Upcoming Events

Name: Year of the Dragon for Kids
Start: 2024-05-03T10:00:00-07:00
End: 2024-05-03T11:00:00-07:00
Location: Roseland Regional Library

Featured Events

Year of the Dragon for Kids

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Children's Area (Roseland) at Roseland Regional Library

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Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library

Room: Children's Area (Roseland)

Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)

Program Type: Author Events, Celebrations

Details:

The Year of the Dragon is the most lucky and popular of the Chinese zodiac—for good reason! Join author Oliver Chin for the story of Dominic, an adventurous dragon whose journey celebrates the new year. Grades Pre-K-3.

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.

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Friday, May 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library

Open

Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library

Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)

Program Type: Enrichment, Technology & Computers

Required

Seats Remaining: 19

Details:

Are you a curious student who wants to learn computer programming? Or are you an intermediate coder who is looking to take their skills to the next level?

UC Master Gardeners - Good Bugs vs Bad Bugs

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

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: Environment & Sustainability

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UC Master Gardeners Presentations

Learn about home gardening, pest management, water conservation practices, and more! Different presentation topic per location.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Family is a Rainbow Storytime

Saturday, May 4, 2024 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: Bilingual, Equity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA+, Storytime

Details:

Join us for an inclusive event for queer families and allies focused on celebrating the importance of family, diversity, and community.

Hadassah GreenSky: Library Card Launch

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library

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Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library

Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Music, Library & Community

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Details:

Join Hadassah GreenSky, designer of Sonoma County Library’s newest limited edition library card, for an artist talk and reception! Refreshments will be served.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!

Room Capacity

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

Cookbook Club : Bryant Terry Vegetable Kingdom

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library

Open

Library Branch: Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library

Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult, Senior

Program Type: Book Clubs, Health & Wellness

Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Details:

Are you interested in trying new recipes or just wanting to get out of your cooking comfort zone -then a cookbook book club might just be for you.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Crafting with Creativebug: Watercolor Resist Painting

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library

Open

Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library

Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult, Senior

Program Type: Arts & Music

Required

Seats Remaining: 13

Details:

Join us for an hour of watercolor painting! Use a varity of resist techniques to create abstract and representational patterns!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!

Magical Moonshine Theatre: The Golden Armadillo

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library

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Library Branch: Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library

Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room

Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)

Program Type: Arts & Music, Bilingual, Enrichment

Details:

Set in old Mexico, "The Golden Armadillo" tells the tale of the Mayor's daughter who never smiled...that is until she saw the most amazing and hilarious sight!

Disclaimer(s)

Room Capacity

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

Unattended Children Policy

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

Author Talk with Nina Simon

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Events

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Library Branch: Virtual Events

Age Group: Adult, Senior

Program Type: Author Events, English, 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, May 8, 2024 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+, Library & Community, Virtual

Required

Seats Remaining: 17

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.

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Bilingual Paint Party

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Santa Rosa Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library

Room: Central Meeting Room

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

Program Type: Arts & Music, Bilingual, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 24

Summer Reading Challenge 2024

Adventure begins at your Library!

June 1-August 10

Books, Prizes & Events!

Details:

Follow along with step-by-step instructions in Spanish and English to learn painting skills and practice new vocabulary with Napa Valley Painting.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Kits limited availability

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

English with Spanish Translation

This event is in English with a Spanish interpreter.

Lawyers in the Library: Employment & Civil Law

10:30am - 12:30pm

Central Santa Rosa Library

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library

Room: Central Board 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.

Rohnert Park Adult Book Club

11:00am - 12:00pm

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.

2024 Schedule

One-on-One Tech Help at Rincon Valley

11:30am - 12:00pm

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.

BiblioBus at Silvercrest Apartments

1:00pm - 2:00pm

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.

BiblioBus at Vintage Park Senior Apartments

3:00pm - 4:00pm

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 Vintage Park Apartments.

Disclaimer(s)

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

Friends of the Cloverdale Library Board Meeting

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Cloverdale Regional Library

Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library

Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult, Senior

Program Type: Library & Community

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Tortilla Literaria: Salvo mi corazon, todo esta bien

6:15pm - 7:45pm

Central Santa Rosa Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library

Room: Central Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult, Senior

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

Registration 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)

This program is offered in Spanish.

