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iMovie Editing

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Board Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

Edit your movies and video clips using iMovie. Learn how to select, add, move, and trim clips as well as other topics based on time and the interest of the group.This class can be ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Board Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Details:

Edit your movies and video clips using iMovie. Learn how to select, add, move, and trim clips as well as other topics based on time and the interest of the group.

This class can be repeated multiple times.

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

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 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 DogCome 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 build conf...

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.

First Chapter Book Club. Young child with pigtails reading a yellow book.

First Chapter Book Club

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

First through third graders read along with a children's librarian!When you register and arrive at the library for the First Chapter Book Club, there will be copies of giveaway boo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

First through third graders read along with a children's librarian!

When you register and arrive at the library for the First Chapter Book Club, there will be copies of giveaway books for you to keep.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Game On!

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Drop in from 2:30-3:30 on Wednesdays and play games with other teens. Options include various board games and Nintendo Switch. Free snacks!

Cancelled
Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Details:

Drop in from 2:30-3:30 on Wednesdays and play games with other teens. Options include various board games and Nintendo Switch. Free snacks!

Book Buddies

Book Buddies

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 2:45pm - 4:15pm
Offsite (Healdsburg) at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment, Library & Community
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Kids and teens fostering a love of reading—together!Book Buddies is for kids in grades K-3 and takes place at the Healdsburg Elementary School Library Learning Commons. Sessio...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Healdsburg)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment, Library & Community
Details:

Kids and teens fostering a love of reading—together!

Book Buddies is for kids in grades K-3 and takes place at the Healdsburg Elementary School Library Learning Commons. 

Session 1: 3PM-3:30PM
Session 2: 3:45PM-4:15PM

arts and music

Bedazzle a Tote Bag

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Decorate a canvas tote bag using fabric paint and rhinestones! All materials provided. 

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

Decorate a canvas tote bag using fabric paint and rhinestones! All materials provided. 

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

game pieces

Petaluma Chess Club - ALTERNATIVE LOCATION

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

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

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Petaluma)
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!

Library and Community

Drop-in Teen Volunteer Hour

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Careers & Workforce Development, Enrichment, Library & Community
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Do you want to volunteer at the library? Every Wednesday we offer weekly drop-in volunteer hours from 3:30pm-5:30pm, where teen volunteers assist with library tasks. Come and ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Careers & Workforce Development, Enrichment, Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Do you want to volunteer at the library? Every Wednesday we offer weekly drop-in volunteer hours from 3:30pm-5:30pm, where teen volunteers assist with library tasks. Come and earn one or two hours of volunteer service! 

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

First Chapter Book Club

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

First Chapter Book Club Read along with a children's librarian and take home a free book every month! Snacks provided. Free! For grades 1-3. Every 2nd Wednesday, 4:00-4:30 pm...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Book Clubs, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

First Chapter Book Club

Read along with a children's librarian and take home a free book every month! Snacks provided. Free! For grades 1-3.

Every 2nd Wednesday, 4:00-4:30 pm.

Register Today!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

Teen Knitting Club at Sebastopol Library

Teen Knitting Club

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Teen Knitting Club (Grades 7-12) Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm Join us as a beginner or an experienced knitter who wants to learn new techniques, make new friends, and help other stud...

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

Teen Knitting Club (Grades 7-12)

Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

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CPR Instruction and Certification

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Northwest Teen Area at Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

This course presents the current American Heart Association, American Red Cross, and National Standard for adult, child, and infant CPR and choking, as well as AED use. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Teen Area
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Details:

This course presents the current American Heart Association, American Red Cross, and National Standard for adult, child, and infant CPR and choking, as well as AED use. 

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Hello! Hola!

Intercambio

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, English, ESL & Language Learning, Spanish
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Practice English or Spanish and help other learners in a friendly atmosphere. Beginners welcome. This event will be in Room 4 of the Healdsburg Community Center.   ...

Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Bilingual, English, ESL & Language Learning, Spanish
Details:

Practice English or Spanish and help other learners in a friendly atmosphere.

Beginners welcome.

This event will be in Room 4 of the Healdsburg Community Center.

 

Guerneville Library Advisory Board Meeting

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Library Advisory Board Members of the public are welcome to attend Library Advisory Board (LAB) meetings. Regional LABs serve to advise the Library Commission on issues aff...

Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Library & Community
Details:

Library Advisory Board

Members of the public are welcome to attend Library Advisory Board (LAB) meetings. Regional LABs serve to advise the Library Commission on issues affecting each branch.

Flyer for class: Paying for College with Scholarships

Paying for College with Scholarships - Workshop #3

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & College
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Join scholarships advisor Becca Lippman for three interactive workshops that teach students and parents how to find, apply for, and manage scholarships. For grades 9-12. Pre-r...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Education & College
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Details:

Join scholarships advisor Becca Lippman for three interactive workshops that teach students and parents how to find, apply for, and manage scholarships. For grades 9-12. Pre-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!

The Deep

Virtual Queer Book Club

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Events
Program Type:
Book Clubs, English, LGBTQIA+, Virtual
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

Queer Book Club meets virtually on the second Wednesday of the month!Registering for this event will sign you up for all 12 book club meetings! You will receive a Zoom li...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, English, LGBTQIA+, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Details:

Queer Book Club meets virtually on the second Wednesday of the month!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required - Virtual

Advance registration is required. Registered participants will receive the Zoom invite one hour prior to the scheduled event. 
Questions? Or if you need special accommodations, please let us know. Email: events@sonomalibrary.org or call your local library!

Print Copies for Virtual book clubs

Print copies are available while supplies last. Email events@sonomalibrary.org to have a copy sent to your local library for pickup. Leave your name, phone number, and requested library location in the message. Print books available upon request until 1 week before the program.

This program is offered in English.

Digital Literacy Grant

Computer Basics: Internet

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley 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. 

Details:

Learn how to find the information you need online. We will practice the use of search engines and visiting websites.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: English, Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

DigitalLearn.org

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

 

Details:

Learn how to find the information you need online. We will practice the use of search engines and visiting websites.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Conozca Sus Derechos - 12 de marzo

Know Your Rights (Spanish Presentation)

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Events
Program Type:
Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Library & Community, Spanish
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Learn essential information to protect individuals and their families, regardless of legal status, in case of detentions/ICE raids. We also be providing free materials and red...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Library & Community, Spanish
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Details:

Learn essential information to protect individuals and their families, regardless of legal status, in case of detentions/ICE raids. We also be providing free materials and red cards, in case individuals are detained/arrested.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required - Virtual

Advance registration is required. Registered participants will receive the Zoom invite one hour prior to the scheduled event. 
Questions? Or if you need special accommodations, please let us know. Email: events@sonomalibrary.org or call your local library!

This program is offered in Spanish.

enrichment

Sewing in Community

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

Join us each Wednesday from 6-7:30 to sew in community.  We have sewing machines for you to use as well as volunteers to assist and support you in your endeavors.You can ...

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Art & Maker, Enrichment, Library & Community
Details:

Join us each Wednesday from 6-7:30 to sew in community.  

We have sewing machines for you to use as well as volunteers to assist and support you in your endeavors.

Canon Book Group

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Join the Joe Mesics' Literary Canon book group to discuss One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.To request print copies of the book please reach out to Whitney Ho...

Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment
Details:

Join the Joe Mesics' Literary Canon book group to discuss One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

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

Sound Studio Basics

Thursday, March 13, 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
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. ...

Open
Required
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
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

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

BiblioBus at Petaluma Senior Center

Thursday, March 13, 2025 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!Checkout books in ...

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.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Finance & Law
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Free help to prepare and file your 2024 income tax returns in Sonoma County. Text or call for an appointment at (707) 582-0251. You do not need to be a senior or a member of A...

Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Finance & Law
Details:

Free help to prepare and file your 2024 income tax returns in Sonoma County. Text or call for an appointment at (707) 582-0251. 

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

storytime

Family Storytime - ALTERNATE LOCATION

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Offsite (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
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.This event will be...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Petaluma)
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.

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

Baby & Toddler Storytime is a language-rich educational program for children ages 0-36 months, and accompanying parents and caregivers.The librarian uses fun, engaging techniqu...

Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Storytime
Details:

Baby & Toddler Storytime is a language-rich educational program for children ages 0-36 months, and accompanying 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 program is offered in English.