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Family Storytime at Ives Park
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.
Stay and Play Cafe
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!
Fairy Houses Craft
Make a Fairy house with sticks, stones, sand, moss and more!
Make a Fairy wand and celebrate International Fairy Day coming up that same weekend.
Disclaimer(s)
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.
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.
Professional Headshots
If you need a professional-looking profile picture and all you have is a smartphone, come to our Professional Headshots program where we will take your photo with our portable photography studio.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Encouraged
Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!
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June Let’s Talk English Conversation Classes on WEDNESDAYS 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
First Class Meets: June 7, 2023 at 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Summer Storytime and Crafts
Join the Children's Librarian and community families in the forum room for stories, rhymes, songs and simple crafts. School-age siblings of preschoolers are welcome to enjoy more complex stories, crafts and book talks during the summer.
Get Active - Lunch at the Library Edition!
Hula hoops! Jump ropes! Dancing! Come get active before lunch at Petaluma Library. Lunch will be served directly afterwards to any interested persons age 18 or younger.
Disclaimer(s)
Unattended Children Policy
Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.
Summer Lunch at the Library
Disclaimer(s)
Unattended Children Policy
Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.
Summer Lunch at the Library
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.
Summer Lunch at the Library
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.
Summer Lunch at the Library
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.
Summer Lunch at the Library
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.
Summer Lunch at the Library
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.
Summer Lunch at the Library
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.
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.
Northern Lights Paint Party for Teens
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
Paint along with Monika as she shows you how to capture the Northern Lights on canvas. All materials provided.
For teens in grades 7-12. Advance registration required.
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
Build a custom LEGO maze for your HexBug, or marble, and race to the finish line!
For tweens in grades 4-6. Advance registration 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!
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
Choose from various paints and tools to decorate your very own glow-in-the-dark rock .
For tweens in grades 4-6. Advance registration required.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Required
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
Create a colorful painting inspired by the people of Xalitla, Mexico’s amate bark paintings.
For kids in grades K-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!
Unattended Children Policy
Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.
CalFresh: Asistencia de solicitud / Redwood Empire Food Bank
¡OBTENGA AYUDA PARA COMPRAR COMESTIBLES!
Hangout Club: Tabletop Club
Hangout Club: Tabletop Club (D&D, MTG, RPGs) (for Teens and Tweens)
Tabletop Club!
RPGs /TTRPGs /Dungeons & Dragons/ Magic the Gathering/ Pokemon!
Come learn about Japanese culture, discuss your favorite series, and watch an episode of an anime with other teens!
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.
This program is offered in English.
Explore the brand new Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at the Monte Rio Community Center.
Disclaimer(s)
Weather and Air Quality
Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.
Petaluma Chess Club
All ages welcome!
No experienced necessary.
Limited boards available - bring an extra if you have one!
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
Learn boundary setting, personal safety, and physical self-defense skills in this dynamic 2-hour class. For teens in grades 7-12. No registration required.
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.
Join us as a beginner or an experienced knitter who wants to learn new techniques, make new friends, and help other students.
Disclaimer(s)
This program is offered in English.
Wrapped Rainbows Crafting
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 Pride and enjoy a meditative craft project, choosing from a rainbow of colors for your creation!
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Encouraged
Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!
Free, weekly in-person citizenship tutoring to support participants preparing for the English US Naturalization Exam. Participate in mock interviews, practice English writing and reading skills, and review the 100 civic questions.
Disclaimer(s)
This program is offered in English.
Read, sing, play, move and learn at storytime! Open to all families with children 0-6 years old. Registration is not required, but feel free to register for the series to receive an email reminder before each session.
Disclaimer(s)
Unattended Children Policy
Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.
Weather and Air Quality
Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.
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
The doRiaN Mode explores the Great American Songbook as it dishes up vintage jazz and swinging R&B, from the sassy sounds of 1920s speakeasies and 1930s big-band swing to 1940s jump blues and the rollicking R&B of Ruth Brown.
Learn Foam Printing!
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
Artist Kelly Autumn guides you through this beginning foam printing process!
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
North Bay Trivia for Adults
Test your knowledge and have fun while you connect with teammates for four rounds of local trivia!
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!
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.
The Veggie Queen Instant Pot Cooking Demo
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
Learn from Chef Jill Nussinow how to best cook vegetables to bring out maximum nutrition and flavor!