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Crafting with Creativebug

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.

author talk

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
Details:

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/63034/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.

H&G

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. 

Library and Community

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.

Graphic of people working around a Mac and "editing" a video.

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!

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.

game pieces

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!

Hello! Hola!

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.

 

Virtual Queer Book Club

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Events
Program Type:
Book Clubs, English, LGBTQIA+, Library & Community, Virtual
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

Queer Book Club meets virtually on the second Wednesday of the month! Registering for this event will sign you up for all 12 book club meetings! You will receive a Zoo...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, English, LGBTQIA+, Library & Community, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Details:

Queer Book Club meets virtually on the second Wednesday of the month!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required - Virtual

Advance registration is required. Registered participants will receive the Zoom invite one hour prior to the scheduled event. 
Questions? Or if you need special accommodations, please let us know. Email: events@sonomalibrary.org or call your local library!

Print Copies for Virtual book clubs

Print copies are available while supplies last. Email events@sonomalibrary.org to have a copy sent to your local library for pickup. Leave your name, phone number, and requested library location in the message. Print books available upon request until 1 week before the program.

This program is offered in English.

enrichment

Sewing in Community

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Enrichment, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

Join us each Wednesday from 6-7:30 to sew in community.   We have sewing machines for you to use as well as volunteers to assist and support you in your endeavors. ...

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Arts & Music, Enrichment, Library & Community
Details:

Join us each Wednesday from 6-7:30 to sew in community.  

We have sewing machines for you to use as well as volunteers to assist and support you in your endeavors.

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

Sound Studio Basics

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30pm
Rincon Valley Regional 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 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 & Maker, 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

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One-on-One Tech Help at Rincon Valley

Thursday, December 12, 2024 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.

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One-on-One Tech Help at Rincon Valley

Thursday, December 12, 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 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 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, December 12, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
BiblioBus
Program Type:
BiblioBus
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

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

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.

book cover

Northwest Library Book Club

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Northwest Teen Area at Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, English
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Join us on the second Thursday of each month at 12:00 PM as we discuss a different book! Print Copies will be available in the branch a month before the discussion. Pl...

Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Teen Area
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, English
Details:

Join us on the second Thursday of each month at 12:00 PM as we discuss a different book!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Technology & Computers

One-on-One Tech Help

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Reference Desk (Central) at Central Santa Rosa 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 Central Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Thu...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Reference Desk (Central)
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 Central Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Thursday, between 3:00-5:00 pm.

Technology & Computers

One-on-One Tech Help

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Reference Desk (Central) at Central Santa Rosa 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 Central Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Thu...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Reference Desk (Central)
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 Central Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Thursday, between 3:00-5:00 pm.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

book sales

Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries Book Sale (Member Preview)

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Book Sales & Fundraising, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Details:

Join us for a members only preview! Not a member? That's okay, sign up at the door!  10:00am-12:00pm - Members Only Preview    

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sales & Fundraising, Library & Community
Details:

Join us for a members only preview! Not a member? That's okay, sign up at the door! 

10:00am-12:00pm - Members Only Preview

 

 
Technology & Computers

One-on-One Tech Help

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Sonoma Valley Study Pod at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Meet with a tech savvy staff member to ask your tech questions. This is your opportunity to find answers and learn about a wide variety of things, like how to download library eBoo...

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

Meet with a tech savvy staff member to ask your tech questions. This is your opportunity to find answers and learn about a wide variety of things, like how to download library eBooks or watch movies on your tablet and more.  

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

book sales

Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries Book Sale

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 12:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Book Sales & Fundraising, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Details:

Friday, December 13 10:00am - 12:00pm  Members Only Preview 12:00 - 5:30pm Open to the Public   Saturday, December 14   10:00am - 5:30pm ...

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sales & Fundraising, Library & Community
Details:

Friday, December 13

10:00am - 12:00pm 

Members Only Preview

12:00 - 5:30pm

Open to the Public

 

Saturday, December 14  

H&G

One-on-One Genealogy Research Help

Friday, December 13, 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. 

book sales

Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries Book Sale

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:30pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Book Sales & Fundraising, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Details:

Friday, December 13 10:00am - 12:00pm  Members Only Preview 12:00 - 5:30pm Open to the Public   Saturday, December 14   10:00am - 5:30pm ...

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sales & Fundraising, Library & Community
Details:

Friday, December 13

10:00am - 12:00pm 

Members Only Preview

12:00 - 5:30pm

Open to the Public

 

Saturday, December 14  

one-on-one technology help

One-on-One Tech Help

Saturday, December 14, 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.

one-on-one technology help

One-on-One Tech Help

Saturday, December 14, 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.