Upcoming Events

Name: Author Talks: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees with Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming
Start: 2025-04-08T11:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-04-08T12:00:00-07:00
Location: Register Here

Featured Events

Author Talks: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees with Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Events

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Library Branch: Virtual Events

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing, Virtual

Details:

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.

Virtual Queer Book Club

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Events

Open

Library Branch: Virtual Events

Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Program Type: Book Clubs, English, LGBTQIA+, Virtual

Required

Seats Remaining: 26

Details:

Queer Book Club meets virtually on the second Wednesday of the month!

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 program is offered in English.

Photo of performer Melita holding a guitar and a frog puppet.

Melita's Musical Playtime

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library

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Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library

Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room

Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)

Program Type: Enrichment, Music & Dance

Details:

Spark your creativity at Melita’s Musical Playtime, an interactive show for kids (2-8) and families! Enjoy fun songs, lively guitar, joyful movement and dance, and silly puppets.

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.

Tortilla Literaria: Las soldaderas

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm

Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library

Open

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: 19

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)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

This program is offered in Spanish.

Family is a Rainbow Storytime

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library

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Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library

Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room

Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)

Program Type: Bilingual, Equity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA+, Storytime

Details:

Join us for a special storytime celebrating the importance of family, diversity, and community. Parents, caregivers, and guardians are welcome to bring their children for an hour of stories, crafts, and exploring what it means to be a family.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Artful Play

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center at Healdsburg Regional Library

Open

Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library

Room: Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center

Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)

Program Type: Art & Maker, Enrichment

Required

Seats Remaining: 14

Details:

Artful Play sparks curiosity and encourages problem solving through art. With an emphasis on creativity, Artful Play offers a fun, enriching experience, led by a Sonoma Art School instructor. For grades K-6. Please register to save a spot.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Kits limited availability

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

Play-Well LEGO Explorations

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library

Room: Central Meeting Room

Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)

Program Type: STEAM

Required

Seats Remaining: 9

Details:

Build engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies through engineer-designed projects using LEGO® parts!

For grades 2-6. Advance registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

Seeds and Reads: Clean Energy in Sonoma County

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library

Open

Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library

Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room

Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)

Program Type: Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community, STEAM

Required

Seats Remaining: 18

Details:

Sonoma Water’s Water and Energy Program will teach how to generate electricity from the sun and wind without pollution, featuring fun activities and expert answers to all your questions!

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. Supplies are limited!

Unattended Children Policy

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

Seeds and Reads: Clean Energy in Sonoma County

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Northwest Children's Area at Northwest Santa Rosa Library

Open

Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library

Room: Northwest Children's Area

Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)

Program Type: Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community

Required

Seats Remaining: 18

Details:

Sonoma Water’s Water and Energy Program will teach how to generate electricity from the sun and wind without pollution, featuring fun activities and expert answers to all your questions!

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. Supplies are limited!

Unattended Children Policy

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

Author Talks: The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense with Gregg Hurwitz

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Events

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Library Branch: Virtual Events

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing, Virtual

Details:

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.

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Sewing in Community

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Sebastopol Regional Library

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library

Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Program Type: Art & Maker, 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.

Roseland Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Adult, Senior

Roseland Regional Library

Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library

Room: Roseland Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult, Senior

Program Type: Book Clubs, English, Library & Community

Details:

Roseland Library's monthly book club where we discuss different contemporary novels and mysteries!

Print copies are available in the branch. Please call or email the library with any questions.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

English with Spanish Translation

This event is in English with a Spanish interpreter.

Windsor Non-Fiction Book Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Adult, Senior

Windsor Regional Library

Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library

Room: Windsor Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult, Senior

Program Type: Book Clubs

Details:

Read The Art of Living: Reflections on Mindfulness and the Overexami

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day

All Branches

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:

Juneteenth

All Buildings Closed

One-on-One Genealogy Research Help

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Adult, Senior

Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library

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.

Community Gardening Workshop

11:00am - 12:00pm

Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages

Sebastopol Regional Library

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 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.

Sound Studio Basics

10:00am - 10:30am

Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Central Santa Rosa Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library

Room: E Street Sound Studio (Central)

Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Program Type: E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers, STEAM

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 3

Details:

Get started recording a song, podcast, or story using GarageBand. Learn the basics of how to use the hardware and software in the sound studio.

