Mock Caldecott Voting

All Day

All Ages

Petaluma Regional Library

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library

Room: Information Desk (Petaluma)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Art & Maker, Books, Literature, & Writing

Details:

Sonoma County Library hosts a Mock Caldecott contest each December and January to give picture book lovers in our community the chance to participate in the fun of voting for their favorite illustrated books.

Bilingual Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am

Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Northwest Santa Rosa Library

Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library

Room: Northwest Children's Area

Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime

Details:

Join us every week for a fun, interactive session of stories and songs in English and Spanish! Appropriate for children ages 0-5 and their families. We look forward to seeing you!

Spanish Music & Movement

10:30am–11:00am

Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Sebastopol Regional Library

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library

Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room

Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Music & Dance, 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 program is offered in Spanish.

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:30am

Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Guerneville Regional Library

Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library

Room: Guerneville Meeting Room

Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Storytime

Details:

Join the Children's Librarian and other families in the community room for stories, rhymes, songs, games and simple crafts. Be prepared to wiggle, learn and have fun!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Family Law Consultations at Sonoma County Public Law Library

10:30am–12:30pm

Adult, Senior

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adult, Senior

Program Type: Equity & Inclusion, Finance & Law

Details:

Local volunteer attorneys offer free legal information and referral for matters of family law only. These lawyer consultations will last up to 20 minutes.

Tai Chi with David Chung

11:00am–12:00pm

Adult, Senior

Windsor Regional Library

Open

Registration Available

Open

Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library

Room: Windsor Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult, Senior

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Available

Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Let's Talk English Conversation Class

11:00am–12:30pm

Adult

Adult Literacy Program

Virtual Event

Library Branch: Adult Literacy Program

Room: Virtual (Adult Literacy)

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Adult Literacy, English, ESL & Language Learning, Virtual

Details:

Please REGISTER NOW for:

DECEMBER Let’s Talk English Conversation Classes on WEDNESDAYS 11:00 – 12:30 pm

First Class Meets: December 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Get Your Content On TV

12:30pm–1:00pm

Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Central Santa Rosa Library

Open

Registration Available

Open

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library

Room: Reference Desk (Central)

Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Program Type: E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios

Registration Available

Details:

Learn how to showcase your family-friendly (G/PG) photos, videos, podcasts, music, and other audio/video creations on Sonoma County Library’s cable access television channel and YouTube page.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

One-on-One Genealogy Research Help

1:00pm–3:00pm

Adult, Senior

Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library

Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library

Age Group: Adult, Senior

Program Type: History & Genealogy

Details:

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

Game On! For Tweens

1:15pm–2:15pm

Children (Grades K-6)

Cloverdale Regional Library

Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library

Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room

Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)

Program Type: Games & Gaming

Details:

Explore games on the Nintendo Switch or play Roblox on one of the laptops available for gaming in our Cloverdale meeting room. Children younger than teenagers can play computer games or board games after school on Wednesdays.

Read to a Dog

1:30pm–2:30pm

Children (Grades K-6)

Roseland Regional Library

Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library

Room: Children's Area (Roseland)

Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)

Program Type: Bilingual, Enrichment

Details:

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.

*iMovie Editing

1:30pm–3:30pm

Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Central Santa Rosa Library

Open

Registration Available

Open

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library

Room: Central Board Room

Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Program Type: E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers, STEAM

Registration Available

Details:

Edit your movies and video clips using iMovie. Learn how to select, add, move, and trim clips as well as other topics based on time and the interest of the group.

This class can be repeated multiple times.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Read to a Dog

2:00pm–3:00pm

Children (Grades K-6)

Petaluma Regional Library

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library

Room: Children's Room (Petaluma)

Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)

Program Type: Enrichment

Details:

Read to a Dog

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

After School Hang Out (Grades 6-12)

2:00pm–4:00pm

Teens (Grades 7-12)

Windsor Regional Library

Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library

Room: Windsor Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)

Program Type: Games & Gaming, Technology & Computers, STEAM

Details:

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.

Make a Sushi Keychain or Ornament

2:45pm–4:00pm

Teens (Grades 7-12)

Healdsburg Regional Library

Open

Registration Available

Open

Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library

Room: Healdsburg Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)

Program Type: Art & Maker

Registration Available

Details:

Create 3D sushi keychains or ornaments with Perler beads. All materials provided. For grades 7-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Game On! for Teens

3:00pm–4:00pm

Teens (Grades 7-12)

Cloverdale Regional Library

Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library

Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)

Program Type: Games & Gaming

Details:

Game On! is a videogame meetup for students in grades 7-12. Join other teens and tweens to play board games and Nintendo Switch. Snacks provided!

Club de Cultura

3:00pm–4:15pm

Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Senior, All Ages

Roseland Regional Library

Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library

Room: Roseland Meeting Room

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

Program Type: Enrichment, Spanish

Details:

Enjoy a Spanish program of creative projects in a fun atmosphere. Led by Elsa Tapia.

