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Stop Motion Animation

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, STEAM & Maker
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Join us to learn the basics of Stop Motion Animation and create your own 2 frame animation gif files to share with friends! For grades 7-12.  Acompáñanos para aprender las ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Arts & Music, STEAM & Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Join us to learn the basics of Stop Motion Animation and create your own 2 frame animation gif files to share with friends! For 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!

Flyer for class: Paying for College with Scholarships

Paying for College with Scholarships - Workshop #2

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & College
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Join scholarships advisor Becca Lippman for three interactive workshops that teach students and parents how to find, apply for, and manage scholarships. For grades 9-12. Pre-r...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Education & College
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Details:

Join scholarships advisor Becca Lippman for three interactive workshops that teach students and parents how to find, apply for, and manage scholarships. For grades 9-12. Pre-register 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!

English with Spanish Translation

This event is in English with a Spanish interpreter.

Mi Voto Mi Salud

My Vote. My Health.™

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley 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...

Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
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.

book cover

Virtual Queer Book Club

Wednesday, October 9, 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: 14
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.

Canon Book Group

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Join the Joe Mesics' Literary Canon book group to discuss Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley. To request print copies of the book please reach out to Meg...

Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment
Details:

Join the Joe Mesics' Literary Canon book group to discuss Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley.

enrichment

Sewing in Community

Wednesday, October 9, 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.

Library Commission Regular Meeting

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Library & Community
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

The Rohnert Park – Cotati Library hosts library commission meetings in the Armando Flores Room. The Sonoma County Library Commission is an 11-person body responsible for governi...

Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library & Community
Details:

The Rohnert Park – Cotati Library hosts library commission meetings in the Armando Flores Room.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
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

Sonoma County Library Staff Day. All Buildings Closed.

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:

Sonoma County Library Staff Day.
All Buildings Closed.

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

Sound Studio Basics

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Rincon Valley Regional 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 requir...

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

Technology & Computers

One-on-One Tech Help

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Reference Desk (Central) at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

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

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Reference Desk (Central)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Central Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Thursday, between 3:00-5:00 pm.

Technology & Computers

One-on-One Tech Help

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Reference Desk (Central) at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

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

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Reference Desk (Central)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Central Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Thursday, between 3:00-5:00 pm.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Northwest Children's Area at Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program at Northwest Library! This event is for beginning readers.  Read a story to a dog! Younger children may have a parent or care-giv...

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

Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program at Northwest Library!

This event is for beginning readers. 

Read a story to a dog!

Art Show: On the Wall, Off the Wall

All Day 10/11 - 11/10
Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Sebastopol Regional Library is delighted to showcase Batra Nĵana Schmidt’s art show, On the Wall, Off the Wall, a collection of abstract acrylic paintings and Cape Verdean doc...

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Arts & Music, Library & Community
Details:

Sebastopol Regional Library is delighted to showcase Batra Nĵana Schmidt’s art show, On the Wall, Off the Wall, a collection of abstract acrylic paintings and Cape Verdean documentary photos, September 24, 2024, thro

storytime

Bilingual Storytime

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Northwest Children's Area at Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Spanish, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

Join us for Bilingual Stories in English and Spanish for children ages 0-5. In the Children's Room at Northwest Library. Free!

Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Children's Area
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Bilingual, Spanish, Storytime
Details:

Join us for Bilingual Stories in English and Spanish for children ages 0-5.

In the Children's Room at Northwest Library.

Free!

storytime

Bilingual Baby and Toddler Storytime

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

Join us for Bilingual (English/Spanish) Baby and Toddler Storytime with Miss Charity.  Stories, music, movement, and more! This program will be held at the Healdsburg Commu...

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

Join us for Bilingual (English/Spanish) Baby and Toddler Storytime with Miss Charity.  Stories, music, movement, and more!

This program will be held at the Healdsburg Community Center, Room 4.

 

book club

Common Ground Book Club: books by & about people with disabilities

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Reading Room (Sebastopol) at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Meet with others to discuss books centering disability voices! Copies of each month’s books are available at the Sonoma County Library Catalog. Pre-Register to receive a reminder e...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Main Reading Room (Sebastopol)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Details:

Meet with others to discuss books centering disability voices! Copies of each month’s books are available at the Sonoma County Library Catalog.

storytime

Family Storytime

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

Join our children's librarian in the Rincon Valley Forum Room for books, rhymes, and songs, followed by play time.

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

Join our children's librarian in the Rincon Valley Forum Room for books, rhymes, and songs, followed by play time.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Sonoma Valley Study Pod at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Meet with a tech savvy staff member to ask your tech questions. This is your opportunity to find answers and learn about a wide variety of things, like how to download library eBoo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Study Pod
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Meet with a tech savvy staff member to ask your tech questions. This is your opportunity to find answers and learn about a wide variety of things, like how to download library eBooks or watch movies on your tablet and more.  

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

David Chang Tai Chi

Tai Chi with David Chung

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Details:

Learn the ancient Asian exercise form to promote balance, relaxation, motion, health, harmony, stability, and inner power.   David Chung teaches Tai Chi for the Redwoo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Details:

Learn the ancient Asian exercise form to promote balance, relaxation, motion, health, harmony, stability, and inner power.  

Disclaimer(s)

Room Capacity

If the room meets maximum capacity, we will admit entrance on a first-come, first-served basis. 

 

Technology & Computers

One-on-One Tech Help

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Sonoma Valley Study Pod at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Meet with a tech savvy staff member to ask your tech questions. This is your opportunity to find answers and learn about a wide variety of things, like how to download library eBoo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Study Pod
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Meet with a tech savvy staff member to ask your tech questions. This is your opportunity to find answers and learn about a wide variety of things, like how to download library eBooks or watch movies on your tablet and more.  

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

H&G

One-on-One Genealogy Research Help

Friday, October 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. 

Scanning station

Scanning Station - Playback Memory Lab

Friday, October 11, 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 a 3-hour appointment to digitize your documents and photos, slides and negatives. Appointments are available Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 1-4pm. Limited ...

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 a 3-hour appointment to digitize your documents and photos, slides and negatives.

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VHS Station - Playback Memory Lab

Friday, October 11, 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.

Book Buddies

Book Buddies

Friday, October 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