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Character Design workshop

Character Drawing Workshop with Matt Gaser

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northwest Children's Area at Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Children's Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Art & Maker, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Details:

Sketch unique characters with award-winning concept artist and illustrator Matt Gaser! All materials provided. 18+

creativebug

Crafting with Creativebug: Image Transfers on Wood

Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker
Registration Available
Details:

Learn how to transfer printed images onto tape to create your own stickers and how to transfer printed images onto wood to create a unique art piece.

All materials provided.

Casey McQuiston

Author Talks: Returning to Romance with Casey McQuiston

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Events
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing, LGBTQIA+, Virtual
Details:

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/83261/register 

Organizational Psychologist Dr. Tasha Eurich

Author Talks: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Events
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing, Health & Wellness, Virtual
Details:

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/83261/register 

Digital Literacy Grant

Computer Basics: Cybersecurity

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: English, Technology & Computers
Registration Available
Details:

Learn how to be safer online with accounts/passwords, and get an overview of frauds and scams.

Computers will be provided.

Hannah Nicole Maehrer

Author Talks: Charming Villainous Love with Hannah Nicole Maehrer

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Events
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing, Virtual
Details:

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/88013/register 

Santa Rosa City Fight Department Story Hour

Santa Rosa City Firefighter Story Hour

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Enrichment, Library & Community
Details:

Join your local firefighter for an exciting book reading and check out one of the fire department’s special emergency vehicles! Grades K-3.  

two cats reading a book, with moon and stars

Pajama Storytime

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Forestville Community Library
Library Branch: Forestville Community Library
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: English, Storytime
Details:

Our pajama storytime is inclusive and for all ages. Come in pajamas and enjoy stories and songs. For ages 0-6. 

Emergency Prep

Sonoma Ready: Emergency Prep

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor Regional Library
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: English, Library & Community
Registration Available
Details:

Everything You need to Know to be Prepared for any Disaster. Learn about Go Bags, Planning for Evacuations, Signing up for Alerts, and local neighbor-to-neighbor groups preparing and supporting each other for emergencies. 

 

Gabo y Daniel - Spanish Guitar Duo

Gabo y Daniel - Spanish Guitar Duo

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Music & Dance
Details:

Gabo y Daniel - Spanish Guitar Duo

Enjoy outstanding Brazilian, Latin, and Spanish flamenco rumba music.

Brought to you by the Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries!

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Petaluma Chess Club

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Petaluma Regional Library
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Details:

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!

First Chapter Book Club

4:00pm–4:30pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Conference Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Book Clubs, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Available
Details:

First Chapter Book Club

Read along with a children's librarian and take home a free book every month! Snacks provided. Free! For grades 1-3.

Every 2nd Wednesday, 4:00-4:30 pm.

Register Today!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

Pajama Family Storytime

6:30pm–7:00pm
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Roseland Regional Library
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Children's Area (Roseland)
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime
Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in Spanish.

Spanish with English Translation

This event is in Spanish with an English interpreter.

Create and Build: Thursday fun days

10:30am–2:30pm
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), All Ages
Roseland Regional Library
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Children's Area (Roseland)
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), All Ages
Program Type: Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Spanish, STEAM
Details:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in Spanish.

Spanish with English Translation

This event is in Spanish with an English interpreter.

Tween Game Lounge

1:15pm–3:30pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Sebastopol Regional Library
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Details:

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

Jueves de juegos

3:00pm–5:30pm
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), All Ages
Roseland Regional Library
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Children's Area (Roseland)
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), All Ages
Program Type: Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Spanish, STEAM
Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in Spanish.

Spanish with English Translation

This event is in Spanish with an English interpreter.

Read to a Dog

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing
Details:

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

This event is for beginning readers. 

Read a story to a dog!

Read to a Dog

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Children's Room (Rohnert)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment
Details:

Beginning Readers Welcome!

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

Para los lectores principantes.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Lego & Build Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Central Santa Rosa Library
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Book Buddies (Grades TK-3rd)

4:00pm–5:15pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Windsor Regional Library
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment, Library & Community
Details:

Kids and teens fostering a love of reading—together!

Book Buddies is a reading program that pairs students in grades TK-3 with a teen buddy to read together. Children may read in any language they’d prefer. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

This program is offered in Spanish.

Sensory Craft & Create

10:00am–11:00am
Children (Grades K-6)
Roseland Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Art & Maker, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Available
Details:

In this interactive sensory experience, young creators will explore a variety of textures, shapes, and materials as they design and craft their very own sensory boards to take home.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

404 Found! Coding for Youth- Python (ages 9-17)

4:00pm–5:45pm
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Upcoming
Registration Available
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Education & College, Enrichment, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Registration Available
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?

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Family is a Rainbow Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Children (Grades K-6)
Central Santa Rosa Library
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: 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.

Sugar Skull Workshop for Kids

10:30am–11:30am
Children (Grades K-6)
Windsor Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Art & Maker, Bilingual, Spanish
Registration Available
Details:

Decorate a sugar skull in celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with Elsa Tapia. For kids in grades K-6. Register to save your spot and receive a reminder email.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Let's Draw!

12:00pm–1:00pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Guerneville Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Art & Maker, Books, Literature, & Writing
Registration Available
Details:

Learn how to recreate illustrations with local children’s book illustrator Tenisha Bernal! Grades 2-6. Supplies included. Register to save your 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!

Read to a Dog

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Central Santa Rosa Library
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Children's Room (Central)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Enrichment, Library & Community
Details:

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. 

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

Read to a Dog

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Petaluma Regional Library
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Children's Room (Petaluma)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Enrichment
Details:

Read to a Dog

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. 

Free Guitar Classes for Youth

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Petaluma Regional Library
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Enrichment, Music & Dance
Details:

PLEASE REGISTER ON THE SEPTEMBER 7th CALENDAR DATE ONLY.

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.

Homework Help

3:30pm–5:30pm
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Healdsburg Regional Library
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Education & College, Enrichment
Details:

We offer Homework Help to students in grades K-12 on Tuesdays from 3:30PM -5:30PM at the library. 

Read to a Dog

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Children's Room (Sonoma Valley)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing
Registration Available
Details:

Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program at the Sonoma Valley Library!

This event is for beginning readers. 

Sugar Skull Workshop for Kids

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Art & Maker, Bilingual, Spanish
Registration Available
Details:

Decorate a sugar skull in celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with Elsa Tapia. For kids in grades K-6. Register to save your spot and receive a reminder email.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Unattended Children Policy

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

Spanish First Chapter Book Club

4:30pm–5:00pm
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), All Ages
Roseland Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), All Ages
Program Type: Book Clubs, Spanish
Registration Available
Details:

When you register and arrive at the library for the Spanish First Chapter Book Club, Librarian Serena will have copies of the book we will read and a snack. Children can read aloud, read along, or just listen and enjoy.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Spanish with English Translation

This event is in Spanish with an English interpreter.

Evening Family Storytime at the Market

5:00pm–5:45pm
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Sonoma)
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Available
Details:

Join us every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 5:00pm for fun family evening storytime (for ages 0-7)

(Pajamas encouraged but optional)