This is an inclusive family event.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in Spanish.

Petaluma Chess Club

3:00pm–4:30pm

Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Petaluma Regional Library

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library

Room: Petaluma Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Program Type: Games & Gaming

Details:

All ages welcome!

No experienced necessary. Some instruction available. Play, learn and enjoy!

¡Todas las edades son bienvenidas!

No se necesita experiencia. Instrucción disponible. ¡Juega, aprende y disfruta!

Read to a Dog

3:30pm–4:30pm

Children (Grades K-6)

Sebastopol Regional Library

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.

First Chapter Book Club

4:00pm–4:30pm

Children (Grades K-6)

Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library

Full

Registration Available

Full

Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library

Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Conference Room

Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)

Program Type: Book Clubs, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion

Registration Available

Details:

First Chapter Book Club

Read along with a children's librarian and take home a free book every month! Snacks provided. Free! For grades 1-3.

Every 2nd Wednesday, 4:00-4:30 pm.

Register Today!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

Teen Hangout: Game On!

4:00pm–5:00pm

Teens (Grades 7-12)

Sonoma Valley Regional Library

Open

Registration Available

Open

Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library

Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)

Program Type: Games & Gaming, Library & Community

Registration Available

Details:

Play games, hang out, eat snacks, and have fun! Join other teens to play games on the Nintendo Switch.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Make a Sushi Keychain or Ornament

4:00pm–5:30pm

Teens (Grades 7-12)

Northwest Santa Rosa Library

Open

Registration Available

Open

Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library

Room: Northwest Teen Area

Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)

Program Type: Art & Maker

Registration Available

Details:

Create 3D sushi keychains or ornaments with Perler beads. All materials provided. For grades 7-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Drop-in Teen Volunteering

4:00pm–6:00pm

Teens (Grades 7-12)

Central Santa Rosa Library

Open

Registration Available

Open

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library

Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)

Program Type: Careers & Workforce Development, Enrichment, Library & Community

Registration Available

Details:

Do you want to volunteer at the library? Every Wednesday we offer a weekly drop-in volunteer hours from 4:00pm - 6:00pm, where teen volunteers assist with library programs. Come and earn one or two hours of volunteer service!

Cards & Bookmarks for Ceres Community Project

4:30pm–5:30pm

Teens (Grades 7-12)

Central Santa Rosa Library

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library

Room: Central Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)

Program Type: Library & Community

Details:

Create cards and bookmarks to accompany meal deliveries. Ceres Community Project provides delicious and medically tailored meals for those facing serious illnesses. All materials provided. For grades 7-12.

River Friends of the Library Board meeting

4:30pm–6:00pm

Adult

Guerneville Regional Library

Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library

Room: Guerneville Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Library & Community

Details:

https://riverfriendsofthelibrary.org/

Sebastopol Library Advisory Board Meeting

4:30pm–6:00pm

Adult

Sebastopol Regional Library

Open

Registration Available

Open

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library

Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Library & Community

Registration Available

Details:

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.

One-On-One Tech Help

5:00pm–5:30pm

Adult

Northwest Santa Rosa Library

Full

Registration Available

Full

Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Technology & Computers

Registration Available

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

Cancelled

Healdsburg Library Advisory Board

5:00pm–6:00pm

Adult

Healdsburg Regional Library

Cancelled

Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library

Room: Healdsburg Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Library & Community

Details:

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.

Quarterly Meeting of the Healdsburg Library Advisory Board.

This meeting has been canceled and rescheduled. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 14 at 5 p.m.

Virtual Queer Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm

Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Virtual Events

Open

Registration Available

Virtual Event

Open

Library Branch: Virtual Events

Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Program Type: Book Clubs, English, LGBTQIA+, Virtual

Registration Available

Details:

Queer Book Club meets virtually on the second Wednesday of the month!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required - Virtual

Advance registration is required. Registered participants will receive the Zoom invite one hour prior to the scheduled event.
Questions? Or if you need special accommodations, please let us know. Email: events@sonomalibrary.org or call your local library!

Print Copies for Virtual Book Clubs

Print copies are available while supplies last. Email events@sonomalibrary.org to have a copy sent to your local library for pickup. Leave your name, phone number, and requested library location in the message. Print books available upon request until 1 week before the program.

This program is offered in English.

Pajama Family Storytime

6:30pm–7:00pm

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

Roseland Regional Library

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.

Computer Basics: Mouse and Keyboard

6:30pm–8:00pm

Adult, Senior

Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library

Open

Registration Available

Open

Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library

Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult, Senior

Program Type: English, Technology & Computers

Registration Available

Details:

DigitalLearn.org

DigitalLearn.org Workshops and Modules created by the Public Library Association, with support from AT&T.

Learn various mouse clicks, basic command keys, and how to navigate a computer keyboard.

Computers will be provided.