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Art Exhibit: Jane Kiskaddon

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Library & Community
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Artist Showcase Series:    May 1 to May 31 Open to the public during library hours when the room is not in use for programming. The Sonoma Valley Regional Librar...

Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Music, Library & Community
Details:

Artist Showcase Series:   

May 1 to May 31

Open to the public during library hours when the room is not in use for programming.

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

Drop-in Teen Volunteer Hour

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Careers & Workforce Development, Enrichment, Library & Community
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Do you need volunteer hours? Every Wednesday we offer a weekly drop-in volunteer hour from 4:30pm-5:30pm, where teen volunteers can assist with various library tasks. 

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Careers & Workforce Development, Enrichment, Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Do you need volunteer hours? Every Wednesday we offer a weekly drop-in volunteer hour from 4:30pm-5:30pm, where teen volunteers can assist with various library tasks. 

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

Cards & Bookmarks for Ceres Community Project

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Library & Community
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Create cards and bookmarks to accompany meal deliveries. Ceres Community Project provides delicious and medically tailored meals for those facing serious illnesses. All materials p...

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Library & Community
Details:

Create cards and bookmarks to accompany meal deliveries. Ceres Community Project provides delicious and medically tailored meals for those facing serious illnesses. All materials provided. For grades 7-12.

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

Virtual Queer Book Club

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Events
Program Type:
Book Clubs, English, LGBTQIA+, Library & Community, 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 Zoo...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, English, LGBTQIA+, Library & Community, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
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.

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.

Sewing in Community

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Enrichment, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

Join us each Wednesday from 6-7:30 to sew in community.   We have sewing machines for you to use as well as volunteers to assist and support you in your endeavors. ...

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Arts & Music, Enrichment, Library & Community
Details:

Join us each Wednesday from 6-7:30 to sew in community.  

We have sewing machines for you to use as well as volunteers to assist and support you in your endeavors.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Guerneville Library Advisory Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Library & Community
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

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...

Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library & Community
Details:

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Meet the Director

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Northwest Children's Area at Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Library & Community
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

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

Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library & Community
Details:

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

Spanish interpretation available.

Disclaimer(s)

English with Spanish Translation

This event is in English with a Spanish interpreter.

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

Chill at the Library - Teen Time

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Petaluma Meeting Room at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Library & Community
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

In this re-envisioning of Teen Time at the library, we will meet on Thursdays at 3:30 PM in the community room to chill! Every week we will feature a new kind of snack, along with ...

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Library & Community
Details:

In this re-envisioning of Teen Time at the library, we will meet on Thursdays at 3:30 PM in the community room to chill! Every week we will feature a new kind of snack, along with the usual snacks and drinks.

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

Drop-in Teen Volunteer Hour

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Careers & Workforce Development, Enrichment, Library & Community
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Do you need volunteer hours? Every Thursday we offer a weekly drop-in volunteer hour from 3:30pm-5:30pm, where teen volunteers can assist with library events. Come and earn on...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Careers & Workforce Development, Enrichment, Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Do you need volunteer hours? Every Thursday we offer a weekly drop-in volunteer hour from 3:30pm-5:30pm, where teen volunteers can assist with library events. Come and earn one or two hours of volunteer service!

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 event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

Game On! At the Guerneville Library

Thursday, May 9, 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.

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

Universal Yums for Teens

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Board Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Library & Community
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Discover a new country 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 ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Board Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Enrichment, Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Details:

Discover a new country 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!

For grades 7-12.

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Latino Service Providers' Stomp the Stigma - Mental Health Awareness Event

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
BiblioBus
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Bilingual, Community Event (OFFSITE), Equity & Inclusion, Health & Wellness, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult
Calfornia State Library:

This program was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.  

Details:

Latino Service Providers invites you to the 5th Annual  STOMP THE STIGMA  Mental Health Awareness Event A free event open to all. We will be providing free snacks an...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: BiblioBus
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Music, Bilingual, Community Event (OFFSITE), Equity & Inclusion, Health & Wellness, Library & Community

Calfornia State Library

This program was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

IMLS Grant logos

 

Details:

Latino Service Providers invites you to the 5th Annual 
STOMP THE STIGMA 
Mental Health Awareness Event

Disclaimer(s)

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

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

Erica Ambrin: Ever Evolving Hip-Hop Soul artist

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Calfornia State Library:

This program was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.  

Details:

"Music fuels me. It feeds the parts inside me that I can’t explain, the parts most of us try to hide from the world. When I am immersed in the music it’s almost as if time stands...

