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Ancestral Lives in 19th Century State Hospitals and Asylums in California and Beyond

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual (H&G) at Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Virtual
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Do you have an ancestor who spent time in a 19th-century state mental hospital or asylum? This lecture explores the unique challenges and resources for navigating these overlooked ...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Room: Virtual (H&G)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 67
Details:

Do you have an ancestor who spent time in a 19th-century state mental hospital or asylum? This lecture explores the unique challenges and resources for navigating these overlooked institutions.

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!

enrichment

Sewing in Community

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Enrichment, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

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. ...

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Arts & Music, Enrichment, Library & Community
Details:

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.

Intercambio: English & Spanish Learning Group

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, Bilingual, ESL & Language Learning, Spanish
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

The Guerneville Library and Russian River Books & Letters team up to offer Intercambio, a language learning workshop. Practice English or Spanish and help other learners in ...

Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Bilingual, ESL & Language Learning, Spanish
Details:

The Guerneville Library and Russian River Books & Letters team up to offer Intercambio, a language learning workshop.

Practice English or Spanish and help other learners in a friendly atmosphere.

Beginners welcome.

Santa Rosa Library Advisory Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Roseland Meeting Room at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

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 aff...

Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Equity & Inclusion
Details:

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.

book cover

Pan y Libros Book Club of Roseland

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Roseland Meeting Room at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Book Clubs, English, Library & Community, Spanish
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Welcome to Bread and Books/Pan y Libros! Roseland Library's monthly book club where we discuss different contemporary novels and mysteries! Print copies are available in th...

Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Bilingual, Book Clubs, English, Library & Community, Spanish
Details:

Welcome to Bread and Books/Pan y Libros! Roseland Library's monthly book club where we discuss different contemporary novels and mysteries!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

English with Spanish Translation

This event is in English with a Spanish interpreter.

Art Show: Reverberations

All Day 5/30 - 6/18
Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Sebastopol Regional Library is delighted to showcase Chiaroscuro Art Group’s art, Reverberations, May 30, 2024, through July 20, 2024. Barbara (Babette) Kemler works in a ...

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Arts & Music, Library & Community
Details:

Sebastopol Regional Library is delighted to showcase Chiaroscuro Art Group’s art, Reverberations, May 30, 2024, through July 20, 2024.

Baby Time

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

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

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

Room Capacity

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

 

This program is offered in English.

storytime

Family Storytime

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

Join us for Family Storytime. There will be stories, music, movement and more!     

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

Join us for Family Storytime. There will be stories, music, movement and more! 

 

 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Stay & Play Café

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

Come to Stay & Play Café! Explore our toys, costumes, and discovery centers!  Let's build community through playful learning experiences, snacks for kids, and coffee...

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

Come to Stay & Play Café!

Explore our toys, costumes, and discovery centers! 

Let's build community through playful learning experiences, snacks for kids, and coffee & tea for grownups.

Free! 

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.

Graphic of little blue monster snowboarding.

Create and Build: Thursday fun days

Thursday, May 30, 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.

storytime

Storytime

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 43
Details:

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.

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

This storytime is designed for toddlers ages 1-3. We will sing, read and play together. Storytime is followed by 'Stay and Play' where children can play together with a range of de...

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

This storytime is designed for toddlers ages 1-3. We will sing, read and play together. Storytime is followed by 'Stay and Play' where children can play together with a range of developmentally appropriate toys.

Disclaimer(s)

Room Capacity

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

 

This program is offered in English.

adult lit

Let's Talk English Conversation Class

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtual (Adult Literacy) at Adult Literacy Program
Program Type:
Adult Literacy, English, ESL & Language Learning, Virtual
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Please REGISTER NOW for:  MAY Let’s Talk English Conversation Classes on THURSDAYS 1:00 – 2:30 pm  First Class Meets: MAY 2, 2024 at 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and C...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Adult Literacy Program
Room: Virtual (Adult Literacy)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Adult Literacy, English, ESL & Language Learning, Virtual
Details:

Please REGISTER NOW for: 

MAY Let’s Talk English Conversation Classes on THURSDAYS 1:00 – 2:30 pm 

First Class Meets: MAY 2, 2024 at 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) 

Scanning station

Scanning Station - Playback Memory Lab

Thursday, May 30, 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.

VHS button

VHS Station - Playback Memory Lab

Thursday, May 30, 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...

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 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.

Tween Game Lounge

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Games & Gaming, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
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), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Enrichment, Games & Gaming, Technology & Computers
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

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 program is offered in English.

Technology & Computers

One-on-One Tech Help

Thursday, May 30, 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.

After School Hang Out (Grades 6-12)

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Drop by the After School Hang Out to study, play games, or just chill with your peers! Laptops and board games will be available to use. For Grades 6-12.

Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Games & Gaming, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Details:

Drop by the After School Hang Out to study, play games, or just chill with your peers! Laptops and board games will be available to use. For Grades 6-12.

Graphic of little blue monster snowboarding.

¡Spanish family fun, everyone welcome!

Thursday, May 30, 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:

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...

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.  

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, May 30, 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

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Thursday, May 30, 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!

5 dogs, 4PAWS

Read to a Dog

Thursday, May 30, 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.

library and community

Drop-in Teen Volunteer Hour

Thursday, May 30, 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 need volunteer hours? Every Thursday we offer a weekly drop-in volunteer hour from 3:30pm-5:30pm, where teen volunteers can assist with library events. Come and earn on...

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 need volunteer hours? Every Thursday we offer a weekly drop-in volunteer hour from 3:30pm-5:30pm, where teen volunteers can assist with library events. 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!

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Game On! At the Guerneville Library

Thursday, May 30, 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:
Children (Grades K-6), 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: Children (Grades K-6), 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.