Event List

Filters
Age Group

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.

Graphic of little blue monster snowboarding.

Create and Build: Thursday fun days

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 2:30pm
Children's Area (Roseland) at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Spanish, STEAM & Maker
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), All Ages
Details:

Jueves de juegos ¡Únete con nosotros cada jueves para jugar en familia! Este programa sin cita ofrecerá nuevos juegos, materiales de arte, y desafíos para alentar a los niños a ...

Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Children's Area (Roseland)
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), All Ages
Program Type: Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Spanish, STEAM & Maker
Details:

Jueves de juegos

¡Únete con nosotros cada jueves para jugar en familia! Este programa sin cita ofrecerá nuevos juegos, materiales de arte, y desafíos para alentar a los niños a explorar y descubrir. Este es un evento inclusivo.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in Spanish.

Spanish with English Translation

This event is in Spanish with an English interpreter.

Technology & Computers

One-on-One Tech Help

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Reference Desk (Central) at Central Santa Rosa 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 Central Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Thu...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Reference Desk (Central)
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 Central Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Thursday, between 3:00-5:00 pm.

Graphic of little blue monster snowboarding.

Jueves de juegos

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area (Roseland) at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Spanish, STEAM & Maker
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), All Ages
Details:

Jueves de juegos ¡Únete con nosotros cada jueves para jugar en familia! Este programa sin cita ofrecerá nuevos juegos, materiales de arte, y desafíos para alentar a los niños...

Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Children's Area (Roseland)
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), All Ages
Program Type: Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Spanish, STEAM & Maker
Details:

Jueves de juegos

¡Únete con nosotros cada jueves para jugar en familia!

Este programa sin cita ofrecerá nuevos juegos, materiales de arte, y desafíos para alentar a los niños a explorar y descubrir.  

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in Spanish.

Spanish with English Translation

This event is in Spanish with an English interpreter.

Technology & Computers

One-on-One Tech Help

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Reference Desk (Central) at Central Santa Rosa 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 Central Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Thu...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Reference Desk (Central)
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 Central Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Thursday, between 3:00-5:00 pm.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Northwest Children's Area at Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program at Northwest Library! This event is for beginning readers.  Read a story to a dog! Younger children may have a parent or care-giv...

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

Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program at Northwest Library!

This event is for beginning readers. 

Read a story to a dog!

Image of game controller

Game On! At the Guerneville Library

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Games & Gaming, Library & Community, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Game On! At the Guerneville Library is a weekly video game club on Thursdays from 3:30-5:30 PM. Join other teens to play games available for checkout through the library and playab...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Games & Gaming, Library & Community, Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Game On! At the Guerneville Library is a weekly video game club on Thursdays from 3:30-5:30 PM. Join other teens to play games available for checkout through the library and playable on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox. 

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.

H&G

One-on-One Genealogy Research Help

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

Get assistance from experienced Sonoma County Genealogical Society volunteers every Wednesday and Friday, 1 PM - 3 PM.  Free service - only in person at the Sonoma Cou...

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

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

author talk

An Evening with Amanda Jones: THAT LIBRARIAN: The Fight Against Book Banning in America

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Author Events, English, Equity & Inclusion, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

“Amanda Jones started getting death threats, all for standing up for our right to read . . . but she’s not stopped fighting against book bans, or stopped advocating for access to d...

Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Author Events, English, Equity & Inclusion, Library & Community
Details:

“Amanda Jones started getting death threats, all for standing up for our right to read . . .

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. 

 

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

STEAM

Lego Club

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Games & Gaming, STEAM & Maker
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Join us for Lego Club for hands on engineering, problem solving exercise, and play using age-appropriate materials. Free! Younger siblings are welcome to attend and use our coll...

Library Branch: Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Enrichment, Games & Gaming, STEAM & Maker
Details:

Join us for Lego Club for hands on engineering, problem solving exercise, and play using age-appropriate materials. Free!

Younger siblings are welcome to attend and use our collection of duplo bricks.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

storytime

Saturday Family Storytime in Forestville

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Forestville Community Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Calling all Forestville families! Join the Guerneville Children's Librarian on the second Saturday of the month for a storytime with songs, rhymes, and simple games.

Library Branch: Forestville Community Library
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Storytime
Details:

Calling all Forestville families! Join the Guerneville Children's Librarian on the second Saturday of the month for a storytime with songs, rhymes, and simple games.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

event graphic

Curso de Ciudadanía de Estados Unidos / U.S. Citizenship Courses

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Equity & Inclusion, ESL & Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Únete a la Biblioteca Regional de Sebastopol para una serie gratuita de 14 semanas del Curso de Ciudadanía de Estados Unidos. Este programa bilingüe, que se realizará de 10:30 a 12...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Bilingual, Equity & Inclusion, ESL & Language Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Únete a la Biblioteca Regional de Sebastopol para una serie gratuita de 14 semanas del Curso de Ciudadanía de Estados Unidos.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

This program is offered in Spanish.

saving energy

Your Energy Efficient and Resilient Home - in Spanish

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community, Spanish
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

Saving Energy at Home – a free workshop What uses the most energy in your home?  What repairs or upgrades around the house will make the biggest impact on your energy bills...

Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community, Spanish
Details:

Saving Energy at Home – a free workshop

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 Spanish.

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Sunday, October 13, 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.

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

Sound Studio Basics

Monday, October 14, 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: 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

enrichment

E Street Studios Drop-In Camera Basics (Canon T7i DSLR)

Monday, October 14, 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 one of E Street Studios Canon cameras (T7i DSLR). Perfect for beginners to get started using the camera and an opportuni...

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 one of E Street Studios Canon cameras (T7i DSLR).

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, October 14, 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. 

RTAD SONOMA

Read to a Dog

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Children's Room (Sonoma Valley)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

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

This event is for beginning readers. 

Yellow poppy flower image edged with words Master Gardener University of California Cooperative Extension

UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County Information Table

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Information Desk (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Environment & Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Drop in each Tuesday to browse an information table stocked with county-specific gardening leaflets for the public.  Bring your gardening and plant questions to be answered by...

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Information Desk (Petaluma)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability
Details:

Drop in each Tuesday to browse an information table stocked with county-specific gardening leaflets for the public.

scales

Lawyers in the Library: Employment & Civil Law

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Central Board Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Equity & Inclusion, Finance & Law
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Local volunteer attorneys offer free legal information and referral for matters of civil and employment law only. These lawyer consultations will last up to 20 minutes.  ...

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Board Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Equity & Inclusion, Finance & Law
Details:

Local volunteer attorneys offer free legal information and referral for matters of civil and employment law only. These lawyer consultations will last up to 20 minutes. 

storytime

Family Storytime

Tuesday, October 15, 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.

book cover

Rohnert Park Adult Book Club

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of the month for engaging and lively conversation! Books can be picked up at the Library and can also be downloaded through Overdrive and Hoopla. ...

Library Branch: Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Details:

Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of the month for engaging and lively conversation!

Books can be picked up at the Library and can also be downloaded through Overdrive and Hoopla.

2024 Schedule

comp

One-on-One Tech Help at Rincon Valley

Tuesday, October 15, 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.

After School Hang Out (Grades 6-12)

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
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, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
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.