program Type:
BiblioBus
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at the Petaluma Senior Center. Sign up for a library card!Access FREE Wi-Fi!Checkout books in ...

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 the Petaluma Senior Center. 

Disclaimer(s)

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

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Year of the Snake Story Hour

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area (Roseland) at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Follow along with Oliver Chin as he reads aloud the adventures of a young snake named Suzie, who embarks on a quest to discover her hidden talents and fulfill her destiny during th...

Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Children's Area (Roseland)
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Author Events, Equity & Inclusion
Details:

Follow along with Oliver Chin as he reads aloud the adventures of a young snake named Suzie, who embarks on a quest to discover her hidden talents and fulfill her destiny during the Year of the Snake.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

This program is offered in English.

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Family Storytime - ALTERNATE LOCATION

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Offsite (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

Join us for Family Storytime! Learn and practice early literacy skills with books, music and movement! This program is intended for toddlers and their caregivers.This event will be...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Petaluma)
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Details:

Join us for Family Storytime! Learn and practice early literacy skills with books, music and movement! This program is intended for toddlers and their caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

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Baby & Toddler Storytime

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

Join us for Baby & Toddler Storytime! We will have stories, songs, movement, and fun!Baby & Toddler Storytime is a language-rich educational program for children ages 0-36 ...

Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Storytime
Details:

Join us for Baby & Toddler Storytime! We will have stories, songs, movement, and fun!

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

This program is offered in English.

Image of parents with babies.

Bilingual Babytime

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Spanish, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

Sing and play with your baby in Spanish and English. This storytime is intended for babies ages 0 to 18 months and their parents and caregivers.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Bilingual, Spanish, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Details:

Sing and play with your baby in Spanish and English. This storytime is intended for babies ages 0 to 18 months and their parents and caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Unattended Children Policy

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

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Family Storytime

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

Join Mr. John as he does Storytime for children at the Cloverdale Regional Library. There will be stories, music, singing, movement, and more! 

Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Details:

Join Mr. John as he does Storytime for children at the Cloverdale Regional Library. There will be stories, music, singing, movement, and more! 

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One-on-One Tech Help at Rincon Valley

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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 Thur...

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 Thursday, between 10:30am-11:00am.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

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Create and Build: Thursday fun days

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 2:30pm
Children's Area (Roseland) at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Spanish, STEAM
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), All Ages
Details:

Jueves de juegos ¡Únete con nosotros cada jueves para jugar en familia! Este programa sin cita ofrecerá nuevos juegos, materiales de arte, y desafíos para alentar a los niños a ...

Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Children's Area (Roseland)
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), All Ages
Program Type: Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Spanish, STEAM
Details:

Jueves de juegos

¡Únete con nosotros cada jueves para jugar en familia! Este programa sin cita ofrecerá nuevos juegos, materiales de arte, y desafíos para alentar a los niños a explorar y descubrir. Este es un evento inclusivo.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in Spanish.

Spanish with English Translation

This event is in Spanish with an English interpreter.

Technology & Computers

One-On-One Tech Help

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult
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. Please...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Adult
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 Northwest Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Celebrating Children's Day/Book Day

Celebrate Día: Alphabet Ornaments

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker, ESL & Language Learning
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

 In this interactive art project, children will craft their initials, transforming simple dough into personalized works of art. For grades Prek-3. Register to receive a remind...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Art & Maker, ESL & Language Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

 

In this interactive art project, children will craft their initials, transforming simple dough into personalized works of art. For grades Prek-3. Register to receive a reminder email! 

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Unattended Children Policy

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

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One-on-One Tech Help at Rincon Valley

Thursday, April 24, 2025 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 Thur...

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 Thursday, between 11:30am-12:00pm.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.