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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.

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.

One-on-One Tech Help

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional 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 a Sonoma Valley Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

One-on-One Tech Help

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional 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 a Sonoma Valley Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

One-on-One Tech Help

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Petaluma Conversations

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Petaluma Regional Library
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Library & Community
Details:

An evening of intentional listening in small conversation circles that are structured and facilitated. Lou Zweier and John Crowley host “Petaluma Conversations” once again on Tuesdays, May 7,14, 21, and 28.

Read BIPOC Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Events
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Details:

Join librarians virtually to discuss books by authors who are Black, Indigenous or People of Color.

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.

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.

Let's Talk English Conversation Class

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adult Literacy Program
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Adult Literacy Program
Room: Virtual (Adult Literacy)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Adult Literacy, English, ESL & Language Learning, Virtual
Details:

Please REGISTER NOW for: 

MAY Let’s Talk English Conversation Classes on WEDNESDAYS 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 

First Class Meets: MAY 1, 2024 at 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) 

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. 

OLLI Cinema Club

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Library Branch: Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Documentaries & Movies, Education & College
Details:

Enjoy award-winning films and lively college-level discussions led by an OLLI professor from SSU.

Hecho en Roseland: Caja de sueños = Made in Roseland: Box of dreams

3:00pm - 4:15pm
Roseland Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Spanish
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Details:

Caja de sueños / Box of dreams

¡Integra color y collage para crear mini-nichos que muestren tus sueños y visiones! La artista inspiradora Amanda Ayala presenta este taller inclusivo de arte.

Disclaimer(s)

English with Spanish Translation

This event is in English with a Spanish interpreter.

Petaluma Chess Club

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Petaluma Regional Library
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Details:

All ages welcome!

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

Limited boards available - bring an extra if you have one!

Sebastopol Library Advisory Board Meeting

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Sebastopol Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Library & Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 55

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 Sebastopol Library Advisory Board has regular meetings on the last Wednesday of January, March, May, July, September, and November. These meetings shall be held in the Sebastopol Public Library Forum Room.

**E Street Studios Media Maker Meetup (In-Person)**

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Board Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Arts & Music, Documentaries & Movies, Enrichment, Technology & Computers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

Connect with other videographers, photographers, podcasters, designers, sound artists, and others who are making media or are curious about making media.

The last Wednesday of every month from 6-7pm.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Ancestral Lives in 19th Century State Hospitals and Asylums in California and Beyond

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Room: Virtual (H&G)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 73
Details:

Do you have an ancestor who spent time in a 19th-century state mental hospital or asylum? This lecture explores the unique challenges and resources for navigating these overlooked institutions.

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!

Intercambio: English & Spanish Learning Group

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Guerneville Regional Library
Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Bilingual, ESL & Language Learning, Spanish
Details:

The Guerneville Library and Russian River Books & Letters team up to offer Intercambio, a language learning workshop.

Practice English or Spanish and help other learners in a friendly atmosphere.

Beginners welcome.

Santa Rosa Library Advisory Board Meeting

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Roseland Regional Library
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Equity & Inclusion
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.

Pan y Libros Book Club of Roseland

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Roseland Regional Library
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Bilingual, Book Clubs, English, Library & Community, Spanish
Details:

Welcome to Bread and Books/Pan y Libros! Roseland Library's monthly book club where we discuss different contemporary novels and mysteries!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

English with Spanish Translation

This event is in English with a Spanish interpreter.

Art Show: Reverberations

All Day 5/30 - 6/18
Sebastopol Regional Library
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Arts & Music, Library & Community
Details:

Sebastopol Regional Library is delighted to showcase Chiaroscuro Art Group’s art, Reverberations, May 30, 2024, through July 20, 2024.

Let's Talk English Conversation Class

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adult Literacy Program
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Adult Literacy Program
Room: Virtual (Adult Literacy)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Adult Literacy, English, ESL & Language Learning, Virtual
Details:

Please REGISTER NOW for: 

MAY Let’s Talk English Conversation Classes on THURSDAYS 1:00 – 2:30 pm 

First Class Meets: MAY 2, 2024 at 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) 

Scanning Station - Playback Memory Lab

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Register for a 3-hour appointment to digitize your documents and photos, slides and negatives.

VHS Station - Playback Memory Lab

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:

Register for up to 3 hours to DIY-digitize your VHS tapes.

Appointments are available Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 1-4pm, by reservation. Limited to 1 station per day, one appointment per week, per library card holder.

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.