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Let's Talk English Conversation Class

Wednesday, January 22, 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
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 an...

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) 

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children's Area (Roseland) at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Enrichment
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
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 rea...

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.

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Room (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Read to a DogCome 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 conf...

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.

Game On!

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
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!

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!

Hangout Club: Anime Club

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

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 Man...

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

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.

Photo of Loteria cards and snack.

¡Lotería!

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Roseland Meeting Room at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
, Games & Gaming, Spanish
Age Group:
Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Details:

This is an inclusive event presented in Spanish.

Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Program Type: , Games & Gaming, Spanish
Details:

This is an inclusive event presented in Spanish.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in Spanish.

Spanish with English Translation

This event is in Spanish with an English interpreter.

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area (Sebastopol) at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
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 Spanis...

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. 

All About Owls 2025

Seeds and Reads: All About Owls

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Northwest Children's Area at Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Environment & Sustainability, STEAM
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Do you know what kind of owls live in Sonoma County? Learn about barn, screech, great horned, and burrowing owls and then dissect a real owl pellet to discover what owls eat!All ma...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Do you know what kind of owls live in Sonoma County? Learn about barn, screech, great horned, and burrowing owls and then dissect a real owl pellet to discover what owls eat!

All materials provided. For grades K-6.

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.

Kits limited availability

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

Library and Community

Drop-in Teen Volunteer Hour

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Careers & Workforce Development, Enrichment, Library & Community
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
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 ...

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: 10
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

Library and Community

Petaluma Library Advisory Board

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Offsite (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
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 ...

Details:

Members of the public are welcome to attend the Petaluma Library Advisory Board (LAB) which meets quarterly on the 4th Thursday of January, April, July, and October at 4:00 PM. ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Petaluma)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Library & Community

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.
Details:

Members of the public are welcome to attend the Petaluma Library Advisory Board (LAB) which meets quarterly on the 4th Thursday of January, April, July, and October at 4:00 PM.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Teen Knitting Club at Sebastopol Library

Teen Knitting Club

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Reading Room (Sebastopol) at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Teen Knitting Club (Grades 7-12)Wednesdays, 4-5:30pmJoin us as a beginner or an experienced knitter who wants to learn new techniques, make new friends, and help other students. We...

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Main Reading Room (Sebastopol)
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.

Library and Community

Drop-in Teen Volunteer Hour

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Careers & Workforce Development, Enrichment, Library & Community
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
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. Co...

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!

Hello! Hola!

Intercambio

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, English, ESL & Language Learning, Spanish
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
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.   ...

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.

 

Flyer with headphones and mic

Teen Podcast Workshop: The Wide, Wonderful World of Podcasts

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
E Street Camera Library, Enrichment, Sound Studios
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Begin with “ears-on” learning by listening to podcasts and discovering the wide range of sounds, styles, and subjects featured. Next, we’ll move into hands-on learning in the studi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: E Street Camera Library, Enrichment, Sound Studios
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Begin with “ears-on” learning by listening to podcasts and discovering the wide range of sounds, styles, and subjects featured.

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 program is offered in English.

Illustration of guitar and two musicians holding instruments in the woods

Pop/Rock Band Workshop for Teens

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Learn how to play in a band in this 3-part series for teen beginners. Taught by local musicians Elizabeth and Alex of Honey Disposition. Instruments provided. Grades 7-12.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Details:

Learn how to play in a band in this 3-part series for teen beginners. Taught by local musicians Elizabeth and Alex of Honey Disposition. Instruments provided. Grades 7-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Las Emociones

Las Emociones - Spanish Health and Wellness Workshop

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Roseland Meeting Room at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Spanish
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

In the safe, interactive and supportive space of the Sonoma Library County, participants will learn to identify, understand and manage their emotions to improve your emotional well...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Spanish
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

In the safe, interactive and supportive space of the Sonoma Library County, participants will learn to identify, understand and manage their emotions to improve your emotional well-being and strengthen your interpersonal relationships.

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 program is offered in Spanish.

Drawing of the Bus driving down a street. Reads: Books, Wi-Fi, and more on board.

BiblioBus at Petaluma Senior Center

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
BiblioBus
Program Type:
BiblioBus
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at the Petaluma Senior Center. Sign up for a library card!Access FREE Wi-Fi!Checkout books in ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: BiblioBus
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: BiblioBus
Details:

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at the Petaluma Senior Center. 

Disclaimer(s)

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

Sound Studios graphic of a mic, laptops, and recording equipment.

Sound Studio Basics

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30pm
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios, STEAM, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

Get started recording a song, podcast or story using GarageBand. Learn the basics of how to use the hardware and software in the sound studio.  Advanced registration requir...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios, STEAM, Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Details:

Get started recording a song, podcast or story using GarageBand. Learn the basics of how to use the hardware and software in the sound studio. 

Advanced registration required. Maximum of 3 participants.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Baby Time at Huerta Gym

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Offsite (Windsor) at Windsor Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

Sing, bounce, tickle, and play with baby at the Huerta Gym (while the Windsor Library is getting remodeled)! This program is intended for babies ages 0 to 18 months and their paren...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Windsor)
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Details:

Sing, bounce, tickle, and play with baby at the Huerta Gym (while the Windsor Library is getting remodeled)! This program is intended for babies ages 0 to 18 months and their parents and caregivers. 

storytime

Family Storytime - ALTERNATE LOCATION

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Offsite (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

Join us for Family Storytime! Learn and practice early literacy skills with books, music and movement! This program is intended for toddlers and their caregivers.This event will be...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Petaluma)
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Details:

Join us for Family Storytime! Learn and practice early literacy skills with books, music and movement! This program is intended for toddlers and their caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

storytime

Family Storytime

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

Join us for Family Storytime. There will be stories, music, movement and more!   

Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Details:

Join us for Family Storytime. There will be stories, music, movement and more! 

 

 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

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One-on-One Tech Help at Rincon Valley

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Rincon Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Thur...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Rincon Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Thursday, between 10:30am-11:00am.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Image of parents with babies.

Stay & Play ¡Quédate y juega!

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

Come to Stay & Play! Explore our toys, costumes, and discovery centers! Let's build community through playful learning experiences. Free!Ages 0-5Stay & Play ¡Quéd...

Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Health & Wellness
Details:

Come to Stay & Play! Explore our toys, costumes, and discovery centers! 

Let's build community through playful learning experiences. 

Free!

Ages 0-5

Stay & Play ¡Quédate y juega! 

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Graphic of little blue monster snowboarding.

Create and Build: Thursday fun days

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 2:30pm
Children's Area (Roseland) at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Spanish, STEAM
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), All Ages
Details:

Jueves de juegos ¡Únete con nosotros cada jueves para jugar en familia! Este programa sin cita ofrecerá nuevos juegos, materiales de arte, y desafíos para alentar a los niños a ...

Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Children's Area (Roseland)
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), All Ages
Program Type: Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Spanish, STEAM
Details:

Jueves de juegos

¡Únete con nosotros cada jueves para jugar en familia! Este programa sin cita ofrecerá nuevos juegos, materiales de arte, y desafíos para alentar a los niños a explorar y descubrir. Este es un evento inclusivo.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in Spanish.

Spanish with English Translation

This event is in Spanish with an English interpreter.