Upcoming Events

Name: Pianist Motoko Honda
Start: 2025-04-06T14:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-04-06T15:00:00-07:00
Location: Sebastopol Regional Library

Featured Events

Pianist Motoko Honda

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library

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Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library

Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Enrichment, Music & Dance

Details:

Motoko Honda is a critically acclaimed Japanese concert pianist, composer, and sound artist creating a distinctive sound through her holistic approach to music.

Learn more: motokohonda.com

Photo of performer Melita holding a guitar and a frog puppet.

Melita's Musical Playtime

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Children's Room (Sonoma Valley) at Sonoma Valley Regional Library

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Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library

Room: Children's Room (Sonoma Valley)

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

Program Type: Enrichment, Music & Dance

Details:

Spark your creativity at Melita’s Musical Playtime, an interactive show for kids (2-8) and families! Enjoy fun songs, lively guitar, joyful movement and dance, and silly puppets.

Disclaimer(s)

Room Capacity

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

Unattended Children Policy

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

Seeds and Reads: Clean Energy in Sonoma County

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Roseland Meeting Room at Roseland Regional Library

Open

Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library

Room: Roseland Meeting Room

Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)

Program Type: Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community

Required

Seats Remaining: 16

Details:

Sonoma Water’s Water and Energy Program will teach how to generate electricity from the sun and wind without pollution, featuring fun activities and expert answers to all your questions!

All materials provided. Grades K-6.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Unattended Children Policy

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

Author Talks: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees with Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Events

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Library Branch: Virtual Events

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing, Virtual

Details:

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Author Talks - Advance Registration Required

View the full list of upcoming Author Talks and watch previous Talks visit: libraryc.org/sonomalibrary.

Zoom link sent upon completion of registration.

The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Sonoma County Library.

Virtual Queer Book Club

Wednesday, April 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

Required

Seats Remaining: 27

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.

Melita's Musical Playtime

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library

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Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library

Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room

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

Program Type: Enrichment, Music & Dance

Details:

Spark your creativity at Melita’s Musical Playtime, an interactive show for kids (2-8) and families! Enjoy fun songs, lively guitar, joyful movement and dance, and silly puppets.

Disclaimer(s)

Room Capacity

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

Unattended Children Policy

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

Tortilla Literaria: Las soldaderas

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm

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: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, Spanish

Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Details:

Tortilla
LITERARIA
Biblioteca Central de Santa Rosa
TERCER MARTES DEL MES
6:15PM-7:45PM

Acompáñenos cada mes en una discusión de libros en españo el tercer martes del mes.

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 Spanish.

Family is a Rainbow Storytime

Thursday, April 17, 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: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)

Program Type: Bilingual, Equity & Inclusion, 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.

Artful Play

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center at Healdsburg Regional Library

Open

Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library

Room: Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center

Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)

Program Type: Art & Maker, Enrichment

Required

Seats Remaining: 14

Details:

Artful Play sparks curiosity and encourages problem solving through art. With an emphasis on creativity, Artful Play offers a fun, enriching experience, led by a Sonoma Art School instructor. For grades K-6. Please register to save a 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!

Kits limited availability

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

Play-Well LEGO Explorations

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library

Room: Central Meeting Room

Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)

Program Type: STEAM

Required

Seats Remaining: 9

Details:

Build engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies through engineer-designed projects using LEGO® parts!

For grades 2-6. Advance registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

Filters

Sound Studio Basics

10:00am - 10:30am

Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Central Santa Rosa Library

Open

Registration

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 Required

Seats Remaining: 3

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

11:00am - 11:30am

Adult

Northwest Santa Rosa Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Technology & Computers

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Details:

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Northwest Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

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.

UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County Information Table

10:00am - 12:00pm

Adult

Petaluma Regional Library

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library

Room: Petaluma Mini Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Environment & Sustainability

Details:

Drop in each Tuesday to browse an information table stocked with county-specific gardening leaflets for the public.

One-On-One Tech Help

11:00am - 11:30am

Adult

Northwest Santa Rosa Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Technology & Computers

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Details:

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Northwest Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Baby Village

11:00am - 12:30pm

Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Sebastopol Regional Library

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library

Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Details:

Local nonprofit Better Beginnings for Babies will host these dynamic community circles supporting infant feeding and the postpartum journey. Everyone gets a chance to share. Facilitated by lactation specialists or consultants. No fee.

Healdsburg Book Club - Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Adult, Senior

Healdsburg Regional Library

Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library

Room: Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center

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.