Advanced registration required. Maximum of 3 participants.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Intergenerational Chess Club

3:15pm - 5:00pm

Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Sebastopol Regional Library

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library

Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Program Type: Enrichment, Games & Gaming

Details:

Join fellow players to enjoy the great game of chess.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

One-on-One Tech Help at Rincon Valley

11:30am - 12:00pm

Adult, Senior

Rincon Valley Regional Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library

Age Group: Adult, Senior

Program Type: Technology & Computers

Registration 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 11:30am-12:00pm.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

One-on-One Genealogy Research Help

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Adult, Senior

Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library

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.

Sewing in Community

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Sebastopol Regional Library

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library

Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Program Type: Art & Maker, 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.

Sound Studio Basics

10:00am - 10:30am

Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Rincon Valley Regional Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library

Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Program Type: E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers, STEAM

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 3

Details:

Get started recording a song, podcast or story using GarageBand. Learn the basics of how to use the hardware and software in the sound studio.

Advanced registration required. Maximum of 3 participants.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

BiblioBus at Petaluma Senior Center

10:00am - 11:00am

Adult, Senior

BiblioBus

Offsite Event

Library Branch: BiblioBus

Age Group: Adult, Senior

Program Type: BiblioBus

Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

One-on-One Tech Help at Rincon Valley

10:30am - 11:00am

Adult, Senior

Rincon Valley Regional Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library

Age Group: Adult, Senior

Program Type: Technology & Computers

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Details:

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

One-on-One Tech Help at Rincon Valley

11:30am - 12:00pm

Adult, Senior

Rincon Valley Regional Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library

Age Group: Adult, Senior

Program Type: Technology & Computers

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Details:

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

BiblioBus at Rohnert Park Senior Center

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Adult, Senior

BiblioBus

Offsite Event

Library Branch: BiblioBus

Age Group: Adult, Senior

Program Type: BiblioBus

Details:

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at the Rohnert Park Senior Center.

Disclaimer(s)

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

Sonoma Reads! Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Adult, Senior

Sonoma Valley Regional Library

Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library

Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult, Senior

Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English

Details:

Meets the fourth Thursday of the month from 2-3 pm.

Pick up a copy of each month's book at the Sonoma Valley Branch while supplies last. Then, please come and discuss it with us. We look forward to seeing you!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

One-on-One Tech Help

3:00pm - 3:30pm

Adult, Senior

Central Santa Rosa Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library

Room: Reference Desk (Central)

Age Group: Adult, Senior

Program Type: Technology & Computers

Registration 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.

One-on-One Tech Help

3:30pm - 4:00pm

Adult, Senior

Central Santa Rosa Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library

Room: Reference Desk (Central)

Age Group: Adult, Senior

Program Type: Technology & Computers

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Details:

One-on-One Genealogy Research Help

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Adult, Senior

Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library

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.

Sound Studio Basics

10:00am - 10:30am

Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Central Santa Rosa Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library

Room: E Street Sound Studio (Central)

Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Program Type: E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers, STEAM

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 3

Details:

Get started recording a song, podcast, or story using GarageBand. Learn the basics of how to use the hardware and software in the sound studio.

Advanced registration required. Maximum of 3 participants.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Intergenerational Chess Club

3:15pm - 5:00pm

Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Sebastopol Regional Library

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library

Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Program Type: Enrichment, Games & Gaming

Details:

Join fellow players to enjoy the great game of chess.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Healdsburg Book Club - Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Adult, Senior

Healdsburg Regional Library

Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library

Room: Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center

Age Group: Adult, Senior

Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English

Details:

Join us on the first Tuesday of each month at 12:00 pm as we discuss different books!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

BiblioBus at Silvercrest Apartments

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Adult, Senior

BiblioBus

Offsite Event

Library Branch: BiblioBus

Age Group: Adult, Senior

Program Type: BiblioBus

Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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Author Talks - Advance Registration Required

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Advance Registration Required - Virtual

Print Copies for Virtual book clubs

This program is offered in English.

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Room Capacity

Unattended Children Policy

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Advance Registration Encouraged

This program is offered in Spanish.

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Unattended Children Policy

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Advance Registration Encouraged

Kits limited availability

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

Unattended Children Policy

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

Unattended Children Policy

Disclaimer(s)

Author Talks - Advance Registration Required

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This program is offered in English.

English with Spanish Translation

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This program is offered in English.

This program is offered in Spanish.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

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Unattended Children Policy

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This program is offered in English.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

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Weather and Air Quality

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This program is offered in English.

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This program is offered in English.

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Weather and Air Quality

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This program is offered in English.

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Advance Registration Required

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Unattended Children Policy

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.