Upcoming Events

Enjoy magic, juggling, flower sticks, and silly antics with Mr. Colin Ricketts! For grades K-6.

Register for a 3-hour appointment to digitize your documents and photos, slides and negatives.

Register for up to 3 hours to DIY-digitize your VHS tapes.

Appointments are available Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 1-4pm, by reservation. Limited to 1 station per day, one appointment per week, per library card holder.

Enjoy magic, juggling, flower sticks, and silly antics with Mr. Colin Ricketts! For grades K-6.

Meet with other teens to discuss books centering LGBTQIA+ voices! Free copies of the books will be available at the reference desk. Registration is encouraged but not required. Drop-ins are welcome.

Join Clusterfunk Studios to paint gaming scenes while listening to your favorite jams. All materials provided. Register to save your spot! Grades 7-12.

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

Join children’s author Tenisha Bernal for interactive reading, coloring, and games! 50 kids will receive free books, plus a cooking and gardening set. Available on a first-come, first-served basis. Recommended for ages 0-6.

Authors Alan M. Butler and Katherine J. Rinehart, present their new book, The Petaluma River. A sketch book of the buildings and landmarks in Petaluma, combined with a brief historical overview.

Practice reading with a 4PAWS certified therapy dog to improve reading skills and confidence. 

This program is intended for beginning readers in grades K-6. 

This is an In-Person event. 

Learn about the history of sword fighting and the armor worn in the medieval era. In this workshop, watch a demonstration with steel swords and practice sword fighting (with foam swords).

For adults, teens, and children (7+).

Join James Beard Award-nominated chef and cookbook author Chef Rogelio Garcia for a discussion and demonstration of modern Mexican cuisine.

Revel in traditional songs from the Balkans, Caucasus, and Slavic lands, then add your voice with community singing exercises. 
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Celebrate Pride and learn how to tie-dye! All materials provided, or bring a 100% cotton piece to dye. Wear clothing you don’t mind getting stained. 18+

Celebrate Pride and learn how to tie-dye! All materials provided, or bring a 100% cotton piece to dye. Wear clothing you don’t mind getting stained. 18+

Learn painting skills and practice new vocabulary in Spanish and English. All materials provided. 18+

Join us for a family-friendly movie screening! Make Pride-themed friendship bracelets, enjoy snacks, and connect with your community.

Come and read aloud to the dogs of the Humane Society of Sonoma County. These well-trained dogs love to listen to stories! Children build confidence in their reading skills by reading aloud in a safe space. 

Enjoy an array of classical, urban, and folk music from the Arabic-speaking countries, as well as Turkish, Greek, Armenian, and Persian traditions.

Are you interested in learning new crafts? Working on setting and meeting new goals? Meeting other like-minded people and making new friends? 

Welcome to the Crafters Society!

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.

Experience the magic of community at Chiquy Boom’s interactive, bilingual show! Enjoy uplifting music, lively movement games, and silly magic tricks. Grades K-6.