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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...

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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+, 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.

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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.

Canon Book Group

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Join the Joe Mesics' Literary Canon book group to discuss The Iliad by Homer. To request print copies of the book please reach out to Megan Jones at mjones@sonomalibrary.org or ...

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

Join the Joe Mesics' Literary Canon book group to discuss The Iliad by Homer.

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

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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...

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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.

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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.

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Petaluma Brown Bag Book Club

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Offsite (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Petaluma Library Book Club 2nd Thursday of the Month, 12:00 pm Print Copies will be available in the branch a month before the discussion. Please call or email t...

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Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Petaluma)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Details:

Petaluma Library Book Club
2nd Thursday of the Month, 12:00 pm

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

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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Let's Talk English Conversation Class

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtual (Adult Literacy) at Adult Literacy Program
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, English, ESL & Language Learning, Virtual
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Please REGISTER NOW for: DECEMBER Let’s Talk English Conversation Classes on THURSDAYS 1:00 – 2:30 pm First Class Meets: December 5, 2024 at 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Adult Literacy Program
Room: Virtual (Adult Literacy)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Adult Literacy, English, ESL & Language Learning, Virtual
Details:

Please REGISTER NOW for: 

DECEMBER Let’s Talk English Conversation Classes on THURSDAYS 1:00 – 2:30 pm 

First Class Meets: December 5, 2024 at 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) 

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Scanning Station - Playback Memory Lab

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
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 ...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
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, December 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
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...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
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, 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...

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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

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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

 

 
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Common Ground Book Club: books by & about people with disabilities

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Reading Room (Sebastopol) at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Meet with others to discuss books centering disability voices! Copies of each month’s books are available at the Sonoma County Library Catalog. Pre-Register to receive a reminder e...

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Required
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Main Reading Room (Sebastopol)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Details:

Meet with others to discuss books centering disability voices! Copies of each month’s books are available at the Sonoma County Library Catalog.

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...

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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

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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  

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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. 

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Scanning Station - Playback Memory Lab

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
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 ...

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

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
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...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
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.

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  

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Cookbook Club

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Cookbook Club is BACK!  We are excited to have a new series of events/challenges for the Fall Season!   Saturday, September 14th we return with the Summer Sala...

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Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Details:

Cookbook Club is BACK! 

We are excited to have a new series of events/challenges for the Fall Season!  

Saturday, September 14th we return with the Summer Salad Challenge.  

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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Scanning Station - Playback Memory Lab

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
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 ...

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

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