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 at Sebastopol Regional Library for Baby Time! We'll read, sing, bounce, tickle, and play music. This program is intended for babies and their caregivers.
Disclaimer(s)
This program is offered in English.
Read, sing, play, move and learn! Open to all families with toddlers 18-36 months. Registration is not required, but feel free to register to receive an email reminder before each session.
Listen and learn with stories, songs, movement, and FUN, as you nurture a love of books.
This program is presented in Spanish.
Disclaimer(s)
This program is offered in Spanish.
Local nonprofit Better Beginnings for Babies will host these dynamic community circles supporting infant feeding and the postpartum journey. Everyone gets a chance to share. Facilitated by lactation specialists or consultants. No fee.
Disclaimer(s)
This program is offered in English.
Crafting with CreativeBug: Watercolor
Botanical Watercolor Illustrations - Feel inspired by the natural world with California-based watercolorist Jess Park of Jeshy Park. Use a simple monoline pen to build up single strokes that make up the basics of botanicals.
Disclaimer(s)
This program is offered in English.
One-on-One Tech Help at Rincon Valley
Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Rincon Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Tuesday, between 11:30am-12:00pm.
Disclaimer(s)
This program is offered in English.
The Redwood Empire Food Bank will be at Northwest Library to assist people with CalFresh applications from 1pm to 3pm!
Meet representatives from Legal Aid of Sonoma County. Learn about the organization and their services during this meet and greet.
Visit Sebastopol Library for Social Service Day, where organizations come to you in one place to better support community needs. The following organizations are scheduled to table at September 26's event, from 1:30 - 3pm:
Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with a Sonoma Valley Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Required
Homework Help
We offer Homework Help to students in grades K-12 on Tuesdays from 3:15PM -6PM at the library. Volunteer tutors are available to work with students on homework assignments or skills practice. No registration necessary.
Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with a Sonoma Valley Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.
New for Teens in Fall 2023 at Petaluma library - anime club! This club will focus on anime and other aspects of Japanese culture. Snacks provided! We will meet in the teen section of the library and then move to the back.
BABY STORYTIME
Join us at Petaluma Regional Library for Baby Time! We'll read, sing, bounce, tickle, and play music. This program is intended for babies and their caregivers.
HORA DE CUENTOS PARA BEBÉS
Disclaimer(s)
Unattended Children Policy
Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.
D&D Adventurers League for Teens
Delve into a dungeon with up to 6 other teenage heroes in a weekly game of D&D Adventurers League for Teens at the Guerneville Library (grades 7-12).
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.
Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with a Sonoma Valley Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.
Come learn about Japanese culture, discuss your favorite series, and watch an episode of an anime with your fellow teens!
Disclaimer(s)
This program is offered in English.
Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with a Sonoma Valley Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Required
Meet with other teens to discuss books centering LGBTQ+ voices! Meetings are in person, at the Northwest Library (the one by Coddingtown Mall), every 4th Tuesday of the month, from 4:30pm-5:30pm. Print copies of that month’s
Disclaimer(s)
This program is offered in English.
Join us to create a tote bag, pillowcase, potholders, place mat, aprons, and pin cushion. We welcome everybody who wants to learn sewing skills, make new friends, and create. All materials provided free of charge by the Santa Rosa Quilt Guild.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Required
Room Capacity
If the room meets maximum capacity, we will admit entrance on a first-come, first-served basis.
English with Spanish Translation
This event is in English with a Spanish interpreter.
Community Event
This event is at a community location offsite. Please refer to the address provided. See you there!
Join us for Storytime on the Plaza from 5-7pm on the 4th Tuesdays of every month at the Sonoma Tuesday Night Market!
Disclaimer(s)
Weather and Air Quality
Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.
U.S. Citizenship Classes in Spanish (Clases de Ciudadanía en Español Gratis.)
The free classes are designed to help students prepare for the U.S. Citizenship interview.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Required
This program is offered in Spanish.
Read BIPOC Book Club: Afterparties
Join librarians virtually to discuss books by authors who are Black, Indigenous or People of Color.
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.
Roseland Teen Book Club
Last Tuesday of Every Month, 6-7pm
Join us to discuss our monthly book, have snacks, and hang out together.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Encouraged
Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!
Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Discover how this spreadsheet program can assist you with budgeting, organizing information, and presenting dynamic charts and tables.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Encouraged
Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!
One-on-One Tech Help at Rincon Valley
Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Rincon Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Tuesday, between 6:30pm-7:00pm.
Disclaimer(s)
This program is offered in English.
The Yarn Experience
All levels of knitters, crocheters, and other yarn crafters are welcome to join us as we create a new yarn project each month. The first week of the month we will give out a limited number of knitting and crochet kits and introduce the month
North Coast SCORE: Chat GPT for Business Basics
Join us for a one-hour workshop to explore the capabilities of language models like ChatGPT with expert Ken Nangle. Discover how to enhance prompt engineering for individuals and small businesses and engage in a Q&A session.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Encouraged
Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!