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Safari Encounters with a picture of a yellow snake named Lemon.

Safari Encounters

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Summer Reading Challenge 2024:

Adventure Begins at Your Library! June 1 - August 10 Books, Prizes & Events! Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Get ready for a wild encounter with a rescued snake, hedgehog, alligator, armadillo, and skunk!

Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Summer Reading

Summer Reading Challenge 2024

Adventure Begins at Your Library!

June 1 - August 10

Books, Prizes & Events!

Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Get ready for a wild encounter with a rescued snake, hedgehog, alligator, armadillo, and skunk!

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.

H&G

One-on-One Genealogy Research Help

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

Our free in-depth one-on-one genealogy help service is back! Get assistance from experienced Sonoma County Genealogical Society volunteers every Wednesday and Friday, 1 PM ...

Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Details:

Our free in-depth one-on-one genealogy help service is back!

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, June 12, 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 Librairans on the 2nd Wednesday of every month to discuss fiction and non-ficiton 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 Librairans on the 2nd Wednesday of every month to discuss fiction and non-ficiton books!

Pick up a copy of this month's selection at the Reference Desk while supplies last.

Safari Encounters with a picture of a yellow snake named Lemon.

Safari Encounters

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Summer Reading Challenge 2024:

Adventure Begins at Your Library! June 1 - August 10 Books, Prizes & Events! Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Get ready for a wild encounter with a rescued snake, hedgehog, alligator, armadillo, and skunk!

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Summer Reading

Summer Reading Challenge 2024

Adventure Begins at Your Library!

June 1 - August 10

Books, Prizes & Events!

Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Get ready for a wild encounter with a rescued snake, hedgehog, alligator, armadillo, and skunk!

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.

OLLI Cinema Club

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Documentaries & Movies, Education & College
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Enjoy award-winning films and lively college-level discussions led by an OLLI professor from SSU.

Library Branch: Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Documentaries & Movies, Education & College
Details:

Enjoy award-winning films and lively college-level discussions led by an OLLI professor from SSU.

Game On!

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Drop in from 2:30-4:30 on Wednesdays and play games with other teens. Options include Pokemon Trading Card Game, chess, Exploding Kittens, Uno, Connect 4, Organ Attack, Wordle Part...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

Drop in from 2:30-4:30 on Wednesdays and play games with other teens. Options include Pokemon Trading Card Game, chess, Exploding Kittens, Uno, Connect 4, Organ Attack, Wordle Party Game, Scrabble, Nintendo Switch, Xbox and more. Free snacks!

Hangout Club: Crafting Lounge

Wednesday, June 12, 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.

Club de Cultura

Wednesday, June 12, 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:

Disfruta de proyectos creativos y un ambiente divertido con instructora Elsa Tapia.  Este es un evento familiar inclusivo.

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:

Disfruta de proyectos creativos y un ambiente divertido con instructora Elsa Tapia. 

Este es un evento familiar inclusivo.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in Spanish.

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Petaluma Chess Club

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Petaluma Meeting Room 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 Meeting Room
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!

Teen Knitting Club at Sebastopol Library

Teen Knitting Club

Wednesday, June 12, 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.

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Healdsburg Library Advisory Board

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Healdsburg Meeting Room at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Library Advisory Board:

Members of the public are welcome to attend Library Advisory Board (LAB) meetings. Regional LABs serve to advise the Library Commission on issues affecting each branch. To ...

Details:

Quarterly Meeting of the Healdsburg Library Advisory Board.   Agenda is TBA.   The Advisory Board meets quarterly on the second Wednesday of March, June, Sept...

Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Library & Community

Library Advisory Board

Members of the public are welcome to attend Library Advisory Board (LAB) meetings. Regional LABs serve to advise the Library Commission on issues affecting each branch.

To learn more about LABs including upcoming meetings visit: sonomalibrary.org/governance/lab


Public comment may be submitted in writing prior to the meeting or orally during the meeting.

  • Electronic Writing – Written comments may be submitted via email to to the Branch Manager. 
  • U.S. Mail – Written comments may be submitted via U.S. mail to the branch's mailing address. It is advised you consider normal delays in mail delivery when sending your written comment via U.S. mail.
  • Orally, Live – Oral comments may be given during the meeting.
Details:

Quarterly Meeting of the Healdsburg Library Advisory Board.

 

Agenda is TBA.

 

The Advisory Board meets quarterly on the second Wednesday of March, June, September, and December.

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Book Reading with Greg Sarris: "The Forgetters"

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Author Events, English, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

  Join us for an evening with local author Greg Sarris and enjoy stories from his newest book, The Forgetters. Told in the classic style of Southern Pomo and Coast Miwok...

Library Branch: Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Author Events, English, Library & Community
Details:

 

Join us for an evening with local author Greg Sarris and enjoy stories from his newest book, The Forgetters.

Told in the classic style of Southern Pomo and Coast Miwok creation stories, this book vaults from the

Keenan Webster

Keenan Webster - Afro Roots World Music

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Summer Reading
Age Group:
All Ages
Summer Reading Challenge 2024:

Adventure Begins at Your Library! June 1 - August 10 Books, Prizes & Events! Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Experience the sounds of West African music with Keenan Webster. Webster’s mission is to use music for world peace and healing, to fight against racism, and to bring all people tog...

Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Music, Summer Reading

Summer Reading Challenge 2024

Adventure Begins at Your Library!

June 1 - August 10

Books, Prizes & Events!

Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Experience the sounds of West African music with Keenan Webster. Webster’s mission is to use music for world peace and healing, to fight against racism, and to bring all people together.

Trio Amanecer

Trio Nuevo Amanecer

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northwest Children's Area at Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Bilingual, Spanish, Summer Reading
Age Group:
All Ages
Summer Reading Challenge 2024:

Adventure Begins at Your Library! June 1 - August 10 Books, Prizes & Events! Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Trio Nuevo Amanecer from Santa Rosa plays boleros and romantic ballads of Latin America, classic folk songs, as well as traditional Mexican music, and more. If you appreciate great...

Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Music, Bilingual, Spanish, Summer Reading

Summer Reading Challenge 2024

Adventure Begins at Your Library!

June 1 - August 10

Books, Prizes & Events!

Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Trio Nuevo Amanecer from Santa Rosa plays boleros and romantic ballads of Latin America, classic folk songs, as well as traditional Mexican music, and more. If you appreciate great love songs in Spanish, come listen to Trio Nuevo Amanecer!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in Spanish.

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Virtual Queer Book Club

Wednesday, June 12, 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: 17
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, June 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Wine Library 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 Biographia Literaria by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. To request print copies of the book please reach out to Megan Jones at...

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

Join the Joe Mesics' Literary Canon book group to discuss Biographia Literaria by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

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

paint party

Bilingual Paint Party

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Bilingual, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Summer Reading Challenge 2024:

Adventure Begins at Your Library! June 1 - August 10 Books, Prizes & Events! Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Follow along with step-by-step instructions in Spanish and English to learn painting skills and practice new vocabulary with Napa Valley Painting. All materials provided. Progr...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Arts & Music, Bilingual, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Summer Reading Challenge 2024

Adventure Begins at Your Library!

June 1 - August 10

Books, Prizes & Events!

Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Follow along with step-by-step instructions in Spanish and English to learn painting skills and practice new vocabulary with Napa Valley Painting.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Kits limited availability

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

English with Spanish Translation

This event is in English with a Spanish interpreter.

storytime

Babytime

Thursday, June 13, 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:

Sing, bounce, tickle, and play with baby at the Central Santa Rosa Library! This program is intended for babies ages 0 to 18 months and their parents and caregivers.

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: 60
Details:

Sing, bounce, tickle, and play with baby at the Central Santa Rosa Library! This program is intended for babies ages 0 to 18 months and their parents and caregivers.

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Create and Build: Thursday fun days

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 2:30pm
Children's Area (Roseland) at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Spanish, STEAM & Maker
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), All Ages
Details:

Jueves de juegos ¡Únete con nosotros cada jueves para jugar en familia! Este programa sin cita ofrecerá nuevos juegos, materiales de arte, y desafíos para alentar a los niños a ...

Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Children's Area (Roseland)
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), All Ages
Program Type: Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Spanish, STEAM & Maker
Details:

Jueves de juegos

¡Únete con nosotros cada jueves para jugar en familia! Este programa sin cita ofrecerá nuevos juegos, materiales de arte, y desafíos para alentar a los niños a explorar y descubrir. Este es un evento inclusivo.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in Spanish.

Spanish with English Translation

This event is in Spanish with an English interpreter.

Python Ron

Python Ron

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Healdsburg Meeting Room at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Summer Reading Challenge 2024:

Adventure Begins at Your Library! June 1 - August 10 Books, Prizes & Events! Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Enter the exciting world of reptiles, insects, and arachnids with Python Ron as your guide. A hands-on learning experience where you can see, touch, and feel a variety of creatures...

Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Summer Reading

Summer Reading Challenge 2024

Adventure Begins at Your Library!

June 1 - August 10

Books, Prizes & Events!

Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Enter the exciting world of reptiles, insects, and arachnids with Python Ron as your guide. A hands-on learning experience where you can see, touch, and feel a variety of creatures.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Room Capacity

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

 

Drawing of the Bus driving down a street. Reads: Books, Wi-Fi, and more on board.

BiblioBus at Rohnert Park Senior Center

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
BiblioBus
Program Type:
BiblioBus
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at the Rohnert Park Senior Center.  Sign up for a library card! Access FREE Wi-Fi! C...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: BiblioBus
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: BiblioBus
Details:

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at the Rohnert Park Senior Center. 

Disclaimer(s)

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

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Northwest Library Book Club

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Northwest Teen Area at Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, English
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Join us on the second Thursday of each month at 12:00 PM as we discuss a different book! Print Copies will be available in the branch a month before the discussion. Pl...

Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Teen Area
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, English
Details:

Join us on the second Thursday of each month at 12:00 PM as we discuss a different book!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

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Petaluma Brown Bag Book Club

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Petaluma Meeting Room at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Petaluma Library Book Club 2nd Thursday of the Month, 12:00 pm Print Copies will be available in the branch a month before the discussion. Please call or email t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Petaluma Library Book Club
2nd Thursday of the Month, 12:00 pm

Print Copies will be available in the branch a month before the discussion. Please call or email the Library with any questions.

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.

Scanning station

Scanning Station - Playback Memory Lab

Thursday, June 13, 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.