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author talk

Author Talks: The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense with Gregg Hurwitz

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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/71481/register

succulent swap

UC Master Gardeners Succulent Swap

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Petaluma Mini Library at Petaluma Regional Library
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Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Mini Library
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Enrichment, Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community
Details:

Brought to you by the Master Gardeners of Sonoma County and the Sonoma County Library.

Family is a Rainbow

Family is a Rainbow Storytime

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
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Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
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.

Digital Literacy Grant

Computer Basics: Files & Tools (Spanish)

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Conference Room at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
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Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Conference Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Spanish, Technology & Computers
Registration Required
Details:

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

Computers will be provided for the workshop.

2025 Zinefest logo for May 3 event at Northwest Library

Santa Rosa Zine Fest 2025

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
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Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), All Ages
Program Type: Art & Maker, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA+, Library & Community
Details:

This outdoor, in-person event will feature tabling by more than 75 local zine-makers, artists, and creators; hands-on crafts; live screen-printing; and zine-making workshop.

A Grand Love Book Cover

A Grand Love with Author Janna Barkin

Saturday, May 3, 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, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing, English, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA+, Library & Community
Details:

A Grand Love: Stories for Grandparents of Transgender Grandchildren is a book of personal stories and observations from the perspectives of the author, grandparents of transgender grandchildren, and transgender people themselves.&nbs

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Seeds and Reads: Animal Scat

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Roseland Meeting Room at Roseland Regional Library
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Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland 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 talk

Author Talks: How to Use Anxiety to Thrive with Dr. David H. Rosmarin

Wednesday, May 7, 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/73808/register 

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Seeds and Reads: Animal Scat

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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: 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: Janet Constantino’s debut novel Becoming Mariella

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
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Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing
Details:

Join debut novelist Janet Constantino as she reads from Becoming Mariella, a coming of age story of a young Sicilian woman escaping the pressure of family and traditio

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Chef Rogelio Cooking Demonstration

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley 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 & Events!

Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the 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. 

 

Global Goodies

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), All Ages
Roseland Regional Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), All Ages
Program Type: Enrichment
Registration Required
Details:

Discover a new country every month through music, trivia, and the best snacks and candies they have to offer. We provide the treats, you bring a spirit of adventure and curiosity about the world! 

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Rainbow Tie Dye

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adult
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Children's Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Art & Maker, LGBTQIA+, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Details:

Summer Reading Challenge 2025

Level Up at Your Library
June 1-August 9

Books, Prizes & Events!

Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the 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 limited availability

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

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.

Character Design Drawing Workshops with Matt Gaser

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adult
Sebastopol Regional Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Art & Maker, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Details:

Summer Reading Challenge 2025

Level Up at Your Library
June 1-August 9

Books, Prizes & Events!

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

Sketch unique characters with award-winning concept artist and illustrator Matt Gaser! All materials provided. 18+

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Kits 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, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Cloverdale Regional Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker, Bilingual, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Details:

Summer Reading Challenge 2025

Level Up at Your Library
June 1-August 9

Books, Prizes & Events!

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

Learn painting skills and practice new vocabulary in Spanish and English. All materials provided. 13+

Brought to you by the Friends of the Cloverdale Library!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Kits limited availability

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

TCG Club: Pokemon & Magic the Gathering

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Games & Gaming, Library & Community
Registration Required
Details:

Join us monthly on 3rd Sundays of the month for TCG Club! (Trading Card Game) 
Featuring Pokemon and Magic the Gathering! (for ages 10-17)

Learn to play, build decks and/or stop by for a casual game!

For youth ages 10-17

Disclaimer(s)

Room Capacity

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

 

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

One-On-One Tech Help

11:00am - 11:30am
Adult
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Adult
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 Northwest Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Personalized Sunglasses & Visors

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Teen Area
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker
Registration Required
Details:

Summer Reading Challenge 2025

Level Up at Your Library
June 1-August 9

Books, Prizes & Events!

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

Decorate sunglasses and visors with gems, paint pens, and puff paint. All materials provided. 

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Intergenerational Chess Club

3:15pm - 5:00pm
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Sebastopol Regional Library
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Enrichment, Games & Gaming
Details:

Join fellow players to enjoy the great game of chess.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Decorative Metal Stamping

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Guerneville Regional Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker
Registration Required
Details:

Summer Reading Challenge 2025

Level Up at Your Library
June 1-August 9

Books, Prizes & Events!

Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the 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

Babytime!

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

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

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.

Family Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Details:

Welcome to Storytime at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library.

Join us Tuesdays for Family Storytime and Thursdays for Toddler Storytime!

Be ready to read, sing, dance, and play with your child! 

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.

This program is offered in English.

One-On-One Tech Help

11:00am - 11:30am
Adult
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Adult
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 Northwest Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Baby Village

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Sebastopol Regional Library
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Details:

Local nonprofit Better Beginnings for Babies will host these dynamic community circles supporting infant feeding and the postpartum journey. Everyone gets a chance to share. Facilitated by lactation specialists or consultants. No fee.

Computer Basics: Cybersecurity

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adult, Senior
Guerneville Regional Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: English, 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 be safer online with accounts/passwords, and get an overview of frauds and scams.

Computers will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Personalized Sunglasses & Visors

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Windsor Regional Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker
Registration Required
Details:

Summer Reading Challenge 2025

Level Up at Your Library
June 1-August 9

Books, Prizes & Events!

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

Decorate sunglasses and visors with gems, paint pens, and puff paint. All materials provided. 

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

BiblioBus at Bodega Bay School

2:30pm - 3:30pm
All Ages
BiblioBus
Offsite Event
Library Branch: BiblioBus
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: BiblioBus
Details:

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at Bodega Bay School. 

Disclaimer(s)

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

Seeds and Reads

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Art & Maker, Environment & Sustainability
Registration Required
Details:

Join us every month for a nature related craft!

All materials provided. For kids in grades K-6.

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.

Sun Patchwork Craft with Spellcraft Curator

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Children's Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Art & Maker, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Details:

Celebrate summer with a beginner-friendly patchwork sun art project—now sewing skills or experience needed! All supplies provided. 18+

Rainbow Tie Dye

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult
Cloverdale Regional Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Art & Maker, LGBTQIA+, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Details:

Summer Reading Challenge 2025

Level Up at Your Library
June 1-August 9

Books, Prizes & Events!

Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the 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 limited availability

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