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Petaluma Chess Club

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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! Limited boards available - bring an extra if you have one!

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
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!

Limited boards available - bring an extra if you have one!

First Chapter Book Club

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

THE MEETINGS ON JULY 10 AND AUGUST 14 WILL BE HELD OUTDOORS. LAS REUNIONES DEL 10 DE JULIO Y 14 DE AGOSTO SE REALIZARAN AL AIRE LIBRE.   First Chapter Book Club Re...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Details:

THE MEETINGS ON JULY 10 AND AUGUST 14 WILL BE HELD OUTDOORS.

LAS REUNIONES DEL 10 DE JULIO Y 14 DE AGOSTO SE REALIZARAN AL AIRE LIBRE.

 

First Chapter Book Club

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

Teen Knitting Club at Sebastopol Library

Teen Knitting Club

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

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

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Arts & Music
Details:

Teen Knitting Club (Grades 7-12)

Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Guerneville Library Advisory Board Meeting

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
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 aff...

Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
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.

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Virtual Queer Book Club

Wednesday, November 13, 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: 15
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.

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Sewing in Community

Wednesday, November 13, 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, November 14, 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

storytime

Family Storytime - ALTERNATE LOCATION

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Petaluma Meeting Room at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

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

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

Join us at Petaluma Regional Library for Family Storytime! Learn and practice early literacy skills with books, music and movement! This program is intended for toddlers and their caregivers.  Stay and play after!

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

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Create and Build: Thursday fun days

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 2:30pm
Children's Area (Roseland) at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Spanish, STEAM & Maker
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 & Maker
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.

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Toddler Storytime

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

Welcome to Storytime at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library. Join us Tuesdays for Family Storytime and Thursdays for Toddler Storytime! Be ready to read, sing, dance, and play...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Details:

Welcome to Storytime at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library.

Join us Tuesdays for Family Storytime and Thursdays for Toddler Storytime!

Be ready to read, sing, dance, and play with your child! 

Disclaimer(s)

Room Capacity

If the room meets maximum capacity, we will admit entrance on a first-come, first-served basis. 

 

Unattended Children Policy

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

This program is offered in English.

Graphic of little blue monster snowboarding.

Jueves de juegos

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area (Roseland) at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Spanish, STEAM & Maker
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...

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 & Maker
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.  

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

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Northwest Children's Area at Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program at Northwest Library! This event is for beginning readers.  Read a story to a dog! Younger children may have a parent or care-giv...

Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing
Details:

Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program at Northwest Library!

This event is for beginning readers. 

Read a story to a dog!

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Game On! At the Guerneville Library

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Games & Gaming, Library & Community, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Game On! At the Guerneville Library is a weekly video game club on Thursdays from 3:30-5:30 PM. Join other teens to play games available for checkout through the library and playab...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Games & Gaming, Library & Community, Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Game On! At the Guerneville Library is a weekly video game club on Thursdays from 3:30-5:30 PM. Join other teens to play games available for checkout through the library and playable on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox. 

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.

H&G

One-on-One Genealogy Research Help

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), 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, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Details:

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

Technology & Computers

One-on-One Tech Help

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an ebook or downloading an audiobook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30 minutes with Cloverdale Library Reference st...

Required
Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an ebook or downloading an audiobook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30 minutes with Cloverdale Library Reference staff for one-on-one assistance on Saturdays, between 1:00-2:30 pm.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

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Read to a Dog

Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children's Room (Sonoma Valley) at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program at the Sonoma Valley Library! This event is for beginning readers.  Come and read out loud to the dogs of PALS (Paws as Loving Suppo...

Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Children's Room (Sonoma Valley)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing
Details:

Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program at the Sonoma Valley Library!

This event is for beginning readers. 

Pokemon and Magic

TCG Club: Pokemon & Magic the Gathering

Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming, Library & Community
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Join us on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month for TCG Club! (Trading Card Game)  Featuring Pokemon and Magic the Gathering! (for ages 10-17) Learn to play, learn to buil...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Games & Gaming, Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Join us on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month for TCG Club! (Trading Card Game) 
Featuring Pokemon and Magic the Gathering! (for ages 10-17)

Learn to play, learn to build decks and/or stop by for a casual game!

Disclaimer(s)

Room Capacity

If the room meets maximum capacity, we will admit entrance on a first-come, first-served basis. 

 

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

Sound Studio Basics

Monday, November 18, 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...

Open
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: 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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E Street Studios Drop-In Camera Basics (Canon T7i DSLR)

Monday, November 18, 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 one of E Street Studios Canon cameras (T7i DSLR). Perfect for beginners to get started using the camera and an opportuni...

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 one of E Street Studios Canon cameras (T7i DSLR).

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.

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Windsor Regional Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

This event is for beginning readers.  Practice reading with a 4PAWS certified therapy dog to improve reading skills and confidence. 

Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing
Details:

This event is for beginning readers. 

Practice reading with a 4PAWS certified therapy dog to improve reading skills and confidence. 

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Family Storytime

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

Welcome to Storytime at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library. Join us Tuesdays for Family Storytime and Thursdays for Toddler Storytime! Be ready to read, sing, dance, and play...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Details:

Welcome to Storytime at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library.

Join us Tuesdays for Family Storytime and Thursdays for Toddler Storytime!

Be ready to read, sing, dance, and play with your child! 

Disclaimer(s)

Room Capacity

If the room meets maximum capacity, we will admit entrance on a first-come, first-served basis. 

 

Unattended Children Policy

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

This program is offered in English.

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First Chapter Book Club

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Come join us on the 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 4pm for a Read Aloud First Chapter Book Club! We'll read the first chapter or two together and then discuss characters and plot ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Come join us on the 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 4pm for a Read Aloud First Chapter Book Club!

We'll read the first chapter or two together and then discuss characters and plot lines .

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.

This program is offered in English.

Tween & Teen Builders Club

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
STEAM & Maker
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Join us for hands on engineering and problem solving using building bricks. Solo build or collaborate with others!

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

Join us for hands on engineering and problem solving using building bricks.

Solo build or collaborate with others!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!

H&G

One-on-One Genealogy Research Help

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), 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, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Details:

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