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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.

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Puzzle Swap

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Games & Gaming, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

Bring your gently used puzzles to share with fellow puzzle lovers.  Enjoy refreshments, complete a small puzzle in community, and take home a new puzzle to enjoy! Please en...

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

Bring your gently used puzzles to share with fellow puzzle lovers.  Enjoy refreshments, complete a small puzzle in community, and take home a new puzzle to enjoy!

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¡Lotería!- Game Night

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northwest Children's Area at Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Let’s Play Lotería! Play a few rounds of Lotería and win prizes! Lotería is a traditional Mexican game combining cards and bingo.  For all ages!

Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bilingual, Games & Gaming
Details:

Let’s Play Lotería!

Play a few rounds of Lotería and win prizes! Lotería is a traditional Mexican game combining cards and bingo. 

For all ages!

Disclaimer(s)

Room Capacity

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

 

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Gingerbread House Workshop for Kids

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley 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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Enrichment, STEAM & Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 48
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)

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. 

 

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Gingerbread House Workshop for Kids

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley 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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Enrichment, STEAM & Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
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)

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. 

 

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Sound Studio Basics

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30pm
E Street Sound Studio (Central) at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
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 requi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: E Street Sound Studio (Central)
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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

Baby Village

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

Join us for tea, sit in circle, and share the joys and struggles of motherhood. All are welcome, pregnancy through postpartum & mothers in all stages. Everyone gets a chance to...

Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Details:

Join us for tea, sit in circle, and share the joys and struggles of motherhood. All are welcome, pregnancy through postpartum & mothers in all stages. Everyone gets a chance to share. 

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Baby Café

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

Join us for tea, sit in circle, and share the joys and struggles of motherhood. All are welcome, pregnancy through postpartum & mothers in all stages. Everyone gets a chance to...

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Open
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Details:

Join us for tea, sit in circle, and share the joys and struggles of motherhood. All are welcome, pregnancy through postpartum & mothers in all stages. Everyone gets a chance to share. 

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Drop-In Camera Help

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Documentaries & Movies, E Street Camera Library, Enrichment, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

Stop by and learn the basics of how to check out and use the camera library, how to operate a Canon T7i DSLR, camera, or just ask any questions you have about audio and video. A...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Documentaries & Movies, E Street Camera Library, Enrichment, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Stop by and learn the basics of how to check out and use the camera library, how to operate a Canon T7i DSLR, camera, or just ask any questions you have about audio and video.

Ask questions, get tips, learn something new!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

This program is offered in English.

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Windsor Regional Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

This event is for beginning readers.  Practice reading with a 4PAWS certified therapy dog to improve reading skills and confidence. 

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

This event is for beginning readers. 

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

Intergenerational Chess Club

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 3:15pm - 5:00pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

Join fellow players to enjoy the great game of chess.

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

Join fellow players to enjoy the great game of chess.

Kids & Family Bilingual Yoga

Kids & Family Bilingual Yoga at the Petaluma Community Center

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Offsite (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Join us for this fun yoga class designed for children ages 2-9 and their parent/caregiver. Classes are conducted in Spanish and English. Led by Sara Gagnon. Free! Pre-register onli...

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Petaluma)
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Bilingual, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Details:

Join us for this fun yoga class designed for children ages 2-9 and their parent/caregiver. Classes are conducted in Spanish and English. Led by Sara Gagnon. Free! Pre-register online 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!

Unattended Children Policy

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

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Game On!

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Game On! is an after-school videogame meetup for grades 7-12. Join other teens to play games on PCs, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and/or Xbox. Snacks provided. Please feel free to...

Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Games & Gaming, Technology & Computers
Details:

Game On! is an after-school videogame meetup for grades 7-12. Join other teens to play games on PCs, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and/or Xbox. Snacks provided. Please feel free to bring your own handheld devices and games.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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Spanish Music & Movement

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional 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: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale 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.

This program is offered in Spanish.

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Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

Read, sing, play, move and learn! Open to all families with toddlers 18-36 months. Registration is not required, but feel free to register to receive an email reminder before each ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

Read, sing, play, move and learn! Open to all families with toddlers 18-36 months. Registration is not required, but feel free to register to receive an email reminder before each session.

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Family Storytime

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

Welcome to Storytime at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library. Join us Tuesdays for Family Storytime and Thursdays for Toddler Storytime! Be ready to read, sing, dance, and play...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Details:

Welcome to Storytime at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library.

Join us Tuesdays for Family Storytime and Thursdays for Toddler Storytime!

Be ready to read, sing, dance, and play with your child! 

Disclaimer(s)

Room Capacity

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

 

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.

Colors of Spanish red logo.

Spanish Music & Movement

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor Regional 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...

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Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor 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.

This program is offered in Spanish.

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One-on-One Tech Help at Rincon Valley

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
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 11:30am-12:00pm.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

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CalFresh Application Assistance

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

The Redwood Empire Food Bank will be at Northwest Santa Rosa Library to assist people with CalFresh applications from 1:00pm - 3:00pm. CalFresh is a nutrition assistance program...

Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Details:

The Redwood Empire Food Bank will be at Northwest Santa Rosa Library to assist people with CalFresh applications from 1:00pm - 3:00pm.

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Sonoma Valley FOL Classics Book Club

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

The Friends of the Sonoma Valley Library invite you to join their Classics Book Discussion Group.  The group will meet at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library on the second Tues...

Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Details:

The Friends of the Sonoma Valley Library invite you to join their Classics Book Discussion Group.  The group will meet at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library on the second Tuesday of every month from 2 to 3 PM.  The first meeting on Septe

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 Bodega Bay School

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
BiblioBus
Program Type:
BiblioBus
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at Bodega Bay School.  Sign up for a library card! Access FREE Wi-Fi! Checkout books...

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 Bodega Bay School. 

Game On! Jr.

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Drop in from 3:00-4:00 on Tuesdays and play games with other kids. Options include various board games, Nintendo Switch, and computers. Free snacks!  

Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Details:

Drop in from 3:00-4:00 on Tuesdays and play games with other kids. Options include various board games, Nintendo Switch, and computers. Free snacks!