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Read BIPOC Book Club

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Events
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Virtual
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

Join librarians virtually to discuss books by authors who are Black, Indigenous or People of Color. Registering for this event will sign you up for all 11 book club meetings! Yo...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

Join librarians virtually to discuss books by authors who are Black, Indigenous or People of Color.

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.

Roseland Teen Manga Club

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area (Roseland) at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Roseland Teen Manga Club (Usually) Last Tuesday of Every Month, 6-7pm Join us to discuss our monthly book, have snacks, and hang out together. The first 15 people to sign ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Teen Area (Roseland)
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Roseland Teen Manga Club

(Usually) Last Tuesday of Every Month, 6-7pm

Join us to discuss our monthly book, have snacks, and hang out together.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

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Family Storytime at Ives Park

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite (Sebastopol) at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

Join your local librarian in singing, reading, and playing together to build early literacy skills and a joy of reading.  Bring a blanket and meet us on the main stage at I...

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

Join your local librarian in singing, reading, and playing together to build early literacy skills and a joy of reading. 

Bring a blanket and meet us on the main stage at Ives Park. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

This program is offered in English.

Stay & Play ¡Quédate y juega!

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Storytime
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! Stay & Play ¡...

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

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

Let's build community through playful learning experiences. 

Free!

Stay & Play ¡Quédate y juega! 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

David Chang Tai Chi

Tai Chi with David Chung

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Details:

Learn the ancient Asian exercise form to promote balance, relaxation, motion, health, harmony, stability, and inner power.   David Chung teaches Tai Chi for the Redwoo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Details:

Learn the ancient Asian exercise form to promote balance, relaxation, motion, health, harmony, stability, and inner power.  

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

H&G

One-on-One Genealogy Research Help

Wednesday, August 28, 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. 

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 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...

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.

After School Hang Out (Grades 6-12)

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Drop by the After School Hang Out to study, play games, or just chill with your peers! Laptops and board games will be available to use. For Grades 6-12.

Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Games & Gaming, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Details:

Drop by the After School Hang Out to study, play games, or just chill with your peers! Laptops and board games will be available to use. For Grades 6-12.

Hangout Club: Anime Club

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music
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: Arts & Music
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.

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Petaluma Chess Club

Wednesday, August 28, 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!

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 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. 

Teen Knitting Club at Sebastopol Library

Teen Knitting Club

Wednesday, August 28, 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.

**E Street Studios Media Maker Meetup (In-Person)**

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Board Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Documentaries & Movies, E Street Camera Library, Enrichment, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

Connect with other videographers, photographers, podcasters, designers, sound artists, and others who are making media or are curious about making media. The last Wednesday of e...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Board Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Arts & Music, Documentaries & Movies, E Street Camera Library, Enrichment, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

Connect with other videographers, photographers, podcasters, designers, sound artists, and others who are making media or are curious about making media.

The last Wednesday of every month from 6-7pm.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

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Sewing in Community

Wednesday, August 28, 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.

SCL Teen Film Festival 2024

Teen Film Festival Premiere 🎬 🍿

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Documentaries & Movies
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Join us on the red carpet for an in-person screening of the winning films and awards ceremony at the Rohnert Park-Cotati Library. Enjoy the short films while you snack on tasty pop...

Library Branch: Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Documentaries & Movies
Details:

Join us on the red carpet for an in-person screening of the winning films and awards ceremony at the Rohnert Park-Cotati Library. Enjoy the short films while you snack on tasty popcorn and refreshments. All are welcome to attend! 

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

Sound Studio Basics

Thursday, August 29, 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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Create and Build: Thursday fun days

Thursday, August 29, 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.

Graphic of little blue monster snowboarding.

Jueves de juegos

Thursday, August 29, 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, August 29, 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!

5 dogs, 4PAWS

Read to a Dog

Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room (Rohnert) at Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Beginning Readers Welcome! Practice reading with a 4PAWS certified therapy dog to improve reading skills and confidence.  Para los lectores principantes. Practique la...

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

Beginning Readers Welcome!

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

Para los lectores principantes.

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Game On! At the Guerneville Library

Thursday, August 29, 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.

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Chapter Chats 4th-6th Grade Book Club

Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Conference Room at Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

"Chapter Chats" 4th-6th Grade Book Club  A read-together book club for kids. Participants will checkout a new book to read at every meeting. Crafts and snacks provided. Fre...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Conference Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Book Clubs, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

"Chapter Chats" 4th-6th Grade Book Club 

A read-together book club for kids. Participants will checkout a new book to read at every meeting. Crafts and snacks provided. Free!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

storytime

Bilingual Storytime

Friday, August 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Northwest Children's Area at Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Spanish, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

Join us for Bilingual Stories in English and Spanish for children ages 0-5. In the Children's Room at Northwest Library. Free!

Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Children's Area
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Bilingual, Spanish, Storytime
Details:

Join us for Bilingual Stories in English and Spanish for children ages 0-5.

In the Children's Room at Northwest Library.

Free!

H&G

One-on-One Genealogy Research Help

Friday, August 30, 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.