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Name: Author Talks: Wordsmith and Wonder with Jodi Picoult
Start: 2025-04-02T16:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-04-02T17:00:00-07:00
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Featured Events

Author Talks: Wordsmith and Wonder with Jodi Picoult

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Events

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Library Branch: Virtual Events

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing, Virtual

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Author Talks - Advance Registration Required

View the full list of upcoming Author Talks and watch previous Talks visit: libraryc.org/sonomalibrary.

Zoom link sent upon completion of registration.

The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Sonoma County Library.

Artful Play

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center at Healdsburg Regional Library

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Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library

Room: Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center

Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)

Program Type: Art & Maker, Enrichment

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Details:

Artful Play sparks curiosity and encourages problem solving through art. With an emphasis on creativity, Artful Play offers a fun, enriching experience, led by a Sonoma Art School instructor. For grades K-6. Please register to save a spot.

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Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Kits limited availability

Kits are available on a first come, first served basis. While supplies last. Limit one per patron.

Seeds and Reads: Clean Energy in Sonoma County

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor Regional Library

Open

Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library

Room: Windsor Meeting Room

Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)

Program Type: Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community

Required

Seats Remaining: 8

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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.

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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.

How to Cope with Hearing Loss

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library

Open

Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library

Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult, Senior

Program Type: English, Equity & Inclusion, Health & Wellness

Required

Seats Remaining: 5

Details:

If you or a loved one is experiencing hearing loss, this program presented by the Hearing Loss Association of America is for you.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

This program is offered in English.

Family is a Rainbow Storytime

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library

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Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library

Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room

Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)

Program Type: Bilingual, Equity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA+, Storytime

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Join us for a special storytime celebrating the importance of family, diversity, and community. Parents, caregivers, and guardians are welcome to bring their children for an hour of stories, crafts, and exploring what it means to be a family.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Dances of the Pacific with SoCo Danza

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Roseland Main Library at Roseland Regional Library

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Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library

Room: Roseland Main Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Bilingual, Music & Dance, Spanish

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Join us for a series of performances, "Dances of the Pacific by SoCo Danza," Quetzalén’s newest project celebrating the vibrant traditions of Mexican folk dance.

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Room Capacity

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

Spanish with English Translation

This event is in Spanish with an English interpreter.

Pianist Motoko Honda

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library

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Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library

Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Enrichment, Music & Dance

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Motoko Honda is a critically acclaimed Japanese concert pianist, composer, and sound artist creating a distinctive sound through her holistic approach to music.

Learn more: motokohonda.com

Pianist Motoko Honda

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library

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Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library

Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Enrichment, Music & Dance

Details:

Motoko Honda is a critically acclaimed Japanese concert pianist, composer, and sound artist creating a distinctive sound through her holistic approach to music.

Learn more: motokohonda.com

Photo of performer Melita holding a guitar and a frog puppet.

Melita's Musical Playtime

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Children's Room (Sonoma Valley) at Sonoma Valley Regional Library

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Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library

Room: Children's Room (Sonoma Valley)

Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)

Program Type: Enrichment, Music & Dance

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Spark your creativity at Melita’s Musical Playtime, an interactive show for kids (2-8) and families! Enjoy fun songs, lively guitar, joyful movement and dance, and silly puppets.

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Room Capacity

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

Unattended Children Policy

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

Author Talks: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees with Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Events

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Library Branch: Virtual Events

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing, Virtual

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Author Talks - Advance Registration Required

View the full list of upcoming Author Talks and watch previous Talks visit: libraryc.org/sonomalibrary.

Zoom link sent upon completion of registration.

