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Photo of Loteria cards and snack.

¡Lotería!

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Roseland Meeting Room at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Celebrations, Games & Gaming, Spanish
Age Group:
Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Details:

Juega algunas rondas de lotería. La lotería es un juego tradicional mexicano. ¡Este evento inclusivo es para todas las edades!

Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Celebrations, Games & Gaming, Spanish
Details:

Juega algunas rondas de lotería.

La lotería es un juego tradicional mexicano. ¡Este evento inclusivo es para todas las edades!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in Spanish.

Spanish with English Translation

This event is in Spanish with an English interpreter.

Photo of instructor Henry Kaku with his giant origami paper crane.

Origami Workshop for Teens

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Celebrations
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Learn the art of paper folding with origami expert Henry Kaku. All materials provided. For grades 7-12. Register to save your spot! Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Island...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Celebrations
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Learn the art of paper folding with origami expert Henry Kaku. All materials provided. 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!

SOVA

Vietnamese Cultural Dancers

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Celebrations
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Dancing is an integral part of Vietnamese culture. They have developed a variety of traditional dances, and dance forms over the centuries, including the fan, hat, lantern, and lot...

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Music, Celebrations
Details:

Dancing is an integral part of Vietnamese culture. They have developed a variety of traditional dances, and dance forms over the centuries, including the fan, hat, lantern, and lotus.

Obon performance

Japanese Obon Folk Dancers

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northwest Children's Area at Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Celebrations, Enrichment
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Traditionally, Japanese have 'obon' festivals in the summer where villagers come out to dance and commemorate one's ancestors. Join performers from the Enmanji Buddhist Temple and ...

Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Music, Celebrations, Enrichment
Details:

Traditionally, Japanese have 'obon' festivals in the summer where villagers come out to dance and commemorate one's ancestors.

Conversations w/ Artist Evri Kwong: Turning National Issues into Bold Narrative Paintings

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Celebrations, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

“I am not a political artist. I am just an artist responding to the time we are living in.” – Evri Kwong Sebastopol Regional Library is honored to host exceptional artis...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Arts & Music, Celebrations, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Seats Remaining: 73
Details:

“I am not a political artist. I am just an artist responding to the time we are living in.” – Evri Kwong

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Adult Literacy Program, BiblioBus, Central Santa Rosa Library, Cloverdale Regional Library, Forestville Community Library, Guerneville Regional Library, Healdsburg Regional Library, Northwest Santa Rosa Library, Occidental Community Library, Petaluma Regional Library, Rincon Valley Regional Library, Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library, Roseland Regional Library, Sebastopol Regional Library, Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library, Sonoma Valley Regional Library, Windsor Regional Library, Virtual Events, Off Site

Memorial Day All Buildings Closed.

Closing
Branches:
Adult Literacy Program, BiblioBus, Central Santa Rosa Library, Cloverdale Regional Library, Forestville Community Library, Guerneville Regional Library, Healdsburg Regional Library, Northwest Santa Rosa Library, Occidental Community Library, Petaluma Regional Library, Rincon Valley Regional Library, Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library, Roseland Regional Library, Sebastopol Regional Library, Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library, Sonoma Valley Regional Library, Windsor Regional Library, Virtual Events, Off Site
Description:

Memorial Day
All Buildings Closed.

AAPI Kanopy Film Fest

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Reading Room (Sebastopol) at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Celebrations, Documentaries & Movies, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Sebastopol Regional Library will host two Kanopy films featuring the contributions and humanity of AAPI Americans: Halving the Bones: Author Ruth Ozeki's Autobiographi...

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Main Reading Room (Sebastopol)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Celebrations, Documentaries & Movies, Equity & Inclusion
Details:

Sebastopol Regional Library will host two Kanopy films featuring the contributions and humanity of AAPI Americans:

Photo of pronoun keychains with letter beads.

Pronoun Keychain Kit for Teens

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
Virtual Events
Program Type:
Celebrations, Equity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA+, STEAM & Maker
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Visit your library in June to pick up a free Pronoun Keychain Kit! Each kit includes letter beads, a charm, and a key ring. For teens in grades 7-12. Available while supplies la...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Celebrations, Equity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA+, STEAM & Maker
Details:

Visit your library in June to pick up a free Pronoun Keychain Kit! Each kit includes letter beads, a charm, and a key ring.

