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All About Owls with a photo of two brown owls.

Seeds and Reads: All About Owls

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Meeting Room at Central Santa Rosa Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library

Room: Central 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.

Author Talks: Our Failed Attempts to Make English "Eezier" to Spell with Gabe Henry

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Events

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Library Branch: Virtual Events

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing, Virtual

Details:

Graphic featuring crayons, a picture of author/illustrator Tenisha Bernal, and the cover of her book Little Artists' First 100 Words

Let's Draw!

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library

Open

Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library

Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati 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.

Carlos Mejia Godoy

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Reading Room (Healdsburg) at Healdsburg Regional Library

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Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library

Room: Main Reading Room (Healdsburg)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Music & Dance, Spanish

Details:

Carlos Mejía Godoy is a prominent Nicaraguan musician, composer, and singer-songwriter, recognized as a leading figure in his country's "nueva canción" (new song) movement.

Secret Garden Tins

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library

Open

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:

Create your own secret garden in a mini-tin using tiny flowers, rocks, moss, animals, & nature backgrounds. All materials provided. For teens in grades 7-12.

Seeds and Reads: All About Owls

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor Regional Library

Open

Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library

Room: Windsor 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 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Forestville Community Library

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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.

Cover of the book Barnaby Unboxed! Featuring a pink stuffed elephant coming out of a box.

Cocoa Read Aloud Book Club

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Healdsburg Meeting Room at Healdsburg Regional Library

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Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library

Room: Healdsburg Meeting Room

Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)

Program Type: Book Clubs

Details:

Join us for our Cocoa Read Aloud Book Club!

This is a read aloud group for kids in kindergarten to third grade.

This month, we will be exploring books by the Fan Brothers.

Let's Draw!

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library

Open

Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library

Room: Cloverdale 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.

Santa Rosa City Fight Department Story Hour

Santa Rosa City Firefighter Story Hour

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Northwest Children's Area at Northwest Santa Rosa Library

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Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library

Room: Northwest Children's Area

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.

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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.

Book Buddies (Grades TK-3rd)

4:00pm–5:15pm

Children (Grades K-6)

Windsor Regional Library

Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library

Room: Windsor Meeting Room

Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)

Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment, Library & Community

Details:

Kids and teens fostering a love of reading—together!

Book Buddies is a reading program that pairs students in grades TK-3 with a teen buddy to read together. Children may read in any language they’d prefer.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

This program is offered in Spanish.

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:30am

Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library

Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library

Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room

Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Storytime

Details:

Join us for a fun family storytime. Books, music, and movement! Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Únase a nosotros para una divertida hora de cuentos para la familia. ¡Libros, música, y movimiento!

Bebé -preescolar (0-5)

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.

Universal Yums

4:00pm–4:30pm

Teens (Grades 7-12)

Cloverdale Regional Library

Open

Registration Available

Open

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!

404 Found! Coding for Youth- Python (ages 9-17)

4:00pm–5:45pm

Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Rincon Valley Regional Library

Open

Registration Available

Open

Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library

Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room

Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Program Type: Education & College, Enrichment, Technology & Computers, STEAM

Registration Available

Details:

Are you a curious student who wants to learn computer programming? Or are you an intermediate coder who is looking to take their skills to the next level?

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

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

Puzzle Swap

3:30pm–4:30pm

Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Cloverdale Regional Library

Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library

Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Program Type: Enrichment, Games & Gaming, Library & Community

Details:

Bring gently used puzzles to share with fellow puzzle lovers, complete a puzzle in community, and take home a new puzzle to enjoy!

Please ensure puzzles contain all their pieces. Bringing a puzzle is not necessary to participate.

An Introduction to Quilting

1:00pm–3:00pm

Adult

Rincon Valley Regional Library

Closed

Registration Available

Closed

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

Drop-In Camera Help

2:30pm–3:30pm

Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Central Santa Rosa Library

Open

Registration Available

Open

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.

Teen Volunteer Hour with LEGO Build Club & Rubik's Cube Corner

3:15pm–4:45pm

Teens (Grades 7-12)

Petaluma Regional Library

Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library

Room: Teen Space (Petaluma)

Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)

Program Type: Enrichment, Games & Gaming, STEAM

Details:

If you enjoy Legos, problem solving, and working with kids, consider volunteering for our Lego Club & Rubik's Cube Corner.

Click on the Teen Volunteer link on our home page to get started:

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.

LEGO Build Club & Rubik's Cube Corner

3:30pm–4:30pm

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, Games & Gaming, STEAM

Details:

Join us for Lego Club and Rubik's Cube Corner for hands on engineering, problem solving exercise, and play using age-appropriate materials.

Younger siblings are welcome to attend and use our collection of duplo bricks.

Chapter Chats 4th-6th Grade Book Club

4:00pm–4:30pm

Children (Grades K-6)

Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library

Open

Registration Available

Open

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.

Read to a Dog with PALS

2:00pm–3:00pm

Children (Grades K-6)

Guerneville Regional Library

Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library

Room: Children's Area (Guerneville)

Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)

Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment

Details:

Practice reading aloud with one of the sweet dogs from Paws as Loving Support (PALS). Young readers will sign up for a reading time during the hour that our dog team is here.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Teen Volunteer Tuesday

3:15pm–5:45pm

Teens (Grades 7-12)

Guerneville Regional Library

Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library

Room: Guerneville Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)

Program Type: Enrichment, Library & Community

Details:

Volunteering at the library is an excellent opportunity to gain insight into the work environment, support a worthwhile cause, or fulfill community service requirements.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This program is offered in English.

Canon Book Club

6:00pm–7:30pm

Adult, Senior

Healdsburg Regional Library

Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library

Room: Healdsburg Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult, Senior

Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment

Details:

Join the Joe Mesics' Literary Canon book club! This month we are discussing Vines in the Sun by Idwal Jones.

To request print copies of the book please reach out to Megan Jones at mjones@sonomalibrary.org or call (707) 433-3772.

Read to a Dog

1:30pm–2:30pm

Children (Grades K-6)

Roseland Regional Library

Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library

Room: Children's Area (Roseland)

Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)

Program Type: Bilingual, Enrichment

Details:

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.

Children build confidence in their reading skills by reading aloud in a safe space.

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.

Read to a Dog

3:30pm–4:30pm

Children (Grades K-6)

Sebastopol Regional Library

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library

Room: Children's Area (Sebastopol)

Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)

Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment

Details:

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.

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

Open

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.

Drop-in Teen Volunteering

4:00pm–6:00pm

Teens (Grades 7-12)

Central Santa Rosa Library

Open

Registration Available

Open

Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library

Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)

Program Type: Careers & Workforce Development, Enrichment, Library & Community

Registration Available

Details:

Do you want to volunteer at the library? Every Wednesday we offer a weekly drop-in volunteer hours from 4:00pm - 6:00pm, where teen volunteers assist with library programs. Come and earn one or two hours of volunteer service!

Baby & Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:30am

Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library

Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library

Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room

Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Program Type: Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Storytime

Details:

Join us for Baby & Toddler Storytime! We will have stories, songs, movement, and fun!

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

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