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¡Listo a Leer!

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Roseland Meeting Room at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Spanish
Age Group:
Adult

¡Listo a Leer! ! is a series of six workshops in Spanish designed to develop literacy skills for families with children ages 2-5.

Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish
Details:

¡Listo a Leer! ! is a series of six workshops in Spanish designed to develop literacy skills for families with children ages 2-5.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in Spanish.

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

Learn to Knit!

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Learn to knit basic stitches to make fun and useful projects.

Needles and yarn are supplied. Sessions include a simple pattern for you to keep and practice on.

Space is limited to 10 people. Please register.

Waitlist
Registration Available
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Art & Maker
Registration Available
Details:

Learn to knit basic stitches to make fun and useful projects.

Needles and yarn are supplied. Sessions include a simple pattern for you to keep and practice on.

Space is limited to 10 people. Please register.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

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

Spanish Music & Movement at Ives Park

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite (Sebastopol) at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Music & Dance, Spanish
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

This program is presented in Spanish.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Sebastopol)
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Music & Dance, 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

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

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

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 other families in the community 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

Author Talks: Argue Less and Talk More with Jefferson Fisher

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Events
Program Type:
Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing, Virtual
Age Group:
Adult
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing, Virtual

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 event is in the "Adult" group

Let's Talk English Conversation Class

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Virtual (Adult Literacy) at Adult Literacy Program
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, English, ESL & Language Learning, Virtual
Age Group:
Adult

Please REGISTER NOW for: 

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

First Class Meets: September 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) 

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: 

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

First Class Meets: September 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) 

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

One-on-One Genealogy Research Help

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

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

Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Details:

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

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

Rincon Valley Book Club

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

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.

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

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children's Area (Roseland) at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Enrichment
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

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.

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

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Board Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

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.

Open
Registration Available
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, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Registration Available
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. Supplies are limited!

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

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Room (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

Read to a Dog

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

Read to a Dog

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 "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group

After School Hang Out (Grades 6-12)

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Drop by the After School Hang Out to study, play games, or just chill with your peers! Laptops and board games will be available to use. For Grades 6-12.

Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Games & Gaming, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Details:

Drop by the After School Hang Out to study, play games, or just chill with your peers! Laptops and board games will be available to use. For Grades 6-12.

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

Game On! for Teens

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Game On! is a videogame meetup for students in grades 7-12. Join other teens and tweens to play board games and Nintendo Switch. Snacks provided!

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

Game On! is a videogame meetup for students in grades 7-12. Join other teens and tweens to play board games and Nintendo Switch. Snacks provided!

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group
This event is in the "Senior" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Club de Cultura

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Roseland Meeting Room at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Spanish
Age Group:
Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Senior, All Ages

Enjoy a Spanish program of creative projects in a fun atmosphere. Led by Elsa Tapia.

This is an inclusive family event.

Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Enrichment, Spanish
Details:

Enjoy a Spanish program of creative projects in a fun atmosphere. Led by Elsa Tapia.

This is an inclusive family event.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in Spanish.

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

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Petaluma Meeting Room at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

All ages welcome!

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

¡Todas las edades son bienvenidas!

No se necesita experiencia. Instrucción disponible. ¡Juega, aprende y disfruta!

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
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!

¡Todas las edades son bienvenidas!

No se necesita experiencia. Instrucción disponible. ¡Juega, aprende y disfruta!

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

Lizard Keychains

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Make your own pony-bead lizard keychain! All supplies included.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker
Registration Available
Details:

Make your own pony-bead lizard keychain! All supplies included.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

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

Seeds and Reads: All About Owls

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Environment & Sustainability, STEAM
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

Learn about barn, screech, great horned, and burrowing owls, then dissect a real owl pellet to discover what owls eat!

Grades K-6. 

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability, STEAM
Registration Available
Details:

Learn about barn, screech, great horned, and burrowing owls, then dissect a real owl pellet to discover what owls eat!

Grades K-6. 

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Supplies are limited!

Kits with Limited Availability

Kits are available on a first come, first served basis. While supplies last. Limit one per patron.

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

First Chapter Book Club

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Conference Room at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

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!

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Conference Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Book Clubs, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Available
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

Drop-in Teen Volunteering

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Careers & Workforce Development, Enrichment, Library & Community
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

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!

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Careers & Workforce Development, Enrichment, Library & Community
Registration Available
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!

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

Make Your Own Earrings

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Northwest Teen Area at Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Learn technical skills and use quality beading materials to make—and take home!—a pair of drop dangle earrings. All supplies included. Grades 7-12.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Teen Area
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker
Registration Available
Details:

Learn technical skills and use quality beading materials to make—and take home!—a pair of drop dangle earrings. All supplies included. Grades 7-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

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

Songwriting Series with Honey Disposition

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Music & Dance
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Join Elizabeth and Alex of Sonoma County-based band, Honey Disposition, for a three-part songwriting workshop! Learn how to craft your own lyrics, melodies, and even instrumental accompaniments using your favorite songs as inspiration.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Music & Dance
Registration Available
Details:

Join Elizabeth and Alex of Sonoma County-based band, Honey Disposition, for a three-part songwriting workshop! Learn how to craft your own lyrics, melodies, and even instrumental accompaniments using your favorite songs as inspiration.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Supplies are limited!

This event is in the "Adult" group

One-On-One Tech Help

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult

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.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Registration Available
Details:

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

This event is in the "Adult" group

Healdsburg Library Advisory Board

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Healdsburg Meeting Room at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult
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 ...

Quarterly Meeting of the Healdsburg Library Advisory Board.

 

Agenda is TBA.

 

The Advisory Board meets quarterly on the second Wednesday of March, June, September, and December.

Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Library & Community
Details:

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.

Quarterly Meeting of the Healdsburg Library Advisory Board.

 

Agenda is TBA.

 

The Advisory Board meets quarterly on the second Wednesday of March, June, September, and December.

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

Teen Film Festival Premiere

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker, Documentaries & Movies
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), All Ages

Join us on the red carpet for an in-person screening of the winning films and awards ceremony at the Rincon Valley Library. Enjoy the short films while you snack on tasty popcorn and refreshments. All are welcome to attend! 
 

Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), All Ages
Program Type: Art & Maker, Documentaries & Movies
Details:

Join us on the red carpet for an in-person screening of the winning films and awards ceremony at the Rincon Valley Library. Enjoy the short films while you snack on tasty popcorn and refreshments. All are welcome to attend!