The Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries are hosting an October Book Sale at Veteran's Memorial Hall! 

1/2 Price Day!

Quédate y juega (edades 0-6)

Ven a "Quédate y juega" ¡Explora nuestros juguetes, rompecabezas, bloques de construcción y más!

Do you have questions about basic computer skills, digital library resources, email, internet basics, basic computer troubleshooting, or other technology-related issues?  Come to Northwest and a library staff member will assist you!

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

Welcome to Bilingual Family Storytime for ages 0-5 at Central Santa Rosa Library! Reading, singing, and dancing together build skills that support reading and learning later on in school.

Ring! Ring! Ring! Can you hear his call? Paletas for one! Paletas for all!

What's the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick and find Paletero José!

MEETING NOTICE

California Library Services Board

October 5, 2022

10:00am – 2:00pm

Join us for a fun family bilingual (Spanish/English) storytime. Books, music, movement and a craft!

This program will be held inside the library. 

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

Ring! Ring! Ring! Can you hear his call? Paletas for one! Paletas for all!

What's the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick and find Paletero José!

Non-fiction and Fiction -- Mysteries and Sci-Fi -- Children's Book - Book Sets -- DVD's -- CD's – Books on CD

Please limit donations to 1-2 bags the week prior to the sale. Thank you!

Join us at Petaluma Regional Library for Toddler Time! Learn and practice early literacy skills with books, music and movement! This program is intended for toddlers and their caregivers.

Join us at the Central Santa Rosa Library for Baby Time! We'll read, sing, bounce, tickle, and play music. This program is intended for babies, ages 0 to 18 months, and their caregivers.

Non-fiction and Fiction -- Mysteries and Sci-Fi -- Children's Book - Book Sets -- DVD's -- CD's – Books on CD

Please limit donations to 1-2 bags the week prior to the sale. Thank you!

Join us for a fun Bilingual Storytime in English and Spanish for children ages 0-5.

In the Children's Room at Northwest Library.

Join us for an inclusive event for queer families and allies focused on celebrating the importance of family, diversity, and community.

Non-fiction and Fiction -- Mysteries and Sci-Fi -- Children's Book - Book Sets -- DVD's -- CD's – Books on CD

Please limit donations to 1-2 bags the week prior to the sale. Thank you!

In this workshop, participants will learn about the music from immigrant communities, understanding the evolution of Cumbia since the slavery in Latin America through the contemporary immigration in United States.

Bilingual Zumba Classes
Zumba combines Latin and international music with a fun and effective workout, taught by Maestra Elsa Tapia!

¡Únete a nosotros!

Clases gratuitas de nutrición de Food Smarts para padres de niños en edad preescolar en la Biblioteca de Roseland.

This program is presented in Spanish.

Local nonprofit Better Beginnings for Babies understands the challenges, changes, and successes of breastfeeding.

Join us on the Guerneville Library patio for stories, songs and simple crafts. Be ready to wiggle, sing and have lots of fun!

Please REGISTER NOW for:

October Let’s Talk English Conversation Classes on WEDNESDAYS

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

First Class Meets: October 5, 2022  at 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Welcome back to Family Storytime at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library!

We welcome families with young children back to in-person storytime to read, move, and learn together.

Be ready to sing, dance, and play with your child!

DEMONS, CREATURES, AND MONSTERS – OH MY!

Join us for an inclusive event for queer families and allies focused on celebrating the importance of family, diversity, and community.

Mariela’s Music Time is an educational, energetic and interactive bilingual performance for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and their families.

This program is intended for beginning readers. 

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

This is an In-Person event. 

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

This program is intended for beginning readers. 

Join the Sonoma Valley Library for storytime in the Kids Zone of the 2022 Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival on the Sonoma Plaza. 

Drop in anytime between 11-4pm for stories and fun!

Join us in the discussion of The Removed by Brandon Hobson

We meet once a month on the first Tuesday of the month at 12:00 pm. This is a hybrid event. You may join us at the library or via zoom. 

Explore the brand new Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at the Mitote Food Park. 

The Soaring Minds Club is a student-led club from Analy High school that will go to the Sebastopol library every 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month, from 12:30pm-1:30pm, to work on arts and crafts activities with kids.

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. 

Please REGISTER NOW for:

October Let’s Talk English Conversation Classes on THURSDAYS

1:00 – 2:30 pm

First Class Meets: October 6, 2022 at 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Papel Picado Workshops for Celebrations

The Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries are hosting an October Book Sale at Veteran's Memorial Hall! 

Bag Day- $5/Bag 

Stop by and learn the basics of how to check out and use one of E Street Studios Canon T7i DSLR cameras.

This is a weekly drop-in event. The focus of the workshop will be based upon the group's interest and questions.

