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

Read to a Dog

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Windsor Regional Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

This event is for beginning readers.  Practice reading with a 4PAWS certified therapy dog to improve reading skills and confidence. 

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

This event is for beginning readers. 

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

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

Special guest speaker: Phil Barber from the Press Democrat

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Healdsburg Meeting Room at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Guest speaker, Phil Barber, who is a journalist with the Press Democrat, will be here to share his research about what happened at the Sonoma Developmental Center (SDC). We will al...

Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Author Events, Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing
Details:

Guest speaker, Phil Barber, who is a journalist with the Press Democrat, will be here to share his research about what happened at the Sonoma Developmental Center (SDC).

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

Rohnert Park Adult Book Club

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Conference Room at Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of the month for engaging and lively conversation! Books can be picked up at the Library and can also be downloaded through Overdrive and Hoopla. ...

Library Branch: Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Conference Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Details:

Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of the month for engaging and lively conversation!

Books can be picked up at the Library and can also be downloaded through Overdrive and Hoopla.


2024 Schedule

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

"Segregation by Design" Author Talk

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual (H&G) at Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Equity & Inclusion, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Join author Jessica Trounstine in conversation about her book Segregation by Design. Register in advance and receive an e-mail with the Zoom link on the day of the event....

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Room: Virtual (H&G)
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Author Events, Equity & Inclusion, History & Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 480
Details:

Join author Jessica Trounstine in conversation about her book Segregation by Design. Register in advance and receive an e-mail with the Zoom link on the day of the event.

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

D&D Adventurers League for Teens

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Delve into a dungeon with up to 6 other teenage heroes in a weekly game of D&D Adventurers League for Teens at the Guerneville Library (grades 7-12). Tabletop roleplaying games...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Delve into a dungeon with up to 6 other teenage heroes in a weekly game of D&D Adventurers League for Teens at the Guerneville Library (grades 7-12).

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

Author Talk with Rebecca F. Kuang

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Events
Program Type:
Author Events, English, Virtual
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/47323/register We welcome you to register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F. Kuang) as she chats wit...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Author Events, English, Virtual

Disclaimer(s)

Author Talks - Advance Registration Required

View the full list of upcoming Author Talks and watch previous Talks visit: libraryc.org/sonomalibrary

Zoom link sent upon completion of registration.

The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Sonoma County Library.

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

Tortilla Literaria: La hacienda – Isabel Canas

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, Spanish
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Tortilla  LITERARIA Biblioteca Central de Santa Rosa TERCER MARTES DEL MES 6:15PM-7:45PM Acompáñenos cada mes en una discusión de libros en españo el tercer martes del ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, Spanish
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Tortilla 
LITERARIA
Biblioteca Central de Santa Rosa
TERCER MARTES DEL MES
6:15PM-7:45PM

Acompáñenos cada mes en una discusión de libros en españo el tercer martes del mes. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in Spanish.

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

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, May 22, 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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Sonoma Reads! Book Club

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

The Sonoma Valley Regional Library's "Sonoma Reads! Book Club" is back on the 4th Thursday of every month!  Pick up a copy of each month's book at the Sonoma Valley Branch ...

Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Details:

The Sonoma Valley Regional Library's "Sonoma Reads! Book Club" is back on the 4th Thursday of every month! 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

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

Read to a Dog

Thursday, May 23, 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!

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

Read to a Dog

Thursday, May 23, 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.

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

James Burks Author Visit and Comics Workshop

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Learn how graphic novels are created and how to make simple character drawings with Bird & Squirrel author James Burks! Feel free to bring a book for the author to si...

Library Branch: Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing
Details:

Learn how graphic novels are created and how to make simple character drawings with Bird & Squirrel author James Burks! Feel free to bring a book for the author to sign and draw in after the workshop!

