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All About Bees

All About Bees

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northwest Children's Area at Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Summer Reading Challenge 2024:

Adventure Begins at Your Library! June 1 - August 10 Books, Prizes & Events! Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Discover the importance of honeybees, native bees, and other pollinators with the Sonoma County Beekeepers Association, then meet the bees! 

Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Summer Reading

Summer Reading Challenge 2024

Adventure Begins at Your Library!

June 1 - August 10

Books, Prizes & Events!

Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Discover the importance of honeybees, native bees, and other pollinators with the Sonoma County Beekeepers Association, then meet the bees! 

Disclaimer(s)

Room Capacity

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

 

Paper Bead Making with photo of rolled paper beads.

Paper Bead Making

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor Regional Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Summer Reading Challenge 2024:

Adventure Begins at Your Library! June 1 - August 10 Books, Prizes & Events! Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Learn how to create colorful, eco-friendly paper beads! Join us for a creative class that shares various techniques for making unique, personalized beads for your own projects. For...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Summer Reading Challenge 2024

Adventure Begins at Your Library!

June 1 - August 10

Books, Prizes & Events!

Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Learn how to create colorful, eco-friendly paper beads! Join us for a creative class that shares various techniques for making unique, personalized beads for your own projects. For grades 7-12. Register to secure your spot!

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

TheCodeQuest

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Games & Gaming, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

TheCodeQuest transforms learning into an epic quest of fun and excitement. Dive into the exciting world of coding where you'll learn basic computer programming and supercharge your...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Bilingual, Games & Gaming, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

TheCodeQuest transforms learning into an epic quest of fun and excitement. Dive into the exciting world of coding where you'll learn basic computer programming and supercharge your problem-solving skills. For tweens ages 8-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Lego

Build Club (Legos, Keva Planks and more)

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming, STEAM & Maker
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Join us for hands on engineering, problem solving and play using building bricks (ex: Legos, Duplos, KEVA Planks) on the first Tuesday of every month.  

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Games & Gaming, STEAM & Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 31
Details:

Join us for hands on engineering, problem solving and play using building bricks (ex: Legos, Duplos, KEVA Planks) on the first Tuesday of every month.  

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Tween & Teen Builders Club

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
STEAM & Maker
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Join us for hands on engineering and problem solving using building bricks. Solo build or collaborate with others!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: STEAM & Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

Join us for hands on engineering and problem solving using building bricks.

Solo build or collaborate with others!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

creativebug

Crafting with Creativebug: Personalized Plates

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Make personalized dishware using plain ceramic pieces and porcelain pens. Once you have decorated your ceramics, bake them in the oven at home to set the ink, and then they’re read...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Details:

Make personalized dishware using plain ceramic pieces and porcelain pens. Once you have decorated your ceramics, bake them in the oven at home to set the ink, and then they’re ready to use or give away.

All materials provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Kits limited availability

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

This program is offered in English.

Photo of Kayatta recording vocals at the mic.

Lyrics Workshop with Kayatta

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Summer Reading Challenge 2024:

Adventure Begins at Your Library! June 1 - August 10 Books, Prizes & Events! Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Learn how to write your own lyrics with Bay Area hip-hop artist Kayatta. For grades 7-12. Register to save your spot!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Summer Reading Challenge 2024

Adventure Begins at Your Library!

June 1 - August 10

Books, Prizes & Events!

Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Learn how to write your own lyrics with Bay Area hip-hop artist Kayatta. For grades 7-12. Register to save your spot!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Text that says Sonoma County Zine Club and graphics of scissors, pencil, stapler, and pen.

Sonoma Co. Zine Club

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment, LGBTQIA+, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Monthly meetup on the first Tuesday of the month from 6:00-7:30 PM  Sonoma County Zine Club is a collaborative space to create and share zines in community. Each month t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment, LGBTQIA+, Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Details:

Monthly meetup on the first Tuesday of the month from 6:00-7:30 PM 

Sonoma County Zine Club is a collaborative space to create and share zines in community.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

one-on-one tech help

One-on-One Tech Help at Rincon Valley

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Rincon Valley Regional 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 Rincon Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Tues...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
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 Rincon Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Tuesday, between 6:30pm-7:00pm.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

storytime

Family Storytime at Ives Park

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite (Sebastopol) at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

Join your local librarian in singing, reading, and playing together to build early literacy skills and a joy of reading.  Bring a blanket and meet us on the main stage at I...

