Upcoming Events

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.

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.

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.

Friday, July 18

10:00am - 12:00pm 

Members Only Preview

12:00 - 5:30pm

Open to the Public

Saturday, Jul 19

10:00am - 5:30pm

Open to the Public

Sketch unique characters with award-winning concept artist and illustrator Matt Gaser! All materials provided. 18+

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.

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.

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.

Join fellow players to enjoy the great game of chess.

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.

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.

Learn how to be safer online with accounts/passwords, and get an overview of frauds and scams.

Computers will be provided.

Join local award-winning author Kelly Gray for an evening of poetry followed by a Q&A. Kelly will read from her most recent collection, Dilapitatia, and answer questions about teaching poetry, writing poetry, and publishing poetry.

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

Celebrate Pride and learn how to tie-dye! All materials provided, or bring a 100% cotton piece to dye. Wear clothing you don’t mind getting stained. 18+

Please REGISTER NOW for: 

JULY Let’s Talk English Conversation Classes on WEDNESDAYS 11:00 – 12:30 pm 

First Class Meets: July 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) 

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

All ages welcome!

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

Members of the public are welcome to attend the Petaluma Library Advisory Board (LAB) which meets quarterly on the 4th Thursday of January, April, July, and October at 4:00 PM.

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.

Enjoy an array of classical, urban, and folk music from the Arabic-speaking countries, as well as Turkish, Greek, Armenian, and Persian traditions.

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.

Learn the many ways in which Google Drive can be used for uploading, organizing, and sharing files in the cloud in this class. 

Computers will be provided.

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