Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Library Branch
Ongoing Events
Registration Type

Primary tabs

This event is in the "Adult" group.

VHS Station - Playback Memory Lab

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

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

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

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

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

One-on-One Tech Help

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an ebook or downloading an audiobook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30 minutes with Cloverdale Library Reference st...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an ebook or downloading an audiobook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30 minutes with Cloverdale Library Reference staff for one-on-one assistance on Saturdays, between 1:00-2:30 pm.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

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

Beneath A Tree - Baroque To Folk Music

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Bilingual
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Enjoy a selection of Latin American baroque music with Gail Hernández Rosa and Daniel Turkos as they explore the interrelationships between composed and traditional folk music. ...

Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Arts & Music, Bilingual
Details:

Enjoy a selection of Latin American baroque music with Gail Hernández Rosa and Daniel Turkos as they explore the interrelationships between composed and traditional folk music.

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

Flor de Calabaza Quesadillas Workshop

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northwest Children's Area at Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Celebrations, Enrichment, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Celebrating Latin American Roots:

Join us in celebrating Latin American roots during National Hispanic Heritage Month—and beyond! Check out our recommended books, movies, music, and free events—including bilingual ...

Details:

Learn how to use colorful squash blossoms—flor de calabaza—to add delicate flavor to a traditional Mexican dish. Recommended for ages 13 and up! Salome Arenas-Ramirez has been c...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Children's Area
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Bilingual, Celebrations, Enrichment, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Celebrating Latin American Roots

Join us in celebrating Latin American roots during National Hispanic Heritage Month—and beyond! Check out our recommended books, movies, music, and free events—including bilingual and all-ages activities!
Learn more: sonomalibrary.org/celebra-en

Details:

Learn how to use colorful squash blossoms—flor de calabaza—to add delicate flavor to a traditional Mexican dish. Recommended for ages 13 and up!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

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

2024 Ballot Measures: Pros and Cons

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
English, Finance & Law, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

Presented by the League of Women Voters Join us and the League of Women Voters of Marin & Sonoma Counties as they present a non-partisan and unbiased look at the Pros & ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: English, Finance & Law, Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Details:

Presented by the League of Women Voters

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.
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.

Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries Book Sale (Half-Price Day)

Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Sales & Fundraising, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Details:

Friday, October 4 1 - 3 pm - Members Only Preview 3 - 7 pm - Open to the public Saturday, October 5 10 am - 5 pm Sunday, October 6 10 am - 4 pm Half-Price Day Monday,...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sales & Fundraising, Library & Community
Details:

Friday, October 4
1 - 3 pm - Members Only Preview
3 - 7 pm - Open to the public

Saturday, October 5
10 am - 5 pm

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Metal Wall Sculpture Workshop

Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Make your own unique wall sculpture made from copper sheet metal shapes. All materials provided and no experience necessary. Paid for by the River Friends of the Library. Led by Me...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Make your own unique wall sculpture made from copper sheet metal shapes. All materials provided and no experience necessary. Paid for by the River Friends of the Library. Led by Mel McCallum, Library Staff and metal artist.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

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

Coding Club

Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Petaluma Mini Library at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & College, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn how to code? Teens ages 12+ are invited to this three week introductory course to the Python programming language on Sundays from 1:30-2:30 PM, starti...

Required
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Mini Library
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Education & College, Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn how to code? Teens ages 12+ are invited to this three week introductory course to the Python programming language on Sundays from 1:30-2:30 PM, starting Sept 29th. All materials provided, registration encouraged!

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

Chair Yoga with Stacie Dooreck

Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
English, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

Keep your body and mind healthy with chair yoga! Suitable for all ages and abilities, including those with chronic illness or pre/post-surgery injuries. No experience necessary—jus...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: English, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Keep your body and mind healthy with chair yoga! Suitable for all ages and abilities, including those with chronic illness or pre/post-surgery injuries. No experience necessary—just wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to move.

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

Read to a Dog

Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Room (Central) at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
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: 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)

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, October 6, 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 on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month for TCG Club! (Trading Card Game)  Featuring Pokemon and Magic the Gathering! (for ages 10-17) Learn to play, learn to buil...

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: 19
Details:

Join us on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month 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!

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

Sound Studio Basics

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
E Street Sound Studio (Central) 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:

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 requi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: E Street Sound Studio (Central)
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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

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

CalFresh Application Assistance

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

The Redwood Empire Food Bank will be at Rincon Valley Library to assist people with CalFresh applications from 10:00am - 12:00pm. CalFresh is a nutrition assistance program that...

Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Details:

The Redwood Empire Food Bank will be at Rincon Valley Library to assist people with CalFresh applications from 10:00am - 12:00pm.

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

Baby Café and Mama Circle

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

Join us for tea, sit in circle, and share the joys and struggles of motherhood. All are welcome, pregnancy through postpartum & mothers in all stages. Everyone gets a chance to...

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

Join us for tea, sit in circle, and share the joys and struggles of motherhood. All are welcome, pregnancy through postpartum & mothers in all stages. Everyone gets a chance to share. 

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

Little Artist’s First 100 Words Story Hour

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Author Events
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

Join children’s author Tenisha Bernal to explore little artists’ first words through interactive reading and hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 0-6.

Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Author Events
Details:

Join children’s author Tenisha Bernal to explore little artists’ first words through interactive reading and hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 0-6.

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

My Vote. My Health.™

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, English, Equity & Inclusion, Library & Community, Spanish
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

Join Aliados Health for a non-partisan discussion on voting and its direct impact on our collective health and well-being. Learn more about the timing of elections, the i...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Petaluma)
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Bilingual, English, Equity & Inclusion, Library & Community, Spanish
Details:

Join Aliados Health for a non-partisan discussion on voting and its direct impact on our collective health and well-being.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

An Introduction to Quilting

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Enrichment, STEAM & Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Learn quilting basics. We welcome everybody who wants to learn basic quilting skills, make new friends, and create. Our community partner, The Santa Rosa Quilt Guild will provide a...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Music, Enrichment, STEAM & Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Details:

Learn quilting basics. We welcome everybody who wants to learn basic quilting skills, make new friends, and create.

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 "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.

Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries Book Sale ($5 Bag Day)

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Sales & Fundraising, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Details:

Friday, October 4 1 - 3 pm - Members Only Preview 3 - 7 pm - Open to the public Saturday, October 5 10 am - 5 pm Sunday, October 6 10 am - 4 pm Half-Price Day Monday,...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sales & Fundraising, Library & Community
Details:

Friday, October 4
1 - 3 pm - Members Only Preview
3 - 7 pm - Open to the public

Saturday, October 5
10 am - 5 pm

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

Drop-In Camera Help

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Documentaries & Movies, E Street Camera Library, Enrichment, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

Stop by and learn the basics of how to check out and use the camera library, how to operate a Canon T7i DSLR, camera, or just ask any questions you have about audio and video. A...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Documentaries & Movies, E Street Camera Library, Enrichment, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Stop by and learn the basics of how to check out and use the camera library, how to operate a Canon T7i DSLR, camera, or just ask any questions you have about audio and video.

Ask questions, get tips, learn something new!

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.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Windsor Senior Center - Monday Mystery Book Club

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Offsite (Windsor) at Windsor Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Read Murder on the Red River, by Marcie R. Rendon and join us in person at the Windsor Senior Center for the discussion on Monday, October 7th at 2:30 pm. ...

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

Read Murder on the Red River, by Marcie R. Rendon and join us in person at the Windsor Senior Center for the discussion on Monday, October 7th at 2:30 pm. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

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

Read to a Dog

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Windsor Regional Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

This event is for beginning readers.  Practice reading with a 4PAWS certified therapy dog to improve reading skills and confidence. 

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

This event is for beginning readers. 

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

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

After School Hang Out (Grades 6-12)

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Drop by the After School Hang Out to study, play games, or just chill with your peers! Laptops and board games will be available to use. For Grades 6-12.

Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Games & Gaming, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Details:

Drop by the After School Hang Out to study, play games, or just chill with your peers! Laptops and board games will be available to use. For Grades 6-12.

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

Intergenerational Chess Club

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 3:15pm - 5:00pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

Join fellow players to enjoy the great game of chess.

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Enrichment, Games & Gaming
Details:

Join fellow players to enjoy the great game of chess.

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

Kids & Family Bilingual Yoga

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Join us for this fun yoga class designed for children ages 2-9 and their parent/caregiver. Classes are conducted in Spanish and English. Led by Sara Gagnon. Free! Pre-register onli...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Bilingual, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Details:

Join us for this fun yoga class designed for children ages 2-9 and their parent/caregiver. Classes are conducted in Spanish and English. Led by Sara Gagnon. Free! Pre-register online to receive a reminder email.

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.