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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.
Magic & Juggling with James Chan
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
Be amazed by 15-year-old James Chan’s astonishing ensemble of tricks.
Disclaimer(s)
Room Capacity
If the room meets maximum capacity, we will admit entrance on a first-come, first-served basis.
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.
Please REGISTER NOW for:
July Let’s Talk English Conversation Classes on WEDNESDAYS 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
First Class Meets: July 5, 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 - Superpowers, Treasure Maps, Create an Animal!
Children: What would your superpower be?
Tween: Set off on a treasure hunt!
Teen: Create your own unique animal!
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.
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.
Art Journaling Workshop 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
Working with collage, ink and markers, create a beautiful art journal to take home. 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!
Enjoy award-winning films and lively college-level discussions led by an OLLI professor from SSU.
Film viewing and discussion after will be held on the following Wednesdays this summer:
June 14 from 2-5:00
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
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
Get ready for a wild encounter with a rescued snake, hedgehog, alligator, armadillo, and skunk!
Disclaimer(s)
Room Capacity
If the room meets maximum capacity, we will admit entrance on a first-come, first-served basis.
Hangout Club: Crafting Lounge
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.
Disfruta de proyectos creativos y un ambiente divertido.
¡Este es un evento familiar inclusivo!
Disclaimer(s)
This program is offered in Spanish.
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
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
Teens and tweens can drop in between 3:00-4:30 pm every 2nd, 4th and 5th Wednesday of the month for gaming!
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.
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.
Bilingual 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 with step-by-step instructions in Spanish and English to learn painting skills and practice new vocabulary.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Required
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.
Virtual Queer Book Club: Nightcrawling
July 12 - Nightcrawling
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Required - Virtual
Advance registration is required. Registered participants will receive the Zoom invite one hour prior to the scheduled event.
Questions? Or if you need special accommodations, please let us know. Email: events@sonomalibrary.org or call your local library!
Print Copies for Virtual book clubs
Print copies are available while supplies last. Email events@sonomalibrary.org to have a copy sent to your local library for pickup. Leave your name, phone number, and requested library location in the message. Print books available upon request until 1 week before the program.
Join the Joe Mesics' Literary Canon book group to discuss "The Tempest" by Shakespeare.
To request print copies of the book please reach out to Megan Jones at mjones@sonomalibrary.org or call (707) 433-3772.
Disclaimer(s)
This program is offered in English.
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.