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

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Celebrations, Equity & Inclusion
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:

Enjoy a recording of author Silvia Moreno-Garcia as she discusses Latin American Genre fiction, her writing process and journey, as well as her newest book The Seventh Veil of...

Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Author Events, Celebrations, Equity & Inclusion

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:

Enjoy a recording of author Silvia Moreno-Garcia as she discusses Latin American Genre fiction, her writing process and journey, as well as her newest book The Seventh Veil of Salome. 

Los Cenzontles

Author Talk with Eugene Rodriguez Featuring Music by Los Cenzontles

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Roseland Main Library at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Author Events, Enrichment, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Bird of Four Hundred Voices: A Mexican American Memoir of Music and Belonging is a profound celebration of the powerful influence of Mexico’s musical heritage on American cult...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Main Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Arts & Music, Author Events, Enrichment, Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Details:

Bird of Four Hundred Voices: A Mexican American Memoir of Music and Belonging is a profound celebration of the powerful influence of Mexico’s musical heritage on A

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!

Raizes Collective

Screen Printing as a Tool for Activism with Martin Zuñiga: A Raizes Workshop

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Bilingual, Celebrations, Library & Community
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:

Become a printmaker in this hands-on workshop with Martin Zuñiga! A sculptor, visual artist, and tireless advocate for the arts in Santa Rosa, Zuñiga will teach you how to create y...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Arts & Music, Bilingual, Celebrations, Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 8

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:

Become a printmaker in this hands-on workshop with Martin Zuñiga! A sculptor, visual artist, and tireless advocate for the arts in Santa Rosa, Zuñiga will teach you how to create your own print to take home.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Room Capacity

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

 

Kits limited availability

Kits are available on a first come, first served basis. While supplies last. Limit one per patron.

one-on-one technology help

One-on-One Tech Help

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center at Healdsburg Regional 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 a Healdsburg Reference staff for one-on-one assistance. ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center
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 a Healdsburg Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

one-on-one technology help

One-on-One Tech Help

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center at Healdsburg Regional 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 a Healdsburg Reference staff for one-on-one assistance. ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center
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 a Healdsburg Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

book sales

Friends of the Library Book Salek

Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Offsite (Sonoma) at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Sales & Fundraising
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

The Friends of the Sonoma Valley Regional Library are having a Book Sale! It will be held in the library's parking lot at Sonoma Valley Library, 755 W. Napa St, Sonoma, CA Ha...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Sonoma)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Book Sales & Fundraising
Details:

The Friends of the Sonoma Valley Regional Library are having a Book Sale!

It will be held in the library's parking lot at Sonoma Valley Library, 755 W. Napa St, Sonoma, CA

Django Reinhardt Style Open Music Jam

Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

This loose knit group of musicians gathers approximately monthly to play and share the style of swing music made famous by Django Reinhardt. This delightful music is not often play...

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

This loose knit group of musicians gathers approximately monthly to play and share the style of swing music made famous by Django Reinhardt.

Papagayo band

Papagayo - Latin Jazz Fusion Band

Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Bilingual, Celebrations
Age Group:
Adult, Senior, All Ages
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:

Enjoy a sophisticated and irresistibly danceable mix of Latin jazz, Bossa nova, and other Brazilian styles of music with the Papagayo Band!

Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Music, Bilingual, Celebrations

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:

Enjoy a sophisticated and irresistibly danceable mix of Latin jazz, Bossa nova, and other Brazilian styles of music with the Papagayo Band!

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Sunday, October 20, 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.

Pokemon and Magic

TCG Club: Pokemon & Magic the Gathering

Sunday, October 20, 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. 

 

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

Sound Studio Basics

Monday, October 21, 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

Seeds and Reads graphic with flowers coming out of a book and a pumpkin with perspective lines.

Seeds and Reads: Pumpkin Perspectives

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Roseland Meeting Room at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Environment & Sustainability
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

This month is all about pumpkins! Observe and sketch your own mini-pumpkin (to take home) and participate in fun pumpkin activities. All materials provided. For kids in grades K...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Environment & Sustainability
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

This month is all about pumpkins! Observe and sketch your own mini-pumpkin (to take home) and participate in fun pumpkin activities.

All materials provided. For kids in grades K-6.

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.

Baby Café and Mama Circle

Monday, October 21, 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. 

Book cover of Little Artist's First 100 Words featuring images of art materials

Little Artist’s First 100 Words Story Hour

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Area (Roseland) at Roseland 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: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Children's Area (Roseland)
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.

enrichment

Drop-In Camera Help

Monday, October 21, 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.

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Monday, October 21, 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. 

After School Hang Out (Grades 6-12)

Monday, October 21, 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.

STEAM

LEGO Build Club, now featuring a Rubik's Cube Corner

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Petaluma Mini Library at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Games & Gaming, STEAM & Maker
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Join us for Lego Club for hands on engineering, problem solving exercise, and play using age-appropriate materials. Younger siblings are welcome to attend and use our collection...

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Mini Library
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Enrichment, Games & Gaming, STEAM & Maker
Details:

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

Intergenerational Chess Club

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 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.

library and community

Pins & Needles: Beginner Sewing Class!

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Enrichment, Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Join us to create tote bags, pillowcases, stacking baskets, zippered project bags, and one class on troubleshooting problems with the sewing machine. We will also cover sewing basi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Music, Enrichment, Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Details:

Join us to create tote bags, pillowcases, stacking baskets, zippered project bags, and one class on troubleshooting problems with the sewing machine.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Yellow poppy flower image edged with words Master Gardener University of California Cooperative Extension

UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County Information Table

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Information Desk (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Environment & Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Drop in each Tuesday to browse an information table stocked with county-specific gardening leaflets for the public.  Bring your gardening and plant questions to be answered by...

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Information Desk (Petaluma)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability
Details:

Drop in each Tuesday to browse an information table stocked with county-specific gardening leaflets for the public.

storytime

Baby Time!

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

Join us at Sebastopol Regional Library for Baby Time! We'll read, sing, bounce, tickle, and play music. This program is intended for babies and their caregivers. Please note: Th...

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

Join us at Sebastopol Regional Library for Baby Time! We'll read, sing, bounce, tickle, and play music. This program is intended for babies and their caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

storytime

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

Read, sing, play, move and learn! Open to all families with toddlers 18-36 months. Registration is not required, but feel free to register to receive an email reminder before each ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

Read, sing, play, move and learn! Open to all families with toddlers 18-36 months. Registration is not required, but feel free to register to receive an email reminder before each session.

storytime

Family Storytime

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

Welcome to Storytime at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library. Join us Tuesdays for Family Storytime and Thursdays for Toddler Storytime! Be ready to read, sing, dance, and play...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Details:

Welcome to Storytime at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library.

Join us Tuesdays for Family Storytime and Thursdays for Toddler Storytime!

Be ready to read, sing, dance, and play with your child! 

Disclaimer(s)

Room Capacity

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

 

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.