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This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

Drop-in Teen Volunteer Hour

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Careers & Workforce Development
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Need community service hours? Drop by our Volunteer Hour and assist with various library tasks. No need to register - the only requirement is that you are between the ages of 13 an...

Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Careers & Workforce Development
Details:

Need community service hours? Drop by our Volunteer Hour and assist with various library tasks.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.

Imitate an Illustrator

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Roseland Meeting Room at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Books, Literature, & Writing
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Learn about award-winning children’s books and the techniques used to illustrate them. Choose from several illustrators and create your own masterpiece in an award-winning style. F...

Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Books, Literature, & Writing
Details:

Learn about award-winning children’s books and the techniques used to illustrate them. Choose from several illustrators and create your own masterpiece in an award-winning style. For ages 4 & up. Supplies provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Meet the Director

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional 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. If the room meets a maximum capacity of 50, we will admit entrance on a first-c...

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
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.

If the room meets a maximum capacity of 50, we will admit entrance on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Disclaimer(s)

Room Capacity

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

 

This event is in the "Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group.

Bilingual Storytime

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Northwest Children's Area at Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Spanish, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

Join us for Bilingual Stories in English and Spanish for children ages 0-5. In the Children's Room at Northwest Library. Free!

Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Children's Area
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Bilingual, Spanish, Storytime
Details:

Join us for Bilingual Stories in English and Spanish for children ages 0-5.

In the Children's Room at Northwest Library.

Free!

This event is in the "Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group.

Family Storytime

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

Join us for a fun family storytime. Books, music, and movement! Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5) Únase a nosotros para una divertida hora de cuentos para la familia. ¡Libros, música,...

Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Details:

Join us for a fun family storytime. Books, music, and movement! Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Únase a nosotros para una divertida hora de cuentos para la familia. ¡Libros, música, y movimiento!

Bebé -preescolar (0-5)

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

This event is in the "Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group.

Bilingual Baby and Toddler Storytime

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

Join us for Bilingual (English/Spanish) Baby and Toddler Storytime with Miss Charity.  Stories, music, movement, and more! This program will be held at the Healdsburg Commu...

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

Join us for Bilingual (English/Spanish) Baby and Toddler Storytime with Miss Charity.  Stories, music, movement, and more!

This program will be held at the Healdsburg Community Center, Room 4.

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

One-on-One Tech Help

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Sonoma Valley Study Pod at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Meet with a tech savvy staff member to ask your tech questions. This is your opportunity to find answers and learn about a wide variety of things, like how to download library eBoo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Study Pod
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Meet with a tech savvy staff member to ask your tech questions. This is your opportunity to find answers and learn about a wide variety of things, like how to download library eBooks or watch movies on your tablet and more.  

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Tai Chi with David Chung

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Details:

Learn the ancient Asian exercise form to promote balance, relaxation, motion, health, harmony, stability, and inner power.   David Chung teaches Tai Chi for the Redwoo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

Learn the ancient Asian exercise form to promote balance, relaxation, motion, health, harmony, stability, and inner power.  

Disclaimer(s)

Room Capacity

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

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

One-on-One Tech Help

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Sonoma Valley Study Pod at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Meet with a tech savvy staff member to ask your tech questions. This is your opportunity to find answers and learn about a wide variety of things, like how to download library eBoo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Study Pod
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Meet with a tech savvy staff member to ask your tech questions. This is your opportunity to find answers and learn about a wide variety of things, like how to download library eBooks or watch movies on your tablet and more.  

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

One-on-One Genealogy Research Help

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult, 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, Senior
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Details:

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Scanning Station - Playback Memory Lab

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Register for a 3-hour appointment to digitize your documents and photos, slides and negatives. Appointments are available Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 1-4pm. Limited ...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Register for a 3-hour appointment to digitize your documents and photos, slides and negatives.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

VHS Station - Playback Memory Lab

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Register for up to 3 hours to DIY-digitize your VHS tapes. Appointments are available Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 1-4pm, by reservation. Limited to 1 station per day...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Register for up to 3 hours to DIY-digitize your VHS tapes.

Appointments are available Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 1-4pm, by reservation. Limited to 1 station per day, one appointment per week, per library card holder.

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.

Book Buddies

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 2:45pm - 4:15pm
Offsite (Healdsburg) at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment, Library & Community
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Kids and teens fostering a love of reading—together! Book Buddies is for kids in grades K-3 and takes place at the Healdsburg Elementary School Library Learning Commons.  ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Healdsburg)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment, Library & Community
Details:

Kids and teens fostering a love of reading—together!

