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STEAM

Lego & Build Club

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: STEAM
Details:

Join us at Lego & Build Club for hands on engineering, problem solving exercises, and play using age-appropriate materials. Younger siblings are welcome to attend and use our collection of Duplo bricks.

Storytime Under the Oak; image of tree

Storytime Under the Oak at the Petaluma Historical Museum

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Offsite (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Petaluma)
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Storytime
Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and movement under the big oak tree behind the Petaluma Historical Museum downtown.

Tell the Wolves I'm Home

Virtual Queer Book Club

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Events
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, English, LGBTQIA+, Virtual
Registration Available
Details:

Queer Book Club meets virtually on the second Wednesday of the month!

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.  

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Family Storytime

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, Storytime
Details:

Join us for a fun family storytime. Books, music, and movement! Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Únase a nosotros para una divertida hora de cuentos para la familia. ¡Libros, música, y movimiento!

Bebé -preescolar (0-5)

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 English.

Affordable Housing & Resource Fair

10:00am–2:00pm
All Ages
Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability, Equity & Inclusion, Library & Community
Details:

Join us at the Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library for a Housing and Resource Fair with a workshop, activities, other community services, and food!

The Housing & Resource Fair will feature:

Disclaimer(s)

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

Lego Club

10:30am–11:30am
Children (Grades K-6)
Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Enrichment, Games & Gaming, STEAM
Details:

Join us for Lego Club for hands on engineering, problem solving exercise, and play using age-appropriate materials. Free!

Younger siblings are welcome to attend and use our collection of duplo bricks.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

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.

Let's Draw!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Art & Maker, Books, Literature, & Writing
Registration Available
Details:

Learn how to recreate illustrations with local children’s book illustrator Tenisha Bernal! Grades 2-6. Supplies included. Register to save your spot.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Computer Basics: Cybersecurity

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adult, Senior
Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: English, Technology & Computers
Registration Available
Details:

DigitalLearn.org

DigitalLearn.org Workshops and Modules created by the Public Library Association, with support from AT&T.

digital literacy grant logos

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

Computers will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Rohnert Park Senior Center Mystery Book Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult, Senior
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. 

Read to a Dog

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

Beginning Readers Welcome!

Practice reading with a 4PAWS certified therapy dog to improve reading skills and confidence. 

Para los lectores principantes.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Family Storytime

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, Storytime
Details:

Join us for a fun family storytime. Books, music, and movement! Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Únase a nosotros para una divertida hora de cuentos para la familia. ¡Libros, música, y movimiento!

Bebé -preescolar (0-5)

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 English.

Spanish Music & Movement

10:00am–10:30am
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: Music & Dance, 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.

Crafting with CreativeBug: Paper Marbling

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult, Senior
Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Upcoming
Registration Available
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Art & Maker, English
Registration Available
Details:

This unique printmaking process involves floating pigment on the surface of thickened water to create patterns that are then transferred onto paper.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Kits with Limited Availability

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

Chair Yoga with Lavender Lotus

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Senior
Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Conference Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: English, Health & Wellness
Registration Available
Details:

Maintain and regain mobility in this gentle form of yoga that is practiced while sitting on a chair. Gentle strengthening and stretching will be accompanied by breathwork and mindful movement.

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.

Early Reader Book Club / Club de Lectura de Primeros Capítulos Grades K-2

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Book Clubs, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Available
Details:

Early Readers Book Club Grades K-2

Join us for a fun monthly series to
support reading fluency for emerging readers.
Children and their caregivers will follow along with
their own book as the librarian reads aloud.

Free

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Unattended Children Policy

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

This program is offered in English.

Read to a Dog

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

Beginning Readers Welcome!

Practice reading with a 4PAWS certified therapy dog to improve reading skills and confidence. 

Para los lectores principantes.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

"Be Who You Are Day" Storytime

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, LGBTQIA+, Storytime
Details:

"Be Who You Are Day" is celebrated yearly at the end of September, featuring the books of queer children's author Todd Parr.

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 English.

Author Visit: Still, I Teach with Kiyoko Nakano

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adult
Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing, Education & College
Details:

Join Kiyoko Nakano, veteran teacher of 20 years and published author, as she discusses her history of teaching in the trenches of public schools and her hopes for the future in her newest book Still I Teach.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Chef Rogelio Cooking Demonstration

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Events
Details:

Join James Beard Award-winning chef and cookbook author Chef Rogelio Garcia for a discussion and demonstration of modern Mexican cuisine.

Disclaimer(s)

Room Capacity

If the room meets maximum capacity, we will admit entrance on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Chapter Chats 4th-6th Grade Book Club

4:00pm–4:30pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Conference Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Book Clubs, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Available
Details:

"Chapter Chats" 4th-6th Grade Book Club 

A read-together book club for kids. Participants will checkout a new book to read at every meeting. Snacks provided. Free!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

Lawyers in the Library

5:00pm–7:00pm
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: Equity & Inclusion, Finance & Law
Details:

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

Read to a Dog

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

Beginning Readers Welcome!

Practice reading with a 4PAWS certified therapy dog to improve reading skills and confidence. 

Para los lectores principantes.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Family Storytime

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, Storytime
Details:

Join us for a fun family storytime. Books, music, and movement! Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Únase a nosotros para una divertida hora de cuentos para la familia. ¡Libros, música, y movimiento!

Bebé -preescolar (0-5)

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 English.

First Chapter Book Club

4:00pm–4:30pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Conference Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Book Clubs, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Available
Details:

First Chapter Book Club

Read along with a children's librarian and take home a free book every month! Snacks provided. Free! For grades 1-3.

Every 2nd Wednesday, 4:00-4:30 pm.

Register Today!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

Read to a Dog

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

Beginning Readers Welcome!

Practice reading with a 4PAWS certified therapy dog to improve reading skills and confidence. 

Para los lectores principantes.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Chair Yoga with Lavender Lotus

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Senior
Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Conference Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: English, Health & Wellness
Registration Available
Details:

Maintain and regain mobility in this gentle form of yoga that is practiced while sitting on a chair. Gentle strengthening and stretching will be accompanied by breathwork and mindful movement.

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.