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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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Common Ground Book Club: books by & about people with disabilities

10:30am–11:30am
Adult
Sebastopol Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Available
Details:

Meet with others to discuss books centering disability voices! Copies of each month’s books are available at the Sonoma County Library Catalog.

One-On-One Tech Help

11:00am–11:30am
Adult
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration Available
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

Tai Chi with David Chung

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult, Senior, All Ages
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Available
Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

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
Details:

Get assistance from experienced Sonoma County Genealogical Society volunteers every Wednesday and Friday, 1 PM - 3 PM. 

UC Master Gardeners - Growing Fruit Year-Round in Sonoma County

11:00am–12:30pm
Adult, Senior
Roseland Regional Library
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability
Details:

A sustainable food garden begins with good soil, the right plants that you want to eat and that can grow successfully in your microclimate.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Cookbook Club

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adult
Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs, Enrichment
Details:

Are you interested in trying new recipes or just wanting to get out of your cooking comfort zone? A cookbook book club blends the joy of reading with the creativity of cooking and the warmth of sharing meals.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

History of Salsa & Dance Lesson

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music & Dance
Details:

Discover the history and influences of Salsa dancing, then learn basic steps while listening to top hits—no dance experience required! 

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

CPR Instruction and Certification

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult, Senior
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Children's Area
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Available
Details:

Learn CPR and what to do if someone is choking and basic emergency information.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

One-on-One Tech Help

4:00pm–4:30pm
Adult, Senior
Healdsburg Regional Library
Cancelled
Closed
Registration Available
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Main Reading Room (Healdsburg)
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 a Healdsburg Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

One-on-One Tech Help

4:30pm–5:00pm
Adult, Senior
Healdsburg Regional Library
Cancelled
Closed
Registration Available
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Main Reading Room (Healdsburg)
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 a Healdsburg Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

CPR Instruction and Certification

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult, Senior
Cloverdale Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Available
Details:

Learn CPR and what to do if someone is choking and basic emergency information.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

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
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
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

An Introduction to Quilting

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Full
Registration Available
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Art & Maker, Enrichment, STEAM
Registration Available
Details:

Learn quilting basics. We welcome everybody who wants to learn basic quilting skills, make new friends, and create.

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
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.

Windsor Senior Center - Monday Mystery Book Club

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adult, Senior
Windsor Regional Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Windsor)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Details:

Physical copies can either be picked up when the Windsor Library branch during open hours, or you can get a copy of the book at the meeting.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Gabo y Daniel - Spanish Guitar Duo

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adult
Roseland Regional Library
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Main Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual, Music & Dance, Spanish
Details:

Gabo y Daniel - Spanish Guitar Duo

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

One-On-One Tech Help

11:00am–11:30am
Adult
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration Available
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

Rohnert Park Book Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Details:

Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of the month for engaging and lively conversation!

Books can be picked up at the Library and can also be downloaded through Overdrive and Hoopla.

One-on-One Tech Help at Rincon Valley

11:30am–12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
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 Tuesday, between 11:30am-12:00pm.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Lawyers in the Library: Employment & Civil Law

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adult, Senior
Central Santa Rosa Library
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Equity & Inclusion, Finance & Law
Details:

Local volunteer attorneys offer free legal information and referral for matters of civil and employment law only. These lawyer consultations will last up to 20 minutes. 

Friends of the Cloverdale Library Board Meeting

4:00pm–5:30pm
Adult, Senior
Cloverdale Regional Library
Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Library & Community

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

¡Listo a Leer!

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adult
Roseland Regional Library
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Spanish
Details:

¡Listo a Leer! ! is a series of six workshops in Spanish designed to develop literacy skills for families with children ages 2-5.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in Spanish.

Author Talks: Our Failed Attempts to Make English "Eezier" to Spell with Gabe Henry

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult
Virtual Events
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing, Virtual
Details:

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/89129/register 

Disclaimer(s)

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.