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Yellow poppy flower image edged with words Master Gardener University of California Cooperative Extension

UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County Information Table

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Petaluma Mini Library at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Environment & Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult

Drop in each Tuesday to browse an information table stocked with county-specific gardening leaflets for the public.

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Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Mini Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability
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Drop in each Tuesday to browse an information table stocked with county-specific gardening leaflets for the public.

Photos of owners of Wine Country Zoological holding animals

Wine Country Zoological at the Petaluma Community Center

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Offsite (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional 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

Go on a wild adventure with rescued animals! Meet amazing creatures, from alligators to kangaroo joeys. Animals rotate at each location, offering a new learning experience with every visit. 

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Petaluma)
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

Go on a wild adventure with rescued animals! Meet amazing creatures, from alligators to kangaroo joeys. Animals rotate at each location, offering a new learning experience with every visit. 

Disclaimer(s)

Room Capacity

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

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.

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Room (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

Read to a Dog

Come and read out loud to the dogs of PALS (Paws as Loving Support). These well-trained dogs love to listen to stories in English and Spanish. 

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Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Children's Room (Petaluma)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Enrichment
Details:

Read to a Dog

Come and read out loud to the dogs of PALS (Paws as Loving Support). These well-trained dogs love to listen to stories in English and Spanish. 

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Chess Club Logo

Petaluma Chess Club

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Petaluma Mini Library at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Chess Club is on break from June 18th through July 9th. 

It will resume Wednesday, July 16th, at the Petaluma Mini Library.

Cancelled
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Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Mini Library
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Details:

Chess Club is on break from June 18th through July 9th. 

It will resume Wednesday, July 16th, at the Petaluma Mini Library.

dragon hoarding a pile of books

Yarn Rainbow Keychain at the Phoenix Theatre

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Offsite (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional 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. We will meet at The Phoenix Theater, 201 Washington Street.

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Register Now
Registration Available
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Petaluma)
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker, Summer Reading
Registration Available
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. We will meet at The Phoenix Theater, 201 Washington Street.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Rainbow Tie Dye

Rainbow Tie Dye

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Petaluma Mini Library at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker, LGBTQIA+, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adult
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

Celebrate Pride and learn how to tie-dye! All materials provided, or bring a 100% cotton piece to dye. Wear clothing you don’t mind getting stained. 18+

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Registration Available
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Mini Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Art & Maker, LGBTQIA+, Summer Reading
Registration Available
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

Celebrate Pride and learn how to tie-dye! All materials provided, or bring a 100% cotton piece to dye. Wear clothing you don’t mind getting stained. 18+

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Kits with Limited Availability

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

storytime

Family Storytime at Miwok Park

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Offsite (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Join us for Family Storytime in a Petaluma Park! Learn and practice early literacy skills with books, music and movement! This program is intended for toddlers and their caregivers.

Storytime will be held in a different park each week:

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Petaluma)
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Details:

Join us for Family Storytime in a Petaluma Park! Learn and practice early literacy skills with books, music and movement! This program is intended for toddlers and their caregivers.

Storytime will be held in a different park each week:

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.

book sales

Petaluma Library Book Club

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Offsite (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Age Group:
Adult

Petaluma Library Book Club
2nd Thursday of the Month, 12:00 pm

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

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Register Now
Registration Available
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Petaluma)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Registration Available
Details:

Petaluma Library Book Club
2nd Thursday of the Month, 12:00 pm

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

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.

arts and music

Creation Corner: Raffia Baskets

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Petaluma Mini Library at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for a crafting adventure. We're making simple baskets with raffia!

Waitlist
Register Now
Registration Available
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Mini Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Available
Details:

Join us for a crafting adventure. We're making simple baskets with raffia!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Room (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

Read to a Dog

Come and read out loud to the dogs of PALS (Paws as Loving Support). These well-trained dogs love to listen to stories in English and Spanish. 

View Details
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Children's Room (Petaluma)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Enrichment
Details:

Read to a Dog

Come and read out loud to the dogs of PALS (Paws as Loving Support). These well-trained dogs love to listen to stories in English and Spanish. 

Photo of Mr. Quick and Mr. Mustache doing a balancing act.

Circus of Smiles at the Petaluma Community Center

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Offsite (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

Join Mr. Quick and Mr. Mustache on a comical adventure featuring juggling, flips, and gravity-defying catches!

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

Join Mr. Quick and Mr. Mustache on a comical adventure featuring juggling, flips, and gravity-defying catches!

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.

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Room (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

Read to a Dog

Come and read out loud to the dogs of PALS (Paws as Loving Support). These well-trained dogs love to listen to stories in English and Spanish. 

View Details
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Children's Room (Petaluma)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Enrichment
Details:

Read to a Dog

Come and read out loud to the dogs of PALS (Paws as Loving Support). These well-trained dogs love to listen to stories in English and Spanish. 

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Chess Club Logo

Petaluma Chess Club

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Petaluma Mini Library at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Chess Club is on break from June 18th through July 23th. 

It will resume Wednesday, July 30th, at the Petaluma Library.

Cancelled
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Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Mini Library
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Details:

Chess Club is on break from June 18th through July 23th. 

It will resume Wednesday, July 30th, at the Petaluma Library.

Metal tags with stamped designs

Decorative Metal Stamping at the Phoenix Theatre

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Offsite (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional 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

Learn how to stamp on metal and create pendants, keychains, jewelry, gifts, and more! All materials provided. Register to save your spot. Grades 7-12. We will meet at The Phoenix Theater, 201 Washington Street.