For teens in grades 7-12. Available while supplies last. Free!

Disclaimer(s)

Kits limited availability

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

Club de Cultura

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Children's Area (Roseland) at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Celebrations, Enrichment, Spanish
Age Group:
Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Senior, All Ages
Details:

Disfruta de proyectos creativos y un ambiente divertido con instructora Elsa Tapia.  Este es un evento familiar inclusivo.

Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Children's Area (Roseland)
Age Group: Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Celebrations, Enrichment, Spanish
Details:

Disfruta de proyectos creativos y un ambiente divertido con instructora Elsa Tapia. 

Este es un evento familiar inclusivo.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in Spanish.

Lectura Fest with graphics of white dove and book.

Lectura Fest!

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 3:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Celebrations, Equity & Inclusion, Library & Community, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Details:

A celebration of reading, music, and culture! 10:30 am - Chiquy Boom: Magia divertida y juegos bilingües para familias 12:30-1:30 pm - René y Familia: Música bilingüe para ni...

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Bilingual, Celebrations, Equity & Inclusion, Library & Community, Summer Reading
Details:

A celebration of reading, music, and culture!

10:30 am - Chiquy Boom: Magia divertida y juegos bilingües para familias

Disclaimer(s)

Room Capacity

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

 

library and community

Alfred Hitchcock's Rope (1948)

Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 1:15pm - 3:00pm
Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Celebrations, Documentaries & Movies, Equity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA+, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

Join us for a special screening of Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller "Rope" (1948) as we celebrate Pride month. "Rope" is a gripping tale of suspense and psychological tension, s...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Arts & Music, Celebrations, Documentaries & Movies, Equity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA+, Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Details:

Join us for a special screening of Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller "Rope" (1948) as we celebrate Pride month. "Rope" is a gripping tale of suspense and psychological tension, shot in a single continuous take.

Queer Bad Art Night!

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Celebrations, Equity & Inclusion, Health & Wellness, LGBTQIA+, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Hey Queers, let's get together, yeah yeah yeah!  Everyone's invited, including Allies!!! Dive into a world of creative chaos where perfection takes a backseat to the joy o...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Music, Celebrations, Equity & Inclusion, Health & Wellness, LGBTQIA+, Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Details:

Hey Queers, let's get together, yeah yeah yeah! 

Everyone's invited, including Allies!!!
Dive into a world of creative chaos where perfection takes a backseat to the joy of making gloriously bad art.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Family is a Rainbow with Maya Gonzalez

Family is a Rainbow with Author Maya Gonzalez

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Celebrations, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Join us for a celebration of inclusion and creativity with Maya Gonzalez and their empowering book, The Gender and Infinity Book for Kids. For grades K-5. Maya Gonzalez is an aw...

Library Branch: Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Author Events, Celebrations, Equity & Inclusion
Details:

Join us for a celebration of inclusion and creativity with Maya Gonzalez and their empowering book, The Gender and Infinity Book for Kids. For grades K-5.

Listening to Trans Youth

Listening to Trans Youth

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Celebrations, Equity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA+, Library & Community
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Join us for a community discussion on gender identity and understanding the transgender experience. Facilitated by Janna Barkin, author, educator, and mom. Janna’s youngest chil...

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Celebrations, Equity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA+, Library & Community
Details:

Join us for a community discussion on gender identity and understanding the transgender experience.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Adult Literacy Program, BiblioBus, Central Santa Rosa Library, Cloverdale Regional Library, Forestville Community Library, Guerneville Regional Library, Healdsburg Regional Library, Northwest Santa Rosa Library, Occidental Community Library, Petaluma Regional Library, Rincon Valley Regional Library, Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library, Roseland Regional Library, Sebastopol Regional Library, Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library, Sonoma Valley Regional Library, Windsor Regional Library, Virtual Events, Off Site

Juneteenth All Buildings Closed.

