Week Calendar

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.

FoHL Book Sale

In the Meeting Room, Healdsburg Library, 139 Piper Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 — 10:00am–5:30pm — MEMBERS ONLY 10–1

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. 

FoHL Book Sale

In the Meeting Room, Healdsburg Library, 139 Piper Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 — 10:00am–5:30pm — MEMBERS ONLY 10–1

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.

FoHL Book Sale

In the Meeting Room, Healdsburg Library, 139 Piper Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 — 10:00am–5:30pm — MEMBERS ONLY 10–1

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!

This program is presented in Spanish.

Acciones Cotidianas que Fortalecen el Sistema Inmunológico

con Angeles Quiñones

FoHL Book Sale

In the Meeting Room, Healdsburg Library, 139 Piper Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 — 10:00am–5:30pm — MEMBERS ONLY 10–1

This program is presented in Spanish.

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

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.

Please REGISTER NOW for:

November Let’s Talk English Conversation Classes on WEDNESDAYS

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

First Class Meets: November 2, 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!

***This event will be held in the Children's room due to Elections in the Forum Room***

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. 

Maker Studio: Dino Stop Motion

This program is presented in Spanish.

Día de los Muertos- This annual celebration touches the heart and connects the community with music, food, a car and truck show, activities for kids, and more!

Register Here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/20158/