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One-on-One Genealogy Research Help

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

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

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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. 

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Petaluma Chess Club - MINI BRANCH

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Petaluma Mini Library at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

All ages welcome!

No experienced necessary. Some instruction available. Play, learn and enjoy!

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Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Mini Library
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Details:

All ages welcome!

No experienced necessary. Some instruction available. Play, learn and enjoy!

NAHEM: Native Americans in Higher Education and Mentorship (Tabling)

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Roseland Main Library at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & College, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
All Ages

NAHEM will host an informational table, connect with community, and share information regarding free mentorship and free educational support services.

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Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Main Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Education & College, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion
Details:

NAHEM will host an informational table, connect with community, and share information regarding free mentorship and free educational support services.

Hangout Club: Movie Night!

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Documentaries & Movies
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Come hang out with other teens and watch a movie!

Snacks available!

Registration is recommended but not required.

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Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Documentaries & Movies
Registration Required
Details:

Come hang out with other teens and watch a movie!

Snacks available!

Registration is recommended but not required.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area (Sebastopol) at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program

Come and read out loud to the dogs of PALS (Paws as Loving Support). These well-trained dogs love to listen to stories in English and Spanish. 

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

Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program

Come and read out loud to the dogs of PALS (Paws as Loving Support). These well-trained dogs love to listen to stories in English and Spanish. 

Photo of the show's puppets.

A Tale of the Dragon's Tail

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Summer Reading Challenge 2025:

Level Up at Your Library! June 1 - August 9Books, Prizes, and Events!Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at your local library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Join Princess Penny on a mysterious adventure to find out if there really is a dragon in her father’s kingdom. Grades K-6.

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

Summer Reading Challenge 2025

Level Up at Your Library! June 1 - August 9

Books, Prizes, and Events!

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

Join Princess Penny on a mysterious adventure to find out if there really is a dragon in her father’s kingdom. Grades K-6.

Technology & Computers

One-On-One Tech Help

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Northwest Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Registration Required
Details:

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Northwest Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Santa Rosa Library Advisory Board Meeting

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adult

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.

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Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Equity & Inclusion
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.

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

Sound Studio Basics

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

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.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Registration Required
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

storytime

Family Storytime at La Tercera Park

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Offsite (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Join us for Family Storytime in a Petaluma Park! Learn and practice early literacy skills with books, music and movement! This program is intended for toddlers and their caregivers.

Storytime will be held in a different park each week:

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Petaluma)
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Details:

Join us for Family Storytime in a Petaluma Park! Learn and practice early literacy skills with books, music and movement! This program is intended for toddlers and their caregivers.

Storytime will be held in a different park each week:

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.

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Bilingual Babytime

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Spanish, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Sing and play with your baby in Spanish and English. This storytime is intended for babies ages 0 to 18 months and their parents and caregivers.

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Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Bilingual, Spanish, Storytime
Registration Required
Details:

Sing and play with your baby in Spanish and English. This storytime is intended for babies ages 0 to 18 months and their parents and caregivers.

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.

storytime

Family Storytime

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Join Mr. John as he does Storytime for children at the Cloverdale Regional Library. There will be stories, music, singing, movement, and more! 

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

Join Mr. John as he does Storytime for children at the Cloverdale Regional Library. There will be stories, music, singing, movement, and more! 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Photo of "dragon's eggs" made of clay with plastic jewels.

Here There Be Dragons Storycraft

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Summer Reading Challenge 2025:

Level Up at Your Library! June 1 - August 9Books, Prizes, and Events!Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at your local library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Join us for thrilling dragon stories and creative crafts—including dazzling dragon eggs and fire-breathing rainbow dragons! Grades K-3.


 

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

Summer Reading Challenge 2025

Level Up at Your Library! June 1 - August 9

Books, Prizes, and Events!

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

Join us for thrilling dragon stories and creative crafts—including dazzling dragon eggs and fire-breathing rainbow dragons! Grades K-3.


 

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.

STEAM

Tinker Morning

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

Drop-in and try hands-on STEM and engineering activities

Children 5 and up can explore and tinker

June 12 Lego Mazes

June 26 Cublets

July 3 Keva Planks

July 7-12 in branch: Magnatiles 

July 17 Math Lab

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Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

Drop-in and try hands-on STEM and engineering activities

Children 5 and up can explore and tinker

June 12 Lego Mazes

June 26 Cublets

July 3 Keva Planks

July 7-12 in branch: Magnatiles 

July 17 Math Lab

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

storytime

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

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! 

