Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at the Petaluma Public Library.
Family Storytime at Ives Park
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.
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.
Learn how to keep your smile bright and strong from a registered hygienist!
Limited supply of dental health kits for children available while supplies last.
Grades K-6
Disclaimer(s)
Kits with Limited Availability
Kits are available on a first come, first served basis. While supplies last. Limit one per patron.
Summer Reading Challenge 2025
Level Up at Your Library! June 1 - August 9
Books, Prizes, and Events!
Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at your local library or sonomalibrary.org/summer
Experience a one-of-a-kind singing lesson led by a San Francisco Opera teaching artist. Grades K-6.
Disclaimer(s)
Ticketed Event - 1 hour prior to showtime
The library will distribute FREE tickets 1 hour before the event start time in order to guarantee admission to the event. All persons in party must be present to receive a ticket.
Learn the ancient Asian exercise form to promote balance, relaxation, motion, health, harmony, stability, and inner power.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Encouraged
Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Supplies are limited!
Please REGISTER NOW for:
JULY Let’s Talk English Conversation Classes on WEDNESDAYS 11:00 – 12:30 pm
First Class Meets: July 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Lunch at the Library
Summer Lunch at the Library
Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at six library locations in summer 2025.
Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. We welcome families to enjoy lunch, stay to play and read together.
Summer Lunch and Summer Reading activities go hand in hand – keep learning all summer long!
Thanks to the Redwood Empire Food Bank and CA State Library for this fantastic program!
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.

Lunch at the Library
Summer Lunch at the Library
Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at six library locations in summer 2025.
Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. We welcome families to enjoy lunch, stay to play and read together.
Summer Lunch and Summer Reading activities go hand in hand – keep learning all summer long!
Thanks to the Redwood Empire Food Bank and CA State Library for this fantastic program!
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.

Lunch at the Library
Summer Lunch at the Library
Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at six library locations in summer 2025.
Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. We welcome families to enjoy lunch, stay to play and read together.
Summer Lunch and Summer Reading activities go hand in hand – keep learning all summer long!
Thanks to the Redwood Empire Food Bank and CA State Library for this fantastic program!
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.

Lunch at the Library
Summer Lunch at the Library
Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at six library locations in summer 2025.
Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. We welcome families to enjoy lunch, stay to play and read together.
Summer Lunch and Summer Reading activities go hand in hand – keep learning all summer long!
Thanks to the Redwood Empire Food Bank and CA State Library for this fantastic program!
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.

Lunch at the Library
Summer Lunch at the Library
Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at six library locations in summer 2025.
Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. We welcome families to enjoy lunch, stay to play and read together.
Summer Lunch and Summer Reading activities go hand in hand – keep learning all summer long!
Thanks to the Redwood Empire Food Bank and CA State Library for this fantastic program!
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.

Lunch at the Library
Summer Lunch at the Library
Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at six library locations in summer 2025.
Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. We welcome families to enjoy lunch, stay to play and read together.
Summer Lunch and Summer Reading activities go hand in hand – keep learning all summer long!
Thanks to the Redwood Empire Food Bank and CA State Library for this fantastic program!
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.

