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

Seeds and Reads

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker, Environment & Sustainability
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

Join us every month for a nature related craft!

All materials provided. For kids in grades K-6.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Art & Maker, Environment & Sustainability
Registration Available
Details:

Join us every month for a nature related craft!

All materials provided. For kids in grades K-6.

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Free Document Shredding with Becoming Independent

Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Offsite (Rohnert) at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult
Community Event:

This event is at a community location offsite. Please refer to the address provided. See you there!

Free Document Shredding with Becoming Independent's Secured Document Shredding Truck

Securely dispose of unwanted documents with personal information.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Rohnert)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community
Details:

Community Event

This event is at a community location offsite. Please refer to the address provided. See you there!

Free Document Shredding with Becoming Independent's Secured Document Shredding Truck

Securely dispose of unwanted documents with personal information.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Author Talks: The History of Birds with Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Events
Program Type:
Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing, Environment & Sustainability, Virtual
Age Group:
Adult
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing, Environment & Sustainability, Virtual

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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.

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

Community Gardening Workshop

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Reading Room (Sebastopol) at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Environment & Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages

Join permaculture teacher as we learn about gardening all year long while creating a beautiful and delicious library landscape.

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Main Reading Room (Sebastopol)
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability
Details:

Join permaculture teacher as we learn about gardening all year long while creating a beautiful and delicious library landscape.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

This program is offered in Spanish.

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

Seeds and Reads

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker, Environment & Sustainability
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

Join us every month for a nature related craft!

All materials provided. For kids in grades K-6.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Art & Maker, Environment & Sustainability
Registration Available
Details:

Join us every month for a nature related craft!

All materials provided. For kids in grades K-6.

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.

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 DayAll 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

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

UC Master Gardeners - Growing Fruit Year-Round in Sonoma County

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Roseland Meeting Room at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Environment & Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

A sustainable food garden begins with good soil, the right plants that you want to eat and that can grow successfully in your microclimate.

Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability
Details:

A sustainable food garden begins with good soil, the right plants that you want to eat and that can grow successfully in your microclimate.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

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

Community Gardening Workshop

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Reading Room (Sebastopol) at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Environment & Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages

Join permaculture teacher as we learn about gardening all year long while creating a beautiful and delicious library landscape.

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Main Reading Room (Sebastopol)
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability
Details:

Join permaculture teacher as we learn about gardening all year long while creating a beautiful and delicious library landscape.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

This program is offered in Spanish.

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

Seeds and Reads

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker, Environment & Sustainability
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

Join us every month for a nature related craft!

All materials provided. For kids in grades K-6.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Art & Maker, Environment & Sustainability
Registration Available
Details:

Join us every month for a nature related craft!

All materials provided. For kids in grades K-6.

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.

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

UC Master Gardeners - Climate Change in Your Yard

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Environment & Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

This talk offers concrete, achievable, science-based means to use your own garden for carbon sequestration, food security, plant and animal habitat, and increased resilience to extreme weather and other climate change events. 

Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability
Details:

This talk offers concrete, achievable, science-based means to use your own garden for carbon sequestration, food security, plant and animal habitat, and increased resilience to extreme weather and other climate change events. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

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

UC Master Food Preservers: All Things Apple - Creative Ways to Use Your Crop!

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
English, Environment & Sustainability, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

It’s apple harvest time in Sonoma County! Learn how to preserve the harvest from your own trees or the farmers’ market in this workshop.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: English, Environment & Sustainability, Health & Wellness
Registration Available
Details:

It’s apple harvest time in Sonoma County! Learn how to preserve the harvest from your own trees or the farmers’ market in this workshop.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

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

UC Master Gardeners - Composting with Worms

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Healdsburg Meeting Room at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Environment & Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Jennifer Roberts discusses composting and tips and tricks for setting up a Hot Pile or Worm Bin.

Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability
Details:

Jennifer Roberts discusses composting and tips and tricks for setting up a Hot Pile or Worm Bin.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Sea Urchins: Savoring a Solution to Save our Kelp Forrest

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
English, Environment & Sustainability, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

Dive into the delicious world of sea urchins! Join us to discover how sustainable harvesting and consumption of sea urchins can help restore ecological balance, supporting marine biodiversity and a healthier ocean. 

