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Dreams, Suenos with blue and purple sparkly background

The Imaginists: Sueños

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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: Bilingual, Enrichment
Details:

Where do we go when we sleep? Find out in Sueños, the Imaginists’ new bilingual show exploring the fantastical world of dreams. For children in grades K-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!


 

Emergency Prep

Sonoma Ready: Emergency Prep

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor Regional Library
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: English, Library & Community
Registration Available
Details:

Everything You need to Know to be Prepared for any Disaster. Learn about Go Bags, Planning for Evacuations, Signing up for Alerts, and local neighbor-to-neighbor groups preparing and supporting each other for emergencies. 

 

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!

Dreams, Suenos with blue and purple sparkly background

The Imaginists: Sueños

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Bilingual, Enrichment
Details:

Where do we go when we sleep? Find out in Sueños, the Imaginists’ new bilingual show exploring the fantastical world of dreams. For children in grades K-6.


 

Santa Rosa City Firefighter Story Hour

Santa Rosa City Firefighter Story Hour

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area (Roseland) at Roseland Regional Library
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Children's Area (Roseland)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Bilingual, 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.  

Jefferson Fisher

Author Talks: Argue Less and Talk More with Jefferson Fisher

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Events
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing, Virtual
Details:

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/88571/register 

All About Owls with a photo of two brown owls.

Seeds and Reads: All About Owls

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability, STEAM
Registration Available
Details:

Learn about barn, screech, great horned, and burrowing owls, then dissect a real owl pellet to discover what owls eat!

Grades K-6. 

Teen Film Fest Flyer

Teen Film Festival Premiere

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), All Ages
Program Type: Art & Maker, Documentaries & Movies
Details:

Join us on the red carpet for an in-person screening of the winning films and awards ceremony at the Rincon Valley Library. Enjoy the short films while you snack on tasty popcorn and refreshments. All are welcome to attend! 
 

All About Owls with a photo of two brown owls.

Seeds and Reads: All About Owls

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability, STEAM
Registration Available
Details:

Do you know what kind of owls live in Sonoma County? Learn about barn, screech, great horned, and burrowing owls and then dissect a real owl pellet to discover what owls eat!

All materials provided. For grades K-6.

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StoryWalk in the Petaluma Regional Library Garden

All Day 8/1–11/1
All Ages
Petaluma Regional Library
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Children's Garden (Petaluma)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bilingual, Enrichment, Library & Community
Details:

Visit the StoryWalk® in the children's garden outside the Petaluma Regional Library for the book Bright Star / Lucero by Yuyi Morales.

Walk along the path, read, and explore the activities.

Disclaimer(s)

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

StoryWalk at Bayer Farm

All Day 9/1–11/30
All Ages
Roseland Regional Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Roseland)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bilingual, Enrichment, Library & Community
Details:

Visit the StoryWalk® at Bayer Farm for Agua, Agüita
Water, Little Water by Jorge Argueta.

Walk along the path, read, and explore the activities.

The StoryWalk® installation will be up until the end of November.

Art Show: The Soul of Things

All Day 9/2–9/6
Adult, Senior
Sebastopol Regional Library
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Art & Maker, Library & Community
Details:

Sebastopol Library is delighted to showcase The Soul of Things, from July 22, 2025 through September 6, 2025, by local artist William Cutler.

Art Exhibit: Nora Russo

All Day 9/2–9/30
All Ages
Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art & Maker, Library & Community
Details:

Artist Showcase Series:   

September 2 to September 30

Open to the public during library hours when the room is not in use for programming.

StoryWalk at Sonoma County Museum

All Day 9/6–11/15
All Ages
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bilingual, Enrichment, Library & Community
Details:

Visit the StoryWalk® at the Museum of Sonoma County, with the book Viento, Vientito, by Jorge Argueta.

Walk along the path, read, and explore the activities.

The StoryWalk® installation will be up through mid-November.

