Upcoming Events

An evening of intentional listening in small conversation circles that are structured and facilitated. Lou Zweier and John Crowley host “Petaluma Conversations” once again on Tuesdays, May 7,14, 21, and 28.

Welcome to the Takeout Book Club!

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM as we discuss a different contemporary novel or nonfiction work.

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM for tea and friendly conversation!

Print Copies are available in the branch a month in advance.

The Healdsburg branch of the American Association of University Women hosts an event for the local 7th- grade girls they will be sponsoring for this summer’s Tech Trek STEM program.

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 Tuesday, between 6:30pm-7:00pm.

Join your local librarian in singing, reading, and playing together to build early literacy skills and a joy of reading. 

Bring a blanket and meet us on the main stage at Ives Park. 

EXTENDED FOR AN EXTRA SESSION: 5/15//2024 !!  Come to Stay & Play Café! Explore our toys, costumes, and discovery centers! 

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

Please REGISTER NOW for: 

MAY Let’s Talk English Conversation Classes on WEDNESDAYS 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 

First Class Meets: MAY 1, 2024 at 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) 

Spanish Family Storytime

Join us for Spanish Family Storytime at the Roseland Library.

Learn and practice early literacy skills with your child.  We will have fun reading, singing, and moving together.

Our free in-depth one-on-one genealogy help service is back!

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

Come and read out loud to the dogs of PALS (Paws as Loving Support). These well-trained dogs love to listen to stories in English and Spanish.

Learn the art of paper folding with origami expert Henry Kaku. All materials provided. For grades 7-12. Register to save your spot!

Read to a Dog

Come and read out loud to the dogs of PALS (Paws as Loving Support). These well-trained dogs love to listen to stories in English and Spanish. 

Drop by the After School Hang Out to study, play games, or just chill with your peers! Laptops and board games will be available to use. For Grades 6-12.

Drop in from 2:30-4:30 on Wednesdays and play games with other teens. Options include Pokemon Trading Card Game, chess, Exploding Kittens, Uno, Connect 4, Organ Attack, Wordle Party Game, Scrabble, Nintendo Switch, Xbox and more. Free snacks!

Join Jesus Bravo of Manos Mexicas for an exploration of hand carved instruments that were commonly used throughout Mesoamerica prior to colonization.

Hangout Club: Tabletop Club (D&D, MTG, RPGs) (for Teens and Tweens)

Tabletop Club!

RPGs /TTRPGs /Dungeons & Dragons/ Magic the Gathering/ Pokemon!

All ages welcome!

No experienced necessary. Some instruction available. Play, learn and enjoy!

Limited boards available - bring an extra if you have one!

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at La Luz Center. 

Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program

Come and read out loud to the dogs of PALS (Paws as Loving Support). These well-trained dogs love to listen to stories in English and Spanish. 

Read along with Librarian Kate! 

When you register and arrive at the library for the First Chapter Book Club, Librarian Kate will have copies of give-away books for you!

Teen Knitting Club (Grades 7-12)

Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm

Volunteer at the library this summer and get ahead with service hours! Come to this orientation to learn about volunteer opportunities at Central Library this summer.