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Let's Talk English Conversation Class

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Virtual (Adult Literacy) at Adult Literacy Program
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, English, ESL & Language Learning, Virtual
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Please REGISTER NOW for:  OCTOBER Let’s Talk English Conversation Classes on WEDNESDAYS 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM  First Class Meets: October 2, 2024 at 11:00 AM Pacific ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Adult Literacy Program
Room: Virtual (Adult Literacy)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Adult Literacy, English, ESL & Language Learning, Virtual
Details:

Please REGISTER NOW for: 

OCTOBER Let’s Talk English Conversation Classes on WEDNESDAYS 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 

First Class Meets: October 2, 2024 at 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) 

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Spanish Family Storytime

Wednesday, October 9, 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.

H&G

One-on-One Genealogy Research Help

Wednesday, October 9, 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. 

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Rincon Valley Adult Book Club

Wednesday, October 9, 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.

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, October 9, 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.

After School Hangout / Pasar del rato despues de la escuela

After School Hangout

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Petaluma Mini Library at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Come hang out at the library afterschool!  Work on homework, socialize with friends, do arts and crafts and more.  We'll provide tables and chairs, office supplies, some ...

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Mini Library
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Enrichment
Details:

Come hang out at the library afterschool!  Work on homework, socialize with friends, do arts and crafts and more.  We'll provide tables and chairs, office supplies, some board games, and basic arts and crafts supplies.  See you on t

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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iMovie Editing

Wednesday, October 9, 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!

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, October 9, 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.

After School Hang Out (Grades 6-12)

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

First Chapter Book Club. Young child with pigtails reading a yellow book.

First Chapter Book Club

Wednesday, October 9, 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: 9
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

Book Buddies

Book Buddies

Wednesday, October 9, 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

Cartoon drawing of haunted gingerbread houses

Teens: Haunted Gingerbread Houses

Wednesday, October 9, 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:

Build your own haunted gingerbread house, using festive candy, icing, and other tasty decorations.

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: 12
Details:

Build your own haunted gingerbread house, using festive candy, icing, and other tasty decorations.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Hangout Club: Crafting Lounge

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Library & Community
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Hangout Club: Crafting Lounge (for Teens and Tweens) Join us for an afternoon of crafts and fun! Come craft every 2nd Wednesday of the month in the Forum Room. Drop i...

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

Hangout Club: Crafting Lounge (for Teens and Tweens)

Join us for an afternoon of crafts and fun!

Come craft every 2nd Wednesday of the month in the Forum Room.

Drop in anytime between 3-4pm.

arts and music

Club de Cultura

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Roseland Meeting Room at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Celebrations, Enrichment, Spanish
Age Group:
Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Senior, All Ages
Details:

Enjoy a Spanish program of creative projects in a fun atmosphere. Led by Elsa Tapia. This is an inclusive family event.

Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Celebrations, Enrichment, Spanish
Details:

Enjoy a Spanish program of creative projects in a fun atmosphere. Led by Elsa Tapia.

This is an inclusive family event.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in Spanish.

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Petaluma Chess Club

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 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
Details:

All ages welcome! No experienced necessary. Some instruction available. Play, learn and enjoy! Limited boards available - bring an extra if you have one!

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!

Limited boards available - bring an extra if you have one!

Let's Make a Tiny Book Together!

Let's Make a Tiny Picture Book Together!

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Northwest Children's Area at Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Have you ever wanted to make your own picture book? Let's make a tiny picture book together with local children's author Cindy K. You can finish your own tiny book in this on...

Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing
Details:

Have you ever wanted to make your own picture book?

Let's make a tiny picture book together with local children's author Cindy K.

You can finish your own tiny book in this one hour class.

For kids in grades K-6.

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, October 9, 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. 

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Drop-in Teen Volunteer Hour

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Northwest 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 weekly drop-in volunteer hours from 3:30pm-5:30pm, where teen volunteers assist with library tasks. Come and ...

Required
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Careers & Workforce Development, Enrichment, Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Details:

Do you want to volunteer at the library? Every Wednesday we offer weekly drop-in volunteer hours from 3:30pm-5:30pm, where teen volunteers assist with library tasks. 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!

First Chapter Book Club

Wednesday, October 9, 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...

Waitlist
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: 0
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.

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Author Talk: Liberating Latin American Genre Fiction with Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Events
Program Type:
Author Events, Celebrations, Equity & Inclusion, Virtual
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:

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/57847/register You’re invited to free your mind with the highly acclaimed Silvia Moreno-Garcia, New York Times b...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Author Events, Celebrations, Equity & Inclusion, Virtual

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:

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/57847/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.

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Young Authors' Project - Workshop #1

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Events
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Become a published author! In this 4-week virtual series, led by author Natasha Yim, attendees will learn descriptive writing techniques, including the use of similes, metaphors, a...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:

Become a published author! In this 4-week virtual series, led by author Natasha Yim, attendees will learn descriptive writing techniques, including the use of similes, metaphors, alliteration, and the attendees' own unique narrative "voice".

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Teen Knitting Club at Sebastopol Library

Teen Knitting Club

Wednesday, October 9, 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.

library and community

Drop-in Teen Volunteer Hour

Wednesday, October 9, 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: 20
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!

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Intercambio

Wednesday, October 9, 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 Room 4 of the Healdsburg Community Center.   ...

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 Room 4 of the Healdsburg Community Center.