Upcoming Events

Name: Tortilla Literaria: El pasado anda atrás de nosotros
Start: 2025-01-21T18:15:00-08:00
End: 2025-01-21T19:45:00-08:00
Location: Central Santa Rosa Library

Featured Events

Tortilla Literaria: El pasado anda atrás de nosotros

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm

Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library

Room: Central Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult, Senior

Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, Spanish

Required

Seats Remaining: 15

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)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

This program is offered in Spanish.

Illustration of guitar and two musicians holding instruments in the woods

Pop/Rock Band Workshop for Teens

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library

Open

Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library

Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)

Program Type: Art & Maker

Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Details:

Learn how to play in a band in this 3-part series for teen beginners. Taught by local musicians Elizabeth and Alex of Honey Disposition. Instruments provided. Grades 7-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Las Emociones - Spanish Health and Wellness Workshop

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Roseland Meeting Room at Roseland Regional Library

Open

Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library

Room: Roseland Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult, Senior

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Spanish

Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Details:

In the safe, interactive and supportive space of the Sonoma County Library, participants will learn to identify, understand and manage their emotions to improve your emotional well-being and strengthen your interpersonal relationships.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

This program is offered in Spanish.

Author Talks: Notes on Modern Irrationality with Amanda Montell

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Events

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Library Branch: Virtual Events

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Author Events, Virtual

Details:

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.

West African Rhythm and Body Movement

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library

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Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library

Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room

Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)

Program Type: Enrichment, Music & Dance

Details:

Celebrate the rich cultural traditions of West Africa with local educator Tyehimba Kokayi! Explore engaging rhythms, songs, and energetic dance moves. Recommended for grades K-6.

Disclaimer(s)

Room Capacity

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

Unattended Children Policy

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

Family is a Rainbow Storytime

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Northwest Children's Area at Northwest Santa Rosa Library

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Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library

Room: Northwest Children's Area

Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)

Program Type: Bilingual, Equity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA+, Storytime

Details:

Join us for a special storytime celebrating the importance of family, diversity, and community. Parents, caregivers, and guardians are welcome to bring their children for an hour of stories, crafts, and exploring what it means to be a family.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Flower & Song: A Storytelling Workshop

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Roseland Meeting Room at Roseland Regional Library

Open

Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library

Room: Roseland Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Art & Maker, Bilingual, Library & Community

Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Details:

Preserve personal and family narratives with poet and musician Nicolás R. Valdez! From storytelling to group movement exercises, Valdez will demonstrate and guide you through the power of performance art.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Crafting with Creativebug: Inspired by Picture Books

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Northwest Children's Area at Northwest Santa Rosa Library

Open

Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library

Room: Northwest Children's Area

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Art & Maker, Library & Community

Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Details:

There's a whole world of inspiring illustrations to be found inside children's picture books. Use children's books and their illustrations to get back to the joy and freedom of art making.

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.

Harp Through the Ages with Cornelia Van Aken

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library

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Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library

Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Art & Maker

Details:

Enjoy the musical stylings of Cornelia Van Aken on the harp as you browse at the library.

Author Talks: An Inside Look at Working with a Literary Agent with Seth Fishman

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Virtual Events

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Library Branch: Virtual Events

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing, Virtual

Details:

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.

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Drop-In Camera Help

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Central Santa Rosa Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library

Room: Central Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Program Type: Documentaries & Movies, E Street Camera Library, Enrichment, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Details:

Stop by and learn the basics of how to check out and use the camera library, how to operate a Canon T7i DSLR, camera, or just ask any questions you have about audio and video.

Ask questions, get tips, learn something new!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

This program is offered in English.

LIBRARY CLOSES AT 2:00 PM

2:00pm - 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:

Christmas Eve

All locations close at 2:00 pm

Occidental and Forestville closed all day

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

Description:

Christmas Day

All Buildings Closed

Sound Studio Basics

10:00am - 10:30am

Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Central Santa Rosa Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library

Room: E Street Sound Studio (Central)

Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Program Type: E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers, STEAM

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 3

Details:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Drop-In Camera Help

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Central Santa Rosa Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library

Room: Central Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Program Type: Documentaries & Movies, E Street Camera Library, Enrichment, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Details:

Stop by and learn the basics of how to check out and use the camera library, how to operate a Canon T7i DSLR, camera, or just ask any questions you have about audio and video.

Ask questions, get tips, learn something new!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

This program is offered in English.

LIBRARY CLOSES AT 2:00 PM

2:00pm - 8:00pm

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

Description:

New Year’s Eve

All locations close at 2:00 pm

Occidental and Forestville closed all day

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

Description:

New Year's Day. All Buildings Closed.

Drop-In Camera Help

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Central Santa Rosa Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library

Room: Central Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Program Type: Documentaries & Movies, E Street Camera Library, Enrichment, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Details:

Stop by and learn the basics of how to check out and use the camera library, how to operate a Canon T7i DSLR, camera, or just ask any questions you have about audio and video.

Ask questions, get tips, learn something new!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

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Advance Registration Encouraged

This program is offered in Spanish.

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Advance Registration Encouraged

This program is offered in Spanish.

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Author Talks - Advance Registration Required

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Room Capacity

Unattended Children Policy

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Unattended Children Policy

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Advance Registration Encouraged

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Kits limited availability

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Author Talks - Advance Registration Required

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Advance Registration Encouraged

This program is offered in English.

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Advance Registration Required

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Advance Registration Encouraged

This program is offered in English.

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Advance Registration Encouraged

This program is offered in English.