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Jefferson Fisher

Author Talks: Argue Less and Talk More with Jefferson Fisher

Wednesday, September 10, 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/88571/register 

All About Owls with a photo of two brown owls.

Seeds and Reads: All About Owls

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability, STEAM
Registration Available
Details:

Learn about barn, screech, great horned, and burrowing owls, then dissect a real owl pellet to discover what owls eat!

Grades K-6. 

Teen Film Fest Flyer

Teen Film Festival Premiere

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Rincon Valley Meeting Room at 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! 
 

All About Owls with a photo of two brown owls.

Seeds and Reads: All About Owls

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library
Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville 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 12, 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. 

Graphic of a blue sky and farm animals, goat and sheep.

Farm Music Concert for Kids

Saturday, September 13, 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: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Music & Dance
Details:

Join Farmer Arann and Miss Heidi for an amazing, interactive music experience for the whole family!


 

master gardeners

UC Master Gardeners - Growing Fruit Year-Round in Sonoma County

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Roseland Meeting Room at Roseland Regional Library
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Environment & Sustainability
Details:

A sustainable food garden begins with good soil, the right plants that you want to eat and that can grow successfully in your microclimate.

Graphic of a blue sky and farm animals, goat and sheep.

Farm Music Concert for Kids

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Petaluma Meeting Room at Petaluma Regional Library
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Music & Dance
Details:

Join Farmer Arann and Miss Heidi for an amazing, interactive music experience for the whole family!


 

Graphic of a blue sky and farm animals, goat and sheep.

Farm Music Concert for Kids

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Area (Roseland) at Roseland Regional Library
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Children's Area (Roseland)
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Music & Dance
Details:

Join Farmer Arann and Miss Heidi for an amazing, interactive music experience for the whole family!


 

All About Owls with a photo of two brown owls.

Seeds and Reads: All About Owls

Monday, September 15, 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: 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.

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Club de Cultura

3:00pm–4:15pm
Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Senior, All Ages
Roseland Regional Library
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Enrichment, Spanish
Details:

Enjoy a Spanish program of creative projects in a fun atmosphere. Led by Elsa Tapia.

This is an inclusive family event.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in Spanish.

Join Our Podcast!

10:45am–11:15am
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: E Street Sound Studio (Central)
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios
Registration Available
Details:

Share your story on Sonoma County Library's Impromptu Podcast! 

Here are the rules:

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Get Your Content On TV

12:30pm–1:00pm
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Central Santa Rosa Library
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Reference Desk (Central)
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios
Details:

Learn how to showcase your family-friendly (G/PG) photos, videos, podcasts, music, and other audio/video creations on Sonoma County Library’s cable access television channel and YouTube page. 

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Global Goodies

2:00pm–3:30pm
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), All Ages
Roseland Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), All Ages
Program Type: Enrichment
Registration Available
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)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Puzzle Swap

3:30pm–4:30pm
Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Enrichment, Games & Gaming, Library & Community
Details:

Do you love jigsaw puzzles? Looking for a new challenge?

Join us for our monthly Puzzle Swap!
Bring a puzzle you've already completed and trade it for a new one — or just come and take one home!

Join Our Podcast!

10:45am–11:15am
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: E Street Sound Studio (Central)
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios
Registration Available
Details:

Share your story on Sonoma County Library's Impromptu Podcast! 

Here are the rules:

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Get Your Content On TV

12:30pm–1:00pm
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Central Santa Rosa Library
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Reference Desk (Central)
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios
Details:

Learn how to showcase your family-friendly (G/PG) photos, videos, podcasts, music, and other audio/video creations on Sonoma County Library’s cable access television channel and YouTube page. 

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Smartphone Camera Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Central Santa Rosa Library
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Reference Desk (Central)
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios
Details:

Learn the basics of how to take a quality photo with your smartphone including: size, layout, composition, focus, and light. Go out into the world and practice what you learn.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Classics You Missed Bookclub

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Sebastopol Regional Library
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing
Details:

Join us for a monthly meeting to read and discuss underrepresented classics and to explore the depth and diversity of classic literature. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Join Our Podcast!

10:45am–11:15am
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: E Street Sound Studio (Central)
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios
Registration Available
Details:

Share your story on Sonoma County Library's Impromptu Podcast! 

Here are the rules:

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Read BIPOC Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
Virtual Events
Open
Registration Available
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs, Equity & Inclusion, Virtual
Registration Available
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.

Get Your Content On TV

12:30pm–1:00pm
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Central Santa Rosa Library
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Reference Desk (Central)
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios
Details:

Learn how to showcase your family-friendly (G/PG) photos, videos, podcasts, music, and other audio/video creations on Sonoma County Library’s cable access television channel and YouTube page. 

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Join Our Podcast!

10:45am–11:15am
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: E Street Sound Studio (Central)
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios
Registration Available
Details:

Share your story on Sonoma County Library's Impromptu Podcast! 

Here are the rules:

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Sonoma Co. Zine Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Sebastopol Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Art & Maker, Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment, LGBTQIA+, Library & Community
Registration Available
Details:

Monthly meetup on the first Tuesday of the month from 6:00-7:30 PM 

Sonoma County Zine Club is a collaborative space to create and share zines in community.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Get Your Content On TV

12:30pm–1:00pm
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Central Santa Rosa Library
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Reference Desk (Central)
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios
Details:

Learn how to showcase your family-friendly (G/PG) photos, videos, podcasts, music, and other audio/video creations on Sonoma County Library’s cable access television channel and YouTube page. 

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Join Our Podcast!

10:45am–11:15am
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: E Street Sound Studio (Central)
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios
Registration Available
Details:

Share your story on Sonoma County Library's Impromptu Podcast! 

Here are the rules:

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Get Your Content On TV

12:30pm–1:00pm
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Central Santa Rosa Library
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Reference Desk (Central)
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios
Details:

Learn how to showcase your family-friendly (G/PG) photos, videos, podcasts, music, and other audio/video creations on Sonoma County Library’s cable access television channel and YouTube page. 

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Global Goodies

2:00pm–3:30pm
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), All Ages
Roseland Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), All Ages
Program Type: Enrichment
Registration Available
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)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Puzzle Swap

3:30pm–4:30pm
Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Enrichment, Games & Gaming, Library & Community
Details:

Do you love jigsaw puzzles? Looking for a new challenge?

Join us for our monthly Puzzle Swap!
Bring a puzzle you've already completed and trade it for a new one — or just come and take one home!

Join Our Podcast!

10:45am–11:15am
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: E Street Sound Studio (Central)
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios
Registration Available
Details:

Share your story on Sonoma County Library's Impromptu Podcast! 

Here are the rules:

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Get Your Content On TV

12:30pm–1:00pm
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Central Santa Rosa Library
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Reference Desk (Central)
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios
Details:

Learn how to showcase your family-friendly (G/PG) photos, videos, podcasts, music, and other audio/video creations on Sonoma County Library’s cable access television channel and YouTube page. 

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Classics You Missed Bookclub

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Sebastopol Regional Library
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing
Details:

Join us for a monthly meeting to read and discuss underrepresented classics and to explore the depth and diversity of classic literature. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Join Our Podcast!

10:45am–11:15am
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: E Street Sound Studio (Central)
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: E Street Camera Library, Sound Studios
Registration Available
Details:

Share your story on Sonoma County Library's Impromptu Podcast! 

Here are the rules:

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Read BIPOC Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
Virtual Events
Open
Registration Available
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs, Equity & Inclusion, Virtual
Registration Available
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.