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StoryWalk at Bayer Farm

All Day 6/4 - 8/31
Offsite (Roseland) at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Enrichment, Library & Community
Age Group:
All Ages

Visit the StoryWalk® at Bayer Farm for Good Boy, Fergus! by David Shannon.

Walk along the path, read, and explore the activities.

The StoryWalk® installation will be up until the end of August.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Roseland)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bilingual, Enrichment, Library & Community
Details:

Visit the StoryWalk® at Bayer Farm for Good Boy, Fergus! by David Shannon.

Walk along the path, read, and explore the activities.

The StoryWalk® installation will be up until the end of August.

Art Show: The Soul of Things

All Day 7/22 - 8/31
Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker, Library & Community
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

Sebastopol Library is delighted to showcase The Soul of Things, from July 22, 2025 through September 6, 2025, by local artist William Cutler.

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Art & Maker, Library & Community
Details:

Sebastopol Library is delighted to showcase The Soul of Things, from July 22, 2025 through September 6, 2025, by local artist William Cutler.

Closed for reopening transition

All Day 8/4 - 8/24
Petaluma Regional Library

Petaluma Mini Library and Petaluma Regional Library will be closed August 4-24, 2025, for reopening transition work. Petaluma Regional Library will reopen on August 25, 2025. 

Closing
Branches:
Petaluma Regional Library
Description:

Petaluma Mini Library and Petaluma Regional Library will be closed August 4-24, 2025, for reopening transition work. Petaluma Regional Library will reopen on August 25, 2025.

 

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

BiblioBus at Petaluma Mini Library

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Offsite (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Program Type:
BiblioBus
Age Group:
All Ages

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site behind the Mini Library, adjacent to the Petaluma Regional Library which is closed for renovation until Aug. 25.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Petaluma)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: BiblioBus
Details:

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site behind the Mini Library, adjacent to the Petaluma Regional Library which is closed for renovation until Aug. 25.

Disclaimer(s)

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

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

BiblioBus at Petaluma Public Library

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
BiblioBus
Program Type:
BiblioBus
Age Group:
All Ages

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at the Petaluma Public Library.

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 Petaluma Public Library.

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

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

Cancelled
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. 

Playback Memory Lab - VHS and Scanning Station

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages

Playback Memory Lab will be closed August 2025 while the Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library undergoes updates. Check the calendar for future dates.  

Cancelled
Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Details:

Playback Memory Lab will be closed August 2025 while the Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library undergoes updates. Check the calendar for future dates.  

The Science of Ice Cream

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor Regional Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

Calling all 3rd through 6th graders! 

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Available
Details:

Calling all 3rd through 6th graders! 

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

teen create

Create Teen! Mini Diamond Paintings

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Roseland Meeting Room at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker, STEAM
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Come and craft at Roseland Regional Library every Friday from 4:30-5:30pm! Each week there will be a different craft for teens to do, so bring your creative minds. Snacks and all materials will be provided. 

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker, STEAM
Registration Available
Details:

Come and craft at Roseland Regional Library every Friday from 4:30-5:30pm! Each week there will be a different craft for teens to do, so bring your creative minds. Snacks and all materials will be provided. 

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Supplies are limited!

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

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

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. 

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.

Colors of Spanish red logo.

Spanish Music & Movement

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker, ESL & Language Learning, Health & Wellness, Spanish
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

This program is presented in Spanish.

Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Art & Maker, ESL & Language Learning, Health & Wellness, Spanish
Details:

This program is presented in Spanish.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

storytime

Family Storytime

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Join our children's librarian in the Rincon Valley Forum Room for books, rhymes, and songs, followed by play time.

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

Join our children's librarian in the Rincon Valley Forum Room for books, rhymes, and songs, followed by play time.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Community Gardening Workshop

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Reading Room (Sebastopol) at Sebastopol Regional Library
Program Type:
Environment & Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages

Join our permaculture teacher 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: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability
Details:

Join our permaculture teacher 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.

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

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

This program is intended for beginning readers in grades K-6. 

