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Spanish Music & Movement

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Health & Wellness, Spanish
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

This program is presented in Spanish. Spanish Music & Movement is a tour of culture, language, and fun! This presentation is not for sitting – your family will be active cha...

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Health & Wellness, 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.

Mi Voto Mi Salud

My Vote. My Health.™

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, English, Equity & Inclusion, Library & Community, Spanish
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

Join Aliados Health for a non-partisan discussion on voting and its direct impact on our collective health and well-being. Learn more about the timing of elections, the i...

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Bilingual, English, Equity & Inclusion, Library & Community, Spanish
Details:

Join Aliados Health for a non-partisan discussion on voting and its direct impact on our collective health and well-being.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in Spanish.

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Sunday, October 13, 2024 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)
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 read...

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.

Sound Studios graphic of a mic, laptops, and recording equipment.

Sound Studio Basics

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
E Street Sound Studio (Central) at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
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 requi...

Open
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, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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

enrichment

Drop-In Camera Help

Monday, October 14, 2024 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
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. A...

Open
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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. Walk-ins welcome!

This program is offered in English.

storytime

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
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 ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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.

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Lawyers in the Library: Employment & Civil Law

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Central Board Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Equity & Inclusion, Finance & Law
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
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.  ...

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Board 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. 

Spanish book club

Tortilla Literaria: Valle de Sombras

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 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
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 ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, Spanish
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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)

This program is offered in Spanish.

Create a Digital Story

Create A Digital Story

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Board Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
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. Bring a flash drive or email yourself 10-20 phot...

Open
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, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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. Walk-ins welcome!

library and community

Drop-in Teen Volunteer Hour

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Careers & Workforce Development, Enrichment, Library & Community
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
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. Co...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Careers & Workforce Development, Enrichment, Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!

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Game On! for Teens

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Games & Gaming, Library & Community, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Play games, hang out, eat snacks, and have fun! Join other teens to play games for the Nintendo Switch.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Games & Gaming, Library & Community, Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Play games, hang out, eat snacks, and have fun! Join other teens to play games for the Nintendo Switch.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!

Image of parents with babies.

Bilingual Babytime (English/Spanish)

Thursday, October 17, 2024 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)
Details:

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

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

Sing and play with your baby in Spanish and English. This program 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. Walk-ins welcome!

Unattended Children Policy

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

book cover

Solve the Mystery Book Club

Thursday, October 17, 2024 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
Details:

Print Copies will be available in the branch a month before the discussion. Please call or email the Library with any questions. 2024 Schedule January 18 - Talent...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Details:

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

2024 Schedule

Technology & Computers

One-on-One Tech Help

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Reference Desk (Central) at Central Santa Rosa 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 Central Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Thu...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Reference Desk (Central)
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 Central Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Thursday, between 3:00-5:00 pm.

Technology & Computers

One-on-One Tech Help

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Reference Desk (Central) at Central Santa Rosa 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 Central Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Thu...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Reference Desk (Central)
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 Central Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Thursday, between 3:00-5:00 pm.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

library and community

Drop-in Teen Volunteer Hour

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Careers & Workforce Development, Enrichment, Library & Community
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Do you want to volunteer at the library? Every Thursday we offer a weekly drop-in volunteer hours from 3:30pm-5:30pm, where teen volunteers assist with library programs. Come ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Careers & Workforce Development, Enrichment, Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Do you want to volunteer at the library? Every Thursday we offer a weekly drop-in volunteer hours from 3:30pm-5:30pm, where teen volunteers assist with library programs. Come and earn one or two hours of volunteer service!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!

STEAM

Lego & Build Club

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
STEAM & Maker
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
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 c...

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

Raizes Collective

Screen Printing as a Tool for Activism with Martin Zuñiga: A Raizes Workshop

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Bilingual, Celebrations, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Celebrating Latin American Roots:

Join us in celebrating Latin American roots during National Hispanic Heritage Month—and beyond! Check out our recommended books, movies, music, and free events—including bilingual ...

Details:

Become a printmaker in this hands-on workshop with Martin Zuñiga! A sculptor, visual artist, and tireless advocate for the arts in Santa Rosa, Zuñiga will teach you how to create y...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Arts & Music, Bilingual, Celebrations, Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 13

Celebrating Latin American Roots

Join us in celebrating Latin American roots during National Hispanic Heritage Month—and beyond! Check out our recommended books, movies, music, and free events—including bilingual and all-ages activities!
Learn more: sonomalibrary.org/celebra-en

Details:

Become a printmaker in this hands-on workshop with Martin Zuñiga! A sculptor, visual artist, and tireless advocate for the arts in Santa Rosa, Zuñiga will teach you how to create your own print to take home.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Room Capacity

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

 

Kits limited availability

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

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Sunday, October 20, 2024 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)
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 read...

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.

Sound Studios graphic of a mic, laptops, and recording equipment.

Sound Studio Basics

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
E Street Sound Studio (Central) at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
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 requi...

Open
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, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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

enrichment

Drop-In Camera Help

Monday, October 21, 2024 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
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. A...

Open
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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. Walk-ins welcome!

This program is offered in English.

storytime

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
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 ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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.

Pronoun Advocacy Workshop at Central Library

Pronoun Advocacy Workshop

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Equity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA+
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Join us for a youth-led Pronoun Advocacy Workshop! We will be sharing our stories, brainstorming what to do in different scenarios, and discussing advocacy tactics. We’d love to he...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Equity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA+
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Details:

Join us for a youth-led Pronoun Advocacy Workshop! We will be sharing our stories, brainstorming what to do in different scenarios, and discussing advocacy tactics. We’d love to hear your thoughts, experiences, and questions!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!

Cartoon drawing of haunted gingerbread houses

Teens: Haunted Gingerbread Houses

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

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

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Arts & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required