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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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Sugar Skull Workshop for Kids

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Art & Maker, Bilingual, Spanish
Registration Available
Details:

Decorate a sugar skull in celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with Elsa Tapia. For kids in grades K-6. Register to save your spot and receive a reminder email.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Unattended Children Policy

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

Haunted Gingerbread Houses

4:30pm–6:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Upcoming
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:

Build your own haunted gingerbread house, using festive candy, icing, and other tasty decorations. Grades 7-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Make Your Own Earrings

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: 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

Make Your Own Earrings

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Guerneville Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville 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

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.

Haunted Gingerbread Houses

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

Build your own haunted gingerbread house, using festive candy, icing, and other tasty decorations. Grades 7-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Let's Draw!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Windsor Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor 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!

Sugar Skull Workshop for Kids

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Guerneville Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Art & Maker, Bilingual, Spanish
Registration Available
Details:

Decorate a sugar skull in celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with Elsa Tapia. For kids in grades K-6. Register to save your spot and receive a reminder email.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Unattended Children Policy

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

K-POP Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
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, Library & Community
Details:

Listen to new releases, try Korean snacks, make a craft with your bias, and talk about the latest news with other K-pop fans!

Sugar Skull Workshop for Kids

11:00am–12:30pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Healdsburg Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Art & Maker, Bilingual, Spanish
Registration Available
Details:

Decorate a sugar skull in celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with Elsa Tapia. For kids in grades K-6. Register to save your spot and receive a reminder email.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Unattended Children Policy

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

Sugar Skull Workshop for Kids

4:00pm–5:30pm
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, Bilingual, Spanish
Registration Available
Details:

Decorate a sugar skull in celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with Elsa Tapia. For kids in grades K-6. Register to save your spot and receive a reminder email.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Unattended Children Policy

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

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

Haunted Gingerbread Houses

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

Build your own haunted gingerbread house, using festive candy, icing, and other tasty decorations. Grades 7-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Haunted Gingerbread Houses

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

Build your own haunted gingerbread house, using festive candy, icing, and other tasty decorations. Grades 7-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Haunted Gingerbread Houses

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

Build your own haunted gingerbread house, using festive candy, icing, and other tasty decorations. Grades 7-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Sugar Skull Workshop for Kids

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Sebastopol Regional Library
Upcoming
Registration Available
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Art & Maker, Bilingual, Spanish
Registration Available
Details:

Decorate a sugar skull in celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with Elsa Tapia. For kids in grades K-6. Register to save your spot and receive a reminder email.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Unattended Children Policy

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

Haunted Gingerbread Houses

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

Build your own haunted gingerbread house, using festive candy, icing, and other tasty decorations. Grades 7-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Cricut Crafting: Fall Wreaths

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adult, Senior
Roseland Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Art & Maker
Registration Available
Details:

Learn to make tissue paper flowers 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.

Haunted Gingerbread Houses

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

Build your own haunted gingerbread house, using festive candy, icing, and other tasty decorations. Grades 7-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Haunted Gingerbread Houses

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

Build your own haunted gingerbread house, using festive candy, icing, and other tasty decorations. Grades 7-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Sugar Skull Workshop for Kids

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Roseland Regional Library
Upcoming
Registration Available
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Art & Maker, Bilingual, Spanish
Registration Available
Details:

Decorate a sugar skull in celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with Elsa Tapia. For kids in grades K-6. Register to save your spot and receive a reminder email.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Unattended Children Policy

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

Sugar Skull Workshop for Kids

10:30am–12:00pm
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, Bilingual, Spanish
Registration Available
Details:

Decorate a sugar skull in celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with Elsa Tapia. For kids in grades K-6. Register to save your spot and receive a reminder email.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Unattended Children Policy

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

Crafting with CreativeBug: Paper Marbling

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult, Senior
Guerneville Regional Library
Upcoming
Registration Available
Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville 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.

Crafting with Creativebug: Image Transfers on Wood

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult, Senior
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Upcoming
Registration Available
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Art & Maker
Registration Available
Details:

Learn how to transfer printed images onto wood to create a unique art piece.

All materials provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Kits with Limited Availability

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

This program is offered in English.