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English, Environment & Sustainability, Health & Wellness
Details:

Dive into the delicious world of sea urchins! Join us to discover how sustainable harvesting and consumption of sea urchins can help restore ecological balance, supporting marine biodiversity and a healthier ocean. 

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Adult" group

Sea Urchins: Savoring a Solution to Save our Kelp Forrest

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor Regional Library
Program Type:
English, Environment & Sustainability, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

Dive into the delicious world of sea urchins! Join us to discover how sustainable harvesting and consumption of sea urchins can help restore ecological balance, supporting marine biodiversity and a healthier ocean. 

Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English, Environment & Sustainability, Health & Wellness
Details:

Dive into the delicious world of sea urchins! Join us to discover how sustainable harvesting and consumption of sea urchins can help restore ecological balance, supporting marine biodiversity and a healthier ocean. 

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Adult" group

Sea Urchins: Savoring a Solution to Save our Kelp Forrest

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northwest Children's Area at Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
English, Environment & Sustainability, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

Dive into the delicious world of sea urchins! Join us to discover how sustainable harvesting and consumption of sea urchins can help restore ecological balance, supporting marine biodiversity and a healthier ocean. 

Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Children's Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English, Environment & Sustainability, Health & Wellness
Details:

Dive into the delicious world of sea urchins! Join us to discover how sustainable harvesting and consumption of sea urchins can help restore ecological balance, supporting marine biodiversity and a healthier ocean. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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

Staff DayAll 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:

Staff Day

All Buildings Closed

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

UC Master Gardeners: Good Bugs vs. Bad Bugs

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
English, Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Sonoma County Master Gardener Bruce Robinson presents which bugs are good for your garden and which can cause harm!

Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: English, Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community
Details:

Sonoma County Master Gardener Bruce Robinson presents which bugs are good for your garden and which can cause harm!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

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

Community Gardening Workshop

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Reading Room (Sebastopol) at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Environment & Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages

Join permaculture teacher as we learn about gardening all year long while creating a beautiful and delicious library landscape.

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Main Reading Room (Sebastopol)
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability
Details:

Join permaculture teacher as we learn about gardening all year long while creating a beautiful and delicious library landscape.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

This program is offered in Spanish.

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

UC Master Gardeners - California Native Gardens

Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Conference Room at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Environment & Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

There are lots of wonderful California native shrubs and perennials that make perfect additions to existing gardens and are great replacements for better known non-native plants.

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

There are lots of wonderful California native shrubs and perennials that make perfect additions to existing gardens and are great replacements for better known non-native plants.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

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

UC Master Gardeners - Healthy Ecosystems need Biodiversity

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Petaluma Meeting Room at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Environment & Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Suzanne Clark discusses how Healthy Ecosystems need Biodiversity!

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability
Details:

Suzanne Clark discusses how Healthy Ecosystems need Biodiversity!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

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

UC Master Gardeners - Healthcare for Succulents

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northwest Children's Area at Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Environment & Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Now that you have planted succulents in your garden, Sonoma County Master Gardener Anne Lowings will discuss how to keep them healthy and looking good all year round. Learn how to propagate them, so you can share them with your friends.

Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Children's Area
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability
Details:

Now that you have planted succulents in your garden, Sonoma County Master Gardener Anne Lowings will discuss how to keep them healthy and looking good all year round. Learn how to propagate them, so you can share them with your friends.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

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.

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 DayAll 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

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

UC Master Gardeners - Installing & Operating a Drip Watering System

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Environment & Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Dennis Przybycien guides you through the benefits of Installing & Operating a Drip Watering System.

Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability
Details:

Dennis Przybycien guides you through the benefits of Installing & Operating a Drip Watering System.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

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

Community Gardening Workshop

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Reading Room (Sebastopol) at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Environment & Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages

Join permaculture teacher as we learn about gardening all year long while creating a beautiful and delicious library landscape.

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Main Reading Room (Sebastopol)
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability
Details:

Join permaculture teacher as we learn about gardening all year long while creating a beautiful and delicious library landscape.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

This program is offered in Spanish.