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

Pride Book Club for Teens (9th-12th Grade)

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, Equity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA+
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Meet with other teens to discuss books centering LGBTQIA+ voices! Free copies of the books will be available at the reference desk. Registration is encouraged but not required. Dro...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, Equity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA+
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Meet with other teens to discuss books centering LGBTQIA+ voices! Free copies of the books will be available at the reference desk. Registration is encouraged but not required. Drop-ins are welcome.

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

Read to a Dog

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area (Healdsburg) 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: Children's Area (Healdsburg)
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. 

This is an In-Person event. 

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

James Burks Author Visit and Comics Workshop

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Author Events
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

James Burks will visit the library and share with us what it's like to be an animator and graphic novel author and illustrator. Learn how graphic novels are created and how to make...

Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Author Events
Details:

James Burks will visit the library and share with us what it's like to be an animator and graphic novel author and illustrator.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
Adult Literacy Program, BiblioBus, Central Santa Rosa Library, Cloverdale Regional Library, Forestville Community Library, Guerneville Regional Library, Healdsburg Regional Library, Northwest Santa Rosa Library, Occidental Community Library, Petaluma Regional Library, Rincon Valley Regional Library, Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library, Roseland Regional Library, Sebastopol Regional Library, Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library, Sonoma Valley Regional Library, Windsor Regional Library, Virtual Events, Off Site

Memorial Day All Buildings Closed.

Closing
Branches:
Adult Literacy Program, BiblioBus, Central Santa Rosa Library, Cloverdale Regional Library, Forestville Community Library, Guerneville Regional Library, Healdsburg Regional Library, Northwest Santa Rosa Library, Occidental Community Library, Petaluma Regional Library, Rincon Valley Regional Library, Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library, Roseland Regional Library, Sebastopol Regional Library, Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library, Sonoma Valley Regional Library, Windsor Regional Library, Virtual Events, Off Site
Description:

Memorial Day
All Buildings Closed.

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

D&D Adventurers League for Teens

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Details:

Delve into a dungeon with up to 6 other teenage heroes in a weekly game of D&D Adventurers League for Teens at the Guerneville Library (grades 7-12). Tabletop roleplaying games...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Delve into a dungeon with up to 6 other teenage heroes in a weekly game of D&D Adventurers League for Teens at the Guerneville Library (grades 7-12).

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 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 "Children (Grades K-6)" group.

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!

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

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.

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

James Burks Author Visit and Comics Workshop

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Author Events
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Meet children's graphic novel author James Burks. James will visit the library and share with us what it's like to be an animator and graphic novel author and illustrator. Come see...

Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Author Events
Details:

Meet children's graphic novel author James Burks. James will visit the library and share with us what it's like to be an animator and graphic novel author and illustrator.

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

Read to a Dog

Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children's Room (Sonoma Valley) at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program at the Sonoma Valley Library! This event is for beginning readers.  Come and read out loud to the dogs of PALS (Paws as Loving Suppo...

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

Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program at the Sonoma Valley Library!

This event is for beginning readers. 

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

A Human History of the Red Planet with Smithsonian Curator Matt Shindell

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Events
Program Type:
Author Events, English, Virtual
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/48286/register   Mars and its secrets have fascinated and mystified humans since ancient times. Due to its vivid c...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Author Events, English, Virtual

Disclaimer(s)

Author Talks - Advance Registration Required

View the full list of upcoming Author Talks and watch previous Talks visit: libraryc.org/sonomalibrary

Zoom link sent upon completion of registration.

The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Sonoma County Library.

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

Windsor Senior Center - Monday Mystery Book Club

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Offsite (Windsor) at Windsor Regional Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Read My Darkest Prayer, by S.A. Cosby and join us in person at the Windsor Senior Center for the discussion on Monday, June 3rd at 2:30 pm.  Physical copies ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Windsor)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Details:

Read My Darkest Prayer, by S.A. Cosby and join us in person at the Windsor Senior Center for the discussion on Monday, June 3rd at 2:30 pm. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.