QUILTS ON DISPLAY!
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!
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 Grammy-nominated storyteller Diane Ferlatte as she draws from a deep well of folktales, myths, and legends for children. Musical accompaniment by Erik Pearson.
Mexican Amate Painting
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 Required
Unattended Children Policy
Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.
Please REGISTER NOW for:
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.
Crafts for Children and Teens - Royalty for a day! Travel Into Your Favorite Book! Invent a Flag!
Children: Imagine you were royalty!
Tweens: What if could travel into your favorite book?
Teens: Create a flag to represent you!
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.
Summer Lunch at the Library
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.
Summer Lunch at the Library
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.
Summer Lunch at the Library
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.
Summer Lunch at the Library
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.
Summer Lunch at the Library
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.
Summer Lunch at the Library
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.
Explore the brand new Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at Kellgren Senior Apartments in Petaluma.
Disclaimer(s)
Weather and Air Quality
Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.
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.
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
Make your own bracelet or keychain with local Chimera Arts instructor Amber Romero.
For teens in grades 7-12. 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.
Children build confidence in their reading skills by reading aloud in a safe space.
Pokémon Club
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.
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
Join Grammy-nominated storyteller Diane Ferlatte as she draws from a deep well of folktales, myths, and legends for children. Musical accompaniment by Erik Pearson.
Explore the brand new Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at Casa Grande Senior Apartments in Petaluma.
Disclaimer(s)
Weather and Air Quality
Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.
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.
Petaluma Chess Club
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! Nintendo Switch, Xbox and various board games are available options.
Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program
This event is for beginning readers to build confidence by reading a story to a dog!
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.
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.
Author Talk with Tananarive Due: Black Panther: Tales of Wakanda Contributing Author
Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/27473/register
Disclaimer(s)
Author Talks - Advance Registration Required
View the full list of upcoming Author Talks and watch previous Talks visit: libraryc.org/sonomalibrary.
Zoom link sent upon completion of registration.
The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Sonoma County Library.
This program is offered in English.
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.
*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 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.
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!
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!
Paint Party!
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
Follow along and create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece with Tara Hackett of Beautiful Things Art Studio!
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Required
This program is offered in English.
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.