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

Read to a Dog

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room (Rohnert) at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

Beginning Readers Welcome!

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

Para los lectores principantes.

Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Children's Room (Rohnert)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment
Details:

Beginning Readers Welcome!

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

Para los lectores principantes.

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.

Lego & Build Club

Thursday, July 31, 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.

Tween Crafternoon

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

Join us on the 5th Thursdays of the month at 4pm for a Tween Crafting event!

2025 dates: January 30, May 29, July 31, October 30

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Join us on the 5th Thursdays of the month at 4pm for a Tween Crafting event!

2025 dates: January 30, May 29, July 31, October 30

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Supplies are limited!

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

One-On-One Tech Help

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Northwest Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Adult
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 Northwest Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

Money Smart Kids

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Education & College, Finance & Law
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. 

First-come, first-served, while supplies last.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Education & College, Finance & Law
Registration Required
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. 

First-come, first-served, while supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

Money Smart Kids

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & College, Finance & Law
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)

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

One backpack and set of school supplies per student. 

First-come, first-served, while supplies last.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Education & College, Finance & Law
Registration Required
Details:

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

One backpack and set of school supplies per student. 

First-come, first-served, while supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

Money Smart Kids

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & College, Finance & Law
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. 

First-come, first-served, while supplies last.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Education & College, Finance & Law
Registration Required
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. 

First-come, first-served, while supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

Money Smart Kids

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley 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. 

First-come, first-served, while supplies last.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Education & College
Registration Required
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. 

First-come, first-served, while supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

Money Smart Kids

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor 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. 

First-come, first-served, while supplies last.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Education & College
Registration Required
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. 

First-come, first-served, while supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

Money Smart Kids

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Healdsburg Meeting Room at Healdsburg 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. 

First-come, first-served, while supplies last.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Education & College
Registration Required
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. 

First-come, first-served, while supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

Money Smart Kids

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park Cotati 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. 

First-come, first-served, while supplies last.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Education & College
Registration Required
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. 

First-come, first-served, while supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

Money Smart Kids

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Roseland Meeting Room at Roseland 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. 

First-come, first-served, while supplies last.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Education & College
Registration Required
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. 

First-come, first-served, while supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

Money Smart Kids

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley 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. 

First-come, first-served, while supplies last.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Education & College
Registration Required
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. 

First-come, first-served, while supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

Money Smart Kids

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Offsite (Northwest) at Northwest Santa Rosa 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. 

First-come, first-served, while supplies last.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Offsite (Northwest)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Education & College
Registration Required
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. 

First-come, first-served, while supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

Money Smart Kids

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol 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. 

First-come, first-served, while supplies last.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Education & College
Registration Required
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. 

First-come, first-served, while supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

Money Smart Kids

Friday, August 1, 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. 

First-come, first-served, while supplies last.

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

First-come, first-served, while supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

One-on-One Genealogy Research Help

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Get assistance from experienced Sonoma County Genealogical Society volunteers every Wednesday and Friday, 1 PM - 3 PM. 

Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Details:

Get assistance from experienced Sonoma County Genealogical Society volunteers every Wednesday and Friday, 1 PM - 3 PM. 

This event is in the "Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

First Friday Build Club

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, STEAM
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Join us for hands on engineering, problem solving and play using building bricks (ex: Legos, Duplos) and other materials! Each month we will have an optional challenge for you to explore or you can build your own creations! 

Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Enrichment, STEAM
Details:

Join us for hands on engineering, problem solving and play using building bricks (ex: Legos, Duplos) and other materials! Each month we will have an optional challenge for you to explore or you can build your own creations! 

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 "Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group.

Family Storytime

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Join the Children's Librarian and community families in the forum room for stories, rhymes, songs, games and simple crafts. Be prepared to wiggle, learn and have fun!

Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Details:

Join the Children's Librarian and community families in the forum room for stories, rhymes, songs, games and simple crafts. Be prepared to wiggle, learn and have fun!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Mid-East Tapestry Ensemble

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Roseland Main Library at Roseland 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.

Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Main Library
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Character Design Drawing Workshops with Matt Gaser

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northwest Children's Area at Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker, 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

Sketch unique characters with award-winning concept artist and illustrator Matt Gaser! All materials provided. 18+

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Children's Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Art & Maker, Summer Reading
Registration Required
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

Sketch unique characters with award-winning concept artist and illustrator Matt Gaser! All materials provided. 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Bilingual Paint Party: Dragon Painting!

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker, Bilingual, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adult

Learn painting skills and practice new vocabulary in Spanish and English. All materials provided. 18+

Brought to you by the Friends of the Sonoma Valley Library!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Art & Maker, Bilingual, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Details:

Learn painting skills and practice new vocabulary in Spanish and English. All materials provided. 18+

Brought to you by the Friends of the Sonoma Valley Library!

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Chef Rogelio Cooking Demonstration

Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Author Events, 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

Join James Beard Award-nominated chef and cookbook author Chef Rogelio Garcia for a discussion and demonstration of modern Mexican cuisine.

Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Events, 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 James Beard Award-nominated chef and cookbook author Chef Rogelio Garcia for a discussion and demonstration of modern Mexican cuisine.

Disclaimer(s)

Room Capacity

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

 

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

Read to a Dog

Sunday, August 3, 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.