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Virtual Queer Book Club

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Events
Program Type:
Book Clubs, English, LGBTQIA+, 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 Zoom li...

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Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, English, LGBTQIA+, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
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.

Free Citizenship Classes in Spanish

Free Citizenship Classes in Spanish

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Roseland Meeting Room at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Careers & Workforce Development, Education & College, Equity & Inclusion, Finance & Law, Library & Community, Spanish
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

This 10-week course will provide help to people from all over the world who want to become legal permanent U.S. citizens by taking the citizenship exam. This class is offered in Sp...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual, Careers & Workforce Development, Education & College, Equity & Inclusion, Finance & Law, Library & Community, Spanish
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Details:

This 10-week course will provide help to people from all over the world who want to become legal permanent U.S. citizens by taking the citizenship exam. This class is offered in Spanish.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in Spanish.

Canon Book Group

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Join the Joe Mesics' Literary Canon book group to discuss East of Eden by John Steinbeck.To request print copies of the book please reach out to Whitney Hopkins at whopkins@sonomal...

Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment
Details:

Join the Joe Mesics' Literary Canon book group to discuss East of Eden by John Steinbeck.

To request print copies of the book please reach out to Whitney Hopkins at whopkins@sonomalibrary.org or call (707) 433-3772.

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Sound Studio Basics

Thursday, May 15, 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
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. ...

Open
Required
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
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, May 15, 2025 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.

Technology & Computers

One-On-One Tech Help

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Northwest Reference staff for one-on-one assistance. Please...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Adult
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 Northwest Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Library and Community

Rohnert Park Senior Center Mystery Book Club

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite (Rohnert) at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Mystery Lovers! Join fellow mystery buffs in lively conversation every third Thursday of the month at the Rohnert Park Senior Center. No pre-registration or sign-up needed.&n...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Rohnert)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English, Library & Community
Details:

Mystery Lovers!

Join fellow mystery buffs in lively conversation every third Thursday of the month at the Rohnert Park Senior Center.

No pre-registration or sign-up needed. 

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One-on-One Tech Help at Rincon Valley

Thursday, May 15, 2025 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.

Library and Community

Solve the Mystery Book Club

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Print Copies will be available in the branch a month before the discussion. Please call or email the Library with any questions. Book Club titles and dates are subject...

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Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Details:

Print Copies will be available in the branch a month before the discussion. Please call or email the Library with any questions.

Scanning station

Scanning Station - Playback Memory Lab

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Register for a 3-hour appointment to digitize your documents and photos, slides and negatives.Appointments are available Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 1-4pm. Limited to 1...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Register for a 3-hour appointment to digitize your documents and photos, slides and negatives.

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VHS Station - Playback Memory Lab

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Register for up to 3 hours to DIY-digitize your VHS tapes.Appointments are available Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 1-4pm, by reservation. Limited to 1 station per day, on...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Register for up to 3 hours to DIY-digitize your VHS tapes.

Appointments are available Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 1-4pm, by reservation. Limited to 1 station per day, one appointment per week, per library card holder.

Technology & Computers

One-on-One Tech Help

Thursday, May 15, 2025 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, May 15, 2025 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 3:00-4:00 pm.

Technology & Computers

One-On-One Tech Help

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Northwest Reference staff for one-on-one assistance. Please...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Adult
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 Northwest Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

H&G

One-on-One Genealogy Research Help

Friday, May 16, 2025 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 County ...

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. 

Scanning station

Scanning Station - Playback Memory Lab

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Register for a 3-hour appointment to digitize your documents and photos, slides and negatives.Appointments are available Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 1-4pm. Limited to 1...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Register for a 3-hour appointment to digitize your documents and photos, slides and negatives.

VHS button

VHS Station - Playback Memory Lab

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Register for up to 3 hours to DIY-digitize your VHS tapes.Appointments are available Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 1-4pm, by reservation. Limited to 1 station per day, on...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Register for up to 3 hours to DIY-digitize your VHS tapes.

Appointments are available Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 1-4pm, by reservation. Limited to 1 station per day, one appointment per week, per library card holder.

master gardeners

UC Master Gardeners - Healthy Ecosystems need Biodiversity

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Environment & Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Suzanne Clark discusses how biodiversity helps build healthy ecosystems. Registration Encouraged: Go to sonomamg.ucanr.edu/ Upcoming Events to complete your registration. Afte...

Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability
Details:

Suzanne Clark discusses how biodiversity helps build healthy ecosystems.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Room Capacity

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

 

This program is offered in English.

Community Gardening Workshop

Saturday, May 17, 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
Details:

Join permaculture teacher Oscar 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 Oscar 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.

Scanning station

Scanning Station - Playback Memory Lab

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Register for a 3-hour appointment to digitize your documents and photos, slides and negatives.Appointments are available Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 1-4pm. Limited to 1...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Register for a 3-hour appointment to digitize your documents and photos, slides and negatives.

VHS button

VHS Station - Playback Memory Lab

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Register for up to 3 hours to DIY-digitize your VHS tapes.Appointments are available Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 1-4pm, by reservation. Limited to 1 station per day, on...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Register for up to 3 hours to DIY-digitize your VHS tapes.

Appointments are available Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 1-4pm, by reservation. Limited to 1 station per day, one appointment per week, per library card holder.

Author Visit

Author Visit: African Cuisine & California Food Culture with Kiano Moju

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Author Events
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Learn how to create bold and flavorful dishes using everyday grocery store ingredients with cookbook author and recipe developer Kiano Moju!About the Author: Kiano Moju is a Los An...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 46
Details:

Learn how to create bold and flavorful dishes using everyday grocery store ingredients with cookbook author and recipe developer Kiano Moju!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Room Capacity

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

 

creativebug

Creativebug: DIY Book Bag

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Design your own book bag and use the easy press to iron on the vinyl yourself! All materials provided.Creativebug offers high-quality, on-trend arts and crafts instructio...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Art & Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:

Design your own book bag and use the easy press to iron on the vinyl yourself! All materials provided.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Digital Literacy Grant

Computer Basics: Internet (Spanish)

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Northwest Children's Area at Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Spanish, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
DigitalLearn.org:

DigitalLearn.org Workshops and Modules created by the Public Library Association, with support from AT&T. 

Details:

Learn how to find the information you need online. We will practice the use of search engines and visiting websites.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Children's Area
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Spanish, Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

DigitalLearn.org

DigitalLearn.org Workshops and Modules created by the Public Library Association, with support from AT&T.

 
Details:

Learn how to find the information you need online. We will practice the use of search engines and visiting websites.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in Spanish.