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Central Santa Rosa Book Club

Tuesday, October 14, 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
This event is in the "Senior" group

Create A Digital Story

Wednesday, October 15, 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 Available
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 Available
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

Drop-in Teen Volunteering

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Careers & Workforce Development, Enrichment, Library & Community
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Do you want to volunteer at the library? Every Wednesday we offer a weekly drop-in volunteer hours from 4:00pm - 6:00pm, where teen volunteers assist with library programs. Come and earn one or two hours of volunteer service!

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Careers & Workforce Development, Enrichment, Library & Community
Registration Available
Details:

Do you want to volunteer at the library? Every Wednesday we offer a weekly drop-in volunteer hours from 4:00pm - 6:00pm, where teen volunteers assist with library programs. Come and earn one or two hours of volunteer service!

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

Academic Talent Search Sonoma

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa 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: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central 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!

LIBRARY CLOSED

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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

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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:

Staff Day

All Buildings Closed

This event is in the "Adult" group

History of Salsa & Dance Lesson

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Music & Dance
Age Group:
Adult

Discover the history and influences of Salsa dancing, then learn basic steps while listening to top hits—no dance experience required! 

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music & Dance
Registration Available
Details:

Discover the history and influences of Salsa dancing, then learn basic steps while listening to top hits—no dance experience required! 

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 "Children (Grades K-6)" group

Read to a Dog

Sunday, October 19, 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, October 20, 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

Drop-In Camera Help

Monday, October 20, 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 "Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

¡Le invitamos a leer, cantar, jugar, y moverse! Para familias con niños de 18 a 36 meses.

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

¡Le invitamos a leer, cantar, jugar, y moverse! Para familias con niños de 18 a 36 meses.

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 "Senior" group

Lawyers in the Library: Employment & Civil Law

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Equity & Inclusion, Finance & Law
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Local volunteer attorneys offer free legal information and referral for matters of civil and employment law only. These lawyer consultations will last up to 20 minutes. 

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Equity & Inclusion, Finance & Law
Details:

Local volunteer attorneys offer free legal information and referral for matters of civil and employment law only. These lawyer consultations will last up to 20 minutes. 

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

Drop-in Teen Volunteering

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Careers & Workforce Development, Enrichment, Library & Community
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Do you want to volunteer at the library? Every Wednesday we offer a weekly drop-in volunteer hours from 4:00pm - 6:00pm, where teen volunteers assist with library programs. Come and earn one or two hours of volunteer service!

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Careers & Workforce Development, Enrichment, Library & Community
Registration Available
Details:

Do you want to volunteer at the library? Every Wednesday we offer a weekly drop-in volunteer hours from 4:00pm - 6:00pm, where teen volunteers assist with library programs. Come and earn one or two hours of volunteer service!

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

Make Your Own Earrings

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Learn technical skills and use quality beading materials to make—and take home!—a pair of drop dangle earrings. All supplies included. Grades 7-12.

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

Learn technical skills and use quality beading materials to make—and take home!—a pair of drop dangle earrings. All supplies included. Grades 7-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

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

Bilingual Babytime

Thursday, October 23, 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.

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

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, October 23, 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 Available
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Registration Available
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 "Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group

Spanish Music & Movement

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Music & Dance, Spanish
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

This program is presented in Spanish.

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Music & Dance, Spanish
Details:

This program is presented in Spanish.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

This program is offered in Spanish.

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

Read to a Dog

Sunday, October 26, 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, October 27, 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

Drop-In Camera Help

Monday, October 27, 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 "Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

¡Le invitamos a leer, cantar, jugar, y moverse! Para familias con niños de 18 a 36 meses.

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

¡Le invitamos a leer, cantar, jugar, y moverse! Para familias con niños de 18 a 36 meses.

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 "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group

Drop-in Teen Volunteering

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Careers & Workforce Development, Enrichment, Library & Community
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Do you want to volunteer at the library? Every Wednesday we offer a weekly drop-in volunteer hours from 4:00pm - 6:00pm, where teen volunteers assist with library programs. Come and earn one or two hours of volunteer service!

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Careers & Workforce Development, Enrichment, Library & Community
Registration Available
Details:

Do you want to volunteer at the library? Every Wednesday we offer a weekly drop-in volunteer hours from 4:00pm - 6:00pm, where teen volunteers assist with library programs. Come and earn one or two hours of volunteer service!

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

Haunted Gingerbread Houses

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Build your own haunted gingerbread house, using festive candy, icing, and other tasty decorations. Grades 7-12.

Upcoming
Registration Available
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker
Registration Available
Details:

Build your own haunted gingerbread house, using festive candy, icing, and other tasty decorations. Grades 7-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

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

Bilingual Babytime

Thursday, October 30, 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.

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

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

One-on-One Tech Help

Thursday, October 30, 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 Available
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Reference Desk (Central)
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 Central Reference staff for one-on-one assistance on Thursdays, between 3:00-3:30 p.m.