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

Sound Studio Basics

Monday, August 4, 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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

One-on-One Tech Help

Thursday, August 7, 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, August 7, 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.

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 3:30-4:00 p.m.

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

Lego & Build Club

Thursday, August 7, 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 "Children (Grades K-6)" group.

Read to a Dog

Sunday, August 10, 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, August 11, 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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Central Santa Rosa Book Club

Tuesday, August 12, 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 "Senior" group.

One-on-One Tech Help

Thursday, August 14, 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, August 14, 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.

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 3:30-4:00 p.m.

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

Lego & Build Club

Thursday, August 14, 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 "Children (Grades K-6)" group.

Read to a Dog

Sunday, August 17, 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, August 18, 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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Drop-In Camera Help

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Meeting Room 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 Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Documentaries & Movies, E Street Camera Library, Enrichment, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers
Registration Required
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 "Senior" group.

Lawyers in the Library: Employment & Civil Law

Tuesday, August 19, 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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Tortilla Literaria: En agosto nos vemos

Tuesday, August 19, 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, August 20, 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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Solve the Mystery Book Club

Thursday, August 21, 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, August 21, 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, August 21, 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.

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 3:30-4:00 p.m.

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

Lego & Build Club

Thursday, August 21, 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 "Children (Grades K-6)" group.

Read to a Dog

Sunday, August 24, 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, August 25, 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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Drop-In Camera Help

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Meeting Room 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 Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Documentaries & Movies, E Street Camera Library, Enrichment, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers
Registration Required
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 "Senior" group.

One-on-One Tech Help

Thursday, August 28, 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.