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Make Your Own Trading Cards

Saturday, July 5, 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:

Celebrate your favorite fandoms and make your own trading cards! All materials provided. Grades 4-6.

Please register in advance to receive a reminder email. 

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African Village Celebration with Onye Onyemaechi

Monday, July 7, 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: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Summer Reading
Details:

Experience African drumming, dance, and songs with musician Onye Onyemaechi! 

For grades K-6.


 

Author Talk

Author Talks: Drawing Your World with Raúl The Third (Spanish)

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Events
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing, Spanish, Virtual
Details:

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/79957/register 

Author Talk

Author Talks: Drawing Your World with Raúl The Third (English)

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Events
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing, English, Virtual
Details:

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/77909/register

Digital Literacy Grant

Computer Basics: Email

Tuesday, July 8, 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:

Create a Gmail account and learn how to perform basic email functions like send, receive, and reply to an email. Also learn how to organize, delete, and search for emails.

Computers will be provided.

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Here There Be Dragons Storycraft

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Details:

Join us for thrilling dragon stories and creative crafts—including dazzling dragon eggs and fire-breathing rainbow dragons! Grades K-3.


 

The Thirty Names of Night

Virtual Queer Book Club

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Events
Register Now
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!

Digital Literacy Grant

Computer Basics: Files & Tools (Bilingual)

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
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Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Bilingual, 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 for the workshop.

Mid-East Tapestry Ensemble

Mid-East Tapestry Ensemble

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
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Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Music & Dance, Summer Reading
Details:

Enjoy an array of classical, urban, and folk music from the Arabic-speaking countries, as well as Turkish, Greek, Armenian, and Persian traditions.

Photo of "dragon's eggs" made of clay with plastic jewels.

Here There Be Dragons Storycraft

Monday, July 14, 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: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Details:

Join us for thrilling dragon stories and creative crafts—including dazzling dragon eggs and fire-breathing rainbow dragons! Grades K-3.


 

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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. 

Cricut Crafting: Fall Wreaths

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult, Senior
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Upcoming
Registration Available
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Children's Area
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Art & Maker
Registration Available
Details:

Learn to hand-roll paper leaves and florals to make a seasonal wreath you can hang on the door or wall.

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 with Limited Availability

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

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: Reference Desk (Central)
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.

Windsor Senior Center - Monday Mystery Book Club

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adult, Senior
Windsor Regional Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Windsor)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Details:

Physical copies can either be picked up when the Windsor Library branch during open hours, or you can get a copy of the book at the meeting.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

One-on-One Tech Help at Rincon Valley

11:30am–12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
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 Rincon Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Tuesday, between 11:30am-12:00pm.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Healdsburg Book Club - Magpie Murders by Anthony Horwitz

12:00pm–1:00pm
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, 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.

Computer Basics: Mouse and Keyboard

2:00pm–3:30pm
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: English, Technology & Computers
Registration Available
Details:

DigitalLearn.org

DigitalLearn.org Workshops and Modules created by the Public Library Association, with support from AT&T.

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Learn various mouse clicks, basic command keys, and how to navigate a computer keyboard.

Computers will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Family Law Consultations at Sonoma County Public Law Library

10:30am–12:30pm
Adult, Senior
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Equity & Inclusion, Finance & Law
Details:

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

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.

 

Crafting with CreativeBug: Paper Marbling

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adult, Senior
Petaluma Regional Library
Upcoming
Registration Available
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Art & Maker, English
Registration Available
Details:

This unique printmaking process involves floating pigment on the surface of thickened water to create patterns that are then transferred onto paper.

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 with Limited Availability

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

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

One-on-One Tech Help at Rincon Valley

10:30am–11:00am
Adult, Senior
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
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 Rincon Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Thursday, between 10:30am-11:00am.

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 Available
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
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 Rincon Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Thursday, between 11:30am-12:00pm.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

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.