This event is in the "Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group.

Spanish Music & Movement

10:30am - 11:00am
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Sebastopol Regional Library
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Art & Maker, Health & Wellness, Spanish
Details:

This program is presented in Spanish.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.

This program is offered in Spanish.

This event is in the "Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group.

Family Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Guerneville Regional Library
Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Let's Talk English Conversation Class

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adult
Adult Literacy Program
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Adult Literacy Program
Room: Virtual (Adult Literacy)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Adult Literacy, English, ESL & Language Learning, Virtual
Details:

Please REGISTER NOW for: 

JANUARY Let’s Talk English Conversation Classes on WEDNESDAYS 11:00 – 12:30 pm 

First Class Meets: January 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) 

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

Teen Hangout: Universal Yums

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Healdsburg Regional Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Healdsburg)
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Enrichment
Details:

Discover a new country every month through music, trivia, and the best snacks and candies they have to offer. We provide the treats, you bring a spirit of adventure and curiosity about the world!

For grades 7-12.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

BiblioBus at Windsor Library

1:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
BiblioBus
Offsite Event
Library Branch: BiblioBus
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: BiblioBus
Details:

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at Windsor Regional Library for January 6 & 8 from 1pm-5pm while we get our mini library setup in the meeting room of the Windsor Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Rincon Valley Book Club

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adult, Senior
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Details:

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.

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.

Read to a Dog

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Roseland Regional Library
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Children's Area (Roseland)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Bilingual, Enrichment
Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

iMovie Editing

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Board Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios, STEAM, Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:

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!

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.

Read to a Dog

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Petaluma Regional Library
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Children's Room (Petaluma)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Enrichment
Details:

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.

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.

First Chapter Book Club

2:30pm - 3:00pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

First through third graders read along with a children's librarian!

When you register and arrive at the library for the First Chapter Book Club, there will be copies of giveaway books for you to keep.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

Game On!

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Cloverdale Regional Library
Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Details:

Drop in from 2:30-3:30 on Wednesdays and play games with other teens. Options include various board games and Nintendo Switch. Free snacks!

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

Hangout Club: Crafting Lounge

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Open
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker, Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

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.

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

Teens: January Journals

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Open
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Explore your goals for 2025 while enjoying snacks and cocoa!

Journals, prompts, and snacks provided. Grades 7-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.

West African Rhythm and Body Movement

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Roseland Regional Library
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Children's Area (Roseland)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Enrichment, Music & Dance
Details:

Celebrate the rich cultural traditions of West Africa with local educator Tyehimba Kokayi! Explore engaging rhythms, songs, and energetic dance moves. Recommended for grades K-6.

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Petaluma Chess Club - ALTERNATIVE LOCATION

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Petaluma Regional Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Petaluma)
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Details:

All ages welcome!

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

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.

Read to a Dog

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Sebastopol Regional Library
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Children's Area (Sebastopol)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment
Details:

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. 

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

Drop-in Teen Volunteer Hour

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Open
Required
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Careers & Workforce Development, Enrichment, Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

Do you want to volunteer at the library? Every Wednesday we offer weekly drop-in volunteer hours from 3:30pm-5:30pm, where teen volunteers assist with library tasks. Come and earn one or two hours of volunteer service! 

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.

First Chapter Book Club

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Book Clubs, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

First Chapter Book Club

Read along with a children's librarian and take home a free book every month! Snacks provided. Free! For grades 1-3.

Every 2nd Wednesday, 4:00-4:30 pm.

Register Today!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

Teen Knitting Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Sebastopol Regional Library
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker
Details:

Teen Knitting Club (Grades 7-12)

Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.

Play-Well LEGO Explorations

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Open
Required
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Details:

Master your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

Drop-in Teen Volunteer Hour

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Careers & Workforce Development, Enrichment, Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Do you want to volunteer at the library? Every Wednesday we offer a weekly drop-in volunteer hours from 4:00pm - 6:00pm, where teen volunteers assist with library programs. Come and earn one or two hours of volunteer service!

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 event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

Tiny Art for Teens: MLK Edition

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Create art inspired by Martin Luther King Jr. on mini canvases. Art will be displayed for MLK Day (January 20) and during Black History Month. Prompts, all art materials, and snacks provided. Grades 7-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Intercambio

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Adult, Senior
Healdsburg Regional Library
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Bilingual, English, ESL & Language Learning, Spanish
Details:

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

Beginners welcome.

This event will be in Room 4 of the Healdsburg Community Center.

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Lawyers in the Library

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult, Senior
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Equity & Inclusion, Finance & Law
Details:

Local volunteer attorneys offer free legal information and referral for general law matters. These lawyer consultations will last up to 20 minutes. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Virtual Queer Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Virtual Events
Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, English, LGBTQIA+, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Details:

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Library Commission Regular Meeting

6:00pm - 9:00pm
All Ages
Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library & Community
Details:

The Rohnert Park – Cotati Library hosts library commission meetings in the Armando Flores Room.