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Hangout Club: Crafting Lounge

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker, Library & Community
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
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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.

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Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker, Library & Community
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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.

First Chapter Book Club

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
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First Chapter Book Club

Read along with a children's librarian and take home a free book every month! Snacks provided. Free! For grades 1-3.

Every 2nd Wednesday, 4:00-4:30 pm.

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Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Book Clubs, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion
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First Chapter Book Club

Read along with a children's librarian and take home a free book every month! Snacks provided. Free! For grades 1-3.

Every 2nd Wednesday, 4:00-4:30 pm.

Register Today!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

Teen Knitting Club at Sebastopol Library

Teen Knitting Club

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Reading Room (Sebastopol) at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
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Teen Knitting Club (Grades 7-12)

Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm

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Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Main Reading Room (Sebastopol)
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker
Details:

Teen Knitting Club (Grades 7-12)

Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

River Friends of the Library Board meeting

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult
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https://riverfriendsofthelibrary.org/

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Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Library & Community
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https://riverfriendsofthelibrary.org/

Sebastopol Library Advisory Board Meeting

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult
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 ...

 

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Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Library & Community
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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.

 

Technology & Computers

One-On-One Tech Help

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult
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Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Northwest Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

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Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology & Computers
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Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Northwest Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Tell the Wolves I'm Home

Virtual Queer Book Club

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Events
Program Type:
Book Clubs, English, LGBTQIA+, Virtual
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
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Queer Book Club meets virtually on the second Wednesday of the month!

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, English, LGBTQIA+, Virtual
Registration Required
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.

enrichment

Sewing in Community

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker, Enrichment, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
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Join us each Wednesday from 6-7:30 to sew in community.  

We have sewing machines for you to use as well as volunteers to assist and support you in your endeavors.

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Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Art & Maker, Enrichment, Library & Community
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Join us each Wednesday from 6-7:30 to sew in community.  

We have sewing machines for you to use as well as volunteers to assist and support you in your endeavors.

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Sound Studio Basics

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
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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.

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Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Registration Required
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

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

BiblioBus at Petaluma Senior Center

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
BiblioBus
Program Type:
BiblioBus
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
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Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at the Petaluma Senior Center. 

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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 Petaluma Senior Center. 

Disclaimer(s)

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

storytime

Family Storytime

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
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Join Mr. John as he does Storytime for children at the Cloverdale Regional Library. There will be stories, music, singing, movement, and more! 

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

Join Mr. John as he does Storytime for children at the Cloverdale Regional Library. There will be stories, music, singing, movement, and more! 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

storytime

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
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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! 

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Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
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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.

Technology & Computers

One-On-One Tech Help

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult
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Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Northwest Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

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Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Registration Required
Details:

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Northwest Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

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BiblioBus at Rohnert Park Senior Center

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
BiblioBus
Program Type:
BiblioBus
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
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Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at the Rohnert Park Senior Center. 

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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.

book sales

Northwest Library Book Club

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Northwest Teen Area at Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, English
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
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Join us on the second Thursday of each month at 12:00 PM as we discuss a different book!

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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.

book sales

Petaluma Library Book Club

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Offsite (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Age Group:
Adult
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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.

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Petaluma)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Registration Required
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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. Supplies are limited!

This program is offered in English.

Technology & Computers

One-on-One Tech Help

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Reference Desk (Central) at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
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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.

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Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Reference Desk (Central)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Registration Required
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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.

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Jueves de juegos

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area (Roseland) at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Spanish, STEAM
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), All Ages
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S.T.E.A.M. activities and games in Spanish every Thursday.

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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
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.

Technology & Computers

One-on-One Tech Help

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Reference Desk (Central) at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
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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 3:00-4:00 pm.

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Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Reference Desk (Central)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Registration Required
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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 3:00-4:00 pm.

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Thursday, August 14, 2025 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)
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Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program at Northwest Library!

This event is for beginning readers. 

Read a story to a dog!

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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!

5 dogs, 4PAWS

Read to a Dog

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room (Rohnert) at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
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Beginning Readers Welcome!

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

Para los lectores principantes.

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

Beginning Readers Welcome!

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

Para los lectores principantes.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Technology & Computers

One-On-One Tech Help

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult
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Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Northwest Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

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Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Registration Required
Details:

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Northwest Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

H&G

One-on-One Genealogy Research Help

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
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Get assistance from experienced Sonoma County Genealogical Society volunteers every Wednesday and Friday, 1 PM - 3 PM. 

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Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Details:

Get assistance from experienced Sonoma County Genealogical Society volunteers every Wednesday and Friday, 1 PM - 3 PM. 

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BiblioBus at Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers Market

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
BiblioBus
Program Type:
BiblioBus
Age Group:
All Ages
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Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at the Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers Market at the Luther Burbank Center. 

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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 Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers Market at the Luther Burbank Center. 

Disclaimer(s)

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.