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Create Teen! Tulip Watercolor Painting

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Roseland Meeting Room at Roseland Regional Library
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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. 

SoCo Danza

Dances of the Pacific with SoCo Danza

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library
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Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bilingual, Music & Dance, Spanish
Details:

Join us for a series of performances, "Dances of the Pacific by SoCo Danza," Quetzalén’s newest project celebrating the vibrant traditions of Mexican folk dance.

Author Talk

Author Talks: Extinctopedia with Smithsonian Scientists

Wednesday, June 4, 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:

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/76373/register 

Photo of Donkey Kong and other Nintendo characters made of fuse beads.

PerlerPalooza: 3D Gaming Characters

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
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Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Available
Details:

Create your favorite gaming characters, with stands, using fuse beads. All materials provided. For grades 4-6.

Please register in advance to receive a reminder email. 

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

BiblioBus at Healdsburg Library

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
BiblioBus
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Library Branch: BiblioBus
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: BiblioBus
Details:

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus!

Lectura Fest with graphics of white dove and book.

Lectura Fest!

Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
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Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bilingual, Equity & Inclusion, Library & Community, Summer Reading
Details:

A celebration of reading, music, and culture!

1:15 pm – Cascada de Flores Music (Meeting Room)

2:00 pm - LandPaths presentation (Courtyard)

2:00 pm - Read to a Dog (Children's Room)

Voices of A Dream

Voices of a Dream: A Cappella Freedom and Protest Songs

Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
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Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Equity & Inclusion, Music & Dance, Summer Reading
Details:

Experience excerpts from “King’s Dream Fifty Years On,” a musical production about the hopes, dreams, and triumphs of the struggle for human rights in America.

Kitka Women's Group in a Garden

Kitka Women’s Voice Ensemble

Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
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Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Music & Dance, Summer Reading
Details:

Revel in traditional songs from the Balkans, Caucasus, and Slavic lands, then add your voice with community singing exercises. 
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Author Talk

Author Talks: Explore Unexpected Twists with Lisa Jewell

Tuesday, June 10, 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:

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/76885/register 

Digital Literacy Grant

Computer Basics: Files & Tools

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Northwest Children's Area at Northwest Santa Rosa Library
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Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Children's Area
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: English, Technology & Computers
Registration Available
Details:

Learn how to navigate library computers using Windows operating system. We will save, find, and delete files and folders.

Computers will be provided.

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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.

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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
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Veteran’s Day

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. 

Rincon Valley Book Club

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adult, Senior
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Details:

Join Rincon Valley Librarians on the 2nd Wednesday of every month to discuss fiction and non-fiction books!

Pick up a copy of this month's selection at the Reference Desk while supplies last.

iMovie Editing

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Board Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Registration Available
Details:

Edit your movies and video clips using iMovie. Learn how to select, add, move, and trim clips as well as other topics based on time and the interest of the group.

This class can be repeated multiple times.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Virtual Queer Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Virtual Events
Open
Registration Available
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, English, LGBTQIA+, Virtual
Registration Available
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.

Canon Book Group

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult, Senior
Healdsburg Regional Library
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment
Details:

Join the Joe Mesics' Literary Canon book group.

To request print copies of the book please reach out to Whitney Hopkins at whopkins@sonomalibrary.org or call (707) 433-3772.

 

Sound Studio Basics

10:00am - 10:30am
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
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 Available
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

Northwest Library Book Club

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult, Senior
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Teen Area
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, English
Details:

Join us on the second Thursday of each month at 12:00 PM as we discuss a different book!

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 Available
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Reference Desk (Central)
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 Central Reference staff for one-on-one assistance on Thursdays, between 3:00-3:30 p.m.

One-on-One Tech Help

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Senior
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Reference Desk (Central)
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 Central Reference staff for one-on-one assistance on Thursdays, between 3:30-4:00 p.m.

Tai Chi with David Chung

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior, All Ages
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Available
Details:

Learn the ancient Asian exercise form to promote balance, relaxation, motion, health, harmony, stability, and inner power.  

Disclaimer(s)

Room Capacity

If the room meets maximum capacity, we will admit entrance on a first-come, first-served basis. 

 

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 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 Available
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 Available
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

Drop-In Camera Help

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Documentaries & Movies, E Street Camera Library, Enrichment, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers
Registration Available
Details:

Stop by and learn the basics of how to check out and use the camera library, how to operate a Canon T7i DSLR, camera, or just ask any questions you have about audio and video.

Ask questions, get tips, learn something new!

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 English.

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 Senior Center Book Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Senior
Healdsburg Regional Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Healdsburg)
Age Group: Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Details:

Join us on the Third Tuesday of the month at 10:00 am as we discuss different books! 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Rohnert Park Book Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting 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.

Lawyers in the Library: Employment & Civil Law

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult, Senior
Central Santa Rosa Library
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Equity & Inclusion, Finance & Law
Details:

Local volunteer attorneys offer free legal information and referral for matters of civil and employment law only. These lawyer consultations will last up to 20 minutes. 

Social Service Day

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Senior
Sebastopol Regional Library
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Equity & Inclusion
Details:

On a quarterly basis, Sebastopol Regional Library will host Social Service Day, where local organizations with public service missions will table in the forum room to support community needs. 

Windsor Tuesday Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Senior
Windsor Regional Library
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, English
Details:

Meets the second Tuesday of the month from 2-3 pm.

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

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Learn to Knit!

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Adult, Senior
Windsor Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Art & Maker, Enrichment
Registration Available
Details:

Learn to knit basic stitches to make fun and useful projects.

Needles and yarn are supplied. Sessions include a simple pattern for you to keep and practice on.

Space is limited to 10 people. Please register.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Tortilla Literaria: La desconocida

6:15pm - 7:45pm
Adult, Senior
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, Spanish
Registration Available
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.