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.
Disclaimer(s)
Weather and Air Quality
Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.
This program is offered in English.
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Encouraged
Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!
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
Get ready for a wild encounter with a rescued snake, hedgehog, alligator, armadillo, and skunk!
Disclaimer(s)
Room Capacity
If the room meets maximum capacity, we will admit entrance on a first-come, first-served basis.
Unattended Children Policy
Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.
Learn the ancient Asian exercise form to promote balance, relaxation, motion, health, harmony, stability, and inner power.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Required
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Unattended Children Policy
Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Unattended Children Policy
Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Unattended Children Policy
Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.
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.
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Unattended Children Policy
Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Unattended Children Policy
Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Unattended Children Policy
Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.
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.
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 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!
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Encouraged
Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!
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.
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Encouraged
Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!
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
Get ready for a wild encounter with a rescued snake, hedgehog, alligator, armadillo, and skunk!
Disclaimer(s)
Room Capacity
If the room meets maximum capacity, we will admit entrance on a first-come, first-served basis.
Unattended Children Policy
Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.
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
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!
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Encouraged
Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!
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
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Encouraged
Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!
Unattended Children Policy
Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.
This program is offered in English.
Teen Knitting Club (Grades 7-12)
Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm
Disclaimer(s)
This program is offered in English.
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
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!
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Encouraged
Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!
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.
Book Reading with Greg Sarris: "The Forgetters"
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
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
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.
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
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!
Disclaimer(s)
This program is offered in Spanish.
Queer Book Club meets virtually on the second Wednesday of the month!
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.
This program is offered in English.
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.
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
Follow along with step-by-step instructions in Spanish and English to learn painting skills and practice new vocabulary with Napa Valley Painting.
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.
English with Spanish Translation
This event is in English with a Spanish interpreter.
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.