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Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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.

Technology & Computers

One-On-One Tech Help

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Northwest Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Registration Required
Details:

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Northwest Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Author Talk

Author Talks: The Mind Electric with Pria Anand

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Events
Program Type:
Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing, Virtual
Age Group:
Adult

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/79445/register 

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing, Virtual
Details:

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/79445/register 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Photo of the Bubble Lady putting 3 children in a giant bubble.

Bubble Extravaganza Show

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Healdsburg Meeting Room at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Summer Reading Challenge 2025:

Level Up at Your Library! June 1 - August 9Books, Prizes, and Events!Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at your local library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Join “The Bubble Lady” on an incredible adventure to Bubble Land! This indoor bubble show will have adults and kids alike bursting with laughter. Grades K-6.


 

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

Summer Reading Challenge 2025

Level Up at Your Library! June 1 - August 9

Books, Prizes, and Events!

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

Join “The Bubble Lady” on an incredible adventure to Bubble Land! This indoor bubble show will have adults and kids alike bursting with laughter. Grades K-6.


 

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Event - 1 hour prior to showtime

The library will distribute FREE tickets 1 hour before the event start time in order to guarantee admission to the event. All persons in party must be present to receive a ticket.

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Lunch at the Library

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Summer Lunch at the Library:

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at six library locations in summer 2025. Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. We welcome fa...

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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

Summer Lunch at the Library

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at six library locations in summer 2025. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. We welcome families to enjoy lunch, stay to play and read together. 

Summer Lunch and Summer Reading activities go hand in hand – keep learning all summer long!

Thanks to the Redwood Empire Food Bank and CA State Library for this fantastic program!

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.

CA state logo and Redwood Empire Foodbank logo
Lunch at the Library logo next to Otto the otter

Lunch at the Library

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Roseland Meeting Room at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Summer Lunch at the Library:

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at six library locations in summer 2025. Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. We welcome fa...

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

Summer Lunch at the Library

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at six library locations in summer 2025. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. We welcome families to enjoy lunch, stay to play and read together. 

Summer Lunch and Summer Reading activities go hand in hand – keep learning all summer long!

Thanks to the Redwood Empire Food Bank and CA State Library for this fantastic program!

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.

CA state logo and Redwood Empire Foodbank logo
Lunch at the Library logo next to Otto the otter

Lunch at the Library

Thursday, July 31, 2025 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)
Summer Lunch at the Library:

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at six library locations in summer 2025. Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. We welcome fa...

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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

Summer Lunch at the Library

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at six library locations in summer 2025. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. We welcome families to enjoy lunch, stay to play and read together. 

Summer Lunch and Summer Reading activities go hand in hand – keep learning all summer long!

Thanks to the Redwood Empire Food Bank and CA State Library for this fantastic program!

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.

CA state logo and Redwood Empire Foodbank logo
Lunch at the Library logo next to Otto the otter

Lunch at the Library

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Summer Lunch at the Library:

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at six library locations in summer 2025. Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. We welcome fa...

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

Summer Lunch at the Library

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at six library locations in summer 2025. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. We welcome families to enjoy lunch, stay to play and read together. 

Summer Lunch and Summer Reading activities go hand in hand – keep learning all summer long!

Thanks to the Redwood Empire Food Bank and CA State Library for this fantastic program!

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.

CA state logo and Redwood Empire Foodbank logo
Lunch at the Library logo next to Otto the otter

Lunch at the Library

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Offsite (Northwest) at Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Summer Lunch at the Library:

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at six library locations in summer 2025. Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. We welcome fa...

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

Summer Lunch at the Library

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at six library locations in summer 2025. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. We welcome families to enjoy lunch, stay to play and read together. 

Summer Lunch and Summer Reading activities go hand in hand – keep learning all summer long!

Thanks to the Redwood Empire Food Bank and CA State Library for this fantastic program!

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.

CA state logo and Redwood Empire Foodbank logo
Lunch at the Library logo next to Otto the otter

Lunch at the Library

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Summer Lunch at the Library:

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at six library locations in summer 2025. Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. We welcome fa...

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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

Summer Lunch at the Library

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at six library locations in summer 2025. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. We welcome families to enjoy lunch, stay to play and read together. 

Summer Lunch and Summer Reading activities go hand in hand – keep learning all summer long!

Thanks to the Redwood Empire Food Bank and CA State Library for this fantastic program!

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.

CA state logo and Redwood Empire Foodbank logo