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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, June 9, 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 Required
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 Required
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 "Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group.

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Read, sing, play, move and learn! Open to all families with toddlers 18-36 months. Registration is not required, but feel free to register to receive an email reminder before each session.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Details:

Read, sing, play, move and learn! Open to all families with toddlers 18-36 months. Registration is not required, but feel free to register to receive an email reminder before each session.

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.

Magic & Juggling with James Chan

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Summer Reading Challenge 2025:

Level Up at Your Library! June 1 - August 9Books, Prizes, and Events!Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at your local library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Experience the magic of 17-year-old prodigy James Chan’s show!

For grades K-6.

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Summer Reading
Details:

Summer Reading Challenge 2025

Level Up at Your Library! June 1 - August 9

Books, Prizes, and Events!

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

Experience the magic of 17-year-old prodigy James Chan’s show!

For grades K-6.

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Event - 30 minutes prior to showtime

The library will distribute FREE tickets 30 minutes before the event start time in order to guarantee admission to the event. All persons in party must be present to receive a ticket.

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

Central Santa Rosa Book Club

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM as we discuss a different contemporary novel or nonfiction work.

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs
Details:

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM as we discuss a different contemporary novel or nonfiction work.

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.

Tamale Making Workshop!

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Enrichment, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Summer Reading Challenge 2025:

Level Up at Your Library! June 1 - August 9Books, Prizes, and Events!Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at your local library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Tamale Class is Back!

Chef Salome Arenas will guide you in making traditional Oaxacan Tamales. Participants will make two tamales each. Recommended for ages 13 and up!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Bilingual, Enrichment, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Details:

Summer Reading Challenge 2025

Level Up at Your Library! June 1 - August 9

Books, Prizes, and Events!

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

Tamale Class is Back!

Chef Salome Arenas will guide you in making traditional Oaxacan Tamales. Participants will make two tamales each. Recommended for ages 13 and up!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Spanish with English Translation

This event is in Spanish with an English interpreter.

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

Bilingual Babytime

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Spanish, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Sing and play with your baby in Spanish and English. This storytime is intended for babies ages 0 to 18 months and their parents and caregivers.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Bilingual, Spanish, Storytime
Registration Required
Details:

Sing and play with your baby in Spanish and English. This storytime is intended for babies ages 0 to 18 months and their parents and caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

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.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Solve the Mystery Book Club

Thursday, June 12, 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

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

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

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

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

One-on-One Tech Help

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Reference Desk (Central) at Central Santa Rosa 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 Central Reference staff for one-on-one assistance on Thursdays, between 3:00-3:30 p.m.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Reference Desk (Central)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Registration Required
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 on Thursdays, between 3:00-3:30 p.m.

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

One-on-One Tech Help

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Reference Desk (Central) at Central Santa Rosa 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 Central Reference staff for one-on-one assistance on Thursdays, between 3:30-4:00 p.m.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Reference Desk (Central)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Registration Required
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 on Thursdays, between 3:30-4:00 p.m.

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.

Lego & Build Club

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

Join us at Lego & Build Club for hands on engineering, problem solving exercises, and play using age-appropriate materials. Younger siblings are welcome to attend and use our collection of Duplo bricks.

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

Join us at Lego & Build Club for hands on engineering, problem solving exercises, and play using age-appropriate materials. Younger siblings are welcome to attend and use our collection of Duplo bricks.

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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Voices of a Dream: A Cappella Freedom and Protest Songs

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Equity & Inclusion, Music & Dance, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages
Summer Reading Challenge 2025:

Level Up at Your Library! June 1 - August 9Books, Prizes, and Events!Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at your local library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Experience excerpts from “King’s Dream Fifty Years On,” a musical production about the hopes, dreams, and triumphs of the struggle for human rights in America.

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Equity & Inclusion, Music & Dance, Summer Reading
Details:

Summer Reading Challenge 2025

Level Up at Your Library! June 1 - August 9

Books, Prizes, and Events!

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

Experience excerpts from “King’s Dream Fifty Years On,” a musical production about the hopes, dreams, and triumphs of the struggle for human rights in America.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.

Read to a Dog

Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Room (Central) at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Library & Community
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

Come and read aloud to the dogs of the Humane Society of Sonoma County. These well-trained dogs love to listen to stories! Children build confidence in their reading skills by reading aloud in a safe space. 

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Children's Room (Central)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Enrichment, Library & Community
Details:

Come and read aloud to the dogs of the Humane Society of Sonoma County. These well-trained dogs love to listen to stories! Children build confidence in their reading skills by reading aloud in a safe space. 

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

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, June 16, 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 Required
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 Required
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 "Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group.

