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One-on-One Tech Help

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult
Open
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Required
Seats Remaining: 1

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Petaluma Conversations

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Petaluma Meeting Room at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

An evening of intentional listening in small conversation circles that are structured and facilitated. Lou Zweier and John Crowley host “Petaluma Conversations” once again on Tuesd...

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Library & Community
Details:

An evening of intentional listening in small conversation circles that are structured and facilitated. Lou Zweier and John Crowley host “Petaluma Conversations” once again on Tuesdays, May 7,14, 21, and 28.

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

Read BIPOC Book Club

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Events
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Virtual
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

Join librarians virtually to discuss books by authors who are Black, Indigenous or People of Color. Registering for this event will sign you up for all 11 book club meetings! Yo...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Details:

Join librarians virtually to discuss books by authors who are Black, Indigenous or People of Color.

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

Roseland Teen Manga Club

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area (Roseland) at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Roseland Teen Manga Club (Usually) Last Tuesday of Every Month, 6-7pm Join us to discuss our monthly book, have snacks, and hang out together. The first 15 people to sign ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Teen Area (Roseland)
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Details:

Roseland Teen Manga Club

(Usually) Last Tuesday of Every Month, 6-7pm

Join us to discuss our monthly book, have snacks, and hang out together.

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

One-on-One Tech Help at Rincon Valley

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Rincon Valley 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 Rincon Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Tues...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
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 Rincon Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Tuesday, between 6:30pm-7:00pm.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

This event is in the "Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group.

Family Storytime at Ives Park

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite (Sebastopol) at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

Join your local librarian in singing, reading, and playing together to build early literacy skills and a joy of reading.  Bring a blanket and meet us on the main stage at I...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Sebastopol)
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Details:

Join your local librarian in singing, reading, and playing together to build early literacy skills and a joy of reading. 

Bring a blanket and meet us on the main stage at Ives Park. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

This program is offered in English.

This event is in the "Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group.

Family Storytime in Guerneville

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

Join the Children's Librarian and community families in the forum room for stories, rhymes, songs and simple crafts. Be prepared to wiggle, learn and have fun!

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

Join the Children's Librarian and community families in the forum room for stories, rhymes, songs and simple crafts. Be prepared to wiggle, learn and have fun!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Let's Talk English Conversation Class

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
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 WEDNESDAYS 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM  First Class Meets: MAY 1, 2024 at 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US...

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 WEDNESDAYS 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 

First Class Meets: MAY 1, 2024 at 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) 

This event is in the "Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group.

Spanish Family Storytime

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Area (Roseland) at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Spanish, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Details:

Spanish Family Storytime Join us for Spanish Family Storytime at the Roseland Library. Learn and practice early literacy skills with your child.  We will have fun readin...

Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Children's Area (Roseland)
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Spanish, Storytime
Details:

Spanish Family Storytime

Join us for Spanish Family Storytime at the Roseland Library.

Learn and practice early literacy skills with your child.  We will have fun reading, singing, and moving together.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in Spanish.

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

One-on-One Genealogy Research Help

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

Our free in-depth one-on-one genealogy help service is back! Get assistance from experienced Sonoma County Genealogical Society volunteers every Wednesday and Friday, 1 PM ...

Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Details:

Our free in-depth one-on-one genealogy help service is back!

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

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

OLLI Cinema Club

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Documentaries & Movies, Education & College
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Enjoy award-winning films and lively college-level discussions led by an OLLI professor from SSU.

Library Branch: Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Documentaries & Movies, Education & College
Details:

Enjoy award-winning films and lively college-level discussions led by an OLLI professor from SSU.

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

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children's Area (Roseland) at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Enrichment
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

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 build confidence in their...

Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Children's Area (Roseland)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Bilingual, Enrichment
Details:

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.

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

School's Almost Out Party! For teens

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Healdsburg Meeting Room at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Library & Community
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

It's almost the end of the school year! Eat food, hang out, play games, and more!

Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Library & Community
Details:

It's almost the end of the school year! Eat food, hang out, play games, and more!

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

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, May 29, 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. 

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 "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

After School Hang Out (Grades 6-12)

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 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.

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

Game On!

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Drop in from 2:30-4:30 on Wednesdays and play games with other teens. Options include Pokemon Trading Card Game, chess, Exploding Kittens, Uno, Connect 4, Organ Attack, Wordle Part...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

Drop in from 2:30-4:30 on Wednesdays and play games with other teens. Options include Pokemon Trading Card Game, chess, Exploding Kittens, Uno, Connect 4, Organ Attack, Wordle Party Game, Scrabble, Nintendo Switch, Xbox and more. Free snacks!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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 "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Hecho en Roseland: Caja de sueños = Made in Roseland: Box of dreams

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Roseland Meeting Room at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Spanish
Age Group:
Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Details:

Caja de sueños / Box of dreams ¡Integra color y collage para crear mini-nichos que muestren tus sueños y visiones! La artista inspiradora Amanda Ayala presenta este taller inclu...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Spanish
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

Caja de sueños / Box of dreams

¡Integra color y collage para crear mini-nichos que muestren tus sueños y visiones! La artista inspiradora Amanda Ayala presenta este taller inclusivo de arte.

Disclaimer(s)

English with Spanish Translation

This event is in English with a Spanish interpreter.

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

Petaluma Chess Club

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Petaluma Meeting Room at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

All ages welcome! No experienced necessary. Some instruction available. Play, learn and enjoy! Limited boards available - bring an extra if you have one!

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Details:

All ages welcome!

No experienced necessary. Some instruction available. Play, learn and enjoy!

Limited boards available - bring an extra if you have one!

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

Hangout Club: Movie Night!

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Documentaries & Movies
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Come hang out with other teens and watch a movie! Snacks available! Registration is recommended but not required.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Documentaries & Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

Come hang out with other teens and watch a movie!

Snacks available!

Registration is recommended but not required.

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 "Children (Grades K-6)" group.

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area (Sebastopol) at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program 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 Spanis...

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

Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program

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. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

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

Teen Knitting Club

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Teen Knitting Club (Grades 7-12) Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm Join us as a beginner or an experienced knitter who wants to learn new techniques, make new friends, and help other stud...

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Arts & Music
Details:

Teen Knitting Club (Grades 7-12)

Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Reception: Oakmont Bee Quilt Group

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Enrichment, STEAM & Maker
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Come enjoy the new display by Oakmont Bee Quilt Group.  An opportunity to meet and greet guild members. We encourage anyone who has an interest in quilts to join the guild mem...

Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Music, Enrichment, STEAM & Maker
Details:

Come enjoy the new display by Oakmont Bee Quilt Group.  An opportunity to meet and greet guild members.

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 "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

Drop-in Teen Volunteer Hour

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Meeting Room at 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 Wednesday we offer a weekly drop-in volunteer hour from 4:30pm-5:30pm, where teen volunteers can assist with various library tasks. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
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 Wednesday we offer a weekly drop-in volunteer hour from 4:30pm-5:30pm, where teen volunteers can assist with various library tasks. 

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 "Adult" group.

Sebastopol Library Advisory Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 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 ...

Details:

The Sebastopol Library Advisory Board has regular meetings on the last Wednesday of January, March, May, July, September, and November. These meetings shall be held in the Sebastop...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 55

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.
Details:

The Sebastopol Library Advisory Board has regular meetings on the last Wednesday of January, March, May, July, September, and November. These meetings shall be held in the Sebastopol Public Library Forum Room.