Closing
Branches:
Adult Literacy Program, BiblioBus, Central Santa Rosa Library, Cloverdale Regional Library, Forestville Community Library, Guerneville Regional Library, Healdsburg Regional Library, Northwest Santa Rosa Library, Occidental Community Library, Petaluma Regional Library, Rincon Valley Regional Library, Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library, Roseland Regional Library, Sebastopol Regional Library, Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library, Sonoma Valley Regional Library, Windsor Regional Library, Virtual Events, Off Site
Description:

Juneteenth
All Buildings Closed.

Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence logo with rainbow tree in background.

Storytime with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Celebrations, LGBTQIA+, Storytime
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Join the Russian River community and the local Sisters for a fun and fabulous story time for all ages! A Guerneville Library Pride tradition.

Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebrations, LGBTQIA+, Storytime
Details:

Join the Russian River community and the local Sisters for a fun and fabulous story time for all ages! A Guerneville Library Pride tradition.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Adult Literacy Program, BiblioBus, Central Santa Rosa Library, Cloverdale Regional Library, Forestville Community Library, Guerneville Regional Library, Healdsburg Regional Library, Northwest Santa Rosa Library, Occidental Community Library, Petaluma Regional Library, Rincon Valley Regional Library, Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library, Roseland Regional Library, Sebastopol Regional Library, Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library, Sonoma Valley Regional Library, Windsor Regional Library, Virtual Events, Off Site

Independence Day All Buildings Closed.

Closing
Branches:
Adult Literacy Program, BiblioBus, Central Santa Rosa Library, Cloverdale Regional Library, Forestville Community Library, Guerneville Regional Library, Healdsburg Regional Library, Northwest Santa Rosa Library, Occidental Community Library, Petaluma Regional Library, Rincon Valley Regional Library, Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library, Roseland Regional Library, Sebastopol Regional Library, Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library, Sonoma Valley Regional Library, Windsor Regional Library, Virtual Events, Off Site
Description:

Independence Day
All Buildings Closed.

Photo of a teddy bear having a picnic and reading a book.

Teddy Bear's Picnic and Storytime

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Celebrations, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

It's Lazy Bear Week in Guerneville, so bring your favorite teddy bear or other special stuffie to the library for a celebration all about bears. We'll sing songs, play games, liste...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Celebrations, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

It's Lazy Bear Week in Guerneville, so bring your favorite teddy bear or other special stuffie to the library for a celebration all about bears. We'll sing songs, play games, listen to a story or two and enjoy a little picnic.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Adult Literacy Program, BiblioBus, Central Santa Rosa Library, Cloverdale Regional Library, Forestville Community Library, Guerneville Regional Library, Healdsburg Regional Library, Northwest Santa Rosa Library, Occidental Community Library, Petaluma Regional Library, Rincon Valley Regional Library, Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library, Roseland Regional Library, Sebastopol Regional Library, Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library, Sonoma Valley Regional Library, Windsor Regional Library, Virtual Events, Off Site

Labor Day All Buildings Closed.

Closing
Branches:
Adult Literacy Program, BiblioBus, Central Santa Rosa Library, Cloverdale Regional Library, Forestville Community Library, Guerneville Regional Library, Healdsburg Regional Library, Northwest Santa Rosa Library, Occidental Community Library, Petaluma Regional Library, Rincon Valley Regional Library, Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library, Roseland Regional Library, Sebastopol Regional Library, Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library, Sonoma Valley Regional Library, Windsor Regional Library, Virtual Events, Off Site
Description:

Labor Day
All Buildings Closed.

Queer Bad Art Night!

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Celebrations, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA+
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Hey Queers, let's get together, yeah yeah yeah!  Everyone's invited, including Allies!!! Dive into a world of creative chaos where perfection takes a backseat to the joy o...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Music, Celebrations, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA+
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Details:

Hey Queers, let's get together, yeah yeah yeah! 

