Join the Children's Librarian and community families in the forum room for stories, rhymes, songs and simple crafts. School-age siblings are welcome to enjoy more complex stories, crafts and book talks, during this Winter Break Storytime.
Tai Chi with David Chung
Learn the ancient Asian exercise form to promote balance, relaxation, motion, health, harmony, stability, and inner power.
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Advance Registration Required
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JANUARY Let’s Talk English Conversation Classes on WEDNESDAYS 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
First Class Meets: January 3, 2024 at 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at The Living Room Life Center.
Disclaimer(s)
Weather and Air Quality
Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.
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.
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.
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Unattended Children Policy
Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.
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!
Dibujos "kawaii" = Kawaii drawing
Todas las edades y habilidades son bienvenidas a venir y dibujar.
All ages and abilities are welcome to come and draw.
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Spanish with English Translation
This event is in Spanish with an English interpreter.
Hangout Club: Game On (for Teens and Tweens)
Drop in between 3-4pm every 1st Wednesday of the month for gaming.
Supplies and instruction will be provided to make woven crafts such as friendship bracelets. You can bring your own crafts to work on too!
Grades 7-12.
Petaluma Chess Club
Cancelled during holiday week.
Cancelado durante la semana festivas.
Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at Lavell Village Apartments.
Disclaimer(s)
Weather and Air Quality
Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.
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.
Disclaimer(s)
This program is offered in English.
Join a group of fellow teenagers in supporting the right to read by delving into some of America's most frequently banned books. Rather than reading the same book, participants are encouraged to choose a different title to explore each month.
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Advance Registration Encouraged
Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!
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.
Teen Knitting Club (Grades 7-12)
Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm
Disclaimer(s)
This program is offered in English.
Do you need volunteer hours? Every Wednesday we offer a weekly drop-in volunteer hour from 4:30pm-5:30pm, where teen volunteers can assist with various library tasks.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Encouraged
Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!
MLK Jr. Writing Workshop for Teens
Led by local educator, author, and registered nurse Dr. Andrea Hall PhD and multicultural arts educator and community liaison Tina Rogers.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Encouraged
Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!
Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at Ortiz Plaza Apartments.
Disclaimer(s)
Weather and Air Quality
Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.
Local volunteer attorneys offer free legal information and referral for general law matters. These lawyer consultations will last up to 20 minutes.
Sewing in Community
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.
Join us for drop-in makerspace time! The library owns several sewing machines, a serger, a Cricut, an embroidery machine, and other tools of the crafting trade.
Disclaimer(s)
This program is offered in English.
Creativebug: Finger Knitting
Learn how to finger knit chains of yarn that can be turned into necklaces, bracelets, garlands and much more. Yarn provided.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Encouraged
Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!
This program is offered in English.
Learn how to knit or crochet with experts from Healdsburg's Purls of Joy co-op! Make new friends, share some snacks, and learn some handy skills in a fun, judgment-free environment.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Encouraged
Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!
The Rohnert Park – Cotati Library will start hosting regular library commission meetings in the Armando Flores Room. The Sonoma County Library Commission is an 11-person body responsible for governing the library.