Upcoming Events

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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

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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

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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.

Here There Be Dragons Storycraft

Monday, July 14, 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: 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.

Computer Basics: Email

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library

Open

Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library

Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room

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.

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Sebastopol Library Advisory Board Meeting

4:30pm–6:00pm

Adult

Sebastopol Regional Library

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library

Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Library & Community

Details:

Library Advisory Board

Members of the public are welcome to attend Library Advisory Board (LAB) meetings. Regional LABs serve to advise the Library Commission on issues affecting each branch.

To learn more about LABs including upcoming meetings visit: sonomalibrary.org/governance/lab

Public comment may be submitted in writing prior to the meeting or orally during the meeting.

Electronic Writing – Written comments may be submitted via email to to the Branch Manager.
U.S. Mail – Written comments may be submitted via U.S. mail to the branch's mailing address. It is advised you consider normal delays in mail delivery when sending your written comment via U.S. mail.
Orally, Live – Oral comments may be given during the meeting.

One-On-One Tech Help

5:00pm–5:30pm

Adult

Northwest Santa Rosa Library

Open

Registration Available

Open

Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Technology & Computers

Registration Available

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.

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Advance Registration Required

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!

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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.

Canon Book Group

6:00pm–7:30pm

Adult, Senior

Healdsburg Regional Library

Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library

Room: Healdsburg Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult, Senior

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

Details:

Join the Joe Mesics' Literary Canon book group.

To request print copies of the book please reach out to Whitney Hopkins at whopkins@sonomalibrary.org or call (707) 433-3772.

Crafting with CreativeBug: Paper Marbling

6:00pm–7:30pm

Adult, Senior

Petaluma Regional Library

Upcoming

Registration Available

Upcoming

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library

Room: Petaluma Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult, Senior

Program Type: Art & Maker, English

Registration Available

Details:

This unique printmaking process involves floating pigment on the surface of thickened water to create patterns that are then transferred onto paper.

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 with 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 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

One-on-One Tech Help at Rincon Valley

10:30am–11:00am

Adult, Senior

Rincon Valley Regional Library

Open

Registration Available

Open

Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library

Age Group: Adult, Senior

Program Type: Technology & Computers

Registration Available

Details:

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Rincon Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Thursday, between 10:30am-11:00am.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

One-On-One Tech Help

11:00am–11:30am

Adult

12:00pm–1:00pm

Adult

Petaluma Regional Library

Open

Registration Available

Offsite Event

Open

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library

Room: Offsite (Petaluma)

Age Group: Adult

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

Registration Available

Details:

Petaluma Library Book Club
2nd Thursday of the Month, 12:00 pm

Print Copies will be available in the branch a month before the discussion. Please call or email the Library with any questions.

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Advance Registration Encouraged

Details:

Learn the ancient Asian exercise form to promote balance, relaxation, motion, health, harmony, stability, and inner power.

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Room Capacity

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

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

Room Capacity

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

This program is offered in English.

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

One-On-One Tech Help

11:00am–11:30am

Adult

Northwest Santa Rosa Library

Open

Registration Available

Open

Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Technology & Computers

Registration Available

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

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.

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Unattended Children Policy

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

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