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African Drumming with Onye Onyemaechi. Photo of Onye leaning on hand drums.

African Drumming with Onye

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area (Roseland) at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Onye engages audiences with drumming, dance, and songs—presented in a historical and cultural context.

Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Children's Area (Roseland)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Summer Reading
Details:

Onye engages audiences with drumming, dance, and songs—presented in a historical and cultural context.

Disclaimer(s)

Room Capacity

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

 

Baby Café

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Petaluma Meeting Room at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

Local nonprofit Better Beginnings hosts Baby Cafes at the Petaluma Library, Fridays from 11:30am-12:30pm. Baby Cafes are dynamic community circles supporting infant feeding and the...

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Details:

Local nonprofit Better Beginnings hosts Baby Cafes at the Petaluma Library, Fridays from 11:30am-12:30pm.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Summer Lunch at the Library*

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024.  Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. We welcom...

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Details:

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Kits limited availability

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

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Summer Lunch at the Library

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024.    Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. ...

Library Branch: Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Details:

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Kits limited availability

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

Summer Lunch at the Library

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Library & Community
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2023. Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. Join us at the Clo...

Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Library & Community
Details:

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2023. Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Kits limited availability

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

book sales

Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries Book Sale

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 12:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Book Sales & Fundraising, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Details:

Friday, July 19 10:00am-12:00pm - Members Only Preview 12:00-5:30pm - Open to the Public Saturday, July 20 10:00am-5:30pm Sunday, July 21 1:00-4:30pm Social distancing...

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sales & Fundraising, Library & Community
Details:

Friday, July 19
10:00am-12:00pm - Members Only Preview
12:00-5:30pm - Open to the Public

Saturday, July 20
10:00am-5:30pm

Sunday, July 21
1:00-4:30pm

Summer Lunch at the Library

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Library & Community
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024.  Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. We welcom...

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Library & Community
Details:

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at seven library locations in summer 2024. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Kits limited availability

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

H&G

One-on-One Genealogy Research Help

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

Our free in-depth one-on-one genealogy help service is back! Get assistance from experienced Sonoma County Genealogical Society volunteers every Wednesday and Friday, 1 PM ...

Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Details:

Our free in-depth one-on-one genealogy help service is back!

Get assistance from experienced Sonoma County Genealogical Society volunteers every Wednesday and Friday, 1 PM - 3 PM. 

African Drumming with Onye Onyemaechi. Photo of Onye leaning on hand drums.

African Drumming with Onye

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Summer Reading Challenge 2024:

Adventure Begins at Your Library! June 1 - August 10 Books, Prizes & Events! Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Onye engages audiences with drumming, dance, and songs—presented in a historical and cultural context.

Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Summer Reading

Summer Reading Challenge 2024

Adventure Begins at Your Library!

June 1 - August 10

Books, Prizes & Events!

Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Onye engages audiences with drumming, dance, and songs—presented in a historical and cultural context.

Disclaimer(s)

Room Capacity

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

 

#Let'sGetCooking with a photo of teens at a Ceres library cooking class.

#Let'sGetCooking

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Summer Reading Challenge 2024:

Adventure Begins at Your Library! June 1 - August 10 Books, Prizes & Events! Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Join us for an enriching hands-on cooking and nutrition education class led by Ceres Community Project teens and staff. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and prepare a delicious se...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 11

Summer Reading Challenge 2024

Adventure Begins at Your Library!

June 1 - August 10

Books, Prizes & Events!

Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Join us for an enriching hands-on cooking and nutrition education class led by Ceres Community Project teens and staff. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and prepare a delicious seasonal recipe, which we will eat together in community.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Photo of a stuffed otter painting a tiny canvas with a picture of a mountain and clouds.

Tiny Art, Big Adventure!

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Roseland Meeting Room at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Summer Reading Challenge 2024:

Adventure Begins at Your Library! June 1 - August 10 Books, Prizes & Events! Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Capture your big library adventure on a tiny canvas - then view your masterpiece on display in the library! Register to secure your spot.  For grades 7-12. All materials pr...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Summer Reading Challenge 2024

Adventure Begins at Your Library!

June 1 - August 10

Books, Prizes & Events!

Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Capture your big library adventure on a tiny canvas - then view your masterpiece on display in the library! Register to secure your spot. 

For grades 7-12. All materials provided. Free!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Photo of Sterling blowing a bubble with his hand.

Sterling Bubbles Show

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor Regional Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Summer Reading Challenge 2024:

Adventure Begins at Your Library! June 1 - August 10 Books, Prizes & Events! Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Bubblesmith Sterling Johnson blows bubbles with hands, hoops, and loops in this interactive show.  

Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Summer Reading

Summer Reading Challenge 2024

Adventure Begins at Your Library!

June 1 - August 10

Books, Prizes & Events!

Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Bubblesmith Sterling Johnson blows bubbles with hands, hoops, and loops in this interactive show.

 

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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Creation Corner: Key-chain Creatures

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Petaluma Meeting Room at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Join us for a crafting adventure. Using the technique of needle felting, we will be making key-chain creatures using wool and our imaginations.

Required
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: STEAM & Maker, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Join us for a crafting adventure. Using the technique of needle felting, we will be making key-chain creatures using wool and our imaginations.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

Erika Thibault

Meet the Director

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
Library & Community
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Stop by for a casual conversation and get to know Sonoma County Library Director, Erika Thibault. Spanish interpretation available.

Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library & Community
Details:

Stop by for a casual conversation and get to know Sonoma County Library Director, Erika Thibault.

Spanish interpretation available.

Disclaimer(s)

Room Capacity

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

 

English with Spanish Translation

This event is in English with a Spanish interpreter.

book sales

Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries Book Sale

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 12:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Book Sales & Fundraising, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Details:

Friday, July 19 10:00am-12:00pm - Members Only Preview 12:00-5:30pm - Open to the Public Saturday, July 20 10:00am-5:30pm Sunday, July 21 1:00-4:30pm Social distancing...

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sales & Fundraising, Library & Community
Details:

Friday, July 19
10:00am-12:00pm - Members Only Preview
12:00-5:30pm - Open to the Public

Saturday, July 20
10:00am-5:30pm

Sunday, July 21
1:00-4:30pm

Technology & Computers

One-on-One Tech Help

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
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...

Required
Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.

Universal Yums

Universal Yums

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Roseland Meeting Room at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Discover a new country every month through music, trivia, and the best snacks and candies they have to offer.  We provide the treats, you bring a spirit of adventure and cu...

Required
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Music, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Discover a new country every month through music, trivia, and the best snacks and candies they have to offer. 

We provide the treats, you bring a spirit of adventure and curiosity about the world!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

One-on-One Tech Help

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Reading Room (Healdsburg) 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: Main Reading Room (Healdsburg)
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 Tech Help

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Reading Room (Healdsburg) 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: Main Reading Room (Healdsburg)
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 sales

Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries Book Sale

Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Book Sales & Fundraising, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Details:

Friday, July 19 10:00am-12:00pm - Members Only Preview 12:00-5:30pm - Open to the Public Saturday, July 20 10:00am-5:30pm Sunday, July 21 1:00-4:30pm Social distancing...

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sales & Fundraising, Library & Community
Details:

Friday, July 19
10:00am-12:00pm - Members Only Preview
12:00-5:30pm - Open to the Public

Saturday, July 20
10:00am-5:30pm

Sunday, July 21
1:00-4:30pm

RTAD SONOMA

Read to a Dog

Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children's Room (Sonoma Valley) at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program at the Sonoma Valley Library! This event is for beginning readers.  Come and read out loud to the dogs of PALS (Paws as Loving Suppo...

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

Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program at the Sonoma Valley Library!

This event is for beginning readers. 

Keenan Webster

Keenan Webster - Afro Roots World Music

Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Summer Reading
Age Group:
All Ages
Summer Reading Challenge 2024:

Adventure Begins at Your Library! June 1 - August 10 Books, Prizes & Events! Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Experience the sounds of West African music with Keenan Webster. Webster’s mission is to use music for world peace and healing, to fight against racism, and to bring all people tog...

Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Music, Summer Reading

Summer Reading Challenge 2024

Adventure Begins at Your Library!

June 1 - August 10

Books, Prizes & Events!

Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Experience the sounds of West African music with Keenan Webster. Webster’s mission is to use music for world peace and healing, to fight against racism, and to bring all people together.

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Sunday, July 21, 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.

Trio Amanecer

Trio Nuevo Amanecer

Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Spanish, Summer Reading
Age Group:
All Ages
Summer Reading Challenge 2024:

Adventure Begins at Your Library! June 1 - August 10 Books, Prizes & Events! Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Trio Nuevo Amanecer from Santa Rosa plays boleros and romantic ballads of Latin America, classic folk songs, as well as traditional Mexican music, and more. If you appreciate great...

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Music, Spanish, Summer Reading

Summer Reading Challenge 2024

Adventure Begins at Your Library!

June 1 - August 10

Books, Prizes & Events!

Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Trio Nuevo Amanecer from Santa Rosa plays boleros and romantic ballads of Latin America, classic folk songs, as well as traditional Mexican music, and more. If you appreciate great love songs in Spanish, come listen to Trio Nuevo Amanecer!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in Spanish.