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Read, sing, play, move and learn! Open to all families with toddlers 18-36 months. Registration is not required, but feel free to register to receive an email reminder before each session.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Details:

Read, sing, play, move and learn! Open to all families with toddlers 18-36 months. Registration is not required, but feel free to register to receive an email reminder before each session.

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.

Here There Be Dragons Storycraft

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Summer Reading Challenge 2025:

Level Up at Your Library! June 1 - August 9Books, Prizes, and Events!Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at your local library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Join us for thrilling dragon stories and creative crafts—including dazzling dragon eggs and fire-breathing rainbow dragons! Grades K-3.


 

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Details:

Summer Reading Challenge 2025

Level Up at Your Library! June 1 - August 9

Books, Prizes, and Events!

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

Join us for thrilling dragon stories and creative crafts—including dazzling dragon eggs and fire-breathing rainbow dragons! Grades K-3.


 

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

Tortilla Literaria: Chamanes eléctricos en la fiesta del sol

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, Spanish
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Tortilla 
LITERARIA
Biblioteca Central de Santa Rosa
TERCER MARTES DEL MES
6:15PM-7:45PM

Acompáñenos cada mes en una discusión de libros en españo el tercer martes del mes. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, Spanish
Registration Required
Details:

Tortilla 
LITERARIA
Biblioteca Central de Santa Rosa
TERCER MARTES DEL MES
6:15PM-7:45PM

Acompáñenos cada mes en una discusión de libros en españo el tercer martes del mes. 

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 Spanish.

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, June 18, 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 Required
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 Required
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.

Yarn Rainbow Keychain

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Summer Reading Challenge 2025:

Level Up at Your Library! June 1 - August 9Books, Prizes, and Events!Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at your local library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Make a mini yarn-wrapped rainbow keychain to show your pride! All materials provided. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Details:

Summer Reading Challenge 2025

Level Up at Your Library! June 1 - August 9

Books, Prizes, and Events!

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

Make a mini yarn-wrapped rainbow keychain to show your pride! All materials provided. 

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Adult Literacy Program, BiblioBus, Central Santa Rosa Library, Cloverdale Regional Library, Forestville Community Library, Guerneville Regional Library, Healdsburg Regional Library, Northwest Santa Rosa Library, Occidental Community Library, Petaluma Regional Library, Rincon Valley Regional Library, Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library, Roseland Regional Library, Sebastopol Regional Library, Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library, Sonoma Valley Regional Library, Windsor Regional Library, Virtual Events, Off Site

JuneteenthAll Buildings Closed

Closing
Branches:
Adult Literacy Program, BiblioBus, Central Santa Rosa Library, Cloverdale Regional Library, Forestville Community Library, Guerneville Regional Library, Healdsburg Regional Library, Northwest Santa Rosa Library, Occidental Community Library, Petaluma Regional Library, Rincon Valley Regional Library, Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library, Roseland Regional Library, Sebastopol Regional Library, Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library, Sonoma Valley Regional Library, Windsor Regional Library, Virtual Events, Off Site
Description:

Juneteenth

All Buildings Closed

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

Sonoma County-Wide Pride: A History Presentation by Magi Fedorka

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, LGBTQIA+
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Local LGBTQ rights advocate Magi Fedorka will present the origin of Sonoma County-wide Pride. Learn about struggles for recognition, creation of the resolution, and current celebrations. 

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: History & Genealogy, LGBTQIA+
Details:

Local LGBTQ rights advocate Magi Fedorka will present the origin of Sonoma County-wide Pride. Learn about struggles for recognition, creation of the resolution, and current celebrations. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.

Read to a Dog

Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Room (Central) at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Library & Community
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

Come and read aloud to the dogs of the Humane Society of Sonoma County. These well-trained dogs love to listen to stories! Children build confidence in their reading skills by reading aloud in a safe space. 

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Children's Room (Central)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Enrichment, Library & Community
Details:

Come and read aloud to the dogs of the Humane Society of Sonoma County. These well-trained dogs love to listen to stories! Children build confidence in their reading skills by reading aloud in a safe space. 

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

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, June 23, 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 Required
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 Required
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 "Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group.

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Read, sing, play, move and learn! Open to all families with toddlers 18-36 months. Registration is not required, but feel free to register to receive an email reminder before each session.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Details:

Read, sing, play, move and learn! Open to all families with toddlers 18-36 months. Registration is not required, but feel free to register to receive an email reminder before each session.

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.

Pride Family Movie Screening

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Documentaries & Movies, LGBTQIA+
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

Join us for a family-friendly movie screening! Make Pride-themed friendship bracelets, enjoy snacks, and connect with your community.

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Documentaries & Movies, LGBTQIA+
Details:

Join us for a family-friendly movie screening! Make Pride-themed friendship bracelets, enjoy snacks, and connect with your community.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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