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

Join your local librarian in singing, reading, and playing together to build early literacy skills and a joy of reading. 

Bring a blanket and meet us on the main stage at Ives Park. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

This program is offered in English.

Photo of Sterling blowing a bubble with his hand.

Sterling Bubbles Show

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Summer Reading Challenge 2024:

Adventure Begins at Your Library! June 1 - August 10 Books, Prizes & Events! Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Bubblesmith Sterling Johnson blows bubbles with hands, hoops, and loops in this interactive show.  

Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Summer Reading

Summer Reading Challenge 2024

Adventure Begins at Your Library!

June 1 - August 10

Books, Prizes & Events!

Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Bubblesmith Sterling Johnson blows bubbles with hands, hoops, and loops in this interactive show.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Room Capacity

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

 

David Chang Tai Chi

Tai Chi with David Chung

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Details:

Learn the ancient Asian exercise form to promote balance, relaxation, motion, health, harmony, stability, and inner power.   David Chung teaches Tai Chi for the Redwoo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Details:

Learn the ancient Asian exercise form to promote balance, relaxation, motion, health, harmony, stability, and inner power.  

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

storytime

Family Storytime for the Summer

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Join the Children's Librarian and community families in the forum room for stories, rhymes, songs and simple crafts. Crafts, games  and activities will be included during...

Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Details:

Join the Children's Librarian and community families in the forum room for stories, rhymes, songs and simple crafts.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Summer Lunch at the Library

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024.  Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. We welcom...

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Details:

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Kits limited availability

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

Summer Reading Logo 2024

Summer Lunch at the Library

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024.    Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. ...

Library Branch: Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Details:

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Kits limited availability

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

Summer Lunch at the Library

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Offsite (Northwest) at Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024.  Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. We welcom...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Offsite (Northwest)
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Details:

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Kits limited availability

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

library and community

Summer Lunch at the Library

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Equity & Inclusion, Health & Wellness, Library & Community
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Lunch is available to all youth between the ages of 0-18 years, Monday through Friday from 12 PM – 12:30 PM at the Petaluma library. Summer Lunch and Summer Reading activities g...

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Equity & Inclusion, Health & Wellness, Library & Community
Details:

Lunch is available to all youth between the ages of 0-18 years, Monday through Friday from 12 PM – 12:30 PM at the Petaluma library.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

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

BiblioBus at Living Room Life Center

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
BiblioBus
Program Type:
BiblioBus
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at The Living Room Life Center.  Sign up for a library card! Access FREE Wi-Fi! Chec...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: BiblioBus
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: BiblioBus
Details:

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at The Living Room Life Center. 

Disclaimer(s)

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

Summer Lunch at the Library

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Library & Community
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024.  Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. We welcom...

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Library & Community
Details:

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Kits limited availability

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

Summer Lunch at the Library

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024.  Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. We welcom...

Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Details:

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

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

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Room (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
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.  Children bu...

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.

H&G

One-on-One Genealogy Research Help

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

Get assistance from experienced Sonoma County Genealogical Society volunteers every Wednesday and Friday, 1 PM - 3 PM.  Free service - only in person at the Sonoma Cou...

Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Details:

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

African Drumming with Onye Onyemaechi. Photo of Onye leaning on hand drums.

African Drumming with Onye

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Summer Reading Challenge 2024:

Adventure Begins at Your Library! June 1 - August 10 Books, Prizes & Events! Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Onye engages audiences with drumming, dance, and songs—presented in a historical and cultural context.

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Summer Reading

Summer Reading Challenge 2024

Adventure Begins at Your Library!

June 1 - August 10

Books, Prizes & Events!

Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Onye engages audiences with drumming, dance, and songs—presented in a historical and cultural context.

Disclaimer(s)

Room Capacity

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

 

Hangout Club: Game On!

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming, Library & Community
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Hangout Club: Game On (for Teens and Tweens)   Drop in between 3-4pm every 1st Wednesday of the month for gaming. Board games, Magic the Gathering, and vide...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Games & Gaming, Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

Hangout Club: Game On (for Teens and Tweens)

 

Drop in between 3-4pm every 1st Wednesday of the month for gaming.