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.
Disclaimer(s)
Weather and Air Quality
Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.
This program is offered in English.
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.
Summer Reading Challenge 2024
Adventure Begins at Your Library!
June 1 - August 10
Books, Prizes & Events!
Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer
Enjoy Fratello Marionettes’ “Jack and the Beanstalk,” a classic story told through the joyful art of puppetry.
Disclaimer(s)
Room Capacity
If the room meets maximum capacity, we will admit entrance on a first-come, first-served basis.
Learn the ancient Asian exercise form to promote balance, relaxation, motion, health, harmony, stability, and inner power.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Required
Join the Children's Librarian and community families in the forum room for stories, rhymes, songs and simple crafts.
Disclaimer(s)
This program is offered in English.
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)
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Unattended Children Policy
Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Unattended Children Policy
Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Unattended Children Policy
Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Unattended Children Policy
Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.
Kits limited availability
Kits are available on a first come, first served basis. While supplies last. Limit one per patron.
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Unattended Children Policy
Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Unattended Children Policy
Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Unattended Children Policy
Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Unattended Children Policy
Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.
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.
Get ready for back-to-school and learn about money by shopping for your school supplies.
"Shop" for school supplies with Otto Bucks and "rent" a button maker to decorate your new backpack.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Required
Unattended Children Policy
Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.
Kits limited availability
Kits are available on a first come, first served basis. While supplies last. Limit one per patron.
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Unattended Children Policy
Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.
Get ready for back-to-school and learn about money by shopping for your school supplies.
"Shop" for school supplies with Otto Bucks and "rent" a button maker to decorate your new backpack.
Disclaimer(s)
Unattended Children Policy
Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.
Kits limited availability
Kits are available on a first come, first served basis. While supplies last. Limit one per patron.
Get ready for back-to-school and learn about money by shopping for your school supplies.
"Shop" for school supplies with Otto Bucks and "rent" a button maker to decorate your new backpack.
Disclaimer(s)
Unattended Children Policy
Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.
Kits limited availability
Kits are available on a first come, first served basis. While supplies last. Limit one per patron.
Get ready for back-to-school and learn about money by shopping for your school supplies.
"Shop" for school supplies with Otto Bucks and "rent" a button maker to decorate your new backpack.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Required
Summer Reading Challenge 2024
Adventure Begins at Your Library!
June 1 - August 10
Books, Prizes & Events!
Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer
Capture your big library adventure on a tiny canvas - then view your masterpiece on display in the library! Register to secure your spot.
For grades 7-12. All materials provided. Free!
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Encouraged
Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!
Get assistance from experienced Sonoma County Genealogical Society volunteers every Wednesday and Friday, 1 PM - 3 PM.
Summer Reading Challenge 2024
Adventure Begins at Your Library!
June 1 - August 10
Books, Prizes & Events!
Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer
Enjoy Fratello Marionettes’ “Jack and the Beanstalk,” a classic story told through the joyful art of puppetry.
Disclaimer(s)
Room Capacity
If the room meets maximum capacity, we will admit entrance on a first-come, first-served basis.
Summer Reading Challenge 2024
Adventure Begins at Your Library!
June 1 - August 10
Books, Prizes & Events!
Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer
Join us for an enriching hands-on cooking and nutrition education class led by Ceres Community Project teens and staff. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and prepare a delicious seasonal recipe, which we will eat together in community.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Encouraged
Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!
Summer Reading Challenge 2024
Adventure Begins at Your Library!
June 1 - August 10
Books, Prizes & Events!
Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer
Discover the exciting world of coding with an Ozobot, a pocket-sized robot that “sees” with sensors! Create your own adventure and move the Ozobot using color combinations. For grades 4-6.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Encouraged
Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!
All ages welcome!
No experienced necessary. Some instruction available. Play, learn and enjoy!
Limited boards available - bring an extra if you have one!
Come hang out with other teens and watch a movie!
Snacks available!
Registration is recommended but not required.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Encouraged
Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!
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.
Summer Reading Challenge 2024
Adventure Begins at Your Library!
June 1 - August 10
Books, Prizes & Events!
Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer
Celebrate the magic of reading with this funny and interactive show for children.
Disclaimer(s)
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.
Rohnert Park-Cotati Teen Volunteer Orientation
Please note: Registration required to attend orientation! Scroll to bottom of page to register.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Required
This program is offered in English.
Teen Knitting Club (Grades 7-12)
Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm
Disclaimer(s)
This program is offered in English.
Practice English or Spanish and help other learners in a friendly atmosphere.
Beginners welcome.
Practique inglés o español y ayude a los demás que estén aprendiendo en un ambiente amable.
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.
The Sebastopol Library Advisory Board has regular meetings on the last Wednesday of January, March, May, July, September, and November. These meetings shall be held in the Sebastopol Public Library Forum Room.
Join Sonoma County Library and the North Bay chapter of the Pink Boots Society at the Museum of Sonoma County for the third talk in our series, the Future is Fermented: Sonoma County Terroir.
Disclaimer(s)
This program is offered in English.
**E Street Studios Media Maker Meetup (In-Person)**
Connect with other videographers, photographers, podcasters, designers, sound artists, and others who are making media or are curious about making media.
The last Wednesday of every month from 6-7pm.
Disclaimer(s)
This program is offered in English.
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.
The Guerneville Library and Russian River Books & Letters team up to offer Intercambio, a language learning workshop.
Practice English or Spanish and help other learners in a friendly atmosphere.
Beginners welcome.
The Rohnert Park-Cotati Library is proud to host the local Moonlighters Swing Band in the outdoor courtyard. Dancing and merriment are encouraged. Catering provided by Sally Tomatoes. All ages welcome to attend!
Disclaimer(s)
Weather and Air Quality
Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.
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.
Welcome to Bread and Books/Pan y Libros! Roseland Library's monthly book club where we discuss different contemporary novels and mysteries!
Disclaimer(s)
This program is offered in English.
English with Spanish Translation
This event is in English with a Spanish interpreter.