This is an In-Person event. 

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

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

This program is intended for beginning readers in grades K-6. 

This is an In-Person event. 

Photos of five cute dogs.

Read to a Dog

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area (Healdsburg) at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Books, Literature, & Writing
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

This program is intended for beginning readers. 

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

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. 

Author Events

Natasha Yim reading from Luna and the Case of the Missing Mooncakes

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Program Type:
Author Events
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us at the Cloverdale Regional Library as we present Children's author Natasha Yim reading from her newly released book, Luna and the Case of the Missing Mooncakes.

Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Author Events
Details:

Join us at the Cloverdale Regional Library as we present Children's author Natasha Yim reading from her newly released book, Luna and the Case of the Missing Mooncakes.

Rainbow Tie Dye

Rainbow Tie Dye

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Healdsburg Meeting Room at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker, LGBTQIA+, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adult
Summer Reading Challenge 2025:

Level Up at Your Library! June 1 - August 9Books, Prizes, and Events!Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at your local library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Celebrate Pride and learn how to tie-dye! All materials provided, or bring a 100% cotton piece to dye. Wear clothing you don’t mind getting stained. 18+

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Art & Maker, LGBTQIA+, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Details:

Summer Reading Challenge 2025

Level Up at Your Library! June 1 - August 9

Books, Prizes, and Events!

Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at your local library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Celebrate Pride and learn how to tie-dye! All materials provided, or bring a 100% cotton piece to dye. Wear clothing you don’t mind getting stained. 18+

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Kits with Limited Availability

Kits are available on a first come, first served basis. While supplies last. Limit one per patron.

Playback Memory Lab - VHS and Scanning Station

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages

Playback Memory Lab will be closed August 2025 while the Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library undergoes updates. Check the calendar for future dates.  

Cancelled
Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Details:

Playback Memory Lab will be closed August 2025 while the Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library undergoes updates. Check the calendar for future dates.  

Character Design workshop

Character Drawing Workshop with Matt Gaser

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northwest Children's Area at Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Art & Maker, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adult

Sketch unique characters with award-winning concept artist and illustrator Matt Gaser! All materials provided. 18+

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Children's Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Art & Maker, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Details:

Sketch unique characters with award-winning concept artist and illustrator Matt Gaser! All materials provided. 18+

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Kits with Limited Availability

Kits are available on a first come, first served basis. While supplies last. Limit one per patron.

arts and music

Creation Corner: Amazing Origami

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for a crafting adventure. We're trying the art of paper folding!

Waitlist
Registration Available
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Available
Details:

Join us for a crafting adventure. We're trying the art of paper folding!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

Global Goodies

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Roseland Meeting Room at Roseland Regional Library
Program Type:
Enrichment
Age Group:
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), All Ages

Discover a new country every month through music, trivia, and the best snacks and candies they have to offer. We provide the treats, you bring a spirit of adventure and curiosity about the world! 

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), All Ages
Program Type: Enrichment
Registration Available
Details:

Discover a new country every month through music, trivia, and the best snacks and candies they have to offer. We provide the treats, you bring a spirit of adventure and curiosity about the world! 

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Supplies are limited!

one-on-one technology help

One-on-One Tech Help

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Reading Room (Healdsburg) at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

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

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Available
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Main Reading Room (Healdsburg)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Registration Available
Details:

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

one-on-one technology help

One-on-One Tech Help

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Reading Room (Healdsburg) at Healdsburg Regional Library
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adult, Senior

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

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Available
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Main Reading Room (Healdsburg)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Registration Available
Details:

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

Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Room (Central) at Central Santa Rosa Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Library & Community
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

Come and read aloud to the dogs of the Humane Society of Sonoma County. These well-trained dogs love to listen to stories! Children build confidence in their reading skills by reading aloud in a safe space. 

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Children's Room (Central)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Enrichment, Library & Community
Details:

Come and read aloud to the dogs of the Humane Society of Sonoma County. These well-trained dogs love to listen to stories! Children build confidence in their reading skills by reading aloud in a safe space. 

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.