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Petaluma Chess Club

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Petaluma Meeting Room at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

All ages welcome!

No experienced necessary. Some instruction available.  Play, learn and enjoy!

¡Todas las edades son bienvenidas!

No se necesita experiencia. Instrucción disponible. ¡Juega, aprende y disfruta!

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

All ages welcome!

No experienced necessary. Some instruction available.  Play, learn and enjoy!

¡Todas las edades son bienvenidas!

No se necesita experiencia. Instrucción disponible. ¡Juega, aprende y disfruta!

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

Graphic Novel Book Club

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

Join other 4-6th graders to read and discuss a graphic novel every month. Copies of this month's title are available at the Sebastopol Library for check-out to be read before the monthly meeting. 

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Available
Details:

Join other 4-6th graders to read and discuss a graphic novel every month. Copies of this month's title are available at the Sebastopol Library for check-out to be read before the monthly meeting. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group

Game On! for Teens

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Games & Gaming, Library & Community, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

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

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

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

This event is in the "Adult" group

One-On-One Tech Help

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
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 Available
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Registration Available
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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Lawyers in the Library

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Equity & Inclusion, Finance & Law
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Local volunteer attorneys offer free legal information and referral for general law matters. These lawyer consultations will last up to 20 minutes. 

Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Equity & Inclusion, Finance & Law
Details:

Local volunteer attorneys offer free legal information and referral for general law matters. These lawyer consultations will last up to 20 minutes. 

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

Computer Basics: Mouse and Keyboard

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Roseland Main Library at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
English, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
DigitalLearn.org:

DigitalLearn.org Workshops and Modules created by the Public Library Association, with support from AT&T. 

Learn various mouse clicks, basic command keys, and how to navigate a computer keyboard.

Computers will be provided.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Main Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: English, Technology & Computers
Registration Available
Details:

DigitalLearn.org

DigitalLearn.org Workshops and Modules created by the Public Library Association, with support from AT&T.

digital literacy grant logos

Learn various mouse clicks, basic command keys, and how to navigate a computer keyboard.

Computers will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Sewing in Community

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker, Enrichment, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Join us at Sebastopol Library 1st & 3rd Wednesday evenings from 6-7:30pm to sew in community. 

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

Join us at Sebastopol Library 1st & 3rd Wednesday evenings from 6-7:30pm to sew in community. 

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

Pajama Family Storytime

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area (Roseland) at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)

Our bilingual pajama storytime is inclusive and for all ages. Come in pajamas and enjoy stories and songs in Spanish and English. 

Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Children's Area (Roseland)
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime
Details:

Our bilingual pajama storytime is inclusive and for all ages. Come in pajamas and enjoy stories and songs in Spanish and English. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in Spanish.

Spanish with English Translation

This event is in Spanish with an English interpreter.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group
This event is in the "Senior" group

Sound Studio Basics

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

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.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Registration Available
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

This event is in the "Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group

Bilingual Babytime

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Spanish, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

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

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

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

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

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Petaluma Meeting Room at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

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

 

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

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

 

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

One-on-One Tech Help at Rincon Valley

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

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 Thursday, between 10:30am-11:00am.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Registration Available
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 Thursday, between 10:30am-11:00am.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

This event is in the "Adult" group

One-On-One Tech Help

Thursday, October 2, 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 Available
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Registration Available
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 "Adult" group

Author Talks: Nuestra América: Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Events
Program Type:
Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing, Virtual
Age Group:
Adult
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing, Virtual

Disclaimer(s)

Author Talks - Advance Registration Required

View the full list of upcoming Author Talks and watch previous Talks visit: libraryc.org/sonomalibrary

Zoom link sent upon completion of registration.

The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Sonoma County Library.

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

Family is a Rainbow Storytime

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Equity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA+, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)

Join us for a special storytime celebrating the importance of family, diversity, and community. Parents, caregivers, and guardians are welcome to bring their children for an hour of stories, crafts, and exploring what it means to be a family.

Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Bilingual, Equity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA+, Storytime
Details:

Join us for a special storytime celebrating the importance of family, diversity, and community. Parents, caregivers, and guardians are welcome to bring their children for an hour of stories, crafts, and exploring what it means to be a family.

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

One-on-One Tech Help at Rincon Valley

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

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 Thursday, between 11:30am-12:00pm.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Registration Available
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 Thursday, between 11:30am-12:00pm.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

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

Tween Game Lounge

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 1:15pm - 3:30pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

Drop by the Game Lounge to play video games, study, or just hang with your peers!

Laptops, iPads, and board games will be available to use. 

Grades 4-8

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Details:

Drop by the Game Lounge to play video games, study, or just hang with your peers!

Laptops, iPads, and board games will be available to use. 

Grades 4-8

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

One-on-One Tech Help

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Reference Desk (Central) at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Central Reference staff for one-on-one assistance on Thursdays, between 3:00-3:30 p.m.

Full
Registration Available
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Reference Desk (Central)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Registration Available
Details:

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Central Reference staff for one-on-one assistance on Thursdays, between 3:00-3:30 p.m.

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

One-on-One Tech Help

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Reference Desk (Central) at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Central Reference staff for one-on-one assistance on Thursdays, between 3:30-4:00 p.m.

Waitlist
Registration Available
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Reference Desk (Central)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Registration Available
Details:

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Central Reference staff for one-on-one assistance on Thursdays, between 3:30-4:00 p.m.

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

Read to a Dog

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Northwest Children's Area at Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program at Northwest Library!

This event is for beginning readers. 

Read a story to a dog!

Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing
Details:

Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program at Northwest Library!

This event is for beginning readers. 

Read a story to a dog!

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

Read to a Dog

Thursday, October 2, 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 "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group

Tabletop Role-Playing Game Club

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Games & Gaming, LGBTQIA+
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Join the Tabletop Role-Playing Game Club for thrilling adventures with TTRPGs like Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and Daggerheart.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Games & Gaming, LGBTQIA+
Registration Available
Details:

Join the Tabletop Role-Playing Game Club for thrilling adventures with TTRPGs like Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and Daggerheart.

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.

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group

Teen Volunteer Hour with Seeds & Reads

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Teen Space (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Careers & Workforce Development, Enrichment, Library & Community
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

If you love nature and helping kids grades k-6, you will enjoy assisting a librarian with our Seeds & Reads program on the first Thursday of the month.

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Teen Space (Petaluma)
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Careers & Workforce Development, Enrichment, Library & Community
Details:

If you love nature and helping kids grades k-6, you will enjoy assisting a librarian with our Seeds & Reads program on the first Thursday of the month.

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

Sonoma Mystery Book Club

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

The Sonoma Valley Regional Library's Mystery Book Club is back on the 1st Thursday of every month!  Pick up a copy of each month's book at the Sonoma Valley Branch while supplies last.  Then, please come and discuss it with us.  We

Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Details:

The Sonoma Valley Regional Library's Mystery Book Club is back on the 1st Thursday of every month!  Pick up a copy of each month's book at the Sonoma Valley Branch while supplies last.  Then, please come and discuss it with us.  We

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.