Week Calendar

The book sale will take place in the Sonoma Valley Regional Library Parking Lot. Street parking is available.

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.

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. 

Stay and Play (ages 0-6)

Come to “Stay and Play” Explore our toys, puzzles, building blocks and more!

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 Wee Read, our baby/toddler storytime class, with stories, songs, movement, and fun!

Wee Read is a language-rich educational program for children ages 0-36 months, and accompanying parents and 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!

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!

Join Miss Charity and the BiblioBike at Giorgi Park for Family Storytime.  Stories, Songs, and Movement.  

Please bring your own chairs and blankets.

No need to register in advance.

Wanted! Your surplus homegrown produce or unexpired pantry goods to share. Help eliminate food waste and support our community! Feel free to trade for items you don't have or simply take what you will eat.

This program is presented in Spanish.

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

Un programa bilingüe con historias y canciones sobre Día de los Muertos. Ven a la biblioteca a cantar, escuchar cuentos, moverte, jugar, y aprender.

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 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!

Join us for this special family Halloween Storytime & Crafts at Coddingtown Mall!

Saturday, Oct. 29 

11:00am - 12:00pm

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. 

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)

This all-ages Dia De Los Muertos health fair includes family resources/services, crafts, face-painting, haunted garden activities, seasonal games, COVID resources, raffles, music, dance and food.

Come and read out loud to Thalia 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 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. 

Discover a new country every month 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.

Decorate a sugar skull in celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with Elsa Tapia. For kids in grades 4-12. Space is limited; please sign up online or call your local library.

Join us for an afternoon of crafts and fun!

Come craft every 4th Wednesday of the month in the Forum Room.

Drop in anytime between 2:30-4pm.

Supplies provided!

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 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.

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

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.

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

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.

Come hang out with other teens and tweens every 4th Wednesday of the month. The library will host with a box of Universal Yums.

Drink Your Fruits and Vegetables

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. 

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.

Maker Studio: LEGO Robotics EV3

Decorate a sugar skull in celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with Elsa Tapia. For kids in grades K-6. Space is limited; please sign up online or call your local library.

Register Here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/18890/register

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

Join us for a screening of a captivating conversation with historical fiction writer Kate Quinn as she discusses her newest release, The Diamond Eye, and her other works. Quinn is the author of several New York

Come join other Anime fans every 4th Wednesday of the month at 4-5pm!

December meeting will take place a week early on Wednesday, Dec. 21 due to the winter holidays!

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

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

Join us for an in-person screening of Malinda Lo's live author event at the Central Library.

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?

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 author Malinda Lo talking about her new book A Scatter of Light, returning her storytelling skills to the Bay Area with another masterful coming-of-queer-age story, this time set against

Sneaky Vegetables

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.

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. 

Reading Justice is a program designed to give families an opportunity to talk about potentially challenging topics through the joyful medium of picture books and storytelling. Each month Ms.

CoderDojo is back at Rincon Valley Regional Library!

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

Join the Children's Librarian and other area homeschoolers to discuss curriculums, library resources and meet other families who are on their own home-schooling journey.

Join librarians virtually to discuss books by authors who are Black, Indigenous or People of Color.

Join us to discuss The Way We Lived edited by Malcolm Margolin. Pick up a free copy of the book at the Sebastopol Library. 

Connect with other videographers, photographers, podcasters, designers, sound artists, and others who are making media or are curious about making media.

The last Wednesday of every month from 6-7pm.

Join us for samples of staff selected chocolate themed books paired with an assortment of delights from the Chocolate Cow.

Limited seating.

Registration is required.

The Sonoma League of Women Voters presents a non-partisan and unbiased look at the Pros & Cons of the seven state ballot propositions on Wednesday, Octobe

The Sonoma League of Women Voters presents a non-partisan and unbiased look at the Pros & Cons of the seven state ballot propositions on Wednesday, Octobe

Join us for a panel discussion with transgender youth and parents of transgender children who will share their perspectives with us. This program will support, educate and inspire anyone who attends. For teens and adults. 

Paint Party
Follow along and create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece at our interactive paint parties with Beautiful Things Art Studio and local artist Tara Hackett.

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.

A small group of American capitalists are commonly known as Petaluma’s “founding fathers,” but the vibrant downtown was actually created by Irish, Chinese, German, Swiss-Italian, and Portuguese immigrants, as well as Black merc