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Lectura Fest with graphics of white dove and book.

Lectura Fest!

Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
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Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bilingual, Equity & Inclusion, Library & Community, Summer Reading
Details:

A celebration of reading, music, and culture!

1:15 pm – Cascada de Flores Music (Meeting Room)

2:00 pm - LandPaths presentation (Courtyard)

2:00 pm - Read to a Dog (Children's Room)

Kitka Women's Group in a Garden

Kitka Trio

Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
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Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Music & Dance, Summer Reading
Details:

Revel in traditional songs from the Balkans, Caucasus, and Slavic lands, then add your voice with community singing exercises. 
kitka.org

Voices of A Dream

Voices of a Dream: A Cappella Freedom and Protest Songs

Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
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Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Equity & Inclusion, Music & Dance, Summer Reading
Details:

Experience excerpts from “King’s Dream Fifty Years On,” a musical production about the hopes, dreams, and triumphs of the struggle for human rights in America.

Author Talk

Author Talks: Explore Unexpected Twists with Lisa Jewell

Tuesday, June 10, 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/76885/register 

Digital Literacy Grant

Computer Basics: Files & Tools

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Northwest Children's Area at Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Register Now
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Children's Area
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: English, Technology & Computers
Registration Available
Details:

Learn how to navigate library computers using Windows operating system. We will save, find, and delete files and folders.

Computers will be provided.

Express Yourself flyer

Express Yourself at the Phoenix Theatre

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Offsite (Petaluma) at Petaluma Regional Library
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Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Petaluma)
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: LGBTQIA+, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Details:

A welcoming space for transgender, nonbinary, and gender expansive folks to explore self-expression through art, writing, and creativity. Grades 7-12. We will meet at The Phoenix Theater, 201 Washington Street.

The Death of Vivek Oji

Virtual Queer Book Club

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Events
Register Now
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!

Photo of "dragon's eggs" made of clay with plastic jewels.

Here There Be Dragons Storycraft

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
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Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading
Details:

Join us for thrilling dragon stories and creative crafts—including dazzling dragon eggs and fire-breathing rainbow dragons! Grades K-3.


 

Character Design workshop

Character Design Drawing Workshops with Matt Gaser

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor Regional Library
Register Now
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
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+

Voices of A Dream

Voices of a Dream: A Cappella Freedom and Protest Songs

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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, All Ages
Program Type: Equity & Inclusion, Music & Dance, Summer Reading
Details:

Experience excerpts from “King’s Dream Fifty Years On,” a musical production about the hopes, dreams, and triumphs of the struggle for human rights in America.

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Lunch at the Library

12:00pm - 12:30pm
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
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), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Summer Lunch at the Library

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at six library locations in summer 2025. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. We welcome families to enjoy lunch, stay to play and read together. 

Summer Lunch and Summer Reading activities go hand in hand – keep learning all summer long!

Thanks to the Redwood Empire Food Bank and CA State Library for this fantastic program!

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.

CA state logo and Redwood Empire Foodbank logo

Lunch at the Library

12:00pm - 12:30pm
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Summer Lunch at the Library

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at six library locations in summer 2025. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. We welcome families to enjoy lunch, stay to play and read together. 

Summer Lunch and Summer Reading activities go hand in hand – keep learning all summer long!

Thanks to the Redwood Empire Food Bank and CA State Library for this fantastic program!

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.

CA state logo and Redwood Empire Foodbank logo

Lunch at the Library

12:00pm - 12:30pm
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Offsite (Northwest)
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Summer Lunch at the Library

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at six library locations in summer 2025. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. We welcome families to enjoy lunch, stay to play and read together. 

Summer Lunch and Summer Reading activities go hand in hand – keep learning all summer long!

Thanks to the Redwood Empire Food Bank and CA State Library for this fantastic program!

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.

CA state logo and Redwood Empire Foodbank logo

Lunch at the Library

12:00pm - 12:30pm
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Sebastopol Regional Library
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Summer Lunch at the Library

Sonoma County Library will provide lunch service at six library locations in summer 2025. 

Lunch is available to all children between the ages of 0-18 years. We welcome families to enjoy lunch, stay to play and read together. 

Summer Lunch and Summer Reading activities go hand in hand – keep learning all summer long!

Thanks to the Redwood Empire Food Bank and CA State Library for this fantastic program!

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.

CA state logo and Redwood Empire Foodbank logo

Magic & Juggling with Mr. Colin Ricketts

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Roseland Regional Library
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Children's Area (Roseland)
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

Enjoy magic, juggling, flower sticks, and silly antics with Mr. Colin Ricketts! 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. 

