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StoryWalk at Bayer Farm

All Day 8/8 - 10/31
All Ages
Roseland Regional Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Roseland)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bilingual, Enrichment, Library & Community
Details:

Visit the StoryWalk® at Bayer Farm for Call Me Tree/Llámame Árbol by Maya Christina Gonzalez.

Walk along the path, read, and explore the activities.

The StoryWalk® installation will be up until the end of October.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Art Exhibit: Gayle Manfre

All Day 9/1 - 9/30
All Ages
Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Music, Library & Community
Details:

Artist Showcase Series:   

September 1 to September 30

Open to the public during library hours when the room is not in use for programming.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Art Exhibition

All Day 9/3 - 9/30
All Ages
Guerneville Regional Library
Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Music
Details:

Library staff and volunteer Art Exhibition. All month in September. Opening reception on Saturday, September 7, 3-4:30pm. Refreshments will be served thanks to the River Friends of the Library.  

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Lunchtime French Conversation Circle

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Adult
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Adult Literacy, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, ESL & Language Learning
Details:

Gain confidence in speaking French in a supportive and friendly setting. Our French conversation circle is for adults who wish to practice speaking French and improve conversational skills.

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

After School Hang Out (Grades 6-12)

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Windsor Regional Library
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Games & Gaming, STEAM & Maker, Technology & Computers
Details:

Drop by the After School Hang Out to study, play games, or just chill with your peers! Laptops and board games will be available to use. For Grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

After School Hangout

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Petaluma Regional Library
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Petaluma Mini Library
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Enrichment
Details:

Come hang out at the library afterschool!  Work on homework, socialize with friends, do arts and crafts and more.  We'll provide tables and chairs, office supplies, some board games, and basic arts and crafts supplies.  See you on t

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.

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

D&D Adventurers League for Teens

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Guerneville Regional Library
Open
Registration
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 Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Details:

Delve into a dungeon with other teenage heroes in a weekly game of D&D Adventurers League for Teens at the Guerneville Library (grades 7-12).

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.

This event is in the "Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group.

Baby Storytime - ALTERNATE LOCATION

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Petaluma Regional Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Petaluma)
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Details:

BABY STORYTIME

Join us at Petaluma Regional Library for Baby Time! We'll read, sing, bounce, tickle, and play music. This program is intended for babies and their caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.

First Chapter Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Details:

Come join us on the 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 4pm for a Read Aloud First Chapter Book Club!

We'll read the first chapter or two together and then discuss characters and plot lines .

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Friends of the Cloverdale Library Board Meeting

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Adult, Senior
Cloverdale Regional Library
Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library
Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Library & Community

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.

Sugar Skull Workshop for Kids

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children (Grades K-6)
Rincon Valley Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library
Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Bilingual, Celebrations
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1

Celebrating Latin American Roots

Join us in celebrating Latin American roots during National Hispanic Heritage Month—and beyond! Check out our recommended books, movies, music, and free events—including bilingual and all-ages activities!
Learn more: sonomalibrary.org/celebra-en

Details:

Decorate a sugar skull in celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with Elsa Tapia. For kids in grades K-6. Register to save your spot.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

Bilingual Paint Party for Teens

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library
Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Bilingual, Celebrations, ESL & Language Learning, Spanish
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4

Celebrating Latin American Roots

Join us in celebrating Latin American roots during National Hispanic Heritage Month—and beyond! Check out our recommended books, movies, music, and free events—including bilingual and all-ages activities!
Learn more: sonomalibrary.org/celebra-en

Details:

Follow along with step-by-step instructions in Spanish and English to learn painting skills and practice new vocabulary.

For grades 7-12. Advanced registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

First Chapter Book Club

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), All Ages
Roseland Regional Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library
Room: Roseland Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), All Ages
Program Type: Book Clubs, Spanish
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Details:

When you register and arrive at the library for the First Chapter Book Club, Librarian Serena will have copies of the book we will read and a snack. Children can read aloud, read along, or just listen and enjoy.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

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

Spanish with English Translation

This event is in Spanish with an English interpreter.

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

CLOSED: Program Full - Free Guitar Classes for Youth

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Petaluma Regional Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Petaluma)
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Arts & Music, Enrichment
Details:

Join the Sonoma County chapter of Guitars Not Guns for a free, 8-week series of guitar lessons for youth ages 8-18.  No previous musical experience necessary. No guitar necessary, though if you have one, you may bring it along.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

Tween & Teen Builders Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: STEAM & Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Details:

Join us for hands on engineering and problem solving using building bricks.

Solo build or collaborate with others!

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 event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Tortilla Literaria: Mapas Difusos

6:15pm - 7:45pm
Adult, Senior
Central Santa Rosa Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library
Room: Central Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, Spanish
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Details:

Tortilla 
LITERARIA
Biblioteca Central de Santa Rosa
TERCER MARTES DEL MES
6:15PM-7:45PM

Acompáñenos cada mes en una discusión de libros en españo el tercer martes del mes. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in Spanish.

This event is in the "Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group.

Family Storytime at Ives Park

10:30am - 11:00am
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Sebastopol Regional Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library
Room: Offsite (Sebastopol)
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Details:

Join your local librarian in singing, reading, and playing together to build early literacy skills and a joy of reading. 

Bring a blanket and meet us on the main stage at Ives Park. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Weather and Air Quality

Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.

This program is offered in English.

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group.

Santa Rosa City Firefighter Story Hour

10:30am - 11:30am
Children (Grades K-6)
Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library
Room: Northwest Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Library & Community
Details:

Join your local firefighter for a special reading of Stop, Drop, and Roll! and A Day at the Fire Station and check out one of the fire department’s special emergency vehicles! For grades Prek-3.

Disclaimer(s)

Room Capacity

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

 

Unattended Children Policy

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

This event is in the "Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group.

Baby Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library
Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Details:

Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 11am at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library for Baby Storytime!

We'll read, sing, bounce, tickle, and play music. This program is intended for babies (ages 0-18 months) and their caregivers.

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

Author Talk: Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World with Nate Klemp, PhD

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Virtual Events
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
Program Type: Author Events, Health & Wellness, Virtual

Disclaimer(s)

Author Talks - Advance Registration Required

View the full list of upcoming Author Talks and watch previous Talks visit: libraryc.org/sonomalibrary

Zoom link sent upon completion of registration.

The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Sonoma County Library.

This event is in the "Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group.

Family Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Guerneville Regional Library
Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library
Room: Guerneville Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Details:

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!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is offered in English.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Tai Chi with David Chung

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Senior, All Ages
Windsor Regional Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library
Room: Windsor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult, Senior, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Details:

Learn the ancient Asian exercise form to promote balance, relaxation, motion, health, harmony, stability, and inner power.  

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Let's Talk English Conversation Class

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adult
Adult Literacy Program
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Adult Literacy Program
Room: Virtual (Adult Literacy)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Adult Literacy, English, ESL & Language Learning, Virtual
Details:

Please REGISTER NOW for: 

SEPTEMBER Let’s Talk English Conversation Classes on WEDNESDAYS 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 

First Class Meets: September 4, 2024 at 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Senior" group.

One-on-One Genealogy Research Help

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Senior
Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Library Branch: Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library
Age Group: Adult, Senior
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Details:

Get assistance from experienced Sonoma County Genealogical Society volunteers every Wednesday and Friday, 1 PM - 3 PM.