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Call Me Tree

StoryWalk at Bayer Farm

All Day 8/8 - 10/31
Offsite (Roseland) at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Enrichment, Library & Community
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Visit the StoryWalk® at Bayer Farm for Call Me Tree/Llámame Árbol by Maya Christina Gonzalez. Walk along the path, read, and explore the activities. The StoryWalk® installati...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Roseland)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bilingual, Enrichment, Library & Community
Details:

Visit the StoryWalk® at Bayer Farm for Call Me Tree/Llámame Árbol by Maya Christina Gonzalez.

Walk along the path, read, and explore the activities.

The StoryWalk® installation will be up until the end of October.

Gayle Manfre-Vote

Art Exhibit: Gayle Manfre

All Day 9/1 - 9/30
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Library & Community
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Artist Showcase Series:    September 1 to September 30 Open to the public during library hours when the room is not in use for programming. The Sonoma Valley Reg...

Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Music, Library & Community
Details:

Artist Showcase Series:   

September 1 to September 30

Open to the public during library hours when the room is not in use for programming.

Art Exhibition

All Day 9/3 - 9/30
Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Library staff and volunteer Art Exhibition. All month in September. Opening reception on Saturday, September 7, 3-4:30pm. Refreshments will be served thanks to the River Friends of...

Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Music
Details:

Library staff and volunteer Art Exhibition. All month in September. Opening reception on Saturday, September 7, 3-4:30pm. Refreshments will be served thanks to the River Friends of the Library.  

Art Show: On the Wall, Off the Wall

All Day 9/24 - 10/9
Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Sebastopol Regional Library is delighted to showcase Batra Nĵana Schmidt's art show, On the Wall, Off the Wall, a collection of abstract acrylic paintings and Cape Verdean doc...

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Arts & Music, Library & Community
Details:

Sebastopol Regional Library is delighted to showcase Batra Nĵana Schmidt's art show, On the Wall, Off the Wall, a collection of abstract acrylic paintings and Cape Verdean documentary photos, September 24, 2024, thro

Technology & Computers

Coding Club

Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Petaluma Mini Library at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & College, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn how to code? Teens ages 12+ are invited to this three week introductory course to the Python programming language on Sundays from 1:30-2:30 PM, starti...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Mini Library
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Education & College, Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn how to code? Teens ages 12+ are invited to this three week introductory course to the Python programming language on Sundays from 1:30-2:30 PM, starting Sept 29th. All materials provided, registration encouraged!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Sunday, September 29, 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.

Raizes Collective

Paint Party with Lucero Vargas: A Raizes Workshop

Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Bilingual, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
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:

Paint your own masterpiece step-by-step with Indigenous artist Lucero Vargas! Inspired by Mexican and Native American culture, Vargas employs a naïve folk-art style to explore ques...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Bilingual, Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 2

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:

Paint your own masterpiece step-by-step with Indigenous artist Lucero Vargas!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Flor de Calabaza Quesadillas

Flor de Calabaza Quesadillas Workshop

Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Celebrations, Enrichment, Health & Wellness
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:

Learn how to use colorful squash blossoms—flor de calabaza—to add delicate flavor to a traditional Mexican dish. Recommended for ages 13 and up! Salome Arenas-Ramirez has been c...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Bilingual, Celebrations, Enrichment, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 14

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:

Learn how to use colorful squash blossoms—flor de calabaza—to add delicate flavor to a traditional Mexican dish. Recommended for ages 13 and up!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Spanish with English Translation

This event is in Spanish with an English interpreter.

book cover

Author Visit with Greg King, Award-Winning Journalist and Activist

Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing
Age Group:
Adult, Senior, All Ages
Details:

Born to a family with deep roots in West Sonoma County, Mr. King will be at the Guerneville Library to discuss his book The Ghost Forest, Racists, Radicals and Real Estate in the C...

Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing
Details:

Born to a family with deep roots in West Sonoma County, Mr.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

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

Sound Studio Basics

Monday, September 30, 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

Baby Café and Mama Circle

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

Join us for tea, sit in circle, and share the joys and struggles of motherhood. All are welcome, pregnancy through postpartum & mothers in all stages. Everyone gets a chance to...

Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Details:

Join us for tea, sit in circle, and share the joys and struggles of motherhood. All are welcome, pregnancy through postpartum & mothers in all stages. Everyone gets a chance to share. 

equity and inclusion

Be Who You Are Day! Storytime

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Room (Rohnert) at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Celebrations, Equity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA+, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

We celebrate "Be Who You Are Day" every September 30th, featuring the books of queer children's author Todd Parr. Librarians will read aloud from some favorites by Parr, author of ...

Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Children's Room (Rohnert)
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Celebrations, Equity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA+, Storytime
Details:

We celebrate "Be Who You Are Day" every September 30th, featuring the books of queer children's author Todd Parr.

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 English.

Crafting with Creativebug

Crafting with CreativeBug: Painting Tessellations

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, English
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

A tessellation is a collection of shapes called tiles that fit together without gaps or overlaps to create a repetitive pattern. Tessellations are often used in mozaics, arcit...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Arts & Music, English
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

A tessellation is a collection of shapes called tiles that fit together without gaps or overlaps to create a repetitive pattern. Tessellations are often used in mozaics, arcitecture, wallpaper, puzzles, fine art, and everyday quilting.

An Introduction to Quilting

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Enrichment, STEAM & Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Learn quilting basics. We welcome everybody who wants to learn basic quilting skills, make new friends, and create. Our community partner, The Santa Rosa Quilt Guild will provide a...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Music, Enrichment, STEAM & Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Details:

Learn quilting basics. We welcome everybody who wants to learn basic quilting skills, make new friends, and create.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Bilingual Immigration legal consultations

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Roseland Meeting Room at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Equity & Inclusion, Finance & Law
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

FREE Immigration Consultations at the Library  Starting March 25, 2024., Catholic Charites of Santa Rosa' Immigration and Naturalization Program is offering FREE immigratio...

Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Bilingual, Equity & Inclusion, Finance & Law
Details:

FREE Immigration Consultations at the Library 

Disclaimer(s)

Room Capacity

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

 

enrichment

Drop-In Camera Help

Monday, September 30, 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.

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Windsor Regional Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

This event is for beginning readers.  Practice reading with a 4PAWS certified therapy dog to improve reading skills and confidence. 

Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing
Details:

This event is for beginning readers. 

Practice reading with a 4PAWS certified therapy dog to improve reading skills and confidence. 

Intergenerational Chess Club

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 3:15pm - 5:00pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

Join fellow players to enjoy the great game of chess.

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Enrichment, Games & Gaming
Details:

Join fellow players to enjoy the great game of chess.

equity and inclusion

Chapter Chats Book Club

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room (Rohnert) at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

"Chapter Chats" 4th-6th Grade Book Club  A read-together book club for kids. Participants will checkout a new book to read at every meeting. Snacks provided. Free!  ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Children's Room (Rohnert)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Book Clubs, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

"Chapter Chats" 4th-6th Grade Book Club 

A read-together book club for kids. Participants will checkout a new book to read at every meeting. Snacks provided. Free!

 

 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

Kids & Family Bilingual Yoga

Kids & Family Bilingual Yoga

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Join us for this fun yoga class designed for children ages 2-9 and their parent/caregiver. Classes are conducted in Spanish and English. Led by Sara Gagnon. Free! Pre-register onli...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Bilingual, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Details:

Join us for this fun yoga class designed for children ages 2-9 and their parent/caregiver. Classes are conducted in Spanish and English. Led by Sara Gagnon. Free! Pre-register online to receive a reminder email.

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.

A woman and man holding guitars in a forest

Teen Ukulele Workshop Part 3

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Learn to play ukulele in a 3-part series for beginners. Ukuleles provided. Grades 7-12. Register to receive a reminder email.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Arts & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Details:

Learn to play ukulele in a 3-part series for beginners. Ukuleles provided.

Grades 7-12.

Register to receive a reminder email.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

arts and music

Inktober in the Library

All Day
Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Library & Community
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Come draw in the Library! Inktober is a month long art event with daily prompts. Cloverdale library will have a table with pens, paper, and art books all October. Add your famil...

Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Music, Library & Community
Details:

Come draw in the Library!

Drawing of the Bus driving down a street. Reads: Books, Wi-Fi, and more on board.

BiblioBus at Petaluma Senior Center

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
BiblioBus
Program Type:
BiblioBus
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at the Petaluma Senior Center.  Sign up for a library card! Access FREE Wi-Fi! Check...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: BiblioBus
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: BiblioBus
Details:

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at the Petaluma Senior Center. 

Disclaimer(s)

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

library and community

Pins & Needles: Beginner Sewing Class!

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Enrichment, Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Join us to create tote bags, pillowcases, stacking baskets, zippered project bags, and one class on troubleshooting problems with the sewing machine. We will also cover sewing basi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Music, Enrichment, Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Join us to create tote bags, pillowcases, stacking baskets, zippered project bags, and one class on troubleshooting problems with the sewing machine.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required