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.
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 - 30 minutes prior to showtime
The library will distribute FREE tickets 30 minutes before the event start time in order to guarantee admission to the event. All persons in party must be present to receive a ticket.
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 Princess Penny on a mysterious adventure to find out if there really is a dragon in her father’s kingdom. 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.

Money Smart Kids
Use Otto Bucks to practice money skills and budget for back-to-school shopping.
All materials are free. One backpack and set of school supplies per student.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Required
Money Smart Kids
Use Otto Bucks to practice money skills and budget for back-to-school shopping.
One backpack and set of school supplies per student.
Student must be present to participate in shopping for school supplies.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Required
Money Smart Kids
Use Otto Bucks to practice money skills and budget for back-to-school shopping.
All materials are free. One backpack and set of school supplies per student.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Required
Money Smart Kids
Use Otto Bucks to practice money skills and budget for back-to-school shopping.
All materials are free. One backpack and set of school supplies per student.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Required
Money Smart Kids
Use Otto Bucks to practice money skills and budget for back-to-school shopping.
All materials are free. One backpack and set of school supplies per student.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Required
Money Smart Kids
Use Otto Bucks to practice money skills and budget for back-to-school shopping.
All materials are free. One backpack and set of school supplies per student.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Required
Money Smart Kids
Use Otto Bucks to practice money skills and budget for back-to-school shopping.
All materials are free. One backpack and set of school supplies per student.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Required
Money Smart Kids
Use Otto Bucks to practice money skills and budget for back-to-school shopping.
All materials are free. One backpack and set of school supplies per student.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Required
Money Smart Kids
Use Otto Bucks to practice money skills and budget for back-to-school shopping.
All materials are free. One backpack and set of school supplies per student.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Required
Money Smart Kids
Use Otto Bucks to practice money skills and budget for back-to-school shopping.
All materials are free. One backpack and set of school supplies per student.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Required
Money Smart Kids
Use Otto Bucks to practice money skills and budget for back-to-school shopping.
All materials are free. One backpack and set of school supplies per student.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Required
Money Smart Kids
Use Otto Bucks to practice money skills and budget for back-to-school shopping.
All materials are free. One backpack and set of school supplies per student.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Required
One-on-One Genealogy Research Help
Get assistance from experienced Sonoma County Genealogical Society volunteers every Wednesday and Friday, 1 PM - 3 PM.
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 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!
Petaluma Chess Club
All ages welcome!
No experienced necessary. Some instruction available. Play, learn and enjoy!
Come hang out with other teens and watch a movie!
Snacks available!
Registration is recommended but not required.
Disclaimer(s)
Advance Registration Encouraged
Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Supplies are limited!
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
Join Princess Penny on a mysterious adventure to find out if there really is a dragon in her father’s kingdom. Grades K-6.
The Sebastopol Library Advisory Board (LAB) is inviting the community to come and learn more about what the LAB does and have an opportunity to ask questions about the purpose of the LAB and how to become involved.
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
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.
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.