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Produce & Pantry Food Share with 350 Petaluma

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Environment & Sustainability, Health & Wellness, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Wanted! Your surplus homegrown produce or unexpired pantry goods to share. Help eliminate food waste and support our community! Feel free to trade for items you don't have or simpl...

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability, Health & Wellness, Library & Community
Details:

Wanted! Your surplus homegrown produce or unexpired pantry goods to share. Help eliminate food waste and support our community! Feel free to trade for items you don't have or simply take what you will eat.

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

Family Gardening Workshop

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Reading Room (Sebastopol) at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Environment & Sustainability
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6), All Ages
Details:

Join permaculture teacher Oscar as we learn about gardening all year long while creating a beautiful and delicious library landscape.

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Main Reading Room (Sebastopol)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), All Ages
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability
Details:

Join permaculture teacher Oscar as we learn about gardening all year long while creating a beautiful and delicious library landscape.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

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.

Your Energy Efficient and Resilient Home

Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
English, Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

Saving Energy at Home – a free workshop What uses the most energy in your home?  What repairs or upgrades around the house will make the biggest impact on your energy bills...

Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: English, Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community
Details:

Saving Energy at Home – a free workshop

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.

UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County Information Table

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Information Desk (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Environment & Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Drop in each Tuesday to browse an information table stocked with county-specific gardening leaflets for the public.  Bring your gardening and plant questions to be answered by...

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Information Desk (Petaluma)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability
Details:

Drop in each Tuesday to browse an information table stocked with county-specific gardening leaflets for the public.

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

Seeds and Reads: Sea Stars

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Environment & Sustainability
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Learn fun facts about starfish and mold and decorate your own salt dough model! All materials provided. Grades K-6. Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in orde...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Environment & Sustainability
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Details:

Learn fun facts about starfish and mold and decorate your own salt dough model!

All materials provided. Grades K-6.

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

Seeds and Reads: Sea Stars

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Environment & Sustainability
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Learn fun facts about starfish and mold and decorate your own salt dough model! All materials provided. Grades K-6. Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in orde...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Environment & Sustainability
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Details:

Learn fun facts about starfish and mold and decorate your own salt dough model!

All materials provided. Grades K-6.

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.

Pins & Needles: Beginner Sewing Class!

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Enrichment, Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Join us to create tote bags, pillowcases, stacking baskets, zippered project bags, and one class on troubleshooting problems with the sewing machine. We will also cover sewing basi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Music, Enrichment, Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Join us to create tote bags, pillowcases, stacking baskets, zippered project bags, and one class on troubleshooting problems with the sewing machine.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This event is in the "Adult" group.

UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County Information Table

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Information Desk (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Environment & Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Drop in each Tuesday to browse an information table stocked with county-specific gardening leaflets for the public.  Bring your gardening and plant questions to be answered by...

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Information Desk (Petaluma)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability
Details:

Drop in each Tuesday to browse an information table stocked with county-specific gardening leaflets for the public.

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

Author Talk: The Hidden World of Tropical Bats with Smithsonian Scientists

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Events
Program Type:
Author Events, Environment & Sustainability, Virtual
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/57395/register For the first time, Smithsonian scientists’ expertise pairs with the stunning photography of National ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Author Events, Environment & Sustainability, 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 "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

UC Master Food Preservers: Bountiful Berries

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
English, Environment & Sustainability, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

Berries are so delicious and versatile. Make freezer jam without the need for canning.  Learn basic canning techniques to go beyond jam to make conserves, preserves and c...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: English, Environment & Sustainability, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Details:

Berries are so delicious and versatile.

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 "All Ages" group.

Native Wild Birds of Sonoma County

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
Program Type:
Environment & Sustainability
Age Group:
All Ages
Details:

Meet the ambassador birds who will visit the library with staff from the Bird Rescue Center of Sonoma County. Learn about their habitats and role in our local ecosystem, and the wo...

Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability
Details:

Meet the ambassador birds who will visit the library with staff from the Bird Rescue Center of Sonoma County.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Pins & Needles: Beginner Sewing Class!

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Enrichment, Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Join us to create tote bags, pillowcases, stacking baskets, zippered project bags, and one class on troubleshooting problems with the sewing machine. We will also cover sewing basi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Music, Enrichment, Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Join us to create tote bags, pillowcases, stacking baskets, zippered project bags, and one class on troubleshooting problems with the sewing machine.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This event is in the "Adult" group.

UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County Information Table

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Information Desk (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Environment & Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Drop in each Tuesday to browse an information table stocked with county-specific gardening leaflets for the public.  Bring your gardening and plant questions to be answered by...

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Information Desk (Petaluma)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability
Details:

Drop in each Tuesday to browse an information table stocked with county-specific gardening leaflets for the public.

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

Seeds and Reads: Pumpkin Perspectives

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Environment & Sustainability
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

This month is all about pumpkins! Observe and sketch your own mini-pumpkin (to take home) and participate in fun pumpkin activities. All materials provided. For kids in grades K...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Environment & Sustainability
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Details:

This month is all about pumpkins! Observe and sketch your own mini-pumpkin (to take home) and participate in fun pumpkin activities.

All materials provided. For kids in grades K-6.

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.

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

Sonoma County Library Staff 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:

Sonoma County Library Staff Day.
All Buildings Closed.

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

Leveraging Home Landscapes for Climate Change

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Environment & Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult, Senior
Details:

Learn about the actions home gardeners and professional landscapers can take to become part of the climate solution, sequester carbon in the home garden, and prevent ecosystem decl...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Details:

Learn about the actions home gardeners and professional landscapers can take to become part of the climate solution, sequester carbon in the home garden, and prevent ecosystem decline.

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 "All Ages" group.

Reuse and Repair Fair – ZWW Kickoff Event

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages
Details:

Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair? Bring it to the Repair Fair! Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repai...

Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community
Details:

Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?

Bring it to the Repair Fair!

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

Your Energy Efficient and Resilient Home - in Spanish

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community, Spanish
Age Group:
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Details:

Saving Energy at Home – a free workshop What uses the most energy in your home?  What repairs or upgrades around the house will make the biggest impact on your energy bills...

Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community, Spanish
Details:

Saving Energy at Home – a free workshop

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 Spanish.

This event is in the "Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.

Zero Waste Week Storytime

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Area (Roseland) at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Environment & Sustainability, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Join your children's librarian for a special storytime focused on the five 'R's: Reducing Reusing Recycling Repurposing Rot (aka composting) After storytime make...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Children's Area (Roseland)
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Bilingual, Environment & Sustainability, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Details:

Join your children's librarian for a special storytime focused on the five 'R's:

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

Seeds and Reads: Pumpkin Perspectives

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Environment & Sustainability
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

This month is all about pumpkins! Observe and sketch your own mini-pumpkin (to take home) and participate in fun pumpkin activities. All materials provided. For kids in grades K...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Environment & Sustainability
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

This month is all about pumpkins! Observe and sketch your own mini-pumpkin (to take home) and participate in fun pumpkin activities.

All materials provided. For kids in grades K-6.

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 event is in the "Adult" group.

Pins & Needles: Beginner Sewing Class!

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Enrichment, Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Join us to create tote bags, pillowcases, stacking baskets, zippered project bags, and one class on troubleshooting problems with the sewing machine. We will also cover sewing basi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Music, Enrichment, Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

Join us to create tote bags, pillowcases, stacking baskets, zippered project bags, and one class on troubleshooting problems with the sewing machine.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This event is in the "Adult" group.

UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County Information Table

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Information Desk (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
Environment & Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult
Details:

Drop in each Tuesday to browse an information table stocked with county-specific gardening leaflets for the public.  Bring your gardening and plant questions to be answered by...

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Information Desk (Petaluma)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability
Details:

Drop in each Tuesday to browse an information table stocked with county-specific gardening leaflets for the public.

This event is in the "Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.

Zero Waste Week Storytime

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Environment & Sustainability, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

Join your children's librarian for a special storytime focused on the five 'R's: Reducing Reusing Recycling Repurposing Rot (aka composting) After storytime make...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Bilingual, Environment & Sustainability, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Details:

Join your children's librarian for a special storytime focused on the five 'R's:

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

Seeds and Reads: Pumpkin Perspectives

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Northwest Children's Area at Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Arts & Music, Environment & Sustainability
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Details:

This month is all about pumpkins! Observe and sketch your own mini-pumpkin (to take home) and participate in fun pumpkin activities. All materials provided. For kids in grades K...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Environment & Sustainability
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

This month is all about pumpkins! Observe and sketch your own mini-pumpkin (to take home) and participate in fun pumpkin activities.

All materials provided. For kids in grades K-6.

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.