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All About Owls with a photo of two brown owls.

Seeds and Reads: All About Owls

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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: 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.

Gabe Henry

Author Talks: Our Failed Attempts to Make English "Eezier" to Spell with Gabe Henry

Wednesday, September 17, 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/89129/register 

Graphic featuring crayons, a picture of author/illustrator Tenisha Bernal, and the cover of her book Little Artists' First 100 Words

Let's Draw!

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Art & Maker, Books, Literature, & Writing
Registration Available
Details:

Learn how to recreate illustrations with local children’s book illustrator Tenisha Bernal! Grades 2-6. Supplies included. Register to save your spot.

carlos mejia godoy

Carlos Mejia Godoy

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Reading Room (Healdsburg) at Healdsburg Regional Library
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Main Reading Room (Healdsburg)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Music & Dance, Spanish
Details:

Carlos Mejía Godoy is a prominent Nicaraguan musician, composer, and singer-songwriter, recognized as a leading figure in his country's "nueva canción" (new song) movement.

Photo of a mini secret garden in a tin.

Secret Garden Tins

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker
Registration Available
Details:

Create your own secret garden in a mini-tin using tiny flowers, rocks, moss, animals, & nature backgrounds. All materials provided. For teens in grades 7-12.

Register to secure your spot!

All About Owls with a photo of two brown owls.

Seeds and Reads: All About Owls

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor Regional Library
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor 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.

two cats reading a book, with moon and stars

Pajama Storytime

Friday, September 19, 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. 

Cover of the book Barnaby Unboxed! Featuring a pink stuffed elephant coming out of a box.

Cocoa Read Aloud Book Club

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Healdsburg Meeting Room at Healdsburg Regional Library
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Details:

Join us for our Cocoa Read Aloud Book Club!

This is a read aloud group for kids in kindergarten to third grade.

This month, we will be exploring books by the Fan Brothers.

 

 

Graphic of Let's Draw featuring a photo of Tenisha and her book cover.

Let's Draw!

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Art & Maker, Books, Literature, & Writing
Registration Available
Details:

Learn how to recreate illustrations with local children’s book illustrator Tenisha Bernal! Grades 2-6. Supplies included. Register to save your spot.

Santa Rosa City Fight Department Story Hour

Santa Rosa City Firefighter Story Hour

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Northwest Children's Area at Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Children's Area
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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Songwriting Series with Honey Disposition

4:30pm–6:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Music & Dance
Registration Available
Details:

Join Elizabeth and Alex of Sonoma County-based band, Honey Disposition, for a three-part songwriting workshop! Learn how to craft your own lyrics, melodies, and even instrumental accompaniments using your favorite songs as inspiration.

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
Full
Registration Available
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Adult
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 Northwest Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Healdsburg Library Advisory Board

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adult
Healdsburg Regional Library
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Library & Community
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.

To learn more about LABs including upcoming meetings visit: sonomalibrary.org/governance/lab


Public comment may be submitted in writing prior to the meeting or orally during the meeting.

  • Electronic Writing – Written comments may be submitted via email to to the Branch Manager. 
  • U.S. Mail – Written comments may be submitted via U.S. mail to the branch's mailing address. It is advised you consider normal delays in mail delivery when sending your written comment via U.S. mail.
  • Orally, Live – Oral comments may be given during the meeting.

Quarterly Meeting of the Healdsburg Library Advisory Board.

 

Rescheduled from September 10, 2025.

Agenda is TBA.

 

Friends of Sebastopol Library Book Sale Opening Night

5:00pm–8:00pm
All Ages
Sebastopol Regional Library
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Book Sales & Fundraising
Details:

It's opening night of the Friends of the Sebastopol Library 2025 Fall Book Sale!

Carlos Mejia Godoy

6:00pm–7:00pm
All Ages
Healdsburg Regional Library
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Main Reading Room (Healdsburg)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Music & Dance, Spanish
Details:

Carlos Mejía Godoy is a prominent Nicaraguan musician, composer, and singer-songwriter, recognized as a leading figure in his country's "nueva canción" (new song) movement.

Disclaimer(s)

Spanish with English Translation

This event is in Spanish with an English interpreter.

Pajama Family Storytime

6:30pm–7:00pm
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Roseland Regional Library
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Children's Area (Roseland)
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime
Details:

Our bilingual pajama storytime is inclusive and for all ages. Come in pajamas and enjoy stories and songs in Spanish and English. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in Spanish.

Spanish with English Translation

This event is in Spanish with an English interpreter.

Roseland Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adult, Senior
Roseland Regional Library
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, English, Library & Community
Details:

Roseland Library's monthly book club where we discuss different contemporary novels and mysteries!

Print copies are available in the branch. Please call or email the library with any questions.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

English with Spanish Translation

This event is in English with a Spanish interpreter.

Computer Basics: Cybersecurity

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adult, Senior
Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati 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 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.

Sound Studio Basics

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

Friends of Sebastopol Library Book Sale

10:00am–6:00pm
All Ages
Sebastopol Regional Library
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Book Sales & Fundraising
Details:

The Friends of the Sebastopol Library will host their 2025 Fall Book Sale!

Babytime

10:15am–10:45am
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Windsor Regional Library
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Details:

Sing, bounce, tickle, and play with baby at the Windsor Regional Library! This program is designed for babies ages 0 to 18 months and their caregiver. 

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.

Bilingual Babytime

10:30am–11:00am
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Central Santa Rosa Library
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Bilingual, Spanish, Storytime
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)

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)
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.

One-on-One Tech Help at Rincon Valley

10:30am–11:00am
Adult, Senior
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
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 Rincon Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Thursday, between 10:30am-11:00am.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
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

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Baby & Toddler Storytime

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: Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Storytime
Details:

Join us for Baby & Toddler Storytime! We will have stories, songs, movement, and 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.

Toddler Storytime

11:00am–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: Storytime
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 Available
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: Adult
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 Northwest Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Rohnert Park Senior Center Mystery Book Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Rohnert)
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English, Library & Community
Details:

Mystery Lovers!

Join fellow mystery buffs in lively conversation every third Thursday of the month at the Rohnert Park Senior Center.

No pre-registration or sign-up needed. 

Toddler Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Windsor Regional Library
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Details:

Join us in the community room at the Windsor Regional Library for a storytime designed for toddlers ages 1-3. We will sing, read and play together!

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 at Rincon Valley

11:30am–12:00pm
Adult, Senior
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
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 Rincon Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Thursday, between 11:30am-12:00pm.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Solve the Mystery Book Club

1:00pm–2:15pm
Adult, Senior
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English
Registration Available
Details:

Print Copies will be available in the branch a month before the discussion. Please call or email the Library with any questions.

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

Let's Talk English Conversation Class

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adult
Adult Literacy Program
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Adult Literacy Program
Room: Virtual (Adult Literacy)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Adult Literacy, English, ESL & Language Learning, Virtual
Details:

Please REGISTER NOW for: 

SEPTEMBER Let’s Talk English Conversation Classes on THURSDAYS 1:00 – 2:30 pm 

First Class Meets: September 4, 2025 at 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)