Come to “Stay and Play!”

Explore our toys, puzzles, building blocks and more!

Through play, children learn about their world. With this knowledge, they can understand books and stories once they begin to read!

Join the Children's Librarian and other families in our cozy Children's reading area for stories, rhymes, songs and simple crafts. Be prepared to wiggle, learn and have some fun!

Please REGISTER NOW for:

April Let’s Talk English Conversation Classes on WEDNESDAYS 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

First Class Meets: April 5, 2023 at 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join us to discuss this book IN-PERSON at the Rincon Valley Library. Pick up a copy of this month's selection at the Reference Desk while supplies last.

2023 Book Club Schedule:

January 11 Evicted

Teen Anime Club

Join us for Teen Anime Club

Meet other Teens who enjoy watching Anime and discussing Manga.

Teens will decide as a group which Anime titles to watch.

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. 

A fun event for players of the Pokémon trading card game! Beginner-friendly, free and open to the public. The library has a limited number of battle decks and play mats for those who need them. Snacks provided.

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. 

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.

Hangout Club: Crafting Lounge (for Teens and Tweens)

Join us for an afternoon of crafts and fun!

Come craft every 2nd Wednesday of the month in the Forum Room.

Drop in anytime between 2:30-4pm.

Drop-in for help with homework.

Wednesdays from 2:30 - 4:30 pm in the Children's Room at Northwest Library.

For students in grades K -12th grade.

Volunteers help students with homework.

Free.

Come paint your own stylized picture frame, taught by Oaxacan artist Irma Rodriguez. Participants will experiment with special techniques that are used in making Alebrijes. All materials provided. For teens in grades 7-12.

All ages welcome!

No experienced necessary.

Limited boards available - bring an extra if you have one!

Teens and tweens can drop in between 3:00-4:30 pm every 2nd, 4th and 5th Wednesday of the month for gaming! Board games and video games are available as options to choose from.

Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program

This event is for beginning readers to build confidence by reading a story to a dog!

We offer Homework Help to students in grades K-12 on Wednesdays from 4-6 at the library. 

Join us for an exciting ‘escape room’ experience at the library!

The clock is ticking, can you escape in time? Teens must work together to solve puzzles, open locks, and find hidden messages in order to complete the mission. 

Join us as a beginner or an experienced knitter who wants to learn new techniques, make new friends, and help other students.

In this 2-hour workshop, author and artist Oliver Chin will teach you have to draw in the Japanese comics and animation (manga & anime) style. All materials provided. Free for teens in grades 7-12. Registration encouraged.

In this panel, we'll hear from zinemakers who create work to share inspiring and educational resources with their communities. Many trans people, disabled people and BIPOC face barriers to safe, culturally-responsive healthcare access.

Family Storytime  

Read, sing, play, move, and learn. Open to all families with children 0-6 years old. Drop-in, no registration needed.  

¡Miércoles mágicos!

¡Únete con nosotros cada miércoles a las 6:00 pm para jugar y leer en familia!

Do you have questions about basic computer skills, digital library resources, email, internet basics, basic computer troubleshooting, or other technology-related issues?  Come to Cloverdale Regional Library and a library staff member will ass

Queer Book Club

Meets virtually the second Wednesday of the month!

April 12- Everyone in This Room Will Someday be Dead

During National Poetry Month join the Joe Mesics' Literary Canon book group to discuss the poems of William Butler Yeats.

Learn about “the cloud” and how to save your work there. By opening a Google account, you will have access to a variety of free programs as well as free cloud storage. Discover how to share, collaborate, and edit!

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!

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 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.

Enjoy the library Hygge style with soft music, tea, and coziness in the main reading room.

An interactive workshop providing exercises in overcoming burnout, preventing burnout, and channeling creativity in other ways.