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Solve the Mystery Book Club

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Print Copies will be available in the branch a month before the discussion. Please call or email the Library with any questions. 2024 Schedule January 18 - Talent...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Details:

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


2024 Schedule

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

After School Hangout

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 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.

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

Tween Game Lounge

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Drop by the Game Lounge to play video games, study, or just hang with your peers! Laptops, iPads, and board games will be available to use.  Grades 4-8

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Details:

Drop by the Game Lounge to play video games, study, or just hang with your peers!

Laptops, iPads, and board games will be available to use. 

Grades 4-8

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Scanning Station - Playback Memory Lab

Thursday, October 17, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

VHS Station - Playback Memory Lab

Thursday, October 17, 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...

Open
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: 1
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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

BiblioBus at Monte Rio Community Center

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
BiblioBus
Program Type:
BiblioBus
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

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

Offsite Event
Library Branch: BiblioBus
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: BiblioBus
Details:

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at the Monte Rio Community Center. 

Disclaimer(s)

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

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

One-on-One Tech Help

Thursday, October 17, 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...

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.

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 "All Ages" group.

Jueves de juegos

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
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:

S.T.E.A.M. activities and games in Spanish every Thursday.

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:

S.T.E.A.M. activities and games in Spanish every Thursday.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in Spanish.

Spanish with English Translation

This event is in Spanish with an English interpreter.

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

One-on-One Tech Help

Thursday, October 17, 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

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

Read to a Dog

Thursday, October 17, 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!

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

Read to a Dog

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room (Sonoma Valley) at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program at the Sonoma Valley Library! This event is for beginning readers.  Come and read out loud to the dogs of PALS (Paws as Loving Suppo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Children's Room (Sonoma Valley)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program at the Sonoma Valley Library!

This event is for beginning readers. 

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

Read to a Dog

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room (Rohnert) at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Beginning Readers Welcome! Practice reading with a 4PAWS certified therapy dog to improve reading skills and confidence.  Para los lectores principantes. Practique la...

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

Beginning Readers Welcome!

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

Para los lectores principantes.

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

Bilingual Paint Party for Teens

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Bilingual, Celebrations, ESL & Language Learning, Spanish
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
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:

Follow along with step-by-step instructions in Spanish and English to learn painting skills and practice new vocabulary. For grades 7-12. Advanced registration is required.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Bilingual, Celebrations, ESL & Language Learning, Spanish
Required
Seats Remaining: 11

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:

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

For grades 7-12. Advanced registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

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

Drop-in Teen Volunteer Hour

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
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 Thursday we offer a weekly drop-in volunteer hours from 3:30pm-5:30pm, where teen volunteers assist with library programs. Come ...

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 Thursday we offer a weekly drop-in volunteer hours from 3:30pm-5:30pm, 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!

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

Game On! At the Guerneville Library

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Games & Gaming, Library & Community, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Game On! At the Guerneville Library is a weekly video game club on Thursdays from 3:30-5:30 PM. Join other teens to play games available for checkout through the library and playab...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Games & Gaming, Library & Community, Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Game On! At the Guerneville Library is a weekly video game club on Thursdays from 3:30-5:30 PM. Join other teens to play games available for checkout through the library and playable on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox. 

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.

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

Universal Yums

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
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 curios...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Enrichment
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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. Walk-ins welcome!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

BiblioBus at Cazadero History Learning Center

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
BiblioBus
Program Type:
BiblioBus
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

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

Offsite Event
Library Branch: BiblioBus
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: BiblioBus
Details:

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at the Cazadero History Learning Center.

Disclaimer(s)

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

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

Lego & Build Club

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
STEAM & Maker
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Join us at Lego & Build Club for hands on engineering, problem solving exercises, and play using age-appropriate materials. Younger siblings are welcome to attend and use our c...

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: STEAM & Maker
Details:

Join us at Lego & Build Club for hands on engineering, problem solving exercises, and play using age-appropriate materials. 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 "Children (Grades K-6)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) for Tweens and Teens

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Enrichment, Games & Gaming, STEAM & Maker
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Join us for a monthly Role Playing Game Club for tweens and teens on the third Thursday of every month from 4-5pm. For Tweens and Teens (grades 4-12) Please register for this...

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: Arts & Music, Enrichment, Games & Gaming, STEAM & Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

Join us for a monthly Role Playing Game Club for tweens and teens 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. Walk-ins welcome!

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

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Information Desk (Guerneville) at Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Check out this book club for kids who are just beginning to read chapter books. We'll flip through the book with the Children's Librarian and discuss characters and plot lines and ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Information Desk (Guerneville)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Details:

Check out this book club for kids who are just beginning to read chapter books. We'll flip through the book with the Children's Librarian and discuss characters and plot lines and then read the first chapter or two together.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

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

Natural Organic Reduction: On Body Composting with Be the Earth

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
English, Environment & Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Regina Guerra, founder of Be the Earth, presents on the emerging industry of Natural Organic Reduction (NOR), also known as body composting. This eco-conscious deathcare optio...

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: English, Environment & Sustainability
Details:

Regina Guerra, founder of Be the Earth, presents on the emerging industry of Natural Organic Reduction (NOR), also known as body composting.

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

Drop-in Teen Volunteer Hour

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Careers & Workforce Development
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Need community service hours? Drop by our Volunteer Hour and assist with various library tasks. No need to register - the only requirement is that you are between the ages of 13 an...

Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Careers & Workforce Development
Details:

Need community service hours? Drop by our Volunteer Hour and assist with various library tasks.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

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

Sugar Skull Workshop for Kids

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Roseland Meeting Room at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Bilingual, Celebrations
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
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:

Decorate a sugar skull in celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with Elsa Tapia. For kids in grades K-6. Register to save your spot.

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

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:

Decorate a sugar skull in celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with Elsa Tapia. For kids in grades K-6. Register to save your spot.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

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

Teen Cards & Bookmarks for Ceres Community Project

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Petaluma Mini Library at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Library & Community
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Create cards and bookmarks to accompany meal deliveries. Ceres Community Project provides delicious and medically tailored meals for those facing serious illnesses. All materials p...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Mini Library
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Details:

Create cards and bookmarks to accompany meal deliveries. Ceres Community Project provides delicious and medically tailored meals for those facing serious illnesses. All materials provided. 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!