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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 

Storytime Under the Oak; image of tree

Storytime Under the Oak at the Petaluma Historical Museum

Thursday, August 21, 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.

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Create Teen! I Spy Jars

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Roseland Meeting Room at Roseland Regional Library
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker, STEAM
Registration Available
Details:

Come and craft at Roseland Regional Library every Friday from 4:30-5:30pm! Each week there will be a different craft for teens to do, so bring your creative minds. Snacks and all materials will be provided. 

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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Pajama Storytime

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Forestville Community Library
Library Branch: Forestville Community Library
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: English, Storytime
Details:

Our pajama storytime is inclusive and for all ages. Come in pajamas and enjoy stories and songs. For ages 0-6. 

Graphic of a blue sky and farm animals, goat and sheep.

Farm Music Concert for Kids

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at 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
Details:

Join farmer Arann and Miss Heidi for an amazing, interactive music experience for the whole family!


 

Gabo y Daniel - Spanish Guitar Duo

Gabo y Daniel - Spanish Guitar Duo

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Music & Dance
Details:

Gabo y Daniel - Spanish Guitar Duo

Enjoy outstanding Brazilian, Latin, and Spanish flamenco rumba music.

Brought to you by the Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries!

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Free Guitar Classes for Youth

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Petaluma Regional Library
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Enrichment, Music & Dance
Details:

PLEASE REGISTER ON THE SEPTEMBER 7th CALENDAR DATE ONLY.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

BABYTIME

4:00pm–4:30pm
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Petaluma Regional Library
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Details:

BABYTIME

Join us at Petaluma Regional Library for Babytime! We'll read, sing, bounce, tickle, and play music. This program is intended for babies and their caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Read to a Dog

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

Read to a Dog

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Petaluma Chess Club

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
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!

¡Todas las edades son bienvenidas!

No se necesita experiencia. Instrucción disponible. ¡Juega, aprende y disfruta!

Family Storytime

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

Join us for Family Storytime! Learn and practice early literacy skills with books, music and movement! This program is intended for toddlers and their caregivers.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Caring at Home: How IHSS supports Sonoma County residents

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adult, Senior
Petaluma Regional Library
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Details:

Join Sonoma County’s In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Team for a Community Training

Hang-Out & Teen Volunteer Hour

3:45pm–5:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Petaluma Regional Library
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Careers & Workforce Development, Enrichment, Library & Community
Details:

Do you want to volunteer at the library? Every Thursday we offer weekly volunteer hours from 3:45pm-5:30pm, where teen volunteers assist with library programs. Come and earn one or more hours of volunteer service! 

Free Guitar Classes for Youth

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Petaluma Regional Library
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Enrichment, Music & Dance
Details:

PLEASE REGISTER ON THE SEPTEMBER 7th CALENDAR DATE ONLY.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Teen Volunteer Hour with LEGO Build Club & Rubik's Cube Corner

3:15pm–4:45pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Petaluma Regional Library
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Teen Space (Petaluma)
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Enrichment, Games & Gaming, STEAM
Details:

If you enjoy Legos, problem solving, and working with kids, consider volunteering for our Lego Club & Rubik's Cube Corner.

Click on the Teen Volunteer link on our home page to get started:

LEGO Build Club & Rubik's Cube Corner

3:30pm–4:30pm
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Petaluma Regional Library
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Enrichment, Games & Gaming, STEAM
Details:

Join us for Lego Club and Rubik's Cube Corner for hands on engineering, problem solving exercise, and play using age-appropriate materials.

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

BABYTIME

4:00pm–4:30pm
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Petaluma Regional Library
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Details:

BABYTIME

Join us at Petaluma Regional Library for Babytime! We'll read, sing, bounce, tickle, and play music. This program is intended for babies and their caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

History of Salsa & Dance Lesson

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
Petaluma Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music & Dance
Registration Available
Details:

Discover the history and influences of Salsa dancing, then learn basic steps while listening to top hits—no dance experience required! 

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Read to a Dog

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

Read to a Dog

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Petaluma Chess Club

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
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!

¡Todas las edades son bienvenidas!

No se necesita experiencia. Instrucción disponible. ¡Juega, aprende y disfruta!

Family Storytime

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

Join us for Family Storytime! Learn and practice early literacy skills with books, music and movement! This program is intended for toddlers and their caregivers.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Lizard Keychains

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Petaluma Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker
Registration Available
Details:

Make your own pony-bead lizard keychain! All supplies included.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Computer Basics: Mouse and Keyboard (Spanish)

10:00am–11:30am
Adult, Senior
Petaluma Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Spanish, 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 various mouse clicks, basic command keys, and how to navigate a computer keyboard.

Computers will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in Spanish.

Produce & Pantry Food Share with Cool Petaluma

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Petaluma Regional Library
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Children's Garden (Petaluma)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability, Health & Wellness, Library & Community
Details:

Wanted! Your surplus homegrown produce or unexpired pantry goods to share. Help eliminate food waste and support our community! Feel free to trade for items you don't have or simply take what you will eat.

Computer Basics: Mouse and Keyboard

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adult, Senior
Petaluma Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma 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 various mouse clicks, basic command keys, and how to navigate a computer keyboard.

Computers will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Read to a Dog

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Petaluma Regional Library
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. 

Free Guitar Classes for Youth

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Petaluma Regional Library
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Enrichment, Music & Dance
Details:

PLEASE REGISTER ON THE SEPTEMBER 7th CALENDAR DATE ONLY.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

BABYTIME

4:00pm–4:30pm
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Petaluma Regional Library
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Details:

BABYTIME

Join us at Petaluma Regional Library for Babytime! We'll read, sing, bounce, tickle, and play music. This program is intended for babies and their caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Pajama Storytime & Stuffed Animal Sleepover

6:00pm–6:30pm
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Petaluma Regional Library
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Enrichment, Library & Community, Storytime
Details:

Bring your stuffed animal reading buddy and dress in pajamas for a storytime full of pajama and sleepover fun!

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.

Read to a Dog

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

Read to a Dog

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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