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2025 Vision Boards

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, English
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

A Vision Board is a visual tool used to help clarify and maintain focus on specific goals. It consists of a collage of images, words, and phrases representing the things you want t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Music, English
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

A Vision Board is a visual tool used to help clarify and maintain focus on specific goals. It consists of a collage of images, words, and phrases representing the things you want to achieve or attract into your life.

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

Art Show Reception: Meet Photographer Bob Hart

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Join us at Sebastopol Regional Library from 3-5pm and meet the artist of Nature Photography, a collection of photographs from Oregon to Iceland (with a few stops between), on ...

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Arts & Music, Library & Community
Details:

Join us at Sebastopol Regional Library from 3-5pm and meet the artist of Nature Photography, a collection of photographs from Oregon to Iceland (with a few stops between), on

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

One-on-One Tech Help

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center at Healdsburg 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 a Healdsburg Reference staff for one-on-one assistance. ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center
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 a Healdsburg Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

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

One-on-One Tech Help

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center at Healdsburg 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 a Healdsburg Reference staff for one-on-one assistance. ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center
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 a Healdsburg Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

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

Author Visit with Henry Michalski: Torn Lilacs

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, English, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Join us for a conversation with Henry Michalski, author of Torn Lilacs: A True Story of Love, Defiance and Hope. Set during the dark days of WWII, Henry Michalski describes th...

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, English, History & Genealogy
Details:

Join us for a conversation with Henry Michalski, author of Torn Lilacs: A

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

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.

Puzzle Swap

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Games & Gaming, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

Bring your gently used puzzles to share with fellow puzzle lovers.  Enjoy refreshments, complete a small puzzle in community, and take home a new puzzle to enjoy! Please en...

Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Games & Gaming, Library & Community
Details:

Bring your gently used puzzles to share with fellow puzzle lovers.  Enjoy refreshments, complete a small puzzle in community, and take home a new puzzle to enjoy!

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

Sound Studio Basics

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30pm
E Street Sound Studio (Central) at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios, STEAM & Maker, 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 requi...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: E Street Sound Studio (Central)
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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

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

Drop-In Camera Help

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Documentaries & Movies, E Street Camera Library, Enrichment, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

Stop by and learn the basics of how to check out and use the camera library, how to operate a Canon T7i DSLR, camera, or just ask any questions you have about audio and video. A...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Documentaries & Movies, E Street Camera Library, Enrichment, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Stop by and learn the basics of how to check out and use the camera library, how to operate a Canon T7i DSLR, camera, or just ask any questions you have about audio and video.

Ask questions, get tips, learn something new!

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.

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

Intergenerational Chess Club

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 3:15pm - 5:00pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

Join fellow players to enjoy the great game of chess.

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Enrichment, Games & Gaming
Details:

Join fellow players to enjoy the great game of chess.

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

One-on-One Tech Help at Rincon Valley

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
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 Tues...

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 Tuesday, between 11:30am-12:00pm.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

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

CalFresh Application Assistance

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

The Redwood Empire Food Bank will be at Northwest Santa Rosa Library to assist people with CalFresh applications from 1:00pm - 3:00pm. CalFresh is a nutrition assistance program...

Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Details:

The Redwood Empire Food Bank will be at Northwest Santa Rosa Library to assist people with CalFresh applications from 1:00pm - 3:00pm.

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

OLLI Cinema Club

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Documentaries & Movies, Education & College
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Enjoy award-winning films and lively college-level discussions led by an Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) professor, affiliate of Sonoma State University.

Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Documentaries & Movies, Education & College
Details:

Enjoy award-winning films and lively college-level discussions led by an Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) professor, affiliate of Sonoma State University.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Sonoma Valley FOL Classics Book Club

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

The Friends of the Sonoma Valley Library invite you to join their Classics Book Discussion Group.  The group will meet at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library on the second Tues...

Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Details:

The Friends of the Sonoma Valley Library invite you to join their Classics Book Discussion Group.  The group will meet at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library on the second Tuesday of every month from 2 to 3 PM.  The first meeting on Septe

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

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

Cloverdale Library Book Club

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, English
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM for tea and friendly conversation! Print Copies are available in the branch a month in advance.   2024 Boo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, English
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM for tea and friendly conversation!

Print Copies are available in the branch a month in advance.

 

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.

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

Crafting with CreativeBug: Painting Tessellations

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, English
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

A tessellation is a collection of shapes called tiles that fit together without gaps or overlaps to create a repetitive pattern. Tessellations are often used in mozaics, arcit...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Arts & Music, English
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

A tessellation is a collection of shapes called tiles that fit together without gaps or overlaps to create a repetitive pattern. Tessellations are often used in mozaics, arcitecture, wallpaper, puzzles, fine art, and everyday quilting.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Intercambio: English/Spanish language learning

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
ESL & Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

English and Spanish speakers work together to teach each other their first languages. You do not need to register for this language learning group. 

Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: ESL & Language Learning
Details:

English and Spanish speakers work together to teach each other their first languages. You do not need to register for this language learning group. 

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

Author Talks: On Pulse-Pounding, Family Driven Mysteries with Laura Dave

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Events
Program Type:
Author Events, Virtual
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/63034/register Join us for a captivating conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Author Events, 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, December 11, 2024 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: DECEMBER Let’s Talk English Conversation Classes on WEDNESDAYS 11:00 – 12:30 pm First Class Meets: December 4, 2024 at 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US ...

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: 

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

First Class Meets: December 4, 2024 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, December 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Get assistance from experienced Sonoma County Genealogical Society volunteers every Wednesday and Friday, 1 PM - 3 PM.  Free service - only in person at the Sonoma Cou...

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 Adult Book Club

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 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
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 ...

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

iMovie Editing

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Board Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
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...

Open
Required
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, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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. Walk-ins welcome!

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

Ugly Sweater Ornaments

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Roseland Meeting Room at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Spanish
Age Group:
Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Details:

Design and paint and ugly sweater ornament to take home. This is an inclusive program.  

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: Arts & Music, Spanish
Details:

Design and paint and ugly sweater ornament to take home. This is an inclusive program.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Spanish with English Translation

This event is in Spanish with an English interpreter.

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, December 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Offsite (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

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

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Petaluma)
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!

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

Intercambio

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 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 the Healdsburg Mini Library.   Practique ing...

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 the Healdsburg Mini Library.