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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

Photo of animal scat display.

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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Read BIPOC Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult
Virtual Events
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs, Equity & Inclusion, Virtual
Registration Required
Details:

Join librarians virtually to discuss books by authors who are Black, Indigenous or People of Color.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required - Virtual

Advance registration is required. Registered participants will receive the Zoom invite one hour prior to the scheduled event. 
Questions? Or if you need special accommodations, please let us know. Email: events@sonomalibrary.org or call your local library!

Print Copies for Virtual book clubs

Print copies are available while supplies last. Email events@sonomalibrary.org to have a copy sent to your local library for pickup. Leave your name, phone number, and requested library location in the message. Print books available upon request until 1 week before the program.

This program is offered in English.

Roseland Teen Manga Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Roseland Regional Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Details:

(Usually) Last Tuesday of Every Month, 6-7pm

Join us to discuss our monthly book, have snacks, and hang out together.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

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.

Money Smart Kids

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Central Santa Rosa Library
Upcoming
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

Money Smart Kids

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Cloverdale Regional Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale 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.

One backpack and set of school supplies per student. 

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

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Money Smart Kids

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Guerneville Regional Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville 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

Money Smart Kids

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Healdsburg Regional Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Education & College
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

Money Smart Kids

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Offsite (Northwest)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Education & College
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

Money Smart: School Supplies Store

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Education & College
Registration Required
Details:

Get ready for back-to-school and learn about money by shopping for your school supplies.

"Shop" for school supplies with Otto Bucks and "rent" a button maker to decorate your new backpack.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Money Smart: School Supplies Store

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Windsor Regional Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Education & College
Registration Required
Details:

Get ready for back-to-school and learn about money by shopping for your school supplies.

"Shop" for school supplies with Otto Bucks and "rent" a button maker to decorate your new backpack.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Money Smart: School Supplies Store

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Education & College
Registration Required
Details:

Get ready for back-to-school and learn about money by shopping for your school supplies.

"Shop" for school supplies with Otto Bucks and "rent" a button maker to decorate your new backpack.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Money Smart: School Supplies Store

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Roseland Regional Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Education & College
Registration Required
Details:

Get ready for back-to-school and learn about money by shopping for your school supplies.

"Shop" for school supplies with Otto Bucks and "rent" a button maker to decorate your new backpack.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Money Smart: School Supplies Store

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Upcoming
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: Education & College
Registration Required
Details:

Get ready for back-to-school and learn about money by shopping for your school supplies.

"Shop" for school supplies with Otto Bucks and "rent" a button maker to decorate your new backpack.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Money Smart: School Supplies Store

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Petaluma Regional Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Education & College
Registration Required
Details:

Get ready for back-to-school and learn about money by shopping for your school supplies.

"Shop" for school supplies with Otto Bucks and "rent" a button maker to decorate your new backpack.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

One-on-One Genealogy Research Help

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Senior
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
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. 

Hangout Club: Movie Night!

3:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Documentaries & Movies
Registration Required
Details:

Come hang out with other teens and watch a movie!

Snacks available!

Registration is recommended but not 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!

One-On-One Tech Help

5:00pm - 5:30pm
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

Sewing in Community

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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: Art & Maker, Enrichment, Library & Community
Details:

Join us each Wednesday from 6-7:30 to sew in community.  

We have sewing machines for you to use as well as volunteers to assist and support you in your endeavors.

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.

Sound Studio Basics

10:00am - 10:30am
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
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

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.

Family Storytime

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

Join Mr. John as he does Storytime for children at the Cloverdale Regional Library. There will be stories, music, singing, movement, and more! 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Toddler 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