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

Drop-In Camera Help

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Reference Desk (Central) 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

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!

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Reference Desk (Central)
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Documentaries & Movies, E Street Camera Library, Enrichment, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers
Registration Available
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. Supplies are limited!

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

Intergenerational Chess Club

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 3:15pm - 5:00pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Join fellow players to enjoy the great game of chess.

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

Join fellow players to enjoy the great game of chess.

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

Homework Help

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Healdsburg Meeting Room at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & College, Enrichment
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)

We offer Homework Help to students in grades K-12 on Tuesdays from 3:30PM -5:30PM at the library. 

Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Education & College, Enrichment
Details:

We offer Homework Help to students in grades K-12 on Tuesdays from 3:30PM -5:30PM at the library. 

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

Canon Book Group

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Healdsburg Meeting Room at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Join the Joe Mesics' Literary Canon book group! This month we are discussing Knife by Salman Rushdie.

To request print copies of the book please reach out to Megan Jones at mjones@sonomalibrary.org or call (707) 433-3772.

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

Join the Joe Mesics' Literary Canon book group! This month we are discussing Knife by Salman Rushdie.

To request print copies of the book please reach out to Megan Jones at mjones@sonomalibrary.org or call (707) 433-3772.

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

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Room (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

Read to a Dog

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

Read to a Dog

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 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Conference Room at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

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!

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Conference Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Book Clubs, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Available
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 "Children (Grades K-6)" group

Read to a Dog

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room (Rohnert) at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

Beginning Readers Welcome!

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

Para los lectores principantes.

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

Beginning Readers Welcome!

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

Para los lectores principantes.

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

Lego Club

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Games & Gaming, STEAM
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

Join us for Lego Club for hands on engineering, problem solving exercise, and play using age-appropriate materials. Free!

Younger siblings are welcome to attend and use our collection of duplo bricks.

 

Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Enrichment, Games & Gaming, STEAM
Details:

Join us for Lego Club for hands on engineering, problem solving exercise, and play using age-appropriate materials. Free!

Younger siblings are welcome to attend and use our collection of duplo bricks.

 

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

Cookbook Club

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Enrichment
Age Group:
Adult

We are excited to have a series of events/challenges for 2025!  

Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs, Enrichment
Details:

We are excited to have a series of events/challenges for 2025!  

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

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

Read to a Dog

Sunday, December 14, 2025 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)

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. 

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

Read to a Dog

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Room (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

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. 

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. 

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, December 15, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Reference Desk (Central) 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

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!

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Reference Desk (Central)
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Documentaries & Movies, E Street Camera Library, Enrichment, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers
Registration Available
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. Supplies are limited!

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

Intergenerational Chess Club

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 3:15pm - 5:00pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Join fellow players to enjoy the great game of chess.

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

Join fellow players to enjoy the great game of chess.

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

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Room (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

Read to a Dog

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

Read to a Dog

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

Sewing in Community

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker, Enrichment, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Join us at Sebastopol Library 1st & 3rd Wednesday evenings from 6-7:30pm to sew in community. 

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

Join us at Sebastopol Library 1st & 3rd Wednesday evenings from 6-7:30pm to sew in community. 

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

Read to a Dog

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room (Rohnert) at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

Beginning Readers Welcome!

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

Para los lectores principantes.

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

Beginning Readers Welcome!

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

Para los lectores principantes.

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 "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group

Tabletop Role-Playing Game Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Games & Gaming, LGBTQIA+
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Join the Tabletop Role-Playing Game Club for thrilling adventures with TTRPGs like Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and Daggerheart.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Games & Gaming, LGBTQIA+
Registration Available
Details:

Join the Tabletop Role-Playing Game Club for thrilling adventures with TTRPGs like Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and Daggerheart.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

This program is offered in English.

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

Tabletop Role-Playing Game Club (TTRPG)

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker, Enrichment, Games & Gaming, STEAM
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Join us for a monthly Tabletop Role-playing Game Club (TTRPG) on the third Thursday of every month from 4-5pm.

For Tweens and Teens (grades 4-12)

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker, Enrichment, Games & Gaming, STEAM
Registration Available
Details:

Join us for a monthly Tabletop Role-playing Game Club (TTRPG) on the third Thursday of every month from 4-5pm.

For Tweens and Teens (grades 4-12)

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

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

Universal Yums

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

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. While supplies last!

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Enrichment
Registration Available
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. While supplies last!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

This event is in the "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 "All Ages" group

Global Goodies

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Roseland Meeting Room at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), All Ages

Discover a new country every month 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! 

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), All Ages
Program Type: Enrichment
Registration Available
Details:

Discover a new country every month 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! 

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

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

Read to a Dog

Sunday, December 21, 2025 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)

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. 

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

Drop-In Camera Help

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Reference Desk (Central) 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

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!

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Reference Desk (Central)
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Documentaries & Movies, E Street Camera Library, Enrichment, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers
Registration Available
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. Supplies are limited!

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

Intergenerational Chess Club

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 3:15pm - 5:00pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Join fellow players to enjoy the great game of chess.

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

Join fellow players to enjoy the great game of chess.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

LIBRARY CLOSES AT 2:00 PM

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult Literacy Program, BiblioBus, Central Santa Rosa Library, Cloverdale Regional Library, Forestville Community Library, Guerneville Regional Library, Healdsburg Regional Library, Northwest Santa Rosa Library, Occidental Community Library, Petaluma Regional Library, Rincon Valley Regional Library, Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library, Roseland Regional Library, Sebastopol Regional Library, Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library, Sonoma Valley Regional Library, Windsor Regional Library, Virtual Events, Off Site

Christmas EveAll locations close at 2:00 pm Occidental and Forestville closed all day

Closing
Branches:
Adult Literacy Program, BiblioBus, Central Santa Rosa Library, Cloverdale Regional Library, Forestville Community Library, Guerneville Regional Library, Healdsburg Regional Library, Northwest Santa Rosa Library, Occidental Community Library, Petaluma Regional Library, Rincon Valley Regional Library, Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library, Roseland Regional Library, Sebastopol Regional Library, Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library, Sonoma Valley Regional Library, Windsor Regional Library, Virtual Events, Off Site
Description:

Christmas Eve

All locations close at 2:00 pm 

Occidental and Forestville closed all day