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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.
Money Smart: FREE Backpack and school supplies for kids; decorate your backpack!
Students K-12 receive play money to spend on a real backpack/school supplies to keep and decorate. Get essentials for the new school year FREE while learning about budgeting!
Disclaimer(s)
Unattended Children Policy
Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.
Please REGISTER NOW for:
August Let’s Talk English Conversation Classes on WEDNESDAYS 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
First Class Meets: August 2, 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.
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.
Money Smart: School Supplies Store with Lunch at the Library
Money Smart: School Supplies Store
Enjoy Lunch at the Library and stay to "shop" for school supplies
August 1-3 from 12:30pm-1:30pm
For students going into grades Kinder-12
Disclaimer(s)
Kits limited availability
Kits are available on a first come, first served basis. While supplies last. Limit one per patron.
Money Smart: School Supplies Store with Lunch at the Library
Money Smart: School Supplies Store
Enjoy Lunch at the Library and stay to "shop" for school supplies
July 31-August 4 from 12:30pm-2pm
For students going into grades Kinder-12
Disclaimer(s)
Kits limited availability
Kits are available on a first come, first served basis. While supplies last. Limit one per patron.
Money Smart: School Supplies Store with Lunch at the Library
Money Smart: School Supplies Store
Enjoy Lunch at the Library and stay to "shop" for school supplies
August 1- August 3 from 12:30pm-1:30pm
For students going into grades Kinder-12
Disclaimer(s)
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 Brookdale Paulin Creek.
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.
Money Smart: School Supplies Store with Lunch at the Library
Money Smart: School Supplies Store
Enjoy Lunch at the Library and stay to "shop" for school supplies
August 1- August 4 from 1pm-2pm
For students going into grades Kinder-12
Disclaimer(s)
Kits limited availability
Kits are available on a first come, first served basis. While supplies last. Limit one per patron.
Money Smart: School Supplies Store with Lunch at the Library
Money Smart: School Supplies Store
Enjoy Lunch at the Library and stay to "shop" for school supplies
July 31-August 4 from 1pm-2pm
For students going into grades Kinder-12
Disclaimer(s)
Kits limited availability
Kits are available on a first come, first served basis. While supplies last. Limit one per patron.
Lotus Lantern 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
Join the Korean Spirit and Cultural Promotion Project to create a paper lantern.
For teens in grades 7-12. Advance registration required.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Required
Kits limited availability
Kits are available on a first come, first served basis. While supplies last. Limit one per patron.
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.
CalFresh: Asistencia de solicitud / Redwood Empire Food Bank
¡OBTENGA AYUDA PARA COMPRAR COMESTIBLES!
Hangout Club: Game On
Hangout Club: Game On (for Teens and Tweens)
Drop in between 2:30-4pm every 1st Wednesday of the month for gaming.
Petaluma Chess Club
All ages welcome!
No experienced necessary.
Limited boards available - bring an extra if you have one!
BiblioBus at Lavell Apartments
Explore the brand new Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be in front of Lavell Apartments (Burbank Housing) from 3:30-4:30pm.
Disclaimer(s)
Weather and Air Quality
Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.
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.
Teen Knitting Club (Grades 7-12)
Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm
Disclaimer(s)
This program is offered in English.
Sonoma County Library is pleased to host "Lawyers in the Library".
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.
Explore the brand new Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at Ortiz Plaza Apartments.
Disclaimer(s)
Weather and Air Quality
Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.
Mixed Media Collage Hour
Learn beginning collage techniques using different art media.
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!
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.
Learn how to knit or crochet with experts from Healdsburg's Purls of Joy co-op! Make new friends, share some snacks, and learn some handy skills in a fun, judgment-free environment.
Disclaimer(s)
This program is offered in English.
English with Spanish Translation
This event is in English with a Spanish interpreter.