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Photo of animal scat display.

Seeds and Reads: Animal Scat

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor Regional Library
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Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability, STEAM
Registration Required
Details:

Learn how to identify animals by their scat (poop)! Create a scat model for your favorite animal using common household materials. Grades K-6

Author Visit

Author Visit: African Cuisine & California Food Culture with Kiano Moju

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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: Author Events
Registration Required
Details:

Learn how to create bold and flavorful dishes using everyday grocery store ingredients with cookbook author and recipe developer Kiano Moju!

Scott and Leah Gerber

From Eastern Europe to the Egg Basket: A Jewish Family's Journey – Music & Oral History

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor Regional Library
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Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Equity & Inclusion, History & Genealogy, Music & Dance
Registration Required
Details:

Scott and Leah Gerber discuss their family history within Petaluma’s Jewish ranching community, accompanied by Yiddish and English folk songs and original compositions.

Las madres

Tortilla Literaria: Las madres

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
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Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, Spanish
Registration Required
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. 

author talk

Author Talks: The Genius of Judy Blume with Rachelle Bergstein

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Events
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing, Virtual
Details:

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/74818/register 

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Year of the Snake Story Hour

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Author Events, Equity & Inclusion
Details:

Follow along with Oliver Chin as he reads aloud the adventures of a young snake named Suzie, who embarks on a quest to discover her hidden talents and fulfill her destiny during the Year of the Snake.

master gardeners

UC Master Gardeners

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
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Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability
Details:

Dennis Przybycien guides you through the benefits of Installing & Operating a Drip Watering System.

Digital Literacy Grant

Computer Basics: Cybersecurity (Spanish)

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Offsite (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
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Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Petaluma)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Spanish, Technology & Computers
Registration Required
Details:

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

Computers will be provided for the workshop.

hearing loss

How to Cope with Hearing Loss

Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
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Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior, All Ages
Program Type: English, Equity & Inclusion, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Details:

If you or a loved one is experiencing hearing loss, this program presented by the Hearing Loss Association of America is for you.

Author Talk

Author Talks: Extinctopedia with Smithsonian Scientists

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Events
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Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing, Virtual
Details:

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/76373/register 

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Lego & Build Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (Grades K-6)
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries Book Sale (Member Preview)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Central Santa Rosa Library
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sales & Fundraising, Library & Community
Details:

Join us for a members only preview! Not a member? That's okay, sign up at the door! 

10:00am-12:00pm - Members Only Preview

 

Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries Book Sale

12:00pm - 5:30pm
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Central Santa Rosa Library
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sales & Fundraising, Library & Community
Details:

Friday, July 18

10:00am - 12:00pm 

Members Only Preview

12:00 - 5:30pm

Open to the Public

 

Saturday, July 19

10:00am - 5:30pm

Open to the Public

Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries Book Sale

10:00am - 5:30pm
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Central Santa Rosa Library
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sales & Fundraising, Library & Community
Details:

Friday, July 18

10:00am - 12:00pm 

Members Only Preview

12:00 - 5:30pm

Open to the Public

 

Saturday, July 19

10:00am - 5:30pm

Open to the Public

Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries Book Sale

1:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Central Santa Rosa Library
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sales & Fundraising, Library & Community
Details:

Friday, July 18

10:00am - 12:00pm 

Members Only Preview

12:00 - 5:30pm

Open to the Public

 

Saturday, Jul 19

10:00am - 5:30pm

Open to the Public

Read to a Dog

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Central Santa Rosa Library
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Children's Room (Central)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Enrichment, Library & Community
Details:

Come and read aloud to the dogs of the Humane Society of Sonoma County. These well-trained dogs love to listen to stories! Children build confidence in their reading skills by reading aloud in a safe space. 

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

Sound Studio Basics

10:00am - 10:30am
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration Required
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
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

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Details:

Read, sing, play, move and learn! Open to all families with toddlers 18-36 months. Registration is not required, but feel free to register to receive an email reminder before each session.

Decorative Metal Stamping

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Details:

Summer Reading Challenge 2025

Level Up at Your Library! June 1 - August 9

Books, Prizes, and Events!

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

Learn how to stamp on metal and create pendants, keychains, jewelry, gifts, and more! All materials provided. Register to save your spot. Grades 7-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Bilingual Babytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Bilingual, Spanish, Storytime
Registration Required
Details:

Sing and play with your baby in Spanish and English. This storytime is intended for babies ages 0 to 18 months and their parents and caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Unattended Children Policy

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

One-on-One Tech Help

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Adult, Senior
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Reference Desk (Central)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Registration Required
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 on Thursdays, between 3:00-3:30 p.m.

One-on-One Tech Help

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Senior
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Reference Desk (Central)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Registration Required
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 on Thursdays, between 3:30-4:00 p.m.

Lego & Build Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (Grades K-6)
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Computer Basics: Internet (Bilingual)

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Adult, Senior
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Bilingual, Technology & Computers
Registration Required
Details:

DigitalLearn.org

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

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Learn how to find the information you need online. We will practice the use of search engines and visiting websites.

Computers will be provided for the workshop.

Disclaimer(s)

English with Spanish Translation

This event is in English with a Spanish interpreter.

Read to a Dog

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Central Santa Rosa Library
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Children's Room (Central)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Enrichment, Library & Community
Details:

Come and read aloud to the dogs of the Humane Society of Sonoma County. These well-trained dogs love to listen to stories! Children build confidence in their reading skills by reading aloud in a safe space. 

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

Sound Studio Basics

10:00am - 10:30am
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration Required
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
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

Money Smart Kids

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Education & College, Finance & Law
Registration Required
Details:

Use Otto Bucks to practice money skills and budget for back-to-school shopping.

All materials are free. One backpack and set of school supplies per student. 

First-come, first-served, while supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Details:

Read, sing, play, move and learn! Open to all families with toddlers 18-36 months. Registration is not required, but feel free to register to receive an email reminder before each session.

Money Smart Kids

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Education & College, Finance & Law
Registration Required
Details:

Use Otto Bucks to practice money skills and budget for back-to-school shopping.

All materials are free. One backpack and set of school supplies per student. 

First-come, first-served, while supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

A Tale of the Dragon's Tail

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Central Santa Rosa Library
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Summer Reading
Details:

Summer Reading Challenge 2025

Level Up at Your Library! June 1 - August 9

Books, Prizes, and Events!

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

Join Princess Penny on a mysterious adventure to find out if there really is a dragon in her father’s kingdom. Grades K-6.

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Event - 30 minutes prior to showtime

The library will distribute FREE tickets 30 minutes before the event start time in order to guarantee admission to the event. All persons in party must be present to receive a ticket.

Unattended Children Policy

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

Chef Rogelio Cooking Demonstration

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult
Central Santa Rosa Library
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Events, Summer Reading
Details:

Summer Reading Challenge 2025

Level Up at Your Library! June 1 - August 9

Books, Prizes, and Events!

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

Join James Beard Award-nominated 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. 

 

Money Smart Kids

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Education & College, Finance & Law
Registration Required
Details:

Use Otto Bucks to practice money skills and budget for back-to-school shopping.

All materials are free. One backpack and set of school supplies per student. 

First-come, first-served, while supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Santa Rosa Library Advisory Board Meeting

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Central Santa Rosa Library
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central 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.

Bilingual Babytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Bilingual, Spanish, Storytime
Registration Required
Details:

Sing and play with your baby in Spanish and English. This storytime is intended for babies ages 0 to 18 months and their parents and caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Unattended Children Policy

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