Everyone's invited, including Allies!!!
Dive into a world of creative chaos where perfection takes a backseat to the joy of making gloriously bad art.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Adult Literacy Program, BiblioBus, Central Santa Rosa Library, Cloverdale Regional Library, Forestville Community Library, Guerneville Regional Library, Healdsburg Regional Library, Northwest Santa Rosa Library, Occidental Community Library, Petaluma Regional Library, Rincon Valley Regional Library, Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library, Roseland Regional Library, Sebastopol Regional Library, Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library, Sonoma Valley Regional Library, Windsor Regional Library, Virtual Events, Off Site

Sonoma County Library Staff Day. All Buildings Closed.

Closing
Branches:
Adult Literacy Program, BiblioBus, Central Santa Rosa Library, Cloverdale Regional Library, Forestville Community Library, Guerneville Regional Library, Healdsburg Regional Library, Northwest Santa Rosa Library, Occidental Community Library, Petaluma Regional Library, Rincon Valley Regional Library, Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library, Roseland Regional Library, Sebastopol Regional Library, Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library, Sonoma Valley Regional Library, Windsor Regional Library, Virtual Events, Off Site
Description:

Sonoma County Library Staff Day.
All Buildings Closed.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Adult Literacy Program, BiblioBus, Central Santa Rosa Library, Cloverdale Regional Library, Forestville Community Library, Guerneville Regional Library, Healdsburg Regional Library, Northwest Santa Rosa Library, Occidental Community Library, Petaluma Regional Library, Rincon Valley Regional Library, Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library, Roseland Regional Library, Sebastopol Regional Library, Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library, Sonoma Valley Regional Library, Windsor Regional Library, Virtual Events, Off Site

Veteran's Day. All Buildings Closed.

Closing
Branches:
Adult Literacy Program, BiblioBus, Central Santa Rosa Library, Cloverdale Regional Library, Forestville Community Library, Guerneville Regional Library, Healdsburg Regional Library, Northwest Santa Rosa Library, Occidental Community Library, Petaluma Regional Library, Rincon Valley Regional Library, Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library, Roseland Regional Library, Sebastopol Regional Library, Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library, Sonoma Valley Regional Library, Windsor Regional Library, Virtual Events, Off Site
Description:

Veteran's Day.
All Buildings Closed.

LIBRARY CLOSED

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult Literacy Program, BiblioBus, Central Santa Rosa Library, Cloverdale Regional Library, Forestville Community Library, Guerneville Regional Library, Healdsburg Regional Library, Northwest Santa Rosa Library, Occidental Community Library, Petaluma Regional Library, Rincon Valley Regional Library, Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library, Roseland Regional Library, Sebastopol Regional Library, Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library, Sonoma Valley Regional Library, Windsor Regional Library, Virtual Events, Off Site

Day before Thanksgiving. Library closes at 6pm.

Closing
Branches:
Adult Literacy Program, BiblioBus, Central Santa Rosa Library, Cloverdale Regional Library, Forestville Community Library, Guerneville Regional Library, Healdsburg Regional Library, Northwest Santa Rosa Library, Occidental Community Library, Petaluma Regional Library, Rincon Valley Regional Library, Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library, Roseland Regional Library, Sebastopol Regional Library, Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library, Sonoma Valley Regional Library, Windsor Regional Library, Virtual Events, Off Site
Description:

Day before Thanksgiving.
Library closes at 6pm.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Adult Literacy Program, BiblioBus, Central Santa Rosa Library, Cloverdale Regional Library, Forestville Community Library, Guerneville Regional Library, Healdsburg Regional Library, Northwest Santa Rosa Library, Occidental Community Library, Petaluma Regional Library, Rincon Valley Regional Library, Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library, Roseland Regional Library, Sebastopol Regional Library, Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library, Sonoma Valley Regional Library, Windsor Regional Library, Virtual Events, Off Site

Thanksgiving Day All buildings closed. 

Closing
Branches:
Adult Literacy Program, BiblioBus, Central Santa Rosa Library, Cloverdale Regional Library, Forestville Community Library, Guerneville Regional Library, Healdsburg Regional Library, Northwest Santa Rosa Library, Occidental Community Library, Petaluma Regional Library, Rincon Valley Regional Library, Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library, Roseland Regional Library, Sebastopol Regional Library, Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library, Sonoma Valley Regional Library, Windsor Regional Library, Virtual Events, Off Site
Description:

Thanksgiving Day
All buildings closed.