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StoryWalk at Andy's Unity Park

All Day 12/7 - 1/18
Offsite (Roseland) at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Books, Literature, & Writing, Community Event (OFFSITE), Health & Wellness, Library & Community, Spanish
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Visit the StoryWalk® at Andy's Unity Park for Viento, Vientito / Wind, Little Wind by Jorge Argueta.Walk along the path, read, and explore the activities.The StoryWalk® installatio...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Roseland)
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Bilingual, Books, Literature, & Writing, Community Event (OFFSITE), Health & Wellness, Library & Community, Spanish
Details:

Visit the StoryWalk® at Andy's Unity Park for Viento, Vientito / Wind, Little Wind by Jorge Argueta.

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

The StoryWalk® installation will be up until January 18.

Disclaimer(s)

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

This program is offered in Spanish.

Colors of Spanish red logo.

Spanish Music & Movement

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Petaluma Mini Library at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Health & Wellness, Spanish
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

ATTENTION: THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE BEFORE THE PETALUMA LIBRARY OPENS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC - 9:30 AM This program is presented in Spanish.Spanish Music & Movement is a...

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Mini Library
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Health & Wellness, Spanish
Details:

ATTENTION: 

THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE BEFORE THE PETALUMA LIBRARY OPENS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC - 9:30 AM 

This program is presented in Spanish.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Gingerbread House Workshop for Kids with graphic of a gingerbread house, snowperson, and deer.

Gingerbread House Workshop for Kids

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, STEAM & Maker
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Celebrate the season at our annual gingerbread house workshop for kids and families! Choose from festive candy, graham crackers, and frosting to create a holiday masterpiece you ca...

Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Enrichment, STEAM & Maker
Details:

Celebrate the season at our annual gingerbread house workshop for kids and families! Choose from festive candy, graham crackers, and frosting to create a holiday masterpiece you can take home.

Disclaimer(s)

Room Capacity

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

 

UC Master Gardeners: Good Bugs vs. Bad Bugs

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
English, Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Sonoma County Master Gardener Bruce Robinson This talk will assist home gardeners in creating productive vegetable gardens using insectary plants that are intentionally introduc...

Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: English, Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community
Details:

Sonoma County Master Gardener Bruce Robinson

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Room Capacity

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

 

This program is offered in English.

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Practice reading with a 4PAWS certified therapy dog to improve reading skills and confidence.  This program is intended for beginning readers in grades K-6.  This i...

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

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

This program is intended for beginning readers in grades K-6. 

This is an In-Person event. 

Photos of five cute dogs.

Read to a Dog

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

This program is intended for beginning readers.  Practice reading with a 4PAWS certified therapy dog to improve reading skills and confidence.  This is an In-Person...

Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing
Details:

This program is intended for beginning readers. 

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

Graphic of a holiday tree.

Stories and Scenes from the Nutcracker

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

The Sebastopol Ballet Company presents scenes from their upcoming performance of The Nutcracker along with a reading of the book by our local librarian. Children will be able to pa...

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Arts & Music
Details:

The Sebastopol Ballet Company presents scenes from their upcoming performance of The Nutcracker along with a reading of the book by our local librarian.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

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

BiblioBus at StoryWalk at Andy's Unity Park

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
BiblioBus
Program Type:
Bilingual, Library & Community, Spanish
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at Andy's Unity Park for the new Storywalk Installation.Sign up for a library card!Access FREE Wi-F...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: BiblioBus
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bilingual, Library & Community, Spanish
Details:

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at Andy's Unity Park for the new Storywalk Installation.

Disclaimer(s)

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

StoryWalk branding with picture of the book Viento Vientito (Wind, Little Wind) that will be featured at this StoryWalk event

Storywalk Community Celebration

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Offsite (Roseland) at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Books, Literature, & Writing, Community Event (OFFSITE), Library & Community
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), All Ages
Details:

Join us for a StoryWalk at Andy’s Park, where families can enjoy an interactive outdoor storytime! We’ll read Viento, Vientito / Wind, Little Wind by Jorge Argueta, with bilingual ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Roseland)
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), All Ages
Program Type: Bilingual, Books, Literature, & Writing, Community Event (OFFSITE), Library & Community
Details:

Join us for a StoryWalk at Andy’s Park, where families can enjoy an interactive outdoor storytime! We’ll read Viento, Vientito / Wind, Little Wind by Jorge Argueta, with bilingual guides, fun activities, and a craft project afterward.

