Week Calendar

Learn about JobLink services for anyone looking for employment, career exploration, upskilling, resume assistance, mock interviews and more!

Stress is proven to deplete the body’s natural resources and diminishes our natural ability to fight disease.

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 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.

Read, sing, play, move and learn! Open to all families with toddlers 18-36 months. Registration is not required, but feel free to register to receive an email reminder before each session.  

Listen and learn with stories, songs, movement, and FUN, as you nurture a love of books.

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

Sonoma County Library is pleased to host "Lawyers in the Library," a program providing free legal information and referrals.

Support the Petaluma Library by purchasing books at the Friends of the Petaluma Library Book Sale.

General and Children's Sale Days

Wednesday, October 18

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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.

Support the Petaluma Library by purchasing books at the Friends of the Petaluma Library Book Sale.

General and Children's Sale Days

Thursday, October 19 and

Friday, October 20

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

*Please Note: This event will be in the Chidren's Room or Children's Garden

An earthquake can strike without warning, at any time of year, day or night.

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

Sing, bounce, tickle, and play with baby at the Central Santa Rosa Library! This program is intended for babies ages 0 to 18 months and their parents and caregivers. 

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.

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. 

Support the Petaluma Library by purchasing books at the Friends of the Petaluma Library Book Sale.

General and Children's Sale Days

Friday, October 20

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Deal Days

Join us for Bilingual Stories in English and Spanish for children ages 0-5.

In the Children's Room at Northwest Library.

Free!

Join us for Baby and Toddler Storytime with a Guest Storytime Presenter!  Stories, music, movement, and more!

This program will be held inside the Healdsburg Library. 

Join our children's librarian in the Rincon Valley Forum Room for books, rhymes, and songs, followed by play time.

Join us for a fun family storytime. Books, music, and movement! Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Únase a nosotros para una divertida hora de cuentos para la familia. ¡Libros, música, y movimiento!

This program is presented in Spanish.

Wanted! Your surplus homegrown produce or unexpired pantry goods to share. Help eliminate food waste and support our community! Feel free to trade for items you don't have or simply take what you will eat.

Finding History Day 2023 - a celebration of Sonoma County's unique past

Support the Petaluma Library by purchasing books at the Friends of the Petaluma Library Book Sale.

Deal Days

Saturday, October 21

HALF PRICE ALL DAY

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday, October 23

UC Master Gardeners Presentations

Learn about home gardening, pest management, water conservation practices, and more! Different presentation topic per location.

Stay and Play (ages 0-6)

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

This program is presented in Spanish.

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

The book discussion will be in a "hybrid" format: you may join via Zoom or in-person at the library.

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.

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/34643/register

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!

If you need a professional-looking profile picture and all you have is a smartphone, come to our Professional Headshots program where we will take your photo with our portable photography studio.

Please REGISTER NOW for:

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

First Class Meets: October 4, 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.

Mystery Lovers!

Join fellow mystery buffs in lively conversation every third Thursday of the month at the Rohnert Park Senior Center.

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.

Join us for a Family Storytime full of fun bats and monsters followed by a craft! 

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

This program is intended for beginning readers in grades K-6. 

This is an In-Person event. 

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. 

Get ready for The Maguey, an original, bilingual performance for young audiences created by The Imaginists, an experimental theater company that explores the intersection of art, activism, and community. For grades K-8.

Read, sing, play, move and learn! Open to all families with children 0-6 years old. Registration is not required, but feel free to register to receive an email reminder before each session.  

This program is presented in Spanish.

This program is presented in Spanish.

Inspired by Johann Hari's Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention - and How to Think Deeply Again, facilita

Join us for an hour of writing! Any kind of writing, including a novel, blog, script, dissertation, melody, poem, memoir, etc. No one will see what you've written or give unsolicited advice.

Join us to create a tote bag, pillowcase, potholders, aprons, and fabric baskets. We will also cover sewing basics like threading, bobbins, cleaning your machine, and changing the needle on your sewing machine.

Visit Sebastopol Library on the 3rd Tuesday of the month for Social Service Day, where organizations come to you in one place to better support community needs.

This month the following organizations will table:

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus!

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.

Discover a new country every month through music, trivia, and the best snacks and candies they have to offer.

We provide the treats, you bring a spirit of adventure and curiosity about the world.

Print Copies will be available in the branch a month before the discussion. Feel free to call the library or email the Library with any questions.

2023 Schedule:

January 19 Girl Waits with Gun

Please REGISTER NOW for:

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

First Class Meets: October 5, 2023 at 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Drop by the Game Lounge to play video games, study, or just hang with your peers!

