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

Family Storytime

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

Join the Children's Librarian and community families in the forum room for stories, rhymes, songs, games and simple crafts. Be prepared to wiggle, learn and have fun!

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

Join the Children's Librarian and community families in the forum room for stories, rhymes, songs, games and simple crafts. Be prepared to wiggle, learn and have fun!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

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

Spanish Family Storytime

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Roseland Meeting Room at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Spanish, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

Spanish Family Storytime Join us for Spanish Family Storytime at the Roseland Library. Learn and practice early literacy skills with your child.  We will have fun readin...

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

Spanish Family Storytime

Join us for Spanish Family Storytime at the Roseland Library.

Learn and practice early literacy skills with your child.  We will have fun reading, singing, and moving together.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in Spanish.

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

One-on-One Genealogy Research Help

Wednesday, December 11, 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.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Rincon Valley Adult Book Club

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Join Rincon Valley Librarians on the 2nd Wednesday of every month to discuss fiction and non-fiction books! Pick up a copy of this month's selection at the Reference Desk while ...

Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Details:

Join Rincon Valley Librarians on the 2nd Wednesday of every month to discuss fiction and non-fiction books!

Pick up a copy of this month's selection at the Reference Desk while supplies last.

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

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children's Area (Roseland) at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Enrichment
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

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. Children build confidence in their...

Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Children's Area (Roseland)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Bilingual, Enrichment
Details:

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.

Children build confidence in their reading skills by reading aloud in a safe space.

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

Teens: Decorate a Holiday Plate

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Offsite (Healdsburg) at Healdsburg 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
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Healdsburg)
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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

iMovie Editing

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Board Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

Edit your movies and video clips using iMovie. Learn how to select, add, move, and trim clips as well as other topics based on time and the interest of the group. This class can...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Board Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Edit your movies and video clips using iMovie. Learn how to select, add, move, and trim clips as well as other topics based on time and the interest of the group.

This class can be repeated multiple times.

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.

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Room (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Read to a Dog 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.  Children bu...

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Children's Room (Petaluma)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Enrichment
Details:

Read to a Dog

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. 

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.

First Chapter Book Club

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

First through third graders read along with a children's librarian! When you register and arrive at the library for the First Chapter Book Club, there will be copies of giveaway...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

First through third graders read along with a children's librarian!

When you register and arrive at the library for the First Chapter Book Club, there will be copies of giveaway books for you to keep.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

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

Game On!

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Drop in from 2:30-3:30 on Wednesdays and play games with other teens. Options include various board games and Nintendo Switch. Free snacks!

Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Details:

Drop in from 2:30-3:30 on Wednesdays and play games with other teens. Options include various board games and Nintendo Switch. Free snacks!

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

Book Buddies

Wednesday, December 11, 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.

Teens: Decorate a Holiday Plate

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley 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: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley 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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)" 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.

Ugly Sweater Ornaments

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Roseland Meeting Room at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Spanish
Age Group:
Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Details:

Design and paint and ugly sweater ornament to take home. This is an inclusive program.  

Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Music, Spanish
Details:

Design and paint and ugly sweater ornament to take home. This is an inclusive program.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Spanish with English Translation

This event is in Spanish with an English interpreter.

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.

Petaluma Chess Club

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Offsite (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

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

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Petaluma)
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!

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

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 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)
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 Spanis...

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. 

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

First Chapter Book Club

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

First Chapter Book Club Read along with a children's librarian and take home a free book every month! Snacks provided. Free! For grades 1-3. Every 2nd Wednesday, 4:00-4:30 pm...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Book Clubs, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Details:

First Chapter Book Club

Read along with a children's librarian and take home a free book every month! Snacks provided. Free! For grades 1-3.

Every 2nd Wednesday, 4:00-4:30 pm.

Register Today!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

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

Teens: Decorate a Holiday Plate

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale 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: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale 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 "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

Teen Knitting Club

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Teen Knitting Club (Grades 7-12) Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm Join us as a beginner or an experienced knitter who wants to learn new techniques, make new friends, and help other stud...

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

Teen Knitting Club (Grades 7-12)

Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

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

Drop-in Teen Volunteer Hour

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Careers & Workforce Development, Enrichment, Library & Community
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Do you want to volunteer at the library? Every Wednesday we offer a weekly drop-in volunteer hours from 4:00pm - 6:00pm, where teen volunteers assist with library programs. Co...

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: 10
Details:

Do you want to volunteer at the library? Every Wednesday we offer a weekly drop-in volunteer hours from 4:00pm - 6:00pm, where teen volunteers assist with library programs. 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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Intercambio

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, English, ESL & Language Learning, Spanish
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Practice English or Spanish and help other learners in a friendly atmosphere. Beginners welcome. This event will be in the Healdsburg Mini Library.   Practique ing...

Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Bilingual, English, ESL & Language Learning, Spanish
Details:

Practice English or Spanish and help other learners in a friendly atmosphere.

Beginners welcome.

This event will be in the Healdsburg Mini Library.

 

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

Teen Cards & Bookmarks for Ceres Community Project

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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. 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 event is in the "Adult" group.

Healdsburg Library Advisory Board

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Healdsburg Meeting Room at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Library & Community
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. To ...

Details:

Quarterly Meeting of the Healdsburg Library Advisory Board.   Agenda is TBA.   The Advisory Board meets quarterly on the second Wednesday of March, June, Sept...

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

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.

To learn more about LABs including upcoming meetings visit: sonomalibrary.org/governance/lab


Public comment may be submitted in writing prior to the meeting or orally during the meeting.

  • Electronic Writing – Written comments may be submitted via email to to the Branch Manager. 
  • U.S. Mail – Written comments may be submitted via U.S. mail to the branch's mailing address. It is advised you consider normal delays in mail delivery when sending your written comment via U.S. mail.
  • Orally, Live – Oral comments may be given during the meeting.
Details:

Quarterly Meeting of the Healdsburg Library Advisory Board.

 

Agenda is TBA.

 

The Advisory Board meets quarterly on the second Wednesday of March, June, September, and December.

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, December 11, 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: 11
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, December 11, 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.