Week Calendar

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Join us for Storytime at the Park (Depot Park) at 10am!

Get ready to sing and dance and hear some stories outside.

Join us at Sebastopol Regional Library for Baby Time! We'll read, sing, bounce, tickle, and play music. This program is intended for babies and their caregivers.

Come to “Stay and Play” for kids ages 0-6 years old. Explore our toys, puzzles, building blocks and more!

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

We meet near the stage in Ives Park.

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

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

Come to “Stay and Play” for kids ages 0-6 years old. Explore our toys, puzzles, building blocks and more!

Cloverdale Library offers a weekly Storytime that incorporates, reading, music, movement, and more to help celebrate reading and promote literacy. Join us for this weekly activity that helps prepare children for school readiness. 

Stay and Play (ages 0-6)

Come to “Stay and Play” Explore our toys, puzzles, building blocks and more!

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.

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.

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:

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

First Class Meets: August 2, 2023 at 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Welcome to Family Storytime at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library!

We welcome families with young children back to in-person storytime to read, move, and learn together.

Be ready to sing, dance, and play with your child!

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

Northwest Library’s fiber arts club, "The Yarn Experience", returns with Summer Sessions!  Throughout the rest of June, July, and August, we will continue offering parallel sessions every Tuesday 6:30pm-7:30pm and every Thursday 11:00am-12:00

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

Presented by UC Master Food Preservers of Sonoma County

Local nonprofit Better Beginnings hosts Baby Cafes at the Petaluma Library, Fridays from 11:30am-12:30pm.

Have you ever wanted to make your own picture book?

In this class, kids will be guided by author Cindy K. to fill in text and create drawings to make their own tiny book.

Free!

For Kids in grades K-6

This program is intended for beginning readers. 

Practice reading with a 4PAWS certified therapy dog to improve reading skills and confidence. 

This is an In-Person event. 

Come to “Stay and Play” for kids ages 0-6 years old. Explore our toys, puzzles, building blocks and more!

Led by students from Analy High, the Soaring Minds Art Club promotes creativity and self-expression in Sonoma County youth.

Friday, August 18
10:00-5:30pm 

Saturday, August 19
10:00am-5:30pm

Sunday, August 20
1:00-4:30pm

Summer Book and Bake Sale hosted by the River Friends of the Library! Sat, 8/19 10 am - 5:30 pm and Sun, 8/20 1-5 pm. 

The Redwood Empire Food Bank will be at Northwest Library to assist people with CalFresh applications from 1pm to 3pm!

Explore the brand new Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at Kellgren Senior Apartments in Petaluma on the fourth Wednesday of every month. 

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.

Join us for Game On! for Teens.  Grades 6 and up only, please

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Please REGISTER NOW for:

August Let’s Talk English Conversation Classes on THURSDAYS 1:00 – 2:30 pm

First Class Meets: August 3, 2023 at 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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

Appointments are available Thursdays and Saturdays, 1-4pm. 

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

Appointments are available Thursdays and Saturdays, 1-4pm. 

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

Appointments are available Thursdays and Saturdays, 1-4pm. 

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

Appointments are available Thursdays and Saturdays, 1-4pm. 

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at PBCD Annual Community Picnic. 

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. 

Come and read aloud to the dogs of the Humane Society of Sonoma County. These well-trained dogs love to listen to stories! Children build confidence in their reading skills by reading aloud in a safe space. 

What happens when you invite T-Rex to a tea party? Let’s find out! Do dino crafts and play dino-mite games.

Drop in board gaming in the Petaluma library community room for teens on Mondays starting July 31 thru Aug 28. Come play games!

Stop by and learn the basics of how to check out and use one of E Street Studios Canon cameras (T7i DSLR).

A fun event for players of the Pokémon trading card game! Beginner-friendly, free and open to the public. The library has a limited number of battle decks and play mats for those who need them. Snacks provided.

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.

Explore the brand new Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at Casa Grande Senior Apartments in Petaluma. 

Teen Anime Club  (for Teens)

Come join other Anime fans every 4th Wednesday of the month at 2:30-4pm!

Come meet other Teens who enjoy watching Anime and discussing Manga.

