Upcoming Events

Join our permaculture teacher as we learn about gardening all year long while creating a beautiful and delicious library landscape.

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. 

This program is intended for beginning readers. 

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

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! 

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. 

Join us monthly on 3rd Sundays of the month for TCG Club! (Trading Card Game) 
Featuring Pokemon and Magic the Gathering! (for ages 10-17)

Learn to play, build decks and/or stop by for a casual game!

For youth ages 10-17

This event is for beginning readers. 

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

Join fellow players to enjoy the great game of chess.

Join us monthly on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 4pm for a French storytime filled with stories, songs, and more!

This is an inclusive event presented in Spanish.

All ages welcome!

No experienced necessary. Some instruction available. Play, learn and enjoy!

¡Todas las edades son bienvenidas!

No se necesita experiencia. Instrucción disponible. ¡Juega, aprende y disfruta!

Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program

Come and read out loud to the dogs of PALS (Paws as Loving Support). These well-trained dogs love to listen to stories in English and Spanish. 

Join us to discuss children's manga, eat snacks, and do an activity!

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

For ages 8-12

Our bilingual pajama storytime is inclusive and for all ages. Come in pajamas and enjoy stories and songs in Spanish and English. 

Jueves de juegos

¡Únete con nosotros cada jueves para jugar en familia! Este programa sin cita ofrecerá nuevos juegos, materiales de arte, y desafíos para alentar a los niños a explorar y descubrir. Este es un evento inclusivo.

Join us for stories, songs, and movement under the big oak tree behind the Petaluma Historical Museum downtown.

Join us for Storytime every Thursday morning in August at the Sonoma Plaza between the Playgrounds at 11am!

Get ready to sing and dance and hear some stories outside!

Drop by the Game Lounge to play video games, study, or just hang with your peers!

Laptops, iPads, and board games will be available to use. 

Grades 4-8

S.T.E.A.M. activities and games in Spanish every Thursday.

Back to school sticker party!

*Bring your water bottle, notebook, and other school supplies

*Decorate everything with kawaii cute stickers (supplied by the library)

*Exchange stickers for fun

This is an inclusive event!

Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program at Northwest Library!

This event is for beginning readers. 

Read a story to a dog!

Beginning Readers Welcome!

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

Para los lectores principantes.

Join us at Lego & Build Club for hands on engineering, problem solving exercises, and play using age-appropriate materials. Younger siblings are welcome to attend and use our collection of Duplo bricks.