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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.
Insect Discovery Lab for Kids
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
Discover the diverse world of insects (and other arthropods) and how they play a key role in the web of life. Advance registration required.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Required
José-Luis Orozco Bilingual Music
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
Enjoy Spanish bilingual music that will have kids singing, dancing, and clapping along!
Disclaimer(s)
Room Capacity
If the room meets maximum capacity, we will admit entrance on a first-come, first-served basis.
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 - Lunch at the Library Party!
Join us for a celebration of Lunch at the Library! Come celebrate with us as we make Shrinky dinks, host giveaways, and have an all-around fun time! Stay and play toys will be available on the story time rug for babies.
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 on the fourth Wednesday of every month.
Disclaimer(s)
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
Test your knowledge and win prizes! For teens in grades 7-12.
Read to a Dog
Join us for this extended Read to a Dog session in honor of beloved Librarian and Library Advisory Board Chair, Marie Hinton.
Disclaimer(s)
Unattended Children Policy
Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.
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!
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.
Join us for a brief gathering to honor Marie Hinton’s years of service to the Petaluma Library as the chair and member of the Library Advisory Board.
Refreshments will be served.
Petaluma Chess Club
All ages welcome!
No experienced necessary.
Limited boards available - bring an extra if you have one!
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
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.
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.
Sebastopol Library Advisory Board Meeting
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.
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.
Saving Energy at Home
Saving Energy at Home – a free workshop
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Encouraged
Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!
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.
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.
Santa Rosa Library Advisory Board Meeting
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.
SANTA ROSA LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA
Sonoma County Library
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
6:00 p.m.
Roseland Regional Library
470 Sebastopol Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
AGENDA