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Read BIPOC Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
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: 13
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.

Roseland Teen Manga Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Roseland Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Details:

(Usually) Last Tuesday of Every Month, 6-7pm

Join us to discuss our monthly book, have snacks, and hang out together.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Paint Party with Lucero Vargas: A Raizes Workshop

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Healdsburg Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Bilingual, Library & Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4

Celebrating Latin American Roots

Join us in celebrating Latin American roots during National Hispanic Heritage Month—and beyond! Check out our recommended books, movies, music, and free events—including bilingual and all-ages activities!
Learn more: sonomalibrary.org/celebra-en

Details:

Paint your own masterpiece step-by-step with Indigenous artist Lucero Vargas!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Intercambio: English/Spanish language learning

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

English and Spanish speakers work together to teach each other their first languages. You do not need to register for this language learning group. 

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Sebastopol Regional Library
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Details:

Join your local librarian in singing, reading, and playing together to build early literacy skills and a joy of reading. 

 

 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Spanish Music & Movement

10:30am - 11:00am
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Health & Wellness, Spanish
Details:

This program is presented in Spanish.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

This program is offered in Spanish.

Stay & Play ¡Quédate y juega!

10:30am - 11:30am
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion
Details:

Come to Stay & Play! Explore our toys, costumes, and discovery centers! 

Let's build community through playful learning experiences. 

Free!

Stay & Play ¡Quédate y juega! 

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Tai Chi with David Chung

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior, All Ages
Windsor Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Robotics Workshop brought to you by 404 Found! & Keysight Technologies ~ Patrocinado por 404 Found! y Keysight Technologies

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Enrichment, STEAM & Maker
Details:

Brought to you by 404 Found! and Keysight Technologies

 

***Please note that this session is a 3 Day commitment

3 Day Robotics Boot Camp 

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

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. 

Read to a Dog

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Petaluma Regional Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Children's Room (Petaluma)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Enrichment
Details:

Read to a Dog

Come and read out loud to the dogs of PALS (Paws as Loving Support). These well-trained dogs love to listen to stories in English and Spanish. 

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Peanuts on the Go

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Sebastopol Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Arts & Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 31
Details:

Learn about local icon Charles Schulz and Peanuts by learning how to draw Peanuts characters and creating crafts to take home, including a Snoopy puppet and Snoopy ears. Grades K-2.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Unattended Children Policy

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

Teen Movie Afternoon - "Thor: Love & Thunder"

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Documentaries & Movies
Details:

Come hang out and watch "Thor: Love & Thunder" on our big screen! Snacks provided. For grades 7-12.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Hangout Club: Anime Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Arts & Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

Teen Anime Club  (for Teens)

Come join other Anime fans every 4th Wednesday of the month at 3-4pm!

Come meet other Teens who enjoy watching Anime and discussing Manga.

Petaluma Chess Club

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Petaluma Regional Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Mini Library
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!

Read to a Dog

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Sebastopol Regional Library
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Children's Area (Sebastopol)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment
Details:

Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program

Come and read out loud to the dogs of PALS (Paws as Loving Support). These well-trained dogs love to listen to stories in English and Spanish. 

Drop-in Teen Volunteer Hour

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Careers & Workforce Development, Enrichment, Library & Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Do you want to volunteer at the library? Every Wednesday we offer a weekly drop-in volunteer hours from 4:00pm - 6:00pm, where teen volunteers assist with library programs. Come and earn one or two hours of volunteer service!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Media Making for Teens: GoPro

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Documentaries & Movies, E Street Camera Library, Enrichment, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:

Are you curious about making media?

Join us the last Wednesday of every month from 4:30-5:30pm to:

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Intercambio

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Adult, Senior
Healdsburg Regional Library
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Bilingual, English, ESL & Language Learning, Spanish
Details:

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

Beginners welcome.

This event will be in Room 4 of the Healdsburg Community Center.

 

Sebastopol Library Advisory Board Meeting

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Adult
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.

LIBRARY CLOSED

6:00pm - 8:00pm
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:

Day before Thanksgiving.
Library closes at 6pm.

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:

Thanksgiving Day
All buildings closed. 

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:

Day following Thanksgiving.
All buildings closed. 

Art Show: Nature Photography

All Day 11/30 - 12/23
Adult, Senior
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 Bob Hart's art show, Nature Photography, a collection of photographs from Oregon to Iceland (with a few