Upcoming Events

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. 

Bring gently used puzzles to share with fellow puzzle lovers, complete a puzzle in community, and take home a new puzzle to enjoy!

Please ensure puzzles contain all their pieces. Bringing a puzzle is not necessary to participate.

Come hang out at the library afterschool!  Work on homework, socialize with friends, do arts and crafts and more.  We'll provide tables and chairs, office supplies, some board games, and basic arts and crafts supplies.

Practice reading aloud with Sammy, a golden retriever with Paws as Loving Support (PALS). Young readers will need to come about 10 minutes before 4:00 to sign up for a reading time during the hour that Sammy is here.

Join us every month for a nature related craft!

All materials provided. For kids in grades K-6.

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.

Children build confidence in their reading skills by reading aloud in a safe space.

Come hang out at the library afterschool!  Work on homework, socialize with friends, do arts and crafts and more. We'll provide tables and chairs, office supplies, some board games, and basic arts and crafts supplies.

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. 

All ages welcome!

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

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. 

Early Readers Book Club Grades K-2

Join us for a fun monthly series to
support reading fluency for emerging readers.
Children and their caregivers will follow along with
their own book as the librarian reads aloud.

Free

Join us each Wednesday from 6-7:30 to sew in community.  

We have sewing machines for you to use as well as volunteers to assist and support you in your endeavors.

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.

Come hang out at the library afterschool!  Work on homework, socialize with friends, do arts and crafts and more. We'll provide tables and chairs, office supplies, some board games, and basic arts and crafts supplies.

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.

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

This event is for beginning readers. 

Read a story to a dog!

Join us on the 5th Thursdays of the month at 4pm for a Tween Crafting event!

2025 dates: January 30, May 29, July 31, October 30

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. 

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.

Come hang out at the library afterschool!  Work on homework, socialize with friends, do arts and crafts and more.  We'll provide tables and chairs, office supplies, some board games, and basic arts and crafts supplies.