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Amazing Veggies Storycraft - OFFSITE

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Offsite (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Summer Reading Challenge 2024:

Adventure Begins at Your Library! June 1 - August 10 Books, Prizes & Events! Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Join us for a fun storycraft celebrating Farm to Table, our Lunch at the Library theme. Listen to a veggie-themed story and create a paper veggie garden to take home. For families ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Petaluma)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Summer Reading

Summer Reading Challenge 2024

Adventure Begins at Your Library!

June 1 - August 10

Books, Prizes & Events!

Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Join us for a fun storycraft celebrating Farm to Table, our Lunch at the Library theme. Listen to a veggie-themed story and create a paper veggie garden to take home. For families and kids in grades Pre-K-3. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

storytime

Family Storytime

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

Welcome to Storytime at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library. Join us Tuesdays for Family Storytime and Thursdays for Toddler Storytime! Be ready to read, sing, dance, and play...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Details:

Welcome to Storytime at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library.

Join us Tuesdays for Family Storytime and Thursdays for Toddler Storytime!

Be ready to read, sing, dance, and play with your child! 

Disclaimer(s)

Room Capacity

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

 

Unattended Children Policy

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

This program is offered in English.

Photo of author Dan Santat and cover of his book 'a first time for everything'

Author Talk with Dan Santat

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Events
Program Type:
Author Events
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/51058/register Join this year’s winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, Dan Santat, as he inspire...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Author Events
Details:

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/51058/register

Disclaimer(s)

Author Talks - Advance Registration Required

View the full list of upcoming Author Talks and watch previous Talks visit: libraryc.org/sonomalibrary. 

Zoom link sent upon completion of registration.

The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Sonoma County Library.

Baby Café

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
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. Facili...

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.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

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One-on-One Tech Help at Rincon Valley

Tuesday, July 30, 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 Tues...

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

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Summer Lunch at the Library

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024.  Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years at no cost. ...

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Details:

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years at no cost.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Summer Reading Logo 2024

Summer Lunch at the Library

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024.    Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. ...

Library Branch: Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Details:

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Summer Lunch at the Library

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Offsite (Northwest) at Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024.    Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Offsite (Northwest)
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Details:

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Summer Lunch at the Library

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Library & Community
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2023. Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. Join us at the Clo...

Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Library & Community
Details:

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2023. Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Kits limited availability

Kits are available on a first come, first served basis. While supplies last. Limit one per patron.

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Summer Lunch at the Library

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Equity & Inclusion, Health & Wellness, Library & Community
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Lunch is available to all youth between the ages of 0-18 years, Monday through Friday from 12 PM – 12:30 PM at the Petaluma library. Summer Lunch and Summer Reading activities g...

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Equity & Inclusion, Health & Wellness, Library & Community
Details:

Lunch is available to all youth between the ages of 0-18 years, Monday through Friday from 12 PM – 12:30 PM at the Petaluma library.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Summer Lunch at the Library

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Library & Community
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024.  Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. We welcom...

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Library & Community
Details:

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Summer Lunch at the Library

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024.  Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. We welcom...

Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Details:

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Fruit & Veggies Taste Testers written on a chalkboard graphic.

Fruit & Veggie Taste Testers

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Be a Super Taster! Compare the unique flavors and textures of different types of fresh fruits and veggies, then decide which is your favorite. Kids who try three different types of...

Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Enrichment, Health & Wellness
Details:

Be a Super Taster! Compare the unique flavors and textures of different types of fresh fruits and veggies, then decide which is your favorite. Kids who try three different types of produce get a scratch and sniff sticker.

Fruit & Veggies Taste Testers written on a chalkboard graphic.

Fruit & Veggie Taste Testers

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Be a Super Taster! Compare the unique flavors and textures of different types of fresh fruits and veggies, then decide which is your favorite. Kids who try three different types of...

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Enrichment, Health & Wellness
Details:

Be a Super Taster! Compare the unique flavors and textures of different types of fresh fruits and veggies, then decide which is your favorite. Kids who try three different types of produce get a scratch and sniff sticker.

STEAM

TheCodeQuest

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Games & Gaming, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

TheCodeQuest transforms learning into an epic quest of fun and excitement. Dive into the exciting world of coding where you'll learn basic computer programming and supercharge your...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Bilingual, Games & Gaming, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

TheCodeQuest transforms learning into an epic quest of fun and excitement. Dive into the exciting world of coding where you'll learn basic computer programming and supercharge your problem-solving skills. For tweens ages 8-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Dungeons & Dragons Adventurers League

D&D Adventurers League for Teens

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 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)
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). Tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs...

Open
Required
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+
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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. Walk-ins welcome!

This program is offered in English.

French Storytime

French Storytime

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
ESL & Language Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Join us on the 5th Tuesday of the month at 4pm for a French storytime filled with stories, songs, and more! Rejoignez-nous à la bibliothèque le 5e mardi du mois à 4h pour p...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: ESL & Language Learning, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Details:

Join us on the 5th Tuesday of the month at 4pm for a French storytime filled with stories, songs, and more!

Rejoignez-nous à la bibliothèque le 5e mardi du mois à 4h pour pour des histoires et des chansons en français et anglais!

Disclaimer(s)

Room Capacity

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

 

Unattended Children Policy

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

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Read BIPOC Book Club

Tuesday, July 30, 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, July 30, 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!

one-on-one tech help

One-on-One Tech Help at Rincon Valley

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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 Tues...

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 Tuesday, between 6:30pm-7:00pm.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

storytime

Family Storytime at Ives Park

Wednesday, July 31, 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.

French Conversation Circle

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, ESL & Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Gain confidence in speaking French in a supportive and friendly setting. Our French conversation circle is for adults who wish to practice speaking French and improve conversationa...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, ESL & Language Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

Gain confidence in speaking French in a supportive and friendly setting. Our French conversation circle is for adults who wish to practice speaking French and improve conversational skills.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Photo of two marionettes, Jack and Buttercup the cow.

Jack and the Beanstalk

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Summer Reading Challenge 2024:

Adventure Begins at Your Library! June 1 - August 10 Books, Prizes & Events! Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Enjoy Fratello Marionettes’ “Jack and the Beanstalk,” a classic story told through the joyful art of puppetry.

Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Summer Reading

Summer Reading Challenge 2024

Adventure Begins at Your Library!

June 1 - August 10

Books, Prizes & Events!

Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Enjoy Fratello Marionettes’ “Jack and the Beanstalk,” a classic story told through the joyful art of puppetry.

Disclaimer(s)

Room Capacity

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

 

David Chang Tai Chi

Tai Chi with David Chung

Wednesday, July 31, 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: 16
Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required