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Registration Available
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Petaluma)
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker, Summer Reading
Registration Available
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

Learn how to stamp on metal and create pendants, keychains, jewelry, gifts, and more! All materials provided. Register to save your spot. Grades 7-12. We will meet at The Phoenix Theater, 201 Washington Street.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

storytime

Family Storytime at Eagle Park

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Offsite (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Join us for Family Storytime in a Petaluma Park! Learn and practice early literacy skills with books, music and movement! This program is intended for toddlers and their caregivers.

Storytime will be held in a different park each week:

View Details
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Petaluma)
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Details:

Join us for Family Storytime in a Petaluma Park! Learn and practice early literacy skills with books, music and movement! This program is intended for toddlers and their caregivers.

Storytime will be held in a different park each week:

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.

Photo of "dragon's eggs" made of clay with plastic jewels.

Here There Be Dragons Storycraft at the Petaluma Community Center

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Offsite (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional 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.


 

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Petaluma)
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.

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Room (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

Read to a Dog

Come and read out loud to the dogs of PALS (Paws as Loving Support). These well-trained dogs love to listen to stories in English and Spanish. 

View Details
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Children's Room (Petaluma)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Enrichment
Details:

Read to a Dog

Come and read out loud to the dogs of PALS (Paws as Loving Support). These well-trained dogs love to listen to stories in English and Spanish. 

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Chess Club Logo

Petaluma Chess Club

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Petaluma Mini Library at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Chess Club is on break from June 18th through July 23th. 

It will resume Wednesday, July 30th, at the Petaluma Library.

Cancelled
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Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Mini Library
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Details:

Chess Club is on break from June 18th through July 23th. 

It will resume Wednesday, July 30th, at the Petaluma Library.

Library and Community

Petaluma Library Advisory Board

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Offsite (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Library Advisory Board:

Members of the public are welcome to attend Library Advisory Board (LAB) meetings. Regional LABs serve to advise the Library Commission on issues affecting each branch. To ...

Members of the public are welcome to attend the Petaluma Library Advisory Board (LAB) which meets quarterly on the 4th Thursday of January, April, July, and October at 4:00 PM.

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Petaluma)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Library & Community
Details:

Library Advisory Board

Members of the public are welcome to attend Library Advisory Board (LAB) meetings. Regional LABs serve to advise the Library Commission on issues affecting each branch.

To learn more about LABs including upcoming meetings visit: sonomalibrary.org/governance/lab


Public comment may be submitted in writing prior to the meeting or orally during the meeting.

  • Electronic Writing – Written comments may be submitted via email to to the Branch Manager. 
  • U.S. Mail – Written comments may be submitted via U.S. mail to the branch's mailing address. It is advised you consider normal delays in mail delivery when sending your written comment via U.S. mail.
  • Orally, Live – Oral comments may be given during the meeting.

Members of the public are welcome to attend the Petaluma Library Advisory Board (LAB) which meets quarterly on the 4th Thursday of January, April, July, and October at 4:00 PM.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Sunglasses decorated with letter beads

Personalized Sunglasses & Visors at the Phoenix Theatre

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Offsite (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional 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

Decorate sunglasses and visors with gems, paint pens, and puff paint. All materials provided. We will meet at The Phoenix Theater, 201 Washington Street.

Open
Register Now
Registration Available
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Petaluma)
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker, Summer Reading
Registration Available
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

Decorate sunglasses and visors with gems, paint pens, and puff paint. All materials provided. We will meet at The Phoenix Theater, 201 Washington Street.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Mid-East Tapestry Ensemble

Mid-East Tapestry Ensemble at the Petaluma Community Center

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Music & Dance, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adult
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

Enjoy an array of classical, urban, and folk music from the Arabic-speaking countries, as well as Turkish, Greek, Armenian, and Persian traditions.

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Petaluma)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: 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

Enjoy an array of classical, urban, and folk music from the Arabic-speaking countries, as well as Turkish, Greek, Armenian, and Persian traditions.

storytime

Family Storytime at Leghorns Park

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Offsite (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Join us for Family Storytime in a Petaluma Park! Learn and practice early literacy skills with books, music and movement! This program is intended for toddlers and their caregivers.

Storytime will be held in a different park each week:

View Details
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Petaluma)
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Details:

Join us for Family Storytime in a Petaluma Park! Learn and practice early literacy skills with books, music and movement! This program is intended for toddlers and their caregivers.

Storytime will be held in a different park each week:

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.

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Room (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

Read to a Dog

Come and read out loud to the dogs of PALS (Paws as Loving Support). These well-trained dogs love to listen to stories in English and Spanish. 

View Details
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Children's Room (Petaluma)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Enrichment
Details:

Read to a Dog

Come and read out loud to the dogs of PALS (Paws as Loving Support). These well-trained dogs love to listen to stories in English and Spanish. 

Text - Money Smart School Supplies Store

Money Smart Kids

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Petaluma Meeting Room at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & College
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Use Otto Bucks to practice money skills and budget for back-to-school shopping.

All materials are free. One backpack and set of school supplies per student. 

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Registration Available
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Education & College
Registration Available
Details:

Use Otto Bucks to practice money skills and budget for back-to-school shopping.

All materials are free. One backpack and set of school supplies per student. 

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required