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.

Join the Children's Librarian and community families in the forum room for stories, rhymes, songs and simple crafts. Be prepared to wiggle, learn and have fun!

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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)

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. 

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.

Join us for Game On! for Teens.  Grades 6 and up only, please

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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.

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. 

Drop by the After School Hang Out to study, play games, or just chill with your peers! Laptops and board games will be available to use. For Grades 6-12.

Explore the brand new Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at Casa Grande Senior Apartments in Petaluma. 

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.

Juega algunas rondas de lotería.

La lotería es un juego tradicional mexicano. ¡Este evento inclusivo es para todas las edades!

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!

Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program

This event is for beginning readers to build confidence by reading a story to a dog!

Please note: Registration required to attend orientation! Scroll to bottom of page to register.

Teen Knitting Club (Grades 7-12)

Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/23246/register

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.

This 7-week course will provide help to people from all over the world who want to become legal permanent U.S. citizens by taking the citizenship exam. This class is offered in Spanish.

Come join us for a night of Bingo! This event is for all ages and a great way for little ones to learn their letters and numbers.

Did we mention that there will be prizes?!

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!

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.