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Sound Studio Basics

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

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.

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

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

BiblioBus at Petaluma Senior Center

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
BiblioBus
Program Type:
BiblioBus
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

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

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.

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One-on-One Tech Help at Rincon Valley

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

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.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
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 Rincon Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Thursday, between 10:30am-11:00am.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Technology & Computers

One-On-One Tech Help

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
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

Organizational Psychologist Dr. Tasha Eurich

Author Talks: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Events
Program Type:
Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing, Health & Wellness, Virtual
Age Group:
Adult

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/83261/register 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing, Health & Wellness, Virtual
Details:

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/83261/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.

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One-on-One Tech Help at Rincon Valley

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

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 11:30am-12:00pm.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
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 Rincon Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Thursday, between 11:30am-12:00pm.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

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

BiblioBus at Rohnert Park Senior Center

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
BiblioBus
Program Type:
BiblioBus
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

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

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 Rohnert Park Senior Center. 

Disclaimer(s)

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

adult lit

Let's Talk English Conversation Class

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtual (Adult Literacy) at Adult Literacy Program
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, English, ESL & Language Learning, Virtual
Age Group:
Adult

Please REGISTER NOW for: 

AUGUST Let’s Talk English Conversation Classes on THURSDAYS 1:00 – 2:30 pm 

First Class Meets: August 7, 2025 at 01:00 PM 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: 

AUGUST Let’s Talk English Conversation Classes on THURSDAYS 1:00 – 2:30 pm 

First Class Meets: August 7, 2025 at 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) 

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Sonoma Reads! Book Club

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Meets the fourth Thursday of the month from 2-3 pm.

Pick up a copy of each month's book at the Sonoma Valley Branch while supplies last. Then, please come and discuss it with us.  We look forward to seeing you!

Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Details:

Meets the fourth Thursday of the month from 2-3 pm.

Pick up a copy of each month's book at the Sonoma Valley Branch while supplies last. Then, please come and discuss it with us.  We look forward to seeing you!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Technology & Computers

One-on-One Tech Help

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Reference Desk (Central) at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Central Reference staff for one-on-one assistance on Thursdays, between 3:00-3:30 p.m.

Waitlist
Registration Available
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Reference Desk (Central)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
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 Central Reference staff for one-on-one assistance on Thursdays, between 3:00-3:30 p.m.

Technology & Computers

One-on-One Tech Help

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Reference Desk (Central) at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Central Reference staff for one-on-one assistance on Thursdays, between 3:30-4:00 p.m.

Full
Registration Available
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Reference Desk (Central)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
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 Central Reference staff for one-on-one assistance on Thursdays, between 3:30-4:00 p.m.

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Intercambio

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Healdsburg Meeting Room at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, English, ESL & Language Learning, Spanish
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

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

Beginners welcome.

 

Practique inglés o español y ayude a los demás que estén aprendiendo en un ambiente amable.

Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Meeting Room
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.

 

Practique inglés o español y ayude a los demás que estén aprendiendo en un ambiente amable.

Technology & Computers

One-On-One Tech Help

Friday, August 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
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.

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Closed
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

H&G

One-on-One Genealogy Research Help

Friday, August 29, 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. 

Photo of a book with pages folded into a 3D heart shape.

Heart Book Folding

Friday, August 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker, STEAM
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Transform the pages of an old book into a beautiful 3D heart shape in this hands-on workshop!

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker, STEAM
Registration Available
Details:

Transform the pages of an old book into a beautiful 3D heart shape in this hands-on workshop!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

Monoprint

Crafting with Creativebug: Easy Monoprinting

Friday, August 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Forestville Community Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adult

Learn how to create unique ink and watercolor monoprints. No prior drawing experience required! All materials provided. 18+ 

Full
Registration Available
Library Branch: Forestville Community Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Art & Maker, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Details:

Learn how to create unique ink and watercolor monoprints. No prior drawing experience required! All materials provided. 18+ 

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Limited Supplies

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

health and wellness

Produce & Pantry Food Share with Cool Petaluma

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Garden (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Environment & Sustainability, Health & Wellness, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Wanted! Your surplus homegrown produce or unexpired pantry goods to share. Help eliminate food waste and support our community! Feel free to trade for items you don't have or simply take what you will eat.

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Children's Garden (Petaluma)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability, Health & Wellness, Library & Community
Details:

Wanted! Your surplus homegrown produce or unexpired pantry goods to share. Help eliminate food waste and support our community! Feel free to trade for items you don't have or simply take what you will eat.

arts and music

Creation Corner: Watercolor Cards

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Petaluma Meeting Room at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for a crafting adventure. Try watercolor on greeting cards to keep or send!

Closed
Registration Available
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Available
Details:

Join us for a crafting adventure. Try watercolor on greeting cards to keep or send!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

one-on-one technology help

One-on-One Tech Help

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Reading Room (Healdsburg) at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

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

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Main Reading Room (Healdsburg)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
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 a Healdsburg Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

one-on-one technology help

One-on-One Tech Help

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Reading Room (Healdsburg) at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

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

Full
Registration Available
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Main Reading Room (Healdsburg)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
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 a Healdsburg Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

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Adult Literacy Program, BiblioBus, Central Santa Rosa Library, Cloverdale Regional Library, Forestville Community Library, Guerneville Regional Library, Healdsburg Regional Library, Northwest Santa Rosa Library, Occidental Community Library, Petaluma Regional Library, Rincon Valley Regional Library, Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library, Roseland Regional Library, Sebastopol Regional Library, Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library, Sonoma Valley Regional Library, Windsor Regional Library, Virtual Events, Off Site

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Adult Literacy Program, BiblioBus, Central Santa Rosa Library, Cloverdale Regional Library, Forestville Community Library, Guerneville Regional Library, Healdsburg Regional Library, Northwest Santa Rosa Library, Occidental Community Library, Petaluma Regional Library, Rincon Valley Regional Library, Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library, Roseland Regional Library, Sebastopol Regional Library, Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library, Sonoma Valley Regional Library, Windsor Regional Library, Virtual Events, Off Site
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Labor Day

All Buildings Closed

Art Show: The Soul of Things

All Day 9/2 - 9/6
Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Sebastopol Library is delighted to showcase The Soul of Things, from July 22, 2025 through September 6, 2025, by local artist William Cutler.

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Art & Maker, Library & Community
Details:

Sebastopol Library is delighted to showcase The Soul of Things, from July 22, 2025 through September 6, 2025, by local artist William Cutler.

Technology & Computers

One-On-One Tech Help

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
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

Baby Village

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Local nonprofit Better Beginnings for Babies will host these dynamic community circles supporting infant feeding and the postpartum journey. Everyone gets a chance to share. Facilitated by lactation specialists or consultants. No fee.

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Details:

Local nonprofit Better Beginnings for Babies will host these dynamic community circles supporting infant feeding and the postpartum journey. Everyone gets a chance to share. Facilitated by lactation specialists or consultants. No fee.