Read Land of Shadows, by Rachel Howzell Hall and join us in person at the Windsor Senior Center (9231 Foxwood Drive, Windsor) for the discussion on Monday, October 3 at 2:30 pm.

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. 

Game On (For Teens and Tweens)

Drop in between 2:30-4pm every 1st Wednesday of the month for gaming.

Board games, Magic the Gathering, and video games are available as options to choose from!

• Prueba las botanas de Corea del Sur. Sample snacks from South Korea.
• Aprende sobre la cultura coreana. Learn about Korean culture.
• Sonido/playlist: K-Pop y más

Este es un evento inclusivo.

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.

Read along with Miss Kate!

When you register and arrive at the library for the First Chapter Book Club, Miss Kate will have copies of give-away books for you!

The group will then read-aloud with Miss Kate.

Ring! Ring! Ring! Can you hear his call? Paletas for one! Paletas for all!

What's the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick and find Paletero José!

Come paint a fun fall pumpkin with us!

Celebrate the Season- Making Fresh Salsa

Ring! Ring! Ring! Can you hear his call? Paletas for one! Paletas for all!

What's the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick and find Paletero José!

Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program at Northwest Library!

This event is for beginning readers. 

Read a story to a dog!

Intergenerational Chess Club

Weekly on Thursdays, 3:30-5 PM 

Join us! Learn something! Have fun!

Contact Mathew Rose at the Sebastopol Library with questions: mrose@sonomalibrary.org

Are you a student in elementary school or high school? Do you need help with your homework? Join us on Thursdays from 3:30-5 for help with your homework.

Everyone needs a little help sometimes. Need help on your phone, tablet or computer? Join us for tech help on Thursdays from 3:30-5pm. 

This interactive program educates kids about the plastic ocean pollution epidemic and highlights the exciting research of the National Marine Mammal Foundation.

No registration required. For grades K-8. 

Join us as a beginner or an experienced knitter who wants to learn new techniques, make new friends, and help other students.

DRAFT AGENDA
Sebastopol Library Advisory Board Special Meeting
October 4, 2022, 4:00 p.m.
Location: Sebastopol Library 7140 Bodega Avenue, Sebastopol 95472 and Zoom

The Sonoma Valley Regional Library's Mystery Book Club is back!  You may pick up a copy of each month's book at the Sonoma Valley Branch while supplies last.  Then, please come and discuss it with us.  We look forward to seeing you!

Decorate a sugar skull in celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with Elsa Tapia. For teens in grades 7-12. Space is limited; please sign up online or call your local library.

Join us in the teen space to craft.  Supplies and instruction will be provided to make woven crafts such as friendship bracelets.  You can bring your own crafts to work on too and sit with us.  Button making supplies may also be pro

Tune in to watch a moderated conversation with Romance authors Olivia Abtahi (Perfectly Parvin, Azar on Fire) and Katharine McGee (American Royals series) and Thriller authors Karen McManus (One of Us Is Lying, You’ll Be the Death of

Maker Studio: Dino Stop Motion

Join the Sonoma League of Women Voters as they take an unbiased, non-partisan look at voting in Sonoma County.

Have you wondered why your vote matters?

Are you wondering how the political parties differ from each other?

Please join us in the Rincon Valley Regional Library to sample a curated selection of snacks from Universal Yums. Each month a new country is featured. Come explore a new destination with us!

Come and craft at Roseland Regional Library every Friday from 4:30-5:30pm! Each week there will be a different craft for teens to do, so bring your creative minds. Snacks and all materials will be provided. 

CoderDojo is back at Rincon Valley Regional Library!

Sonoma County Library is pleased to host "Lawyers in the Library," a program providing free legal information and referrals.

Fall 2022 Book Sale - Members Only Day!

Purchase a membership at the door for $5.

Non-fiction and Fiction -- Mysteries and Sci-Fi -- Children's Book - Book Sets -- DVD's -- CD's – Books on CD

Virtual drop-in class for adults to practice verbal English in a small group setting with a class facilitator.

Join Petaluma for four virtual sessions on the works of Meredith Gran - she wrote and led the development of a PC game called Perfect Tides and has written a graphic novel series titled Octopus Pie. Gran's work covers American womanh

Ring! Ring! Ring! Can you hear his call? Paletas for one! Paletas for all!

What's the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick and find Paletero José!

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.

Learn how to make tiny books for decoration, or turn them into keychains, necklaces or earrings! Each book only takes about 30 minutes! All materials provided. 

In December we will be making fingerless gloves.

Ring! Ring! Ring! Can you hear his call? Paletas for one! Paletas for all!

What's the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick and find Paletero José!

Join us each Wednesday from 6-7:30 to sew in community.  The first Wednesday of each month a sewing instructor will lead us in learning how to complete a small project.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR WEDNESAY, OCTOBER 19, 2022 AT 6PM.