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Psychological Thrillers and the Queen of Twists– An Author Talk with Freida McFadden

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Events
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Author Events, English, Virtual
Details:

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/48711/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.

CalFresh Application Assistance

10:00am - 11:30am
Petaluma Regional Library
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Details:

The Redwood Empire Food Bank will be at Petaluma Regional Library to assist people with CalFresh applications from 10:00am - 11:30am.

Tai Chi with David Chung

11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!

Baby Café

11:30am - 12:30pm
Petaluma Regional Library
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Details:

Local nonprofit Better Beginnings hosts Baby Cafes at the Petaluma Library, Fridays from 11:30am-12:30pm.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

One-on-One Genealogy Research Help

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Details:

Our free in-depth one-on-one genealogy help service is back!

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

One-on-One Tech Help

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Cloverdale Regional Library
Registration
Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Details:

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an ebook or downloading an audiobook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30 minutes with Cloverdale Library Reference staff for one-on-one assistance on Saturdays, between 1:00-2:30 pm.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

Adventure Journals

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22

Summer Reading Challenge 2024

Adventure begins at your Library!

June 1-August 10

Books, Prizes & Events!

Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Create your own stylized adventure journal to record your experiences, memories, and reflections! Learn to hand-bind a journal, then paint and collage to personalize it!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!

Kits limited availability

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

Art Show Reception: Babette & Emily

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Sebastopol Regional Library
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Arts & Music, Library & Community

Erica Ambrin: Ever Evolving Hip-Hop Soul artist

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Guerneville Regional Library
Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Library & Community

Calfornia State Library

This program was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

IMLS Grant logos

 

Details:

"Music fuels me. It feeds the parts inside me that I can’t explain, the parts most of us try to hide from the world.

Hold Healdsburg Jazz collab w/ Library

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Healdsburg Regional Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Music
Details:

Steve Turre

Bilingual Paint Party

11:00am - 1:00pm
Windsor Regional Library
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Arts & Music, Bilingual, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24

Summer Reading Challenge 2024

Adventure begins at your Library!

June 1-August 10

Books, Prizes & Events!

Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:

Follow along with step-by-step instructions in Spanish and English to learn painting skills and practice new vocabulary with Napa Valley Painting.

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.

English with Spanish Translation

This event is in English with a Spanish interpreter.

Crafting with Creativebug: Personalized Plates

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Roseland Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Make personalized dishware using plain ceramic pieces and porcelain pens. Once you have decorated your ceramics, bake them in the oven at home to set the ink, and then they’re ready to use or give away.

All materials provided.

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.

This program is offered in English.

UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County Information Table

10:00am - 12:00pm
Petaluma Regional Library
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Information Desk (Petaluma)
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.

Lawyers in the Library: Employment & Civil Law

10:30am - 12:30pm
Central Santa Rosa Library
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Board 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. 

Rohnert Park Adult Book Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

2024 Schedule

One-on-One Tech Help at Rincon Valley

11:30am - 12:00pm
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
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 Rincon Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Tuesday, between 11:30am-12:00pm.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Rohnert Park - Cotati Library Advisory Board

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Library Branch: Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Library & Community

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.
Details:

The Rohnert Park - Cotati Library Advisory Board (LAB) meets quarterly on the 3rd Tuesday of February, April, June, August, October, December at 5:00 PM. Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Tortilla Literaria: Falsa liebre

6:15pm - 7:45pm
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, Spanish
Registration 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)

This program is offered in Spanish.

One-on-One Tech Help at Rincon Valley

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
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 Rincon Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Tuesday, between 6:30pm-7:00pm.

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:

Juneteenth
All Buildings Closed.

Rohnert Park Senior Center Mystery Book Club

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

Mystery Lovers!

Join fellow mystery buffs in lively conversation every third Thursday of the month at the Rohnert Park Senior Center.

No pre-registration or sign-up needed. 

Unpacking a History of Systemic Racism in the American Education System with Tiffany Jewell

11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Events
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Author Events, English, Virtual
Details:

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/49136/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.

Solve the Mystery Book Club

1:00pm - 2:15pm
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Details:

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

2024 Schedule

One-on-One Tech Help

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration
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.