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Library & Community

Calfornia State Library

This program was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

IMLS Grant logos

 

Details:

"Music fuels me. It feeds the parts inside me that I can’t explain, the parts most of us try to hide from the world.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Documentary: Marguerite: from The Bauhaus to Pond Farm

Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Documentaries & Movies, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Marguerite: From the Bauhaus to Pond Farm (30 min) focuses on one of America’s most talented mid-Century ceramicists, Marguerite Wildenhain—a feminist and environmentalist in ...

Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Music, Documentaries & Movies, Library & Community
Details:

Marguerite: From the Bauhaus to Pond Farm (30 min) focuses on one of America’s most talented mid-Century ceramicists, Marguerite Wildenhain—a feminist and environmentalist in her time—and founder of Pond Farm, the an

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

Read to a Dog

Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Room (Central) at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, 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: Bilingual, 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)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

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.

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

TCG Club: Pokemon & Magic the Gathering

Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming, Library & Community
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Join us every Sunday for TCG Club! (Trading Card Game) Featuring Pokemon and Magic the Gathering! (for ages 10-17) Learn to play, learn to build decks and/or stop by for a casu...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Games & Gaming, Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Details:

Join us every Sunday for TCG Club! (Trading Card Game)
Featuring Pokemon and Magic the Gathering! (for ages 10-17)

Learn to play, learn to build decks and/or stop by for a casual game!

For youth ages 10-17

 

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.

Beginning Sewing/Beginning Quilting

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Enrichment, Library & Community, STEAM & Maker
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Learn sewing and quilting basics: from how to use a machine, thread a needle, and simple quilting. We welcome everybody who wants to learn sewing skills, make new friends, and crea...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Arts & Music, Enrichment, Library & Community, STEAM & Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Learn sewing and quilting basics: from how to use a machine, thread a needle, and simple quilting. We welcome everybody who wants to learn sewing skills, make new friends, and create.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

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 "Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group.

Head Start Library Event - Summer Reading

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Library & Community
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Petaluma Conversations

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Petaluma Meeting Room at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

An evening of intentional listening in small conversation circles that are structured and facilitated. Lou Zweier and John Crowley host “Petaluma Conversations” once again on Tuesd...

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Library & Community
Details:

An evening of intentional listening in small conversation circles that are structured and facilitated. Lou Zweier and John Crowley host “Petaluma Conversations” once again on Tuesdays, May 7,14, 21, and 28.

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

Hangout Club: Tabletop Club

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming, Library & Community
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Hangout Club: Tabletop Club (D&D, MTG, RPGs) (for Teens and Tweens)   Tabletop Club! RPGs /TTRPGs /Dungeons & Dragons/ Magic the Gathering/ Pokemon!...

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

Hangout Club: Tabletop Club (D&D, MTG, RPGs) (for Teens and Tweens)

 

Tabletop Club!

RPGs /TTRPGs /Dungeons & Dragons/ Magic the Gathering/ Pokemon!

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

Drop-in Teen Volunteer Hour: Summer Orientation

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Board Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Careers & Workforce Development, Enrichment, Library & Community
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Volunteer at the library this summer and get ahead with service hours! Come to this orientation to learn about volunteer opportunities at Central Library this summer.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Board Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Careers & Workforce Development, Enrichment, Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Volunteer at the library this summer and get ahead with service hours! Come to this orientation to learn about volunteer opportunities at Central Library this summer.

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

Rohnert Park Senior Center Mystery Book Club

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite (Rohnert) at Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Mystery Lovers! Join fellow mystery buffs in lively conversation every third Thursday of the month at the Rohnert Park Senior Center. No pre-registration or sign-up needed.&n...

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

Mystery Lovers!

Join fellow mystery buffs in lively conversation every third Thursday of the month at the Rohnert Park Senior Center.

No pre-registration or sign-up needed. 

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

Social Services Fair

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Healdsburg Meeting Room at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Equity & Inclusion, Health & Wellness, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Resources for mental health, housing support, hunger relief, Narcan education and much more. All in one place!! Some organizations in attendance include: Buckelew Progr...

Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Equity & Inclusion, Health & Wellness, Library & Community
Details:

Resources for mental health, housing support, hunger relief, Narcan education and much more. All in one place!!

Some organizations in attendance include:

  • Buckelew Programs

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

Chill at the Library - Teen Time

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Petaluma Meeting Room at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Library & Community
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

In this re-envisioning of Teen Time at the library, we will meet on Thursdays at 3:30 PM in the community room to chill! Every week we will feature a new kind of snack, along with ...

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Library & Community
Details:

In this re-envisioning of Teen Time at the library, we will meet on Thursdays at 3:30 PM in the community room to chill! Every week we will feature a new kind of snack, along with the usual snacks and drinks.