Disclaimer(s)

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

This program is offered in English.

This program is offered in Spanish.

Colors of Spanish red logo.

Spanish Music & Movement

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Health & Wellness, Spanish
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

This program is presented in Spanish. Spanish Music & Movement is a tour of culture, language, and fun! This presentation is not for sitting – your family will be active cha...

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Health & Wellness, Spanish
Details:

This program is presented in Spanish.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Healdsburg Ukulele Club

Ukulele Club Holiday Performance

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Celebrations
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Enjoy the sounds of the holiday season with our own Healdsburg Ukulele Club! For over 20 years, the Healdsburg Ukulele Club has met to play the magical Hawaiian ukulele togeth...

Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Music, Celebrations
Details:

Enjoy the sounds of the holiday season with our own Healdsburg Ukulele Club!

Scanning station

Scanning Station - Playback Memory Lab

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Register for a 3-hour appointment to digitize your documents and photos, slides and negatives. Appointments are available Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 1-4pm. Limited ...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Register for a 3-hour appointment to digitize your documents and photos, slides and negatives.

VHS button

VHS Station - Playback Memory Lab

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Register for up to 3 hours to DIY-digitize your VHS tapes. Appointments are available Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 1-4pm, by reservation. Limited to 1 station per day...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Register for up to 3 hours to DIY-digitize your VHS tapes.

Appointments are available Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 1-4pm, by reservation. Limited to 1 station per day, one appointment per week, per library card holder.

Technology & Computers

One-on-One Tech Help

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an ebook or downloading an audiobook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30 minutes with Cloverdale Library Reference st...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an ebook or downloading an audiobook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30 minutes with Cloverdale Library Reference staff for one-on-one assistance on Saturdays, between 1:00-2:30 pm.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

A Grand Love Book Cover

A Grand Love with Author Janna Barkin

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing, English, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA+, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

A Grand Love: Stories for Grandparents of Transgender Grandchildren is a book of personal stories and observations from the perspectives of the author, grandparents of transge...

Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing, English, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA+, Library & Community
Details:

A Grand Love: Stories for Grandparents of Transgender Grandchildren is a book of personal stories and observations from the perspectives of the author, grandparents of transgender grandchildren, and transgender people themselves.&nbs

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

alzheimers association

Alzheimer's Association - Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
English, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Alzheimer's Association - Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alzheimer's is not normal aging. It's a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking, and beh...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: English, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

Alzheimer's Association - Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Alzheimer's is not normal aging. It's a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

book cover

Author Visit with Henry Michalski: Torn Lilacs

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, English, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Join us for a conversation with Henry Michalski, author of Torn Lilacs: A True Story of Love, Defiance and Hope. Set during the dark days of WWII, Henry Michalski describes th...

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

Join us for a conversation with Henry Michalski, author of

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

vision boards

2025 Vision Boards

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, English
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

A Vision Board is a visual tool used to help clarify and maintain focus on specific goals. It consists of a collage of images, words, and phrases representing the things you want t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Music, English
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

A Vision Board is a visual tool used to help clarify and maintain focus on specific goals. It consists of a collage of images, words, and phrases representing the things you want to achieve or attract into your life.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Art Show Reception: Meet Photographer Bob Hart

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Join us at Sebastopol Regional Library from 3-5pm and meet the artist of Nature Photography, a collection of photographs from Oregon to Iceland (with a few stops between), on ...

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

Join us at Sebastopol Regional Library from 3-5pm and meet the artist of Nature Photography, a collection of photographs from Oregon to Iceland (with a few stops between), on

one-on-one technology help

One-on-One Tech Help

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center at Healdsburg 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 a Healdsburg Reference staff for one-on-one assistance. ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center
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 a Healdsburg Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

one-on-one technology help

One-on-One Tech Help

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center at Healdsburg 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 a Healdsburg Reference staff for one-on-one assistance. ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center
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 a Healdsburg Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

book cover

Author Visit with Henry Michalski: Torn Lilacs

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, English, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Join us for a conversation with Henry Michalski, author of Torn Lilacs: A True Story of Love, Defiance and Hope. Set during the dark days of WWII, Henry Michalski describes th...

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, English, History & Genealogy
Details:

Join us for a conversation with Henry Michalski, author of Torn Lilacs: A

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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. 

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Sunday, December 8, 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.