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Branches	BiblioBus	Guerneville Regional Library	Northwest Santa Rosa Library	Petaluma Regional Library	Rincon Valley Regional Library		Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library	Roseland Regional Library		Sebastopol Regional Library		Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library		Sonoma Valley Regional Library	Windsor Regional Library
Rooms	No room assigned	Guerneville Meeting Room	Northwest Children's Area	Offsite (Petaluma)	No room assigned	Rincon Valley Meeting Room	Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room	Offsite (Roseland)	Roseland Meeting Room	Sebastopol Meeting Room	Main Reading Room (Sebastopol)	No room assigned		Sonoma Valley Meeting Room	Windsor Meeting Room
All Day								This event is in the "All Ages" group. StoryWalk at Bayer Farm All Day 3/1 - 5/31 All Ages Roseland Regional Library Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library Room: Offsite (Roseland) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Bilingual, Enrichment, Library & Community Details: Visit the StoryWalk® at Bayer Farm for Gaston by Kelly DiPucchio. Walk along the path, read, and explore the activities. The StoryWalk® installation will be up until the end of May.
9:00am	This event is in the "All Ages" group. BiblioBus at Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers Market 9:00am - 12:00pm All Ages BiblioBus Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: BiblioBus Age Group: All Ages Program Type: BiblioBus Details: 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. Disclaimer(s) Weather and Air Quality Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.
9:15am
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10:00am				This event is in the "All Ages" group. Petaluma Chess Tournament, Quad Format - ALTERNATIVE LOCATION 10:00am - 2:00pm All Ages Petaluma Regional Library Open Required Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Open Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library Room: Offsite (Petaluma) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Event (OFFSITE), Enrichment, Games & Gaming Required Seats Remaining: 37 Details: Register early online; in-person registration only as space allows. Check-in starts at 9:30 am and the first game begins at 10 am. Rated and unrated sections available. USCF membership required for rated quads. Disclaimer(s) Advance Registration Required Unattended Children Policy Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.			This event is in the "Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group. Spanish Music & Movement 10:00am - 10:30am Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5) Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library This event is in the "Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group. Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Art & Maker, Health & Wellness, Spanish Details: This program is presented in Spanish. Disclaimer(s) Unattended Children Policy Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.			This event is in the "All Ages" group. Friends of Sebastopol Library Book Sale $5 / Bag Day 10:00am - 2:00pm All Ages Sebastopol Regional Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Book Sales & Fundraising Details: The Friends of the Sebastopol Library will host their 2025 Spring Book Sale!
10:15am
10:30am						This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Senior" group. UC Master Gardeners - Healthy Ecosystems need Biodiversity 10:30am - 12:00pm Adult, Senior Rincon Valley Regional Library This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Senior" group. Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room Age Group: Adult, Senior Program Type: Environment & Sustainability Details: Suzanne Clark discusses how biodiversity helps build healthy ecosystems. Disclaimer(s) Advance Registration Encouraged Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Supplies are limited! 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.
10:45am
11:00am					This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Read to a Dog 11:00am - 12:00pm Children (Grades K-6) Rincon Valley Regional Library This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library Age Group: Children (Grades K-6) Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing Details: 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 event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group. This event is in the "Senior" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Community Gardening Workshop 11:00am - 12:00pm Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages Sebastopol Regional Library This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group. This event is in the "Senior" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library Room: Main Reading Room (Sebastopol) Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages Program Type: Environment & Sustainability Details: Join permaculture teacher Oscar as we learn about gardening all year long while creating a beautiful and delicious library landscape. Disclaimer(s) This program is offered in English. This program is offered in Spanish.
11:15am
11:30am
11:45am
12:00pm		This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Cunamacué Family Dance Class 12:00pm - 1:00pm Children (Grades K-6) Guerneville Regional Library This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library Room: Guerneville Meeting Room Age Group: Children (Grades K-6) Program Type: Bilingual, Music & Dance Details: Get up and dance, or just enjoy the show. Cunamacué’s family class showcases the high energy, joyful spirit of Afro-Peruvian dance! For grades K-6. Disclaimer(s) Unattended Children Policy Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.
12:15pm
12:30pm
12:45pm
1:00pm												This event is in the "Adult" group. Scanning Station - Playback Memory Lab 1:00pm - 4:00pm Adult Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library Closed Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Closed Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, Technology & Computers, STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 0 Details: Register for a 3-hour appointment to digitize your documents and photos, slides and negatives.	This event is in the "Adult" group. VHS Station - Playback Memory Lab 1:00pm - 4:00pm Adult Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library Open Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Open Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, Technology & Computers, STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 1 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.
1:15pm
1:30pm
1:45pm
2:00pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group. Sol Flamenco - Music and Dance Performance 2:00pm - 3:00pm All Ages Northwest Santa Rosa Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library Room: Northwest Children's Area Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Art & Maker, Bilingual, Spanish Details: The passion and fire of Spain hits the stage at your local library with Sol Flamenco.						This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Global Goodies 2:00pm - 3:30pm Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), All Ages Roseland Regional Library Open Required This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Open Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library Room: Roseland Meeting Room Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), All Ages Program Type: Enrichment Required Seats Remaining: 13 Details: 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! Disclaimer(s) Advance Registration Encouraged Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Supplies are limited!					This event is in the "Adult" group. Author Visit: African Cuisine & California Food Culture with Kiano Moju 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adult Sonoma Valley Regional Library Open Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Open Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Author Events Required Seats Remaining: 46 Details: Learn how to create bold and flavorful dishes using everyday grocery store ingredients with cookbook author and recipe developer Kiano Moju! Disclaimer(s) Advance Registration Encouraged Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Supplies are limited! Room Capacity If the room meets maximum capacity, we will admit entrance on a first-come, first-served basis.	This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Senior" group. Creativebug: DIY Book Bag 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adult, Senior Windsor Regional Library Open Required This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Senior" group. Open Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library Room: Windsor Meeting Room Age Group: Adult, Senior Program Type: Art & Maker Required Seats Remaining: 8 Details: Design your own book bag and use the easy press to iron on the vinyl yourself! All materials provided. Disclaimer(s) This program is offered in English.
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