Fruit and Veggie Taste Testers
Be a Super Taster! Try 3 different types of produce to get a sticker. Try 4 different types of produce to get a bookmark. Try all fruit & veggie choices to be a Super Taster and have your name posted on the cart for the day.
Author Talks: Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship with Rex Ogle (5th-8th Grade)
Summer Reading Challenge 2025
Level Up at Your Library! June 1 - August 9
Books, Prizes, and Events!
Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at your local library or sonomalibrary.org/summer
Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/78421/register
Disclaimer(s)
Author Talks - Advance Registration Required
View the full list of upcoming Author Talks and watch previous Talks visit: libraryc.org/sonomalibrary.
Zoom link sent upon completion of registration.
The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Sonoma County Library.
This program is offered in English.
One-on-One Genealogy Research Help
Get assistance from experienced Sonoma County Genealogical Society volunteers every Wednesday and Friday, 1 PM - 3 PM.
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.
Summer Reading Challenge 2025
Level Up at Your Library! June 1 - August 9
Books, Prizes, and Events!
Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at your local library or sonomalibrary.org/summer
Make a mini yarn-wrapped rainbow keychain to show your pride! All materials provided.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Required
Summer Reading Challenge 2025
Level Up at Your Library! June 1 - August 9
Books, Prizes, and Events!
Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at your local library or sonomalibrary.org/summer
Join us for thrilling dragon stories and creative crafts—including dazzling dragon eggs and fire-breathing rainbow dragons! Grades K-3.
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.
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.
Power up for a fun-filled movie night with The Super Mario Bros. Movie! Join Mario, Luigi, and friends as they journey through the Mushroom Kingdom in a colorful, action-packed adventure full of humor, heart, and nostalgia.
Disclaimer(s)
Unattended Children Policy
Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.
Teen Anime Club (for Teens)
Come join other Anime fans every 4th Wednesday of the month at 3-4pm!
Come meet other Teens who enjoy watching Anime and discussing Manga.
Petaluma Chess Club
Chess Club is on break from June 18th through July 23th.
It will resume Wednesday, July 30th, at the Petaluma Library.
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.
Summer Reading Challenge 2025
Level Up at Your Library! June 1 - August 9
Books, Prizes, and Events!
Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at your local library or sonomalibrary.org/summer
Celebrate your favorite fandoms and make your own trading cards! All materials provided. Grades 4-6.
Please register in advance to receive a reminder email.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Encouraged
Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Supplies are limited!
Early Reader Book Club / Club de Lectura de Primeros Capítulos Grades K-2
Early Readers Book Club Grades K-2
Join us for a fun monthly series to
support reading fluency for emerging readers.
Children and their caregivers will follow along with
their own book as the librarian reads aloud.
Free
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Required
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.
Library Advisory Board
Members of the public are welcome to attend Library Advisory Board (LAB) meetings. Regional LABs serve to advise the Library Commission on issues affecting each branch.
To learn more about LABs including upcoming meetings visit: sonomalibrary.org/governance/lab
Public comment may be submitted in writing prior to the meeting or orally during the meeting.
- Electronic Writing – Written comments may be submitted via email to to the Branch Manager.
- U.S. Mail – Written comments may be submitted via U.S. mail to the branch's mailing address. It is advised you consider normal delays in mail delivery when sending your written comment via U.S. mail.
- Orally, Live – Oral comments may be given during the meeting.
Disclaimer(s)
This program is offered in English.
Summer Reading Challenge 2025
Level Up at Your Library! June 1 - August 9
Books, Prizes, and Events!
Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at your local library or sonomalibrary.org/summer
Learn how to stamp on metal and create pendants, keychains, jewelry, gifts, and more! All materials provided. Register to save your spot. Grades 7-12.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Required
Personalized Sunglasses & Visors at the Phoenix Theatre
Summer Reading Challenge 2025
Level Up at Your Library! June 1 - August 9
Books, Prizes, and Events!
Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at your local library or sonomalibrary.org/summer
Decorate sunglasses and visors with gems, paint pens, and puff paint. All materials provided. We will meet at The Phoenix Theater, 201 Washington Street.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Required
Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Northwest Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Required
Disclaimer(s)
This program is offered in Spanish.
Mid-East Tapestry Ensemble at the Petaluma Community Center
Summer Reading Challenge 2025
Level Up at Your Library! June 1 - August 9
Books, Prizes, and Events!
Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at your local library or sonomalibrary.org/summer
Enjoy an array of classical, urban, and folk music from the Arabic-speaking countries, as well as Turkish, Greek, Armenian, and Persian traditions.
DigitalLearn.org
DigitalLearn.org Workshops and Modules created by the Public Library Association, with support from AT&T.

Create a Gmail account and learn how to perform basic email functions like send, receive, and reply to an email. Also learn how to organize, delete, and search for emails.
Computers will be provided.
Disclaimer(s)
This program is offered in English.
DigitalLearn.org
DigitalLearn.org Workshops and Modules created by the Public Library Association, with support from AT&T.

Learn the many ways in which Google Drive can be used for uploading, organizing, and sharing files in the cloud in this class.
Computers will be provided.
Disclaimer(s)
This program is offered in English.
Summer Reading Challenge 2025
Level Up at Your Library! June 1 - August 9
Books, Prizes, and Events!
Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at your local library or sonomalibrary.org/summer
Learn how to create unique ink and watercolor monoprints. No prior drawing experience required! All materials provided. 18+
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Required
Kits with Limited Availability
Kits are available on a first come, first served basis. While supplies last. Limit one per patron.
The Rohnert Park-Cotati Library is proud to host the local Moonlighters Swing Band in the outdoor courtyard. Dancing and merriment are encouraged. Catering provided by Sally Tomatoes. All ages welcome to attend!
Disclaimer(s)
Weather and Air Quality
Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.
Pajama Family Storytime
Our bilingual pajama storytime is inclusive and for all ages. Come in pajamas and enjoy stories and songs in Spanish and English.
Disclaimer(s)
This program is offered in Spanish.
Spanish with English Translation
This event is in Spanish with an English interpreter.
This 10-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.