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iMovie Editing

Wednesday, May 14, 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. Supplies are limited!

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, May 14, 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.

After School Hang Out (Grades 6-12)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Drop by the After School Hang Out to study, play games, or just chill with your peers! Laptops and board games will be available to use. For Grades 6-12.

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

Drop by the After School Hang Out to study, play games, or just chill with your peers! Laptops and board games will be available to use. For Grades 6-12.

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

First Chapter Book Club

Wednesday, May 14, 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: 10
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

Hangout Club: Crafting Lounge

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker, Library & Community
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Hangout Club: Crafting Lounge (for Teens and Tweens) Join us for an afternoon of crafts and fun! Come craft every 2nd Wednesday of the month in the Forum Room. Drop i...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker, Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

Hangout Club: Crafting Lounge (for Teens and Tweens)

Join us for an afternoon of crafts and fun!

Come craft every 2nd Wednesday of the month in the Forum Room.

Drop in anytime between 3-4pm.

arts and music

Club de Cultura

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Roseland Main Library at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Spanish
Age Group:
Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Senior, All Ages
Details:

Enjoy a Spanish program of creative projects in a fun atmosphere. Led by Elsa Tapia.This is an inclusive family event.

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

Enjoy a Spanish program of creative projects in a fun atmosphere. Led by Elsa Tapia.

This is an inclusive family event.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in Spanish.

Illustrated gems

Bedazzle a Tote Bag

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon 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: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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. Supplies are limited!

game pieces

Petaluma Chess Club - ALTERNATIVE LOCATION

Wednesday, May 14, 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!

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area (Sebastopol) at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Welcome to our Read to a Dog ProgramCome 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.&n...

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

Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program

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. 

First Chapter Book Club

Wednesday, May 14, 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 ClubRead 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.Registe...

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.

author talk

Author Talks: On Writing a Dark and Diabolical Thriller with Liann Zhang

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Events
Program Type:
Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing, Virtual
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/74313/register Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing, Virtual
Details:

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/74313/register 

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.

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Teen Chess Club

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming, Library & Community
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Play chess at the Northwest Library Teen Chess Club. All level of players are welcome. Learn how to play, improve memory and concentration or practice logical thinking sk...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Games & Gaming, Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Details:

Play chess at the Northwest Library Teen Chess Club. 

All level of players are welcome. 

Learn how to play, improve memory and concentration or practice logical thinking skills. 

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Supplies are limited!

Teen Knitting Club at Sebastopol Library

Teen Knitting Club

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Reading Room (Sebastopol) at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

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

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Main Reading Room (Sebastopol)
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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Intercambio

Wednesday, May 14, 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.

 

Technology & Computers

One-On-One Tech Help

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult
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. Please...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Adult
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 Northwest Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Friends of Sebastopol Library Book Sale Opening Night

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Sales & Fundraising
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

It's opening night of the Friends of the Sebastopol Library 2025 Spring Book Sale!Read more about the FOSL here: https://sonomalibrary.org/visit/locations/sebastopol/friends

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Book Sales & Fundraising
Details:

It's opening night of the Friends of the Sebastopol Library 2025 Spring Book Sale!

Guerneville Library Advisory Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 14, 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.

The Cooking Gene

Virtual Queer Book Club

Wednesday, May 14, 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: 26
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.

Family is a Rainbow

Family is a Rainbow Pajama Storytime

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Area (Roseland) at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Equity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA+, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Join us for a special pajama storytime celebrating the importance of family, diversity, and community. Parents, caregivers, and guardians are welcome to bring their children for an...

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

Join us for a special pajama storytime celebrating the importance of family, diversity, and community.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Free Citizenship Classes in Spanish

Free Citizenship Classes in Spanish

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Roseland Meeting Room at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Careers & Workforce Development, Education & College, Equity & Inclusion, Finance & Law, Library & Community, Spanish
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

This 10-week course will provide help to people from all over the world who want to become legal permanent U.S. citizens by taking the citizenship exam. This class is offered in Sp...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual, Careers & Workforce Development, Education & College, Equity & Inclusion, Finance & Law, Library & Community, Spanish
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Details:

This 10-week course will provide help to people from all over the world who want to become legal permanent U.S. citizens by taking the citizenship exam. This class is offered in Spanish.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in Spanish.

Canon Book Group

Wednesday, May 14, 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 East of Eden by John Steinbeck.To request print copies of the book please reach out to Whitney Hopkins at whopkins@sonomal...

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 East of Eden by John Steinbeck.

To request print copies of the book please reach out to Whitney Hopkins at whopkins@sonomalibrary.org or call (707) 433-3772.

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

Sound Studio Basics

Thursday, May 15, 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

Friends of Sebastopol Library Book Sale

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Sales & Fundraising
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

The Friends of the Sebastopol Library will host their 2025 Spring Book Sale!Read more about the FOSL here: https://sonomalibrary.org/visit/locations/sebastopol/friends

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Book Sales & Fundraising
Details:

The Friends of the Sebastopol Library will host their 2025 Spring Book Sale!

Image of parents with babies.

Bilingual Babytime

Thursday, May 15, 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)
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.

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

Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Supplies are limited!

Unattended Children Policy

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