Book Buddies is for kids in grades K-3 and takes place at the Healdsburg Elementary School Library Learning Commons. 

Session 1: 3PM-3:30PM
Session 2: 3:45PM-4:15PM

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

Pride unBook Club for Teens

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, LGBTQIA+
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

A safe and inclusive place for LGBTQIA+ teens (and allies) to connect, de-stress, and talk about books. Snacks, tea and hot chocolate provided!

Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs, LGBTQIA+
Details:

A safe and inclusive place for LGBTQIA+ teens (and allies) to connect, de-stress, and talk about books. Snacks, tea and hot chocolate provided!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Art Reception: David Barker

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

The Sonoma Valley Regional Library is hosting an exhibition of posters by graphic designer David Barker from December 1 to 31.  The public is invited to meet the artist at a r...

Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Music
Details:

The Sonoma Valley Regional Library is hosting an exhibition of posters by graphic designer David Barker from December 1 to 31.  The public is invited to meet the artist at a reception on Friday December 6th from 4:00pm to 5:30

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

Teens: Decorate a Holiday Plate

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Roseland Meeting Room at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Decorate a holiday plate to take home or give as a seasonal gift. All materials provided. Grades 7-12.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Arts & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Decorate a holiday plate to take home or give as a seasonal gift. All materials provided. Grades 7-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This event is in the "Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.

StoryWalk at Andy's Unity Park

All Day 12/7 - 1/18
Offsite (Roseland) at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Books, Literature, & Writing, Community Event (OFFSITE), Health & Wellness, Library & Community, Spanish
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Visit the StoryWalk® at Andy's Unity Park for Viento, Vientito / Wind, Little Wind by Jorge Argueta.Walk along the path, read, and explore the activities.The StoryWalk® installatio...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Roseland)
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Bilingual, Books, Literature, & Writing, Community Event (OFFSITE), Health & Wellness, Library & Community, Spanish
Details:

Visit the StoryWalk® at Andy's Unity Park for Viento, Vientito / Wind, Little Wind by Jorge Argueta.

Walk along the path, read, and explore the activities.

The StoryWalk® installation will be up until January 18.

Disclaimer(s)

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

This program is offered in Spanish.

This event is in the "Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group.

Spanish Music & Movement

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Petaluma Mini Library at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Health & Wellness, Spanish
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

ATTENTION: THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE BEFORE THE PETALUMA LIBRARY OPENS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC - 9:30 AM This program is presented in Spanish.Spanish Music & Movement is a...

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Mini Library
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Health & Wellness, Spanish
Details:

ATTENTION: 

THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE BEFORE THE PETALUMA LIBRARY OPENS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC - 9:30 AM 

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 event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.

Gingerbread House Workshop for Kids

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor 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...

Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Enrichment, STEAM & Maker
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)

Room Capacity

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

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

UC Master Gardeners: Good Bugs vs. Bad Bugs

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
English, Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Sonoma County Master Gardener Bruce Robinson This talk will assist home gardeners in creating productive vegetable gardens using insectary plants that are intentionally introduc...

Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: English, Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community
Details:

Sonoma County Master Gardener Bruce Robinson

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. 

 

This program is offered in English.

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.

Read to a Dog

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Practice reading with a 4PAWS certified therapy dog to improve reading skills and confidence.  This program is intended for beginning readers in grades K-6.  This i...

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

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

This program is intended for beginning readers in grades K-6. 

This is an In-Person event. 

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.

Read to a Dog

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

This program is intended for beginning readers.  Practice reading with a 4PAWS certified therapy dog to improve reading skills and confidence.  This is an In-Person...

Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing
Details:

This program is intended for beginning readers. 

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

This event is in the "Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.

Stories and Scenes from the Nutcracker

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

The Sebastopol Ballet Company presents scenes from their upcoming performance of The Nutcracker along with a reading of the book by our local librarian. Children will be able to pa...

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Arts & Music
Details:

The Sebastopol Ballet Company presents scenes from their upcoming performance of The Nutcracker along with a reading of the book by our local librarian.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

BiblioBus at StoryWalk at Andy's Unity Park

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
BiblioBus
Program Type:
Bilingual, Library & Community, Spanish
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at Andy's Unity Park for the new Storywalk Installation.Sign up for a library card!Access FREE Wi-F...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: BiblioBus
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bilingual, Library & Community, Spanish
Details:

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at Andy's Unity Park for the new Storywalk Installation.

Disclaimer(s)

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.