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Character Design workshop

Character Drawing Workshop with Matt Gaser

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northwest Children's Area at Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Children's Area
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+

creativebug

Crafting with Creativebug: Image Transfers on Wood

Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library
Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker
Registration Available
Details:

Learn how to transfer printed images onto tape to create your own stickers and how to transfer printed images onto wood to create a unique art piece.

All materials provided.

Casey McQuiston

Author Talks: Returning to Romance with Casey McQuiston

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Events
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing, LGBTQIA+, Virtual
Details:

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/83261/register 

Organizational Psychologist Dr. Tasha Eurich

Author Talks: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Events
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing, Health & Wellness, Virtual
Details:

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/83261/register 

Digital Literacy Grant

Computer Basics: Cybersecurity

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: English, Technology & Computers
Registration Available
Details:

Learn how to be safer online with accounts/passwords, and get an overview of frauds and scams.

Computers will be provided.

Hannah Nicole Maehrer

Author Talks: Charming Villainous Love with Hannah Nicole Maehrer

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Events
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing, Virtual
Details:

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/88013/register 

Santa Rosa City Fight Department Story Hour

Santa Rosa City Firefighter Story Hour

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
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.  

two cats reading a book, with moon and stars

Pajama Storytime

Friday, September 5, 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. 

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!

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Sewing in Community

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Sebastopol Regional Library
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Art & Maker, Enrichment, Library & Community
Details:

Join us at Sebastopol Library 1st & 3rd Wednesday evenings from 6-7:30pm to sew in community. 

Cricut Crafting: Fall Wreaths

4:00pm–5:30pm
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
Registration Available
Details:

Learn to hand-roll paper leaves and florals to make a seasonal wreath you can hang on the door or wall.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Kits with Limited Availability

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

An Introduction to Quilting

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Full
Registration Available
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Art & Maker, Enrichment, STEAM
Registration Available
Details:

Learn quilting basics. We welcome everybody who wants to learn basic quilting skills, make new friends, and create.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Tween Hangout! Dragon's Eggs

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Healdsburg Regional Library
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Art & Maker, Enrichment
Details:

The doors are open at Otto's Grotto where tweens come to hang out, create, make, and be in community.

Make Your Own Earrings

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
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:

Learn technical skills and use quality beading materials to make—and take home!—a pair of drop dangle earrings. All supplies included. Grades 7-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Learn to Knit!

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adult, Senior
Windsor Regional Library
Waitlist
Registration Available
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Art & Maker
Registration Available
Details:

Learn to knit basic stitches to make fun and useful projects.

Needles and yarn are supplied. Sessions include a simple pattern for you to keep and practice on.

Space is limited to 10 people. Please register.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Lizard Keychains

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker
Registration Available
Details:

Make your own pony-bead lizard keychain! All supplies included.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Make Your Own Earrings

4:30pm–6:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Teen Area
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker
Registration Available
Details:

Learn technical skills and use quality beading materials to make—and take home!—a pair of drop dangle earrings. All supplies included. Grades 7-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Teen Film Festival Premiere

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12), All Ages
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! 
 

Teen Lounge (ages 12-17)

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker, Enrichment, Games & Gaming
Details:

Join us in the Forum Room for Teen Lounge. 

Watch movies, play Switch games, do homework, or just relax!

Snacks provided while supplies last 

Ages 12-18.

Lizard Keychains

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
Registration Available
Details:

Make your own pony-bead lizard keychain! All supplies included.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

An Introduction to Quilting

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Full
Registration Available
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Art & Maker, Enrichment, STEAM
Registration Available
Details:

Learn quilting basics. We welcome everybody who wants to learn basic quilting skills, make new friends, and create.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Make Your Own Earrings

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Windsor Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker
Registration Available
Details:

Learn technical skills and use quality beading materials to make—and take home!—a pair of drop dangle earrings. All supplies included. Grades 7-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Lizard Keychains

1:45pm–3:15pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Healdsburg Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker
Registration Available
Details:

Make your own pony-bead lizard keychain! All supplies included.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Lizard Keychains

2:45pm–4:15pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Healdsburg Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker
Registration Available
Details:

Make your own pony-bead lizard keychain! All supplies included.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Hangout Club: Universal Yums

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker, Equity & Inclusion
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)

This program is offered in English.

Let's Draw!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Teen Lounge (ages 12-17)

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker, Enrichment, Games & Gaming
Details:

Join us in the Forum Room for Teen Lounge. 

Watch movies, play Switch games, do homework, or just relax!

Snacks provided while supplies last 

Ages 12-18.

Tabletop Role-Playing Game Club (TTRPG)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker, Enrichment, Games & Gaming, STEAM
Registration Available
Details:

Join us for a monthly Tabletop Role-playing Game Club (TTRPG) on the third Thursday of every month from 4-5pm.

For Tweens and Teens (grades 4-12)

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Create Teen! Minute-to-Win-It Games

4:30pm–5:30pm
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, STEAM
Registration Available
Details:

Come and craft at Roseland Regional Library every Friday from 4:30-5:30pm! Each week there will be a different craft for teens to do, so bring your creative minds. Snacks and all materials will be provided. 

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Cricut Crafting: Fall Wreaths

11:00am–12:30pm
Adult, Senior
Healdsburg Regional Library
Upcoming
Registration Available
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Art & Maker
Registration Available
Details:

Learn to hand-roll paper leaves and florals to make a seasonal wreath you can hang on the door or wall.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Kits with Limited Availability

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

Crafting with CreativeBug: Paper Marbling

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult, Senior
Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Upcoming
Registration Available
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Art & Maker, English
Registration Available
Details:

This unique printmaking process involves floating pigment on the surface of thickened water to create patterns that are then transferred onto paper.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Kits with Limited Availability

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

An Introduction to Quilting

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Full
Registration Available
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Art & Maker, Enrichment, STEAM
Registration Available
Details:

Learn quilting basics. We welcome everybody who wants to learn basic quilting skills, make new friends, and create.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Let's Draw!

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Cloverdale Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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