BiblioBus at Silvercrest Apartments

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Adult, Senior

BiblioBus

Offsite Event

Library Branch: BiblioBus

Age Group: Adult, Senior

Program Type: BiblioBus

Details:

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at Silvercrest Apartments.

Disclaimer(s)

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

BiblioBus at Vintage Park Senior Apartments

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Adult, Senior

BiblioBus

Offsite Event

Library Branch: BiblioBus

Age Group: Adult, Senior

Program Type: BiblioBus

Details:

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at Vintage Park Apartments.

Disclaimer(s)

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

Sun Patchwork Craft with Spellcraft Curator

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Adult

Rincon Valley Regional Library

Registration

Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library

Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Art & Maker, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 16

Details:

Celebrate summer with a beginner-friendly patchwork sun art project—now sewing skills or experience needed! All supplies provided. 18+

Sonoma Co. Zine Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)

Sebastopol Regional Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library

Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room

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

Program Type: Art & Maker, Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment, LGBTQIA+, Library & Community

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 50

Details:

Monthly meetup on the first Tuesday of the month from 6:00-7:30 PM

Sonoma County Zine Club is a collaborative space to create and share zines in community.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

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.

One-On-One Tech Help

5:00pm - 5:30pm

Adult

Northwest Santa Rosa Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Technology & Computers

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Details:

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Northwest Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Lawyers in the Library

5:00pm - 7:00pm

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 general law matters. These lawyer consultations will last up to 20 minutes.

Sewing in Community

6:00pm - 7:30pm

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: Art & Maker, Enrichment, Library & Community

Details:

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.

Crafting with Creativebug: Easy Monoprinting

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Adult

Roseland Regional Library

Registration

Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library

Room: Roseland Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Art & Maker, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Summer Reading Challenge 2025

Level Up at Your Library
June 1-August 9

Books, Prizes & Events!

Details:

Learn how to create unique ink and watercolor monoprints. No prior drawing experience required! All materials provided. 18+

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Kits 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

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 Required

Seats Remaining: 3

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

11:00am - 11:30am

Adult

Northwest Santa Rosa Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Technology & Computers

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Details:

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Northwest Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

One-on-One Tech Help

3:00pm - 3:30pm

Adult, Senior

Central Santa Rosa Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library

Room: Reference Desk (Central)

Age Group: Adult, Senior

Program Type: Technology & Computers

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 1

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 every Thursday, between 3:00-5:00 pm.

One-on-One Tech Help

3:30pm - 4:00pm

Adult, Senior

Central Santa Rosa Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library

Room: Reference Desk (Central)

Age Group: Adult, Senior

Program Type: Technology & Computers

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Details:

Sonoma Mystery Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Adult, Senior

Sonoma Valley Regional Library

Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library

Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult, Senior

Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English

Details:

The Sonoma Valley Regional Library's Mystery Book Club is back on the 1st Thursday of every month! Pick up a copy of each month's book at the Sonoma Valley Branch while supplies last. Then, please come and discuss it with us. We

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

Adult Literacy Program, BiblioBus, Central Santa Rosa Library, Cloverdale Regional Library, Forestville Community Library, Guerneville Regional Library, Healdsburg Regional Library, Northwest Santa Rosa Library, Occidental Community Library, Petaluma Regional Library, Rincon Valley Regional Library, Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library, Roseland Regional Library, Sebastopol Regional Library, Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library, Sonoma Valley Regional Library, Windsor Regional Library, Virtual Events, Off Site

Description:

Independence Day

All Buildings Closed

Sound Studio Basics

10:00am - 10:30am

Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Central Santa Rosa Library

Open

Registration

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 Required

Seats Remaining: 3

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

CalFresh Application Assistance

10:00am - 12:00pm

Adult, Senior

Rincon Valley Regional Library

Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library

Age Group: Adult, Senior

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Details:

The Redwood Empire Food Bank will be at Rincon Valley Library to assist people with CalFresh applications from 10:00am - 12:00pm.

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Advance Registration Encouraged

Unattended Children Policy

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Author Talks - Advance Registration Required

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Advance Registration Required - Virtual

Print Copies for Virtual book clubs

This program is offered in English.

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Room Capacity

Unattended Children Policy

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Advance Registration Encouraged

This program is offered in Spanish.

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Unattended Children Policy

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Advance Registration Encouraged

Kits limited availability

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Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

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This program is offered in English.

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Weather and Air Quality

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Weather and Air Quality

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This program is offered in English.

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Summer Reading Challenge 2025

Level Up at Your LibraryJune 1-August 9

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Kits limited availability

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This program is offered in English.

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Advance Registration Required

Level Up at Your Library
June 1-August 9