Join your local librarian in singing, reading, and playing together to build early literacy skills and a joy of reading. 

Bring a blanket and meet us on the main stage at Ives Park. 

If you need a professional-looking profile picture and all you have is a smartphone, come to our Free Headshots program where we will take your photo with our portable photography studio.

Get ready for a wild encounter with a rescued snake, hedgehog, alligator, armadillo, and skunk!

Learn the ancient Asian exercise form to promote balance, relaxation, motion, health, harmony, stability, and inner power.  

Please REGISTER NOW for: 

JUNE Let’s Talk English Conversation Classes on WEDNESDAYS 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 

First Class Meets: JUNE 6, 2024 at 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) 

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years at no cost.

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

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.

Lunch is available to all youth between the ages of 0-18 years, Monday through Friday from 12 PM – 12:30 PM at the Petaluma library.

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

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. 

Learn how to create colorful, eco-friendly paper beads! Join us for a creative class that shares various techniques for making unique, personalized beads for your own projects. For grades 7-12. Register to secure your spot!

Get assistance from experienced Sonoma County Genealogical Society volunteers every Wednesday and Friday, 1 PM - 3 PM. 

Join Rincon Valley Librarians on the 2nd Wednesday of every month to discuss fiction and non-fiction books!

Pick up a copy of this month's selection at the Reference Desk while supplies last.

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.

Edit your movies and video clips using iMovie. Learn how to select, add, move, and trim clips as well as other topics based on time and the interest of the group.

This class can be repeated multiple times.

Get ready for a wild encounter with a rescued snake, hedgehog, alligator, armadillo, and skunk!

Capture your big library adventure on a tiny canvas - then view your masterpiece on display in the library! Register to secure your spot. 

For grades 7-12. All materials provided. Free!

Enjoy award-winning films and lively college-level discussions led by an OLLI professor from SSU.

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 3-4pm.

All ages welcome!

No experienced necessary. Some instruction available. Play, learn and enjoy!

Limited boards available - bring an extra if you have one!

Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program

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. 

Join us to discuss children's manga, eat snacks, and do an activity!

Pick up a copy of this month's selection while supplies last at the children's desk.

For ages 8-12

Teen Knitting Club (Grades 7-12)

Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm

Capture your big library adventure on a tiny canvas - then view your masterpiece on display in the library! Register to secure your spot. 

For grades 7-12. All materials provided. Free!

Practice English or Spanish and help other learners in a friendly atmosphere.

Beginners welcome.

Practique inglés o español y ayude a los demás que estén aprendiendo en un ambiente amable.

Join us for an evening with local author Greg Sarris and enjoy stories from his newest book, The Forgetters.

Told in the classic style of Southern Pomo and Coast Miwok creation stories, this book vaults from the

Experience the sounds of West African music with Keenan Webster. Webster’s mission is to use music for world peace and healing, to fight against racism, and to bring all people together.

Trio Nuevo Amanecer from Santa Rosa plays boleros and romantic ballads of Latin America, classic folk songs, as well as traditional Mexican music, and more. If you appreciate great love songs in Spanish, come listen to Trio Nuevo Amanecer!

Queer Book Club meets virtually on the second Wednesday of the month!

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 Guerneville Library and Russian River Books & Letters team up to offer Intercambio, a language learning workshop.

Practice English or Spanish and help other learners in a friendly atmosphere.

Beginners welcome.

Follow along with step-by-step instructions in Spanish and English to learn painting skills and practice new vocabulary with Napa Valley Painting.

Are you an active, involved member of the Petaluma community or simply seeking a deeper understanding of your library? Both community group representatives and interested members of the public are invited to attend this informational event.