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Santa Rosa Zine Fest: Intro to Zines with Luminescent Squid

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Santa Rosa Library
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Music, Celebrations, LGBTQIA+
Details:
Ren and Athena provide insight into their process as zine makers and the modern world of zines and its history. They will teach zine-making techniques and provide materials for workshop attendees to create their own. The workshop will be a low-pressu...

Santa Rosa Zine Fest: Zine Social at Brew

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Music, Books, Literature, & Writing, Equity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA+, Library & Community
Details:
We are excited to partner with BREW to host our zine social! Join us for a casual Friday evening of making & trading zines. Featuring Zine Bingo with Jordan Sea! There are certain aspects of zines that repeat and whether it's comforting or ...

Santa Rosa Zine Fest 2024

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Music, BiblioBus, Bilingual, Books, Literature, & Writing, Equity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA+, Library & Community, STEAM & Maker
Details:
This outdoor, in-person event will feature tabling by local zine-makers, artists, and creators; hands-on crafts; live screen-printing; and zine-making workshops, as well as the Sonoma County Library’s BiblioBus! This event will bring together artists...

Disclaimer(s)

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

Pride Book Club for Teens (9th-12th Grade)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sebastopol Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, Equity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA+
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:
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. If you didn’t have time to read or finish the month...

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!

This program is offered in English.

Teen Pride (un)Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cloverdale Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs, LGBTQIA+
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:
In this unbook club, there is no assigned book! Everyone reads whatever they like within a single theme:  books that center LGBTQIA+ voices. Drop in Fridays to hang out and talk about what you've been reading. This is a safe and inclusive place ...

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!

This program is offered in English.

Family is a Rainbow Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Bilingual, Equity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA+, Storytime
Details:
Join us for an inclusive event for queer families and allies focused on celebrating the importance of family, diversity, and community. Parents, caregivers, and guardians are welcome to bring their children for an hour of stories, crafts, and explori...

Sonoma Co. Zine Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sebastopol Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment, LGBTQIA+, Library & Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
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. Each month there will be time to work on your own projects and to share your favor...

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Virtual Queer Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Events
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, English, LGBTQIA+, Library & Community, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Details:
Queer Book Club meets virtually on the second Wednesday of the month! Registering for this event will sign you up for all 12 book club meetings! You will receive a Zoom link every month, there is no obligation to attend every event. T...

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.

Queer Bad Art Night!

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Sebastopol Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Arts & Music, Equity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA+, Library & Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Details:
Hey Queers, let's get together, yeah yeah yeah!  Everyone's invited, including Allies!!! Dive into a world of creative chaos where perfection takes a backseat to the joy of making gloriously bad art. We've got a colorful array of art supp...

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!

Family is a Rainbow Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Guerneville Regional Library
Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Bilingual, Equity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA+, Storytime
Details:
Join us for an inclusive event for queer families and allies focused on celebrating the importance of family, diversity, and community. Parents, caregivers, and guardians are welcome to bring their children for an hour of stories, crafts, and explori...

The Future is Fermented: Burnout in a Passion-based Industry

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Careers & Workforce Development, Equity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA+
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Details:
Join the North Bay Chapter of the Pink Boots Society for The Future is Fermented, a series of talks from women and nonbinary folks in the fermented beverage industry. This evening, the topic is "Burnout in a Passion-based Industry." We will hear...

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!

Room Capacity

If the room meets maximum capacity, we will admit entrance on a first come first serve basis. 

 

This program is offered in English.

Pride Book Club for Teens (9th-12th Grade)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sebastopol Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, Equity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA+
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:
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. If you didn’t have time to read or finish the month...

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!

This program is offered in English.

Teen Pride (un)Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cloverdale Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs, LGBTQIA+
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:
In this unbook club, there is no assigned book! Everyone reads whatever they like within a single theme:  books that center LGBTQIA+ voices. Drop in Fridays to hang out and talk about what you've been reading. This is a safe and inclusive place ...

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!

This program is offered in English.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Adult Literacy Program, BiblioBus, Central Santa Rosa Library, Cloverdale Regional Library, Forestville Community Library, Guerneville Regional Library, Healdsburg Regional Library, Northwest Santa Rosa Library, Occidental Community Library, Petaluma Regional Library, Rincon Valley Regional Library, Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library, Roseland Regional Library, Sebastopol Regional Library, Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library, Sonoma Valley Regional Library, Windsor Regional Library, Virtual Events, Off Site
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Sonoma Co. Zine Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sebastopol Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment, LGBTQIA+, Library & Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
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. Each month there will be time to work on your own projects and to share your favor...

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

Virtual Queer Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Events
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, English, LGBTQIA+, Library & Community, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Details:
Queer Book Club meets virtually on the second Wednesday of the month! Registering for this event will sign you up for all 12 book club meetings! You will receive a Zoom link every month, there is no obligation to attend every event. T...

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.

Listening to Trans Youth

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sebastopol Regional Library
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Celebrations, Equity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA+, Library & Community
Details:
Join us for a community discussion on gender identity and understanding the transgender experience. Facilitated by Janna Barkin, author, educator, and mom. Janna’s youngest child is transgender and she has made it her mission to foster more compas...

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Adult Literacy Program, BiblioBus, Central Santa Rosa Library, Cloverdale Regional Library, Forestville Community Library, Guerneville Regional Library, Healdsburg Regional Library, Northwest Santa Rosa Library, Occidental Community Library, Petaluma Regional Library, Rincon Valley Regional Library, Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library, Roseland Regional Library, Sebastopol Regional Library, Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library, Sonoma Valley Regional Library, Windsor Regional Library, Virtual Events, Off Site
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Wrapped Rainbows Crafting

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Arts & Music, LGBTQIA+, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Summer Reading Challenge 2024

Adventure begins at your Library!

June 1-August 10

Books, Prizes & Events!

Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at the library or sonomalibrary.org/summer

Details:
Celebrate Pride and enjoy a meditative craft project, choosing from a rainbow of colors for your creation!  ...

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!

Kits limited availability

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

Crafting with CreativeBug: Rainbow Painting

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Children's Area
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Arts & Music, LGBTQIA+, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:
Watch Courtney Cerruti and artist Mike McConnell collaborate on artwork to celebrate Pride and learn about the history of June Pride month. Follow along as Courtney demonstrates a method for making easy paint rainbows that anyone can create on paper ...

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!

This program is offered in English.

Crafting with CreativeBug: Rainbow Painting

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cloverdale Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Arts & Music, LGBTQIA+, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:
Watch Courtney Cerruti and artist Mike McConnell collaborate on artwork to celebrate Pride and learn about the history of June Pride month. Follow along as Courtney demonstrates a method for making easy paint rainbows that anyone can create on paper ...

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!

This program is offered in English.

Pride Book Club for Teens (9th-12th Grade)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sebastopol Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, Equity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA+
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Details:
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. If you didn’t have time to read or finish the month...

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!

This program is offered in English.

Sonoma Co. Zine Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sebastopol Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment, LGBTQIA+, Library & Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
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. Each month there will be time to work on your own projects and to share your favor...

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

LIBRARY CLOSED

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Adult Literacy Program, BiblioBus, Central Santa Rosa Library, Cloverdale Regional Library, Forestville Community Library, Guerneville Regional Library, Healdsburg Regional Library, Northwest Santa Rosa Library, Occidental Community Library, Petaluma Regional Library, Rincon Valley Regional Library, Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library, Roseland Regional Library, Sebastopol Regional Library, Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library, Sonoma Valley Regional Library, Windsor Regional Library, Virtual Events, Off Site
Description:
Independence Day All Buildings Closed. ...