Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Photo of Chiquy Boom with a colorful tamborine.

Chiquy Boom! Silly Magic Show

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor Regional Library

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Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library

Room: Windsor Meeting Room

Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)

Program Type: Bilingual, Summer Reading

Details:

Experience the magic of community at Chiquy Boom’s interactive, bilingual show! Enjoy uplifting music, lively movement games, and silly magic tricks. Grades K-6.

Make Your Own Trading Cards

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library

Open

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.

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 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:

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:

Computer Basics: Email

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Northwest Children's Area at Northwest Santa Rosa Library

Open

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.

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

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.

Virtual Queer Book Club

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 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+, Virtual

Registration Available

Details:

Queer Book Club meets virtually on the second Wednesday of the month!

Computer Basics: Files & Tools (Bilingual)

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library

Open

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

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.

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Lunch at the Library

12:00pm–12:30pm

Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Roseland Regional Library

Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library

Room: Roseland Meeting Room

Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Summer Lunch at the Library

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at six library locations in summer 2025.

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. We welcome families to enjoy lunch, stay to play and read together.

Summer Lunch and Summer Reading activities go hand in hand – keep learning all summer long!

Thanks to the Redwood Empire Food Bank and CA State Library for this fantastic program!

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.

Lunch at the Library

12:00pm–12:30pm

Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library

Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library

Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room

Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Summer Lunch at the Library

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at six library locations in summer 2025.

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. We welcome families to enjoy lunch, stay to play and read together.

Summer Lunch and Summer Reading activities go hand in hand – keep learning all summer long!

Thanks to the Redwood Empire Food Bank and CA State Library for this fantastic program!

Lunch at the Library

12:00pm–12:30pm

Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Sonoma Valley Regional Library

Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library

Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room

Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Summer Lunch at the Library

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at six library locations in summer 2025.

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. We welcome families to enjoy lunch, stay to play and read together.

Summer Lunch and Summer Reading activities go hand in hand – keep learning all summer long!

Thanks to the Redwood Empire Food Bank and CA State Library for this fantastic program!

Lunch at the Library

12:00pm–12:30pm

Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Northwest Santa Rosa Library

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library

Room: Offsite (Northwest)

Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Summer Lunch at the Library

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at six library locations in summer 2025.

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. We welcome families to enjoy lunch, stay to play and read together.

Summer Lunch and Summer Reading activities go hand in hand – keep learning all summer long!

Thanks to the Redwood Empire Food Bank and CA State Library for this fantastic program!

Lunch at the Library

12:00pm–12:30pm

Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Sebastopol Regional Library

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library

Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room

Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Summer Lunch at the Library

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at six library locations in summer 2025.

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. We welcome families to enjoy lunch, stay to play and read together.

Summer Lunch and Summer Reading activities go hand in hand – keep learning all summer long!

Thanks to the Redwood Empire Food Bank and CA State Library for this fantastic program!

Sound Studio Basics

10:00am–10:30am

Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Central Santa Rosa Library

Open

Registration Available

Open

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

Money Smart Kids

1:00pm–2:00pm

Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Petaluma Regional Library

Open

Registration Available

Open

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library

Room: Petaluma Meeting Room

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

Program Type: Education & College

Registration Available

Details:

Use Otto Bucks to practice money skills and budget for back-to-school shopping.

All materials are free. One backpack and set of school supplies per student.

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

Open

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.

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.

Sit & Stitch

3:30pm–5:00pm

Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Guerneville Regional Library

Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library

Room: Guerneville Meeting Room

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

Program Type: Art & Maker

Details:

We will have a project for beginners.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

English with Spanish Translation

This event is in English with a Spanish interpreter.

Money Smart Kids

1:00pm–2:00pm

Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Petaluma Regional Library

Open

Registration Available

Open

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library

Room: Petaluma Meeting Room

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

Program Type: Education & College

Registration Available

Details:

Use Otto Bucks to practice money skills and budget for back-to-school shopping.

All materials are free. One backpack and set of school supplies per student.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

D&D Adventurers League for Teens

3:30pm–5:30pm

Teens (Grades 7-12)

Guerneville Regional Library

Open

Registration Available

Open

Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library

Room: Guerneville Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)

Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Games & Gaming, LGBTQIA+

Registration Available

Details:

Delve into a dungeon with other teenage heroes in a weekly game of D&D Adventurers League for Teens at the Guerneville Library (grades 7-12).

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.

Money Smart Kids

1:00pm–2:00pm

Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Petaluma Regional Library

Open

Registration Available

Open

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library

Room: Petaluma Meeting Room

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

Program Type: Education & College

Registration Available

Details:

Use Otto Bucks to practice money skills and budget for back-to-school shopping.

All materials are free. One backpack and set of school supplies per student.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

*iMovie Editing

1:30pm–3:30pm

Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Central Santa Rosa Library

Open

Registration Available

Open

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!

Hangout Club: Crafting Lounge

3:00pm–4:00pm

Teens (Grades 7-12)

Sonoma Valley Regional Library

Open

Registration Available

Open

Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library

Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)

Program Type: Art & Maker, Library & Community

Registration Available

Details:

Hangout Club: Crafting Lounge (for Teens and Tweens)

Join us for an afternoon of crafts and fun!

Come craft every 2nd Wednesday of the month in the Forum Room.

Drop in anytime between 3-4pm.

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 Mini Library

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!

Virtual Queer Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm

Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Virtual Events

Open

Registration Available

Virtual Event

Open

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.

Sound Studio Basics

10:00am–10:30am

Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Rincon Valley Regional Library

Open

Registration Available

Open

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

Money Smart Kids

1:00pm–2:00pm

Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Petaluma Regional Library

Open

Registration Available

Open

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library

Room: Petaluma Meeting Room

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

Program Type: Education & College

Registration Available

Details:

Use Otto Bucks to practice money skills and budget for back-to-school shopping.

All materials are free. One backpack and set of school supplies per student.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Money Smart Kids

1:00pm–2:00pm

Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Petaluma Regional Library

Open

Registration Available

Open

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library

Room: Petaluma Meeting Room

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

Program Type: Education & College

Registration Available

Details:

Use Otto Bucks to practice money skills and budget for back-to-school shopping.

All materials are free. One backpack and set of school supplies per student.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Community Gardening Workshop

11:00am–12:00pm

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

Sebastopol Regional Library

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library

Room: Main Reading Room (Sebastopol)

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

Program Type: Environment & Sustainability

Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

This program is offered in Spanish.

Crafting with Creativebug: Image Transfers on Wood

2:00pm–3:30pm

Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)

Cloverdale Regional Library

Open

Registration Available

Open

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

TCG Club: Pokemon & Magic the Gathering

2:30pm–4:00pm

Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Sonoma Valley Regional Library

Open

Registration Available

Open

Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library

Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room

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

Program Type: Games & Gaming, Library & Community

Registration Available

Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Room Capacity

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

Sound Studio Basics

10:00am–10:30am

Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Central Santa Rosa Library

Open

Registration Available

Open

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.

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This program is offered in English.

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Unattended Children Policy

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English with Spanish Translation

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Advance Registration Encouraged

This program is offered in English.

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Print Copies for Virtual Book Clubs

This program is offered in English.

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This program is offered in Spanish.

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