The Sonoma Valley Regional Library's "Sonoma Reads!

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at Bodega Bay School from 2:30-3:30 PM.

This event is for beginning readers. 

Practice reading with a 4PAWS certified therapy dog to improve reading skills and confidence. 

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

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

Delve into a dungeon with up to 6 other teenage heroes in a weekly game of D&D Adventurers League for Teens at the Guerneville Library (grades 7-12).

Juega algunas rondas de lotería.

La lotería es un juego tradicional mexicano. ¡Este evento inclusivo es para todas las edades!

All ages welcome!

No experienced necessary.

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

Teens and tweens can drop in between 3:00-4:30 pm every 2nd, 4th and 5th Wednesday of the month for gaming!

Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program

This event is for beginning readers to build confidence by reading a story to a dog!

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Central Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Thursday, between 3:00-5:00 pm.

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.  

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be at the Windsor Senior Center from 3:15-4:15 pm the fourth Thursday of every month.

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Central Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Thursday, between 3:00-5:00 pm.

Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program at Northwest Library!

This event is for beginning readers. 

Read a story to a dog!

Beginning Readers Welcome!

Practice reading with a 4PAWS certified therapy dog to improve reading skills and confidence. 

Para los lectores principantes.

Intergenerational Chess Club

Weekly on Thursdays, 3:30-5 PM 

Join us! Learn something! Have fun!

Join us at the library for a family-friendly movie! Watch a movie on the big screen and snack on some homemade popcorn. Call or go into the library to find out what movie we'll be showing.

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

Come learn about Japanese culture, discuss your favorite series, and watch an episode of an anime with your fellow teens!

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

Meet with other teens to discuss books centering LGBTQ+ voices!  Meetings are in person, at the Northwest Library (the one by Coddingtown Mall), every 4^th Tuesday of the month, from 4:30pm-5:30pm.  Print copies of that month’s

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

Teen Knitting Club (Grades 7-12)

Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Central Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Thursday, between 3:00-5:00 pm.

Join us to discuss a different children's manga each month, enjoy snacks, an activity, and anime!

Pick up a copy of this month's selection while supplies last at the children's desk.

For ages 8-12

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Central Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Thursday, between 3:00-5:00 pm.

Join us to learn the basics of Stop Motion Animation and create your own 2 frame animation gif files to share with friends! This program is for Kids and Teens Grades 3-8 and limited to 20 people.

Meet with other teens to discuss books centering LGBTQIA+ voices! Free copies of the books will be available at the reference desk. Registration is encouraged but not required. Drop-ins are welcome.

Come and craft at Roseland Regional Library every Friday from 4:30-5:30pm! Each week there will be a different craft for teens to do, so bring your creative minds. Snacks and all materials will be provided.

Come join us for a seven-week course on how to create a quilt. Learn the basics of quilting- basting, pattering, free motion, and construction. All materials provided free of charge by the Santa Rosa Quilt Guild.

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Join us for Storytime on the Plaza from 5-7pm on the 4th Tuesdays of every month at the Sonoma Tuesday Night Market!

An evening of intentional listening in small conversation circles that are structured and facilitated. Lou Zweier and John Crowley host “Petaluma Conversations” again on Tuesdays, August 15, August 22, August 29 and September 5.

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/23246/register

Free, weekly in-person citizenship tutoring to support participants preparing for the English US Naturalization Exam. Participate in mock interviews, practice English writing and reading skills, and review the 100 civic questions.

This 7-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.

We will read a variety of informational and biographical picture books offering children an opportunity to discuss the content and reflect on how their own lives as citizens. Our series covers the lives of real people who made their communiti

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 6:30pm-7:00pm.

Northwest Library’s fiber arts club, "The Yarn Experience", returns with Summer Sessions!  Throughout the rest of June, July, and August, we will continue offering parallel sessions every Tuesday 6:30pm-7:30pm and every Thursday 11:00am-12:00

Come join us for a night of Bingo! This event is for all ages and a great way for little ones to learn their letters and numbers.

Did we mention that there will be prizes?!

Do you have questions about basic computer skills, digital library resources, email, internet basics, basic computer troubleshooting, or other technology-related issues?  Come to Northwest and a library staff member will assist you!

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.