Week Calendar

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at the Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers Market at the Luther Burbank Center. 

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.

Join us for tea, sit in circle, and share the joys and struggles of motherhood. All are welcome, pregnancy through postpartum & mothers in all stages. Everyone gets a chance to share. 

Drop in each Tuesday to browse an information table stocked with county-specific gardening leaflets for the public.

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.

Onye engages audiences with drumming, dance, and songs—presented in a historical and cultural context.

This event will be held at Herzog Hall at the Petaluma Fairgrounds:  175 Fairgrounds Dr, Petaluma, CA 94952

Enjoy Fratello Marionettes’ “Jack and the Beanstalk,” a classic story told through the joyful art of puppetry.

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. 

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

Bring a blanket and meet us on the main stage at Ives Park. 

Join us at Petaluma Regional Library for Family Storytime! Learn and practice early literacy skills with books, music and movement! This program is intended for toddlers and their caregivers.  Stay and play after!

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.

Join us for Family Storytime. There will be stories, music, movement and more! 

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.

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.

Drop-in and try hands-on STEM and engineering activities

Children 5 and up can explore and tinker

Projects may include: Keva Planks, robots, math, circuits, creative construction, chemistry

July 19 Take Apart Lab

Join us for a members only preview! Not a member? That's okay, sign up at the door! 

10:00am-12:00pm - Members Only Preview

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 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!

Join Miss Charity and the BiblioBike at the Library for Family Storytime in the Park. Stories, music, movement, and more!

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

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.

Friday, July 19
10:00am-12:00pm - Members Only Preview
12:00-5:30pm - Open to the Public

Saturday, July 20
10:00am-5:30pm

Sunday, July 21
1:00-4:30pm

Bubblesmith Sterling Johnson blows bubbles with hands, hoops, and loops in this interactive show.

Join us for Lego Club for hands on engineering, problem solving exercise, and play using age-appropriate materials. Free!

Younger siblings are welcome to attend and use our collection of duplo bricks.

Join us for a crafting adventure. Using the technique of needle felting, we will be making key-chain creatures using wool and our imaginations.

Decorate a canvas tote bag using fabric paint and rhinestones! One bag per participant. For grades 4-6.

Create your own stylized adventure journal to record your experiences, memories, and reflections! Learn to hand-bind a journal, then paint and collage to personalize it!

About the Artist: Kristin Thureson

Join us with the children in your care for a music, movement, and support session with the PITC infant/toddler specialist.

Stay & Play with other families from 12:00-12:30pm

Welcome to Storytime at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library.

Join us Tuesdays for Family Storytime and Thursdays for Toddler Storytime!

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

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/50202/register

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.

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.

2024 Schedule

The doors are open at Otto's Grotto where tweens come to hang out, create, make, and be in community.

This week we're discussing the graphic novel Marshmallow & Jordan and working with watercolors!

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.

Celebrate the magic of reading with this funny and interactive show for children.

Gain confidence in speaking French in a supportive and friendly setting. Our French conversation circle is for adults who wish to practice speaking French and improve conversational skills.

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

Join the Children's Librarian and community families in the forum room for stories, rhymes, songs and simple crafts.

Please REGISTER NOW for: 

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

First Class Meets: JULY 3, 2024 at 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) 

Spanish Family Storytime

Join us for Spanish Family Storytime at Bayer Farm.

Let’s read, sing, and play in the garden.

This program is designed for families with children ages 0 to 5.  Older siblings are welcome.

Welcome to Storytime at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library.

Join us Tuesdays for Family Storytime and Thursdays for Toddler Storytime!

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

Join us for a fun storycraft celebrating Farm to Table, our Lunch at the Library theme. Listen to a veggie-themed story and create a paper veggie garden to take home. For families and kids in grades Pre-K-3. 

Onye engages audiences with drumming, dance, and songs—presented in a historical and cultural context.

Get ready for a wild encounter with a rescued snake, hedgehog, alligator, armadillo, and skunk!

Mystery Lovers!

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

No pre-registration or sign-up needed. 

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.

Onye engages audiences with drumming, dance, and songs—presented in a historical and cultural context.

Stop by for a casual conversation and get to know Sonoma County Library Director, Erika Thibault.

If the room meets a maximum capacity of 15, we will admit entrance on a first-come, first-served basis. 

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. 

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years at no cost.

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2023. Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

Lunch is available to all youth between the ages of 0-18 years, Monday through Friday from 12 PM – 12:30 PM at the Petaluma library.

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years at no cost.

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2023. Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

Lunch is available to all youth between the ages of 0-18 years, Monday through Friday from 12 PM – 12:30 PM at the Petaluma library.

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

Be a Super Taster! Compare the unique flavors and textures of different types of fresh fruits and veggies, then decide which is your favorite. Kids who try three different types of produce get a scratch and sniff sticker.

Be a Super Taster! Compare the unique flavors and textures of different types of fresh fruits and veggies, then decide which is your favorite. Kids who try three different types of produce get a scratch and sniff sticker.

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years at no cost.

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2023. Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

Lunch is available to all youth between the ages of 0-18 years, Monday through Friday from 12 PM – 12:30 PM at the Petaluma library.

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

Be a Super Taster! Try 3 different types of produce to get a sticker. Try 4 different types of produce to get a bookmark. Try all fruit & veggie choices to be a Super Taster and have your name posted on the cart for the day.

Be a Super Taster! Compare the unique flavors and textures of different types of fresh fruits and veggies, then decide which is your favorite. Kids who try three different types of produce get a scratch and sniff sticker.

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2023. Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

Lunch is available to all youth between the ages of 0-18 years, Monday through Friday from 12 PM – 12:30 PM at the Petaluma library.

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

Be a Super Taster! Try 3 different types of produce to get a sticker. Try 4 different types of produce to get a bookmark. Try all fruit & veggie choices to be a Super Taster and have your name posted on the cart for the day.

Be a Super Taster! Try 3 different types of produce to get a sticker. Try 4 different types of produce to get a bookmark. Try all fruit & veggie choices to be a Super Taster and have your name posted on the cart for the day.

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2023. Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

Lunch is available to all youth between the ages of 0-18 years, Monday through Friday from 12 PM – 12:30 PM at the Petaluma library.

Friday, July 19
10:00am-12:00pm - Members Only Preview
12:00-5:30pm - Open to the Public

Saturday, July 20
10:00am-5:30pm

Sunday, July 21
1:00-4:30pm

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

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

Free healthy breakfast and lunch is available for children/teens 0-18, every Tuesday from 1-2 pm. July 2 - August 6. Come pick up a week's worth of grab and go meals in the library's lobby. Provided by Redwood Empire Food Bank. 

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.

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. 

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

What is a digital story? A digital story is a narrated slideshow or movie that you voice over with your own personal story or poem.

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

2024 Schedule

Please REGISTER NOW for: 

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

First Class Meets: JULY 11, 2024 at 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) 

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

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.

Join us for a fun storycraft celebrating Farm to Table, our Lunch at the Library theme. Listen to a veggie-themed story and create a paper veggie garden to take home. For families and kids in grades Pre-K-3. 

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.