This program is presented in Spanish.
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This program is offered in Spanish.
Bring a blanket and join your local librarian in singing, reading, and playing together to build early literacy skills and a joy of reading.
We meet near the stage in Ives Park.
Disclaimer(s)
Weather and Air Quality
Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.
This program is offered in English.
Details coming soon!
Disclaimer(s)
This program is offered in English.
Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at the Studios at Montero
Disclaimer(s)
Weather and Air Quality
Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.
Join the Children's Librarian and community families in the forum room for stories, rhymes, songs and simple crafts. Be prepared to wiggle, learn and have fun!
Disclaimer(s)
This program is offered in English.
Please REGISTER NOW for:
OCTOBER Let’s Talk English Conversation Classes on WEDNESDAYS 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
First Class Meets: October 4, 2023 at 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Explore the brand new Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at Kellgren Senior Apartments in Petaluma on the fourth Wednesday of every month.
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.
Cozy up with a cup of hot cocoa or hot apple cider and watch a scary movie (but not too scary). Drinks 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. Walk-ins welcome!
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.
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Unattended Children Policy
Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.
A friendly vegan zombie (doesn't eat brains!) is visiting our library in order to devour his favorite meal... stories! Are you brave enough to read to the zombie? Come find out!
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.
Teen Anime Club (for Teens)
Come join other Anime fans every 4th Wednesday of the month at 2:30-4pm!
Come meet other Teens who enjoy watching Anime and discussing Manga.
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!
¡En honor a los muertos, jugaremos la versión COCO de lotería!
Este evento inclusivo es para todas las edades.
Disclaimer(s)
This program is offered in Spanish.
Spanish with English Translation
This event is in Spanish with an English interpreter.
On Oct. 25 the Chess Club will meet in the Teen Area
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All ages welcome!
Cozy up with a cup of hot cocoa or hot apple cider and watch a scary movie (but not too scary). Drinks 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. Walk-ins welcome!
Kits limited availability
Kits are available on a first come, first served basis. While supplies last. Limit one per patron.
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.
Explore cooking with super easy and yummy recipes for kids with Ceres Community Project.
Space is limited; sign up online or at your local library.
For ages 8-12.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Required
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.
Disclaimer(s)
This program is offered in English.
Rohnert Park-Cotati Teen Volunteer Orientation
Please note: Registration required to attend orientation! Scroll to bottom of page to register.
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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.
Join our brand-new Northwest Teen Council!
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Encouraged
Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!
Cozy up with a cup of hot cocoa or hot apple cider and watch a scary movie (but not too scary). Drinks 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. Walk-ins welcome!
Kits limited availability
Kits are available on a first come, first served basis. While supplies last. Limit one per patron.
Come in and enjoy a movie and snacks. This months movie promises some laughs and could be a bit scary too. This movie was almost named "House Ghosts" by the studio. Please call or email the library for the title.
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.
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.
The Guerneville Library and Russian River Books & Letters team up to offer Intercambio, a language learning workshop. English and Spanish speakers work together to teach each other their languages.
Make the most out of Microsoft’s Word and PowerPoint. Find out the functions and benefits of each program and how to use them in your daily life.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Encouraged
Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!
Do you have questions about basic computer skills, digital library resources, email, internet basics, basic computer troubleshooting, or other technology-related issues? Come to Northwest and a library staff member will assist you!