Spanish Music & Movement

10:00am–10:30am
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: 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.

Book & Bake Sale Honoring Dorothy Allison

10:00am–5:30pm
All Ages
Guerneville Regional Library
Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Book Sales & Fundraising, Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment, Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community
Details:

 

Thu 9/4 – Sat 9/6

10:00 am – 5:30 pm

Sun 9/7

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

(Bag Sale Day)

Farm Music Concert for Kids

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: Music & Dance
Details:

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


 

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

The Imaginists: Sueños

10:30am–11:30am
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: Bilingual, Enrichment
Details:

Where do we go when we sleep? Find out in Sueños, the Imaginists’ new bilingual show exploring the fantastical world of dreams. For children in 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.

Weekend Family Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Guerneville Regional Library
Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Children's Area (Guerneville)
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Details:

Join the Children's Librarian for a casual Saturday morning storytime with  rhymes, songs, games and simple crafts. Be prepared to wiggle, learn and have fun!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Gabo y Daniel - Spanish Guitar Duo

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult
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!

Read to a Dog

11:00am–12:00pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Healdsburg Regional Library
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Children's Area (Healdsburg)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing
Details:

This program is intended for beginning readers. 

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

CPR Instruction and Certification

11:00am–12:30pm
Adult, Senior
Petaluma Regional Library
Full
Registration Available
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Available
Details:

Learn CPR and what to do if someone is choking and basic emergency information.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

Make AI Your Daily Buddy

11:00am–12:30pm
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Healdsburg Regional Library
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Details:
Curious about artificial intelligence but not sure where to start?

Join us for an engaging seminar designed to introduce everyday people to the power of AI—no technical background required. 

Sonoma Ready: Emergency Prep

11:00am–12:30pm
Adult, Senior
Windsor Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: English, Library & Community
Registration Available
Details:

Everything You need to Know to be Prepared for any Disaster. Learn about Go Bags, Planning for Evacuations, Signing up for Alerts, and local neighbor-to-neighbor groups preparing and supporting each other for emergencies. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Room Capacity

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

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

Limited Supplies

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

The Imaginists: Sueños

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Sebastopol Regional Library
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Bilingual, Enrichment
Details:

Where do we go when we sleep? Find out in Sueños, the Imaginists’ new bilingual show exploring the fantastical world of dreams. For children in 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.

Playback Memory Lab - VHS and Scanning

1:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Details:

Playback Memory Lab will be closed September and October 2025 while the Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library undergoes updates. Check the calendar for future dates. 

Crafting with Creativebug: Watercolor Resist Painting

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult, Senior
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Waitlist
Registration Available
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Children's Area
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Art & Maker
Registration Available
Details:

Join us for an hour of watercolor painting! Use a variety of resist techniques to create abstract and representational patterns!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Academic Talent Search Sonoma

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Education & College
Registration Available
Details:

Academic Talent Search, a free college-prep program, assists income-eligible, first-generation college-bound students to succeed in college. Access fee waivers for college applications, the SAT/ACT, and AP testing.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

One-on-One Tech Help

4:00pm–4:30pm
Adult, Senior
Healdsburg Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Main Reading Room (Healdsburg)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Registration Available
Details:

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with a Healdsburg Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

One-on-One Tech Help

4:30pm–5:00pm
Adult, Senior
Healdsburg Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Main Reading Room (Healdsburg)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Registration Available
Details:

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with a Healdsburg Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

Book & Bake Sale Honoring Dorothy Allison

1:00pm–5:00pm
All Ages
Guerneville Regional Library
Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Book Sales & Fundraising, Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment, Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community
Details:

 

Thu 9/4 – Sat 9/6

10:00 am – 5:30 pm

Sun 9/7

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

(Bag Sale Day)

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.

Free Guitar Classes for Youth

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

Join the Sonoma County chapter of Guitars Not Guns for a free, 8-week series of guitar lessons for youth ages 8-18.  No previous musical experience necessary.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required