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

Sit & Stitch

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

We will have a project for beginners. 

Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Art & Maker
Details:

We will have a project for beginners. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

English with Spanish Translation

This event is in English with a Spanish interpreter.

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group

Money Smart Kids

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Petaluma Meeting Room at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & College
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Use Otto Bucks to practice money skills and budget for back-to-school shopping.

All materials are free. One backpack and set of school supplies per student. 

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Education & College
Registration Available
Details:

Use Otto Bucks to practice money skills and budget for back-to-school shopping.

All materials are free. One backpack and set of school supplies per student. 

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

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

D&D Adventurers League for Teens

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Games & Gaming, LGBTQIA+
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Delve into a dungeon with other teenage heroes in a weekly game of D&D Adventurers League for Teens at the Guerneville Library (grades 7-12).

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Games & Gaming, LGBTQIA+
Registration Available
Details:

Delve into a dungeon with other teenage heroes in a weekly game of D&D Adventurers League for Teens at the Guerneville Library (grades 7-12).

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Supplies are limited!

This program is offered in English.

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group

Money Smart Kids

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Petaluma Meeting Room at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & College
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Use Otto Bucks to practice money skills and budget for back-to-school shopping.

All materials are free. One backpack and set of school supplies per student. 

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Education & College
Registration Available
Details:

Use Otto Bucks to practice money skills and budget for back-to-school shopping.

All materials are free. One backpack and set of school supplies per student. 

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

*iMovie Editing

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Board Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

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.

Open
Registration Available
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, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Registration Available
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. Supplies are limited!

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

Hangout Club: Crafting Lounge

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker, Library & Community
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Hangout Club: Crafting Lounge (for Teens and Tweens)

Join us for an afternoon of crafts and fun!

Come craft every 2nd Wednesday of the month in the Forum Room.

Drop in anytime between 3-4pm.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker, Library & Community
Registration Available
Details:

Hangout Club: Crafting Lounge (for Teens and Tweens)

Join us for an afternoon of crafts and fun!

Come craft every 2nd Wednesday of the month in the Forum Room.

Drop in anytime between 3-4pm.

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, August 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Petaluma Mini Library at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

All ages welcome!

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

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Mini 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!

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

Virtual Queer Book Club

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Events
Program Type:
Book Clubs, English, LGBTQIA+, Virtual
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

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

Open
Registration Available
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, English, LGBTQIA+, Virtual
Registration Available
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.

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

Thursday, August 14, 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

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group

Money Smart Kids

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Petaluma Meeting Room at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & College
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Use Otto Bucks to practice money skills and budget for back-to-school shopping.

All materials are free. One backpack and set of school supplies per student. 

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Education & College
Registration Available
Details:

Use Otto Bucks to practice money skills and budget for back-to-school shopping.

All materials are free. One backpack and set of school supplies per student. 

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group

Money Smart Kids

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Petaluma Meeting Room at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & College
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Use Otto Bucks to practice money skills and budget for back-to-school shopping.

All materials are free. One backpack and set of school supplies per student. 

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Education & College
Registration Available
Details:

Use Otto Bucks to practice money skills and budget for back-to-school shopping.

All materials are free. One backpack and set of school supplies per student. 

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Community Gardening Workshop

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Reading Room (Sebastopol) at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Environment & Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages

Join permaculture teacher as we learn about gardening all year long while creating a beautiful and delicious library landscape.

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Main Reading Room (Sebastopol)
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability
Details:

Join permaculture teacher as we learn about gardening all year long while creating a beautiful and delicious library landscape.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

This program is offered in Spanish.

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

Crafting with Creativebug: Image Transfers on Wood

Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)

Learn how to transfer printed images onto tape to create your own stickers and how to transfer printed images onto wood to create a unique art piece.

All materials provided.

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

Learn how to transfer printed images onto tape to create your own stickers and how to transfer printed images onto wood to create a unique art piece.

All materials provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group

TCG Club: Pokemon & Magic the Gathering

Sunday, August 17, 2025 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)

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

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

For youth ages 10-17

Open
Registration Available
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
Registration Available
Details:

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

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

For youth ages 10-17

Disclaimer(s)

Room Capacity

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

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, August 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
E Street Sound Studio (Central) at Central Santa Rosa 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: 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, 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

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, August 18, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Reference Desk (Central) 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

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!

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Reference Desk (Central)
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Documentaries & Movies, E Street Camera Library, Enrichment, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers
Registration Available
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. Supplies are limited!

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

Intergenerational Chess Club

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 3:15pm - 5:00pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Join fellow players to enjoy the great game of chess.

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

Join fellow players to enjoy the great game of chess.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

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

D&D Adventurers League for Teens

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Games & Gaming, LGBTQIA+
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Delve into a dungeon with other teenage heroes in a weekly game of D&D Adventurers League for Teens at the Guerneville Library (grades 7-12).

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Games & Gaming, LGBTQIA+
Registration Available
Details:

Delve into a dungeon with other teenage heroes in a weekly game of D&D Adventurers League for Teens at the Guerneville Library (grades 7-12).

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Supplies are limited!

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

Create A Digital Story

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Board Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

What is a digital story? A digital story is a narrated slideshow or movie that you voice over with your own personal story or poem.

Open
Registration Available
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, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Registration Available
Details:

What is a digital story? A digital story is a narrated slideshow or movie that you voice over with your own personal story or poem.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Supplies are limited!

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

Hangout Club: Universal Yums

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Discover a new country every month through music, trivia, and the best snacks and candies they have to offer. We provide the treats, you bring a spirit of adventure and curiosity about the world!

 

Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker, Equity & Inclusion
Details:

Discover a new country every month through music, trivia, and the best snacks and candies they have to offer. We provide the treats, you bring a spirit of adventure and curiosity about the world!

 

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

Petaluma Chess Club

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Petaluma Mini Library at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

All ages welcome!

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

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Mini 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!

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

Sewing in Community

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker, Enrichment, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Join us at Sebastopol Library 1st & 3rd Wednesday evenings from 6-7:30pm to sew in community. 

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

Join us at Sebastopol Library 1st & 3rd Wednesday evenings from 6-7:30pm to sew in community. 

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

Thursday, August 21, 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

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group

D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) for Tweens and Teens

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker, Enrichment, Games & Gaming, STEAM
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Join us for a monthly Role Playing Game Club for tweens and teens on the third Thursday of every month from 4-5pm.

For Tweens and Teens (grades 4-12)

Games will be run by a variety of Librarian and Teen DMs.

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

Join us for a monthly Role Playing Game Club for tweens and teens on the third Thursday of every month from 4-5pm.

For Tweens and Teens (grades 4-12)

Games will be run by a variety of Librarian and Teen DMs.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Supplies are limited!