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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!

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.

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. 

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.

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

In the Children's Room at Northwest Library.

Family Storytimes can encompass a whole range of children with their families -- you might have a baby, a wobbler, and a 6-year-old all in the same group!

Wee Read Bilingüe is a bilingual storytime in English and Spanish for ages 0-2 with a favorite grown-up.  Siblings Welcome. 

This program is presented in Spanish.

UC Master Gardeners Presentations

Learn about home gardening, pest management, water conservation practices, and more! Different presentation topic per location.

Maestros Jardineros de la UC

¡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.

Explore the brand new Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be at Rohnert Park Senior Center from 11am- Noon.

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)

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

Welcome back to Family Storytime at the Windsor 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!

Explore the brand new Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be at Windsor Senior Center from 11:30am- 12:30pm.

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. 

This month's book: Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo

Join us for book club! The Petaluma Regional Library will be hosting a book discussion the second Tuesday of each month at noon (12:00 pm.)

The California End of Life Option Act allows a terminally ill California resident to request a drug from a physician that will end the patient’s life.

The BikeMobile can fix flat tires, adjust brakes and gears, and even replace broken or worn out parts like chains, seats, and tires. The only thing it can’t do is replace missing wheels or gears.

Explore the brand new Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be in front of Charles Street Village senior housing from 1-2pm.

There, There by Tommy Orange

Book Club: Join us to discuss this book IN PERSON at the Rincon Valley Library. Pick up a copy of this month's selection at the Reference Desk while supplies last.

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. 

Register Here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/18888/register

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)

Join us for a monthly meeting to read and discuss underrepresented classics and to explore the depth and diversity of classic literature. 

Come and read out loud to Nellie the dog. She is well-trained and loves to listen to stories in all languages.  

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

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 Disappearing Earth, by Julia Phillips and join us in person or virtually for a discussion on Tuesday, October 11^th 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. 

Teen Anime Club

Come join other Anime fans every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2:30-4pm!

Come meet other Teens who enjoy watching Anime and discussing Manga.

An in-depth follow-along lecture highlighting strategies, tips, and tricks when creating a model from an idea. Class led by digital design instructor Lindsay Hunter. Space is limited; advance registration required. For ages 13 and up.

Join a screening and discussion of the film “Belonging.”  After the short film, there will be a discussion with the filmmaker, Lina Hoshino, and the people in the movie, including Jean Chan, Sachiko Knapman, and Youngmi Jung.

This event is for beginning readers. 

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

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.

Dungeons & Dragons

Mr. Music will bring easy to learn songs, body rhythms, and ear training with Octave the “Singing Dog”. For grades K-3.

Are you a teen in Petaluma, California?  Do you want to be more involved in your community?  Want to be involved in Lumacon planning?  Planning of library programs?  Join Petaluma's Teen Advisory Council!  We will have mee

Explore the brand new Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be in front of Lavell Apartments (Burbank Housing from 3:30-4:30pm.

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

This event is for beginning readers. 

Read a story to a dog!

Learn all about Sonoma County Library's mascot Otto the River Otter! 

Listen to stories all about otters, then cut out and color a river otter mask to take home with you.

Maker Studio: Dino Stop Motion

Together with the Robert Ferguson Observatory, club members will study the night sky, learn how to use telescopes, meet other kids who are interested in space, and leave with a Young Astronomers membership button!

Join local LGBTQI+ historian and activist, Shad Reinstein, who will share stories and photos from over 30 years of protesting. Learn from history, get to know your rights, and create a bookmark or write a letter to share your message.

Seeds and Reads – Our Friend the River Otter

Learn all about Sonoma County Library's mascot Otto the River Otter! 

DRAFT AGENDA

Windsor LAB Meeting

October 11, 2022 @ 4:00 PM

Protocol: Held Via Teleconference (Computer or Telephone)

Come learn about Japanese culture, discuss your favorite series, and watch an episode of an anime with your fellow teens!

Please note: Registration required to attend orientation! Scroll to bottom of page to register.

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?

Learn all about Sonoma County Library's mascot Otto the River Otter! 

Listen to stories all about otters, then cut out and color a river otter mask to take home with you.

SONOMA VALLEY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD

AGENDA

Thursday, October 13, 2022, 4:00-5:00 PM

Hybrid meeting, In-Person or Online via Zoom

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

Meet Vitor Martins!

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

Bookbinding & Watercolors with Amanda Ayala

Make your own mini watercolor palette and tiny watercolor sketchbook to paint wherever you go. For teens in grades 7-12. Space is limited, please register online.

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!

The Vintage House Senior Center and the Sonoma Valley Regional Library Present:

Join us for drop-in makerspace time! The library owns several sewing machines, a serger, a Cricut, an embroidery machine, and other tools of the crafting trade.

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

Join us on Zoom as Magi Fedorka, an LGBTQI+ activist in Sonoma County, shares a video and talks about queer community building to support activism and changing Sonoma County to be more inclusive.

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.

Welcome to the Takeout Book Club! (or, as the librarians are fondly referring to it, the Book Club Formerly Known as Brown Bag). 

Listen to beautiful Spanish-language love songs from Trío Nuevo Amanecer.

Welcome to the Cloverdale Library Club! Join us on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM as we discuss a different contemporary novel or work of nonfiction. 

This month's book: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

Join us for book club! 

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?

Join librarians virtually to discuss books centering on LGBTQ+ voices.

Meetings are on the second Wednesday of the month (January-December) from 6-7 pm.

Join the Joe Mesics' Literary Canon book group in October to discuss "Paradise" by the Nobel Prize-winning writer Abdulrazak Gurnah.