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Digital Literacy Grant

Computer Basics: Files & Tools (Spanish)

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Spanish, Technology & Computers
Registration Available
Details:

Learn how to navigate library computers using Windows operating system. We will save, find, and delete files and folders.

Computers will be provided for the workshop.

Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk

Author Talks: The History of Birds with Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Events
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing, Environment & Sustainability, Virtual
Details:

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

loteria

¡Lotería!

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bilingual, Games & Gaming
Details:

Let’s Play Lotería!

Play a few rounds of Lotería and win prizes! Lotería is a traditional Mexican game combining cards and bingo. 

For all ages!

Tell the Wolves I'm Home

Virtual Queer Book Club

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Events
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, English, LGBTQIA+, Virtual
Registration Available
Details:

Queer Book Club meets virtually on the second Wednesday of the month!

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 

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Pajama Storytime

Friday, August 29, 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. 

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.

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Read to a Dog

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Petaluma Regional Library
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Children's Room (Petaluma)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Enrichment
Details:

Read to a Dog

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Early Reader Book Club / Club de Lectura de Primeros Capítulos Grades K-2

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: Book Clubs, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Available
Details:

Early Readers Book Club Grades K-2

Join us for a fun monthly series to
support reading fluency for emerging readers.
Children and their caregivers will follow along with
their own book as the librarian reads aloud.

Free

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Unattended Children Policy

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

This program is offered in English.

Read to a Dog

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Children's Room (Rohnert)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment
Details:

Beginning Readers Welcome!

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

Para los lectores principantes.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Lizard Key Chains & Teen Volunteer Hour

3:45pm–5:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Petaluma Regional Library
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Careers & Workforce Development, Enrichment, Library & Community
Details:

Do you want to volunteer at the library? Every Thursday we offer weekly volunteer hours from 3:45pm-5:30pm, where teen volunteers assist with library programs. Come and earn one or more hours of volunteer service! 

Universal Yums

4:00pm–4:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Cloverdale Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Enrichment
Registration Available
Details:

Discover a new country 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!

For grades 7-12. While supplies last!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

The Imaginists: Sueños

11:00am–12:00pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Windsor Regional Library
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Bilingual, Enrichment
Details:

Where do we go when we sleep? Find out in Sueños, the Imaginists’ new bilingual show exploring the fantastical world of dreams. For children in grades K-6.


 

Read to a Dog

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Central Santa Rosa Library
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Children's Room (Central)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Enrichment, Library & Community
Details:

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. 

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

Read to a Dog

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Petaluma Regional Library
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Children's Room (Petaluma)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Enrichment
Details:

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. 

Free Guitar Classes for Youth

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Petaluma Regional Library
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Enrichment, Music & Dance
Details:

PLEASE REGISTER ON THE SEPTEMBER 7th CALENDAR DATE ONLY.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Drop-In Camera Help

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Reference Desk (Central)
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Documentaries & Movies, E Street Camera Library, Enrichment, Sound Studios, Technology & Computers
Registration Available
Details:

Stop by and learn the basics of how to check out and use the camera library, how to operate a Canon T7i DSLR, camera, or just ask any questions you have about audio and video.

Ask questions, get tips, learn something new!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

This program is offered in English.

Read to a Dog

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Windsor Regional Library
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment
Details:

This event is for beginning readers. 

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

Intergenerational Chess Club

3:15pm–5:00pm
Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Sebastopol Regional Library
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Enrichment, Games & Gaming
Details:

Join fellow players to enjoy the great game of chess.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Chapter Chats 4th-6th Grade Book Club

4:00pm–4:30pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Conference Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Book Clubs, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Available
Details:

"Chapter Chats" 4th-6th Grade Book Club 

A read-together book club for kids. Participants will checkout a new book to read at every meeting. Snacks provided. Free!

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

Homework Help

3:30pm–5:30pm
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Healdsburg Regional Library
Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library
Room: Healdsburg Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Education & College, Enrichment
Details:

We offer Homework Help to students in grades K-12 on Tuesdays from 3:30PM -5:30PM at the library. 

Pajama Storytime & Stuffed Animal Sleepover

6:00pm–6:30pm
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Petaluma Regional Library
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Enrichment, Library & Community, Storytime
Details:

Bring your stuffed animal reading buddy and dress in pajamas for a storytime full of pajama and sleepover fun!

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

This program is offered in English.

Read to a Dog

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Petaluma Regional Library
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Children's Room (Petaluma)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Enrichment
Details:

Read to a Dog

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Game On! for Teens

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Central Santa Rosa Library
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Games & Gaming, Library & Community, Technology & Computers
Details:

Play games, hang out, eat snacks, and have fun! Join other teens to play games on the Nintendo Switch.

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. 

Read to a Dog

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Children's Room (Rohnert)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment
Details:

Beginning Readers Welcome!

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

Para los lectores principantes.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Tabletop Role-Playing Game Club

3:30pm–5:30pm
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: Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Games & Gaming, LGBTQIA+
Registration Available
Details:

Join the Tabletop Role-Playing Game Club for thrilling adventures with TTRPGs like Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and Daggerheart.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

This program is offered in English.

Teen Volunteer Hour with Seeds & Reads

3:45pm–5:15pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Petaluma Regional Library
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Teen Space (Petaluma)
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Careers & Workforce Development, Enrichment, Library & Community
Details:

If you love nature and helping kids grades k-6, you will enjoy assisting a librarian with our Seeds & Reads program on the first Thursday of the month.

First Friday Family Movie

3:30pm–5:30pm
All Ages
Petaluma Regional Library
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Documentaries & Movies, Enrichment
Details:

Information coming soon

Read to a Dog

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Central Santa Rosa Library
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Children's Room (Central)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Enrichment, Library & Community
Details:

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. 

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

Free Guitar Classes for Youth

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Petaluma Regional Library
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Enrichment, Music & Dance
Details:

PLEASE REGISTER ON THE SEPTEMBER 7th CALENDAR DATE ONLY.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required