 

One-on-One Genealogy Research Help

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Senior
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
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Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Details:

Get assistance from experienced Sonoma County Genealogical Society volunteers every Wednesday and Friday, 1 PM - 3 PM. 

Scanning Station - Playback Memory Lab

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Full
Registration Available
Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Registration Available
Details:

Register for a 3-hour appointment to digitize your documents and photos, slides and negatives.

VHS Station - Playback Memory Lab

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Full
Registration Available
Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Playback Memory Lab, Technology & Computers, STEAM
Registration Available
Details:

Register for up to 3 hours to DIY-digitize your VHS tapes.

Appointments are available Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 1-4pm, by reservation. Limited to 1 station per day, one appointment per week, per library card holder.

Magic & Juggling with Mr. Colin Ricketts

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Guerneville Regional Library
Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville 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

Enjoy magic, juggling, flower sticks, and silly antics with Mr. Colin Ricketts! 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. 

 

Pride Book Club for Teens (9th-12th Grade)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Sebastopol Regional Library
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, Equity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA+
Details:

Meet with other teens to discuss books centering LGBTQIA+ voices! Free copies of the books will be available at the reference desk. Registration is encouraged but not required. Drop-ins are welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

K-POP Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker, Library & Community
Details:

Listen to new releases, try Korean snacks, make a craft with your bias, and talk about the latest news with other K-pop fans!

DJ Paint Party with Clusterfunk Studios

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Roseland Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker, Summer Reading
Registration Available
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 Clusterfunk Studios to paint gaming scenes while listening to your favorite jams. All materials provided. Register to save your spot! Grades 7-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Family Storytime

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

Join the Children's Librarian and community families in the forum room for stories, rhymes, songs, games and simple crafts. Be prepared to wiggle, learn and have fun!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Little Chefs’ & Gardeners’ Story Hour

10:30am - 11:30am
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Author Events, Summer Reading
Details:

Join children’s author Tenisha Bernal for interactive reading, coloring, and games! 50 kids will receive free books, plus a cooking and gardening set. Available on a first-come, first-served basis. Recommended for ages 0-6.

Disclaimer(s)

Kits with Limited Availability

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

Discover the Petaluma River: Author visit by Alan M. Butler and Katherine J. Rinehart

10:30am - 12:00pm
All Ages
Central Santa Rosa Library
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Author Events, History & Genealogy
Details:

Authors Alan M. Butler and Katherine J. Rinehart, present their new book, The Petaluma River. A sketch book of the buildings and landmarks in Petaluma, combined with a brief historical overview.

Read to a Dog

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing
Details:

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

This program is intended for beginning readers in grades K-6. 

This is an In-Person event. 

Historical European Martial Arts Workshop

12:00pm - 2:00pm
All Ages
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Enrichment, Health & Wellness
Registration Available
Details:

Learn about the history of sword fighting and the armor worn in the medieval era. In this workshop, watch a demonstration with steel swords and practice sword fighting (with foam swords).

For adults, teens, and children (7+).

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Chef Rogelio Cooking Demonstration

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Windsor Regional Library
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor 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. 

 

Kitka Trio

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Music & Dance, 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

Revel in traditional songs from the Balkans, Caucasus, and Slavic lands, then add your voice with community singing exercises. 
kitka.org

Rainbow Tie Dye

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adult
Roseland Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Art & Maker, LGBTQIA+, Summer Reading
Registration Available
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

Celebrate Pride and learn how to tie-dye! All materials provided, or bring a 100% cotton piece to dye. Wear clothing you don’t mind getting stained. 18+

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Kits with Limited Availability

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

Rainbow Tie Dye

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adult
Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Art & Maker, LGBTQIA+, Summer Reading
Registration Available
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

Celebrate Pride and learn how to tie-dye! All materials provided, or bring a 100% cotton piece to dye. Wear clothing you don’t mind getting stained. 18+

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Kits with Limited Availability

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

Bilingual Paint Party: Dragon Painting!

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Petaluma Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Mini Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Art & Maker, Bilingual, Summer Reading
Registration Available
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 painting skills and practice new vocabulary in Spanish and English. All materials provided. 18+

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Kits with Limited Availability

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

Pride Family Movie Screening

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Guerneville Regional Library
Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Documentaries & Movies, LGBTQIA+
Details:

Join us for a family-friendly movie screening! Make Pride-themed friendship bracelets, enjoy snacks, and connect with your community.

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)
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.