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Lego Club

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park Cotati 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. Free! Younger siblings are welcome to attend and use our coll...

Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
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. Free!

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.

Peanuts Worldwide copyrighted image.

Peanuts on the Go

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Learn about local icon Charles Schulz and Peanuts by learning how to draw Peanuts characters and creating crafts to take home, including a Snoopy puppet and Sno...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Arts & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Details:

Learn about local icon Charles Schulz and Peanuts by learning how to draw Peanuts characters and creating crafts to take home, including a Snoopy puppet and Snoopy ears. Grades K-2.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Unattended Children Policy

Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.

storytime

Saturday Family Storytime in Forestville

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Forestville Community Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Calling all Forestville families! Join the Guerneville Children's Librarian on the second Saturday of the month for a storytime with songs, rhymes, and simple games.

Library Branch: Forestville Community Library
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Storytime
Details:

Calling all Forestville families! Join the Guerneville Children's Librarian on the second Saturday of the month for a storytime with songs, rhymes, and simple games.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

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Curso de Ciudadanía de Estados Unidos / U.S. Citizenship Courses

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Equity & Inclusion, ESL & Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Únete a la Biblioteca Regional de Sebastopol para una serie gratuita de 14 semanas del Curso de Ciudadanía de Estados Unidos. Este programa bilingüe, que se realizará de 10:30 a 12...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Bilingual, Equity & Inclusion, ESL & Language Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Únete a la Biblioteca Regional de Sebastopol para una serie gratuita de 14 semanas del Curso de Ciudadanía de Estados Unidos.

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 program is offered in Spanish.

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Storytime Under the Oak at the Petaluma Historical Museum

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Offsite (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and movement under the big oak tree behind the Petaluma Historical Museum downtown.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Petaluma)
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Storytime
Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and movement under the big oak tree behind the Petaluma Historical Museum downtown.

Disclaimer(s)

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Practice reading with a 4PAWS certified therapy dog to improve reading skills and confidence.  This program is intended for beginning readers in grades K-6.  This i...

Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing
Details:

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

This program is intended for beginning readers in grades K-6. 

This is an In-Person event. 

Flyer for class: Paying for College with Scholarships

Paying for College with Scholarships - Workshop #2

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Roseland Meeting Room at Roseland 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: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Education & College
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
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.

Photos of five cute dogs.

Read to a Dog

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

This program is intended for beginning readers.  Practice reading with a 4PAWS certified therapy dog to improve reading skills and confidence.  This is an In-Person...

Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing
Details:

This program is intended for beginning readers. 

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

Sugar Skulls Workshops graphic with calavera skulls

Sugar Skull Workshop for Kids

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center at Healdsburg 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. This event will be in Room 4 o...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Bilingual, Celebrations
Required
Seats Remaining: 9

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.

This event will be in Room 4 of the Healdsburg Community Center.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Colors of Spanish red logo.

Spanish Music & Movement

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Health & Wellness, Spanish
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

This program is presented in Spanish. Spanish Music & Movement is a tour of culture, language, and fun! This presentation is not for sitting – your family will be active cha...

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Health & Wellness, Spanish
Details:

This program is presented in Spanish.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.

Colors of Spanish red logo.

Spanish Music & Movement

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Northwest Children's Area at Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Health & Wellness, Spanish
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

This program is presented in Spanish. Spanish Music & Movement is a tour of culture, language, and fun! This presentation is not for sitting – your family will be active cha...

Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Children's Area
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Health & Wellness, Spanish
Details:

This program is presented in Spanish.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.

cookbook club

Cookbook Club

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Cookbook Club is BACK!  We are excited to have a new series of events/challenges for the Fall Season!   Saturday, September 14th we return with the Summer Sala...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Details:

Cookbook Club is BACK! 

We are excited to have a new series of events/challenges for the Fall Season!  

Saturday, September 14th we return with the Summer Salad Challenge.  

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Mi Voto Mi Salud

My Vote. My Health.™

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa 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: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central 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.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in Spanish.

Scanning station

Scanning Station - Playback Memory Lab

Saturday, October 12, 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 ...

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

VHS button

VHS Station - Playback Memory Lab

Saturday, October 12, 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.

Papagayo band

Papagayo - Latin Jazz Fusion Band

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville 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: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville 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!

Raizes Collective

Paint Party with Lucero Vargas: A Raizes Workshop

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Roseland Meeting Room at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Bilingual, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, 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:

Paint your own masterpiece step-by-step with Indigenous artist Lucero Vargas! Inspired by Mexican and Native American culture, Vargas employs a naïve folk-art style to explore ques...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Bilingual, Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 5

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:

Paint your own masterpiece step-by-step with Indigenous artist Lucero Vargas!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Raizes Collective

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

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor Regional 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: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Arts & Music, Bilingual, Celebrations, Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 22

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.

Zero Waste Week

Reuse and Repair Fair – ZWW Kickoff Event

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages
Details:

Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair? Bring it to the Repair Fair! Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repai...

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

Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?

Bring it to the Repair Fair!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

saving energy

Your Energy Efficient and Resilient Home - in Spanish

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community, Spanish
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

Saving Energy at Home – a free workshop What uses the most energy in your home?  What repairs or upgrades around the house will make the biggest impact on your energy bills...

Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community, Spanish
Details:

Saving Energy at Home – a free workshop

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 Spanish.

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Sunday, October 13, 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. 

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Sunday, October 13, 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.

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

Sound Studio Basics

Monday, October 14, 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

Baby Café and Mama Circle

Monday, October 14, 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.