Laptops, iPads, and board games will be available to use. 

Grades 4-8

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

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

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

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

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at Monte Rio Community Center. 

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

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

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

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

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

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an ebook or downloading an audiobook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30 minutes with Cloverdale Library Reference staff for one-on-one assistance on Saturdays, between 1:00-2:30 pm.

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. 

Get ready for The Maguey, an original, bilingual, visual performance for young audiences created by The Imaginists, an experimental theater company that explores the intersection of art, activism, and community. For grades K-8.

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

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. 

A friendly vegan zombie (doesn't eat brains!) is visiting our library in order to devour his favorite meal... stories!  Are you brave enough to read to the zombie?  Come find out!

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.

Hangout Club: Tabletop Club (D&D, MTG, RPGs) (for Teens and Tweens)

Tabletop Club!

RPGs /TTRPGs /Dungeons & Dragons/ Magic the Gathering/ Pokemon!

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!

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an ebook or downloading an audiobook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30 minutes with Cloverdale Library Reference staff for one-on-one assistance on Saturdays, between 1:00-2:30 pm.

Join us for a dance performance by Quetzalén, Sonoma County’s Mexican Folklórico group, whose mission is to display the splendor of Mexico’s traditional dance, music, and dress, and promote public awareness and appreciation of this rich cultural h

Discover a new country every month through music, trivia, and the best snacks and candies they have to offer. 

We provide the treats, you bring a spirit of adventure and curiosity about the world!

Don't miss our Saturday Matinee featuring a NEW fun movie for kids! 

*With closed captioning

Acompáñanos en una caminata única en Sugarloaf llena de curiosidades escalofriantes, incluyendo relatos acerca de personas que fallecieron en el parque, los hábitos funerarios de los cuervos, y si es possible, observer murciélagos.

Get ready for The Maguey, an original, bilingual performance for young audiences created by The Imaginists, an experimental theater company that explores the intersection of art, activism, and community. For grades K-8.

Have fun reading in Spanish at our book club for kids in 1st-3rd grade!

Decorate a sugar skull in celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with Elsa Tapia. Space is limited; please sign up online or call your local library.

This week, we will participate in a yoga class with yoga instructor, Ozlem Ozdener 

Bonus: Crochet lessons each with our Fiber Arts volunteer. 

For children in Grades 4-6 only.  

Video games for teens at Petaluma Library. We will have multiple consoles available as well as Jackbox party games which we can play together in groups with smartphones. Drop in, no experience necessary!

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.

We offer Homework Help to students in grades K-12 on Tuesdays from 3:15PM -6PM at the library.  Volunteer tutors are available to work with students on homework assignments or skills practice.  No registration necessary. 

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.

New for Teens in Fall 2023 at Petaluma library - anime club! This club will focus on anime and other aspects of Japanese culture. Snacks provided! We will meet in the teen section of the library and then move to the back.

BABY STORYTIME

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

HORA DE CUENTOS PARA BEBÉS

Join us for hands on engineering, problem solving and play using building bricks (ex: Legos, Duplos, KEVA Planks) on the first and third Tuesday of every month.  

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).

No scary ghosts allowed at this drawing class! All ages and abilities are welcome to come and draw.

¡No se permiten fantasmas espantosas en esta clase de dibujo! Todas las edades y habilidades son bienvenidas a venir y dibujar.

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 La Luz Center. 

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. 

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.  

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!

Watch a movie on the big screen and munch on some homemade popcorn. Ask our teen librarian Lara what we are watching weekly.

Let’s look at choices for things like food and water, and take a deep dive into What’s in your Go Bag?

What's an MRE- do rations taste good, how long will my water last? All this and more!

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.

Join other Lego fans to create, build and play!

For ages 5-12

Free!
All materials provided.

Support the Petaluma Library by purchasing books at the Friends of the Petaluma Library Book Sale.

Friends of the Petaluma Library Members Only Sale

Memberships available at door

Tuesday, October 17

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.

Read along with Librarian Kate! 

When you register and arrive at the library for the First Chapter Book Club, Librarian Kate will have copies of give-away books for you!

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

Teen Knitting Club (Grades 7-12)

Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm

Decorate a sugar skull in celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with Elsa Tapia. Space is limited; please sign up online or call your local library.

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.

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at the Cazadero Train Station. 

Join us to discuss children's manga, eat snacks, and do an activity!

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

For ages 8-12

Check out this book club for kids who are just beginning to read chapter books. We'll flip through the book with the Children's Librarian and discuss characters and plot lines and then read the first chapter or two together.