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Book Buddies

Book Buddies

Friday, December 13, 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

book sales

Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries Book Sale

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:30pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Book Sales & Fundraising, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Details:

Friday, December 13 10:00am - 12:00pm  Members Only Preview 12:00 - 5:30pm Open to the Public   Saturday, December 14   10:00am - 5:30pm ...

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sales & Fundraising, Library & Community
Details:

Friday, December 13

10:00am - 12:00pm 

Members Only Preview

12:00 - 5:30pm

Open to the Public

 

Saturday, December 14  

River Friends of the Library Winter Book & Bake Sale

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Sales & Fundraising
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Don't miss the River Friends of the Library annual Winter Book and Bake Sale!  In addition to a great selection of gently used books, there will be delicious treats and homema...

Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Book Sales & Fundraising
Details:

Don't miss the River Friends of the Library annual Winter Book and Bake Sale!  In addition to a great selection of gently used books, there will be delicious treats and homemade wreaths for sale.  

STEAM

Lego Club

Saturday, December 14, 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.

Winter Magic graphic featuring a white wolf reading a book and a picture of Magician Mike.

Magician Mike's Winter Magic Show

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Library & Community
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Celebrate the season at this special show inspired by the most magical time of the year. Delight in the magic of winter, a time of shorter days, colder nights, and annual celebrati...

Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Enrichment, Library & Community
Details:

Celebrate the season at this special show inspired by the most magical time of the year. Delight in the magic of winter, a time of shorter days, colder nights, and annual celebrations of light. For children and families.

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.

storytime

Saturday Family Storytime in Forestville

Saturday, December 14, 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.

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Saturday, December 14, 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. 

Photos of five cute dogs.

Read to a Dog

Saturday, December 14, 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. 

Colors of Spanish red logo.

Spanish Music & Movement

Saturday, December 14, 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, December 14, 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: 24
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!

Technology & Computers

One-on-One Tech Help

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an ebook or downloading an audiobook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30 minutes with Cloverdale Library Reference st...

Required
Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an ebook or downloading an audiobook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30 minutes with Cloverdale Library Reference staff for one-on-one assistance on Saturdays, between 1:00-2:30 pm.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

Raizes Collective

Flower & Song: A Raizes Workshop

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Bilingual, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Preserve personal and family narratives with poet and musician Nicolás R. Valdez! From storytelling to group movement exercises, Valdez will demonstrate and guide you through the p...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Music, Bilingual, Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Details:

Preserve personal and family narratives with poet and musician Nicolás R. Valdez! From storytelling to group movement exercises, Valdez will demonstrate and guide you through the power of performance art.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Rob Hart Trio

Rob Hart Trio

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

The Rob Hart Trio is an exciting blend of original organic traditional jazz, fusion, funk, latin and textural experimental music, along with high-powered, creative on-the-edge impr...

Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Music
Details:

The Rob Hart Trio is an exciting blend of original organic traditional jazz, fusion, funk, latin and textural experimental music, along with high-powered, creative on-the-edge improvisations.

one-on-one technology help

One-on-One Tech Help

Saturday, December 14, 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, December 14, 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 Santa Rosa Libraries Book Sale

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Book Sales & Fundraising, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Details:

Friday, December 13 10:00am - 12:00pm  Members Only Preview 12:00 - 5:30pm Open to the Public   Saturday, December 14   10:00am - 5:30pm ...

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sales & Fundraising, Library & Community
Details:

Friday, December 13

10:00am - 12:00pm 

Members Only Preview

12:00 - 5:30pm

Open to the Public

 

Saturday, December 14  

River Friends of the Library Winter Book & Bake Sale

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Sales & Fundraising
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Don't miss the River Friends of the Library annual Winter Book and Bake Sale!  In addition to a great selection of gently used books, there will be delicious treats and homema...

Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Book Sales & Fundraising
Details:

Don't miss the River Friends of the Library annual Winter Book and Bake Sale!  In addition to a great selection of gently used books, there will be delicious treats and homemade wreaths for sale.  

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Sunday, December 15, 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.

alzheimers association

Alzheimer's Association: Managing Money: A Caregiver's Guide to Finances

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
English, Finance & Law, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

If you or someone you know is facing Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or another chronic illness, it’s never too early to put financial plans in place.  Join us to learn tips for...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: English, Finance & Law, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Details:

If you or someone you know is facing Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or another chronic illness, it’s never too early to put financial plans in place.  Join us to learn tips for managing someone else’s finances, how to prepare for future care c

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.

Raizes Collective

Flower & Song: A Raizes Workshop

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Bilingual, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Preserve personal and family narratives with poet and musician Nicolás R. Valdez! From storytelling to group movement exercises, Valdez will demonstrate and guide you through the p...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Music, Bilingual, Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Details:

Preserve personal and family narratives with poet and musician Nicolás R. Valdez! From storytelling to group movement exercises, Valdez will demonstrate and guide you through the power of performance art.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Pokemon and Magic

TCG Club: Pokemon & Magic the Gathering

Sunday, December 15, 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: 17
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, December 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30pm
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 Village

Monday, December 16, 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. 

Image of parents with babies.

Baby Café

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley 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...

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Open
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
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.