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One-on-One Tech Help

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Reading Room (Healdsburg) at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

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

Full
Registration Available
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Main Reading Room (Healdsburg)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Registration Available
Details:

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

This event is in the "Adult" group

Author Visit: Still, I Teach with Kiyoko Nakano

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing, Education & College
Age Group:
Adult

Join Kiyoko Nakano, veteran teacher of 20 years and published author, as she discusses her history of teaching in the trenches of public schools and her hopes for the future in her newest book Still I Teach.

Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing, Education & College
Details:

Join Kiyoko Nakano, veteran teacher of 20 years and published author, as she discusses her history of teaching in the trenches of public schools and her hopes for the future in her newest book Still I Teach.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

One-on-One Tech Help

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Reading Room (Healdsburg) at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

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

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Main Reading Room (Healdsburg)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Registration Available
Details:

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

This event is in the "Adult" group

Chef Rogelio Cooking Demonstration

Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Conference Room at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Author Events
Age Group:
Adult

Join James Beard Award-winning chef and cookbook author Chef Rogelio Garcia for a discussion and demonstration of modern Mexican cuisine.

Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Events
Details:

Join James Beard Award-winning chef and cookbook author Chef Rogelio Garcia for a discussion and demonstration of modern Mexican cuisine.

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

Crafters Society

Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker
Age Group:
Adult

Are you interested in learning new crafts? Working on setting and meeting new goals? Meeting other like-minded people and making new friends? 

Welcome to the Crafters Society!

Waitlist
Registration Available
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Art & Maker
Registration Available
Details:

Are you interested in learning new crafts? Working on setting and meeting new goals? Meeting other like-minded people and making new friends? 

Welcome to the Crafters Society!

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 "Adult" group

UC Master Food Preservers: Herbs – Fresh and Dried

Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
English, Environment & Sustainability, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

Herbs add so much flavor to our meals!  Expand your use of fresh and dried herbs and learn how to safely preserve your fresh herbs to enjoy all year.  Making herb salts, rubs and pestos will be demonstrated.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English, Environment & Sustainability, Health & Wellness
Registration Available
Details:

Herbs add so much flavor to our meals!  Expand your use of fresh and dried herbs and learn how to safely preserve your fresh herbs to enjoy all year.  Making herb salts, rubs and pestos will be demonstrated.

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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Django Reinhardt Style Open Music Jam

Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

This loose knit group of musicians gathers approximately monthly to play and share the style of swing music made famous by Django Reinhardt.

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Art & Maker, Library & Community
Details:

This loose knit group of musicians gathers approximately monthly to play and share the style of swing music made famous by Django Reinhardt.

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

Puzzle Swap

Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Games & Gaming, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Bring gently used puzzles to share with fellow puzzle lovers, complete a puzzle in community, and take home a new puzzle to enjoy!

Please ensure puzzles contain all their pieces. Bringing a puzzle is not necessary to participate.

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

Bring gently used puzzles to share with fellow puzzle lovers, complete a puzzle in community, and take home a new puzzle to enjoy!

Please ensure puzzles contain all their pieces. Bringing a puzzle is not necessary to participate.

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, September 29, 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

Join Our Podcast!

Monday, September 29, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:15am
E Street Sound Studio (Central) at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Share your story on Sonoma County Library's Impromptu Podcast! 

The rules are simple:

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
Registration Available
Details:

Share your story on Sonoma County Library's Impromptu Podcast! 

The rules are simple:

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This event is in the "Adult" group

One-On-One Tech Help

Monday, September 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult

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.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Registration Available
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

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Computer Basics: Mouse and Keyboard

Monday, September 29, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
English, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
DigitalLearn.org:

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

Learn various mouse clicks, basic command keys, and how to navigate a computer keyboard.

Computers will be provided.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: English, Technology & Computers
Registration Available
Details:

DigitalLearn.org

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

digital literacy grant logos

Learn various mouse clicks, basic command keys, and how to navigate a computer keyboard.

Computers will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

This event is in the "Adult" group

An Introduction to Quilting

Monday, September 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker, Enrichment, STEAM
Age Group:
Adult

Learn quilting basics. We welcome everybody who wants to learn basic quilting skills, make new friends, and create.

Full
Registration Available
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Art & Maker, Enrichment, STEAM
Registration Available
Details:

Learn quilting basics. We welcome everybody who wants to learn basic quilting skills, make new friends, and create.

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, September 29, 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, September 29, 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 "Adult" group

One-On-One Tech Help

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult

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.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Registration Available
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

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group

Baby Village

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Local nonprofit Better Beginnings for Babies will host these dynamic community circles supporting infant feeding and the postpartum journey. Everyone gets a chance to share. Facilitated by lactation specialists or consultants. No fee.

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Details:

Local nonprofit Better Beginnings for Babies will host these dynamic community circles supporting infant feeding and the postpartum journey. Everyone gets a chance to share. Facilitated by lactation specialists or consultants. No fee.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

One-on-One Tech Help at Rincon Valley

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

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 Tuesday, between 11:30am-12:00pm.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Registration Available
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 Tuesday, between 11:30am-12:00pm.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Guerneville Book Club

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult

Join Guerneville Librarians on the last Tuesday of every month to discuss fiction and non-fiction books!

Pick up a copy of this month's selection at the Reference Desk while supplies last.

Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Details:

Join Guerneville Librarians on the last Tuesday of every month to discuss fiction and non-fiction books!

Pick up a copy of this month's selection at the Reference Desk while supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

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

Academic Talent Search Sonoma

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & College
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)

Academic Talent Search, a free college-prep program, assists income-eligible, first-generation college-bound students to succeed in college. Access fee waivers for college applications, the SAT/ACT, and AP testing.

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

Academic Talent Search, a free college-prep program, assists income-eligible, first-generation college-bound students to succeed in college. Access fee waivers for college applications, the SAT/ACT, and AP testing.

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 "Adult" group

Read BIPOC Book Club

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Events
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Equity & Inclusion, Virtual
Age Group:
Adult

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

Open
Registration Available
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs, Equity & Inclusion, Virtual
Registration Available
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.

This program is offered in English.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Tai Chi with David Chung

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

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

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Available
Details:

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

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

Get Your Content On TV

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Reference Desk (Central) at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Reference Desk (Central)
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios

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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

One-on-One Genealogy Research Help

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

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

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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.