One-on-One Tech Help at Rincon Valley

6:30pm - 7:00pm

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 Genealogy Research Help

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library

Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library

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

Program Type: History & Genealogy

Details:

Our free in-depth one-on-one genealogy help service is back!

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

Rohnert Park Senior Center Mystery Book Club

11:00am - 12:00pm

Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library

Room: Offsite (Rohnert)

Age Group: Adult, Senior

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

Details:

Mystery Lovers!

Join fellow mystery buffs in lively conversation every third Thursday of the month at the Rohnert Park Senior Center.

No pre-registration or sign-up needed.

Solve the Mystery Book Club

1:00pm - 2:15pm

Central Santa Rosa Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library

Room: Central Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult, Senior

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

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Details:

Print Copies will be available in the branch a month before the discussion. Please call or email the Library with any questions.

2024 Schedule

BiblioBus at Kings Valley Apartments

1:30pm - 2:30pm

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 Kings Valley Apartments.

Disclaimer(s)

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

One-on-One Tech Help

3:00pm - 3:30pm

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

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:

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries Book Sale (Member Preview)

10:00am - 12:00pm

Central Santa Rosa Library

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library

Room: Central Meeting Room

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

Program Type: Book Sales & Fundraising, Library & Community

Details:

Join us for a members only preview! Not a member? That's okay, sign up at the door!

10:00am-12:00pm - Members Only Preview

Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries Book Sale

12:00pm - 5:30pm

Central Santa Rosa Library

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library

Room: Central Meeting Room

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

Program Type: Book Sales & Fundraising, Library & Community

Details:

Friday, July 19
10:00am-12:00pm - Members Only Preview
12:00-5:30pm - Open to the Public

Saturday, July 20
10:00am-5:30pm

Sunday, July 21
1:00-4:30pm

One-on-One Genealogy Research Help

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library

Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library

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

Program Type: History & Genealogy

Details:

Our free in-depth one-on-one genealogy help service is back!

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

Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries Book Sale

12:00pm - 5:30pm

Central Santa Rosa Library

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library

Room: Central Meeting Room

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

Program Type: Book Sales & Fundraising, Library & Community

Details:

Friday, July 19
10:00am-12:00pm - Members Only Preview
12:00-5:30pm - Open to the Public

Saturday, July 20
10:00am-5:30pm

Sunday, July 21
1:00-4:30pm

Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries Book Sale

1:00pm - 4:30pm

Central Santa Rosa Library

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library

Room: Central Meeting Room

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

Program Type: Book Sales & Fundraising, Library & Community

Details:

Friday, July 19
10:00am-12:00pm - Members Only Preview
12:00-5:30pm - Open to the Public

Saturday, July 20
10:00am-5:30pm

Sunday, July 21
1:00-4:30pm

Bilingual Paint Party

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Cloverdale Regional Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library

Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room

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

Program Type: Arts & Music, Bilingual, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 24

Summer Reading Challenge 2024

Adventure begins at your Library!

June 1-August 10

Books, Prizes & Events!

Details:

Follow along with step-by-step instructions in Spanish and English to learn painting skills and practice new vocabulary with Napa Valley Painting.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Kits limited availability

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

English with Spanish Translation

This event is in English with a Spanish interpreter.

One-on-One Tech Help at Rincon Valley

11:30am - 12:00pm

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

6:30pm - 7:00pm

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 Genealogy Research Help

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library

Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library

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

Program Type: History & Genealogy

Details:

Our free in-depth one-on-one genealogy help service is back!

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

Adult Literacy Program

BiblioBus

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

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Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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Unattended Children Policy

This program is offered in English.

UC Master Gardeners Presentations

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This program is offered in English.

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Advance Registration Encouraged

Room Capacity

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Advance Registration Required

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Advance Registration Encouraged

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Room Capacity

Unattended Children Policy

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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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Summer Reading Challenge 2024

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Advance Registration Required

Kits limited availability

English with Spanish Translation

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This program is offered in English.

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Weather and Air Quality

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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 Spanish.

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This program is offered in English.

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Weather and Air Quality

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Advance Registration Required

Summer Reading Challenge 2024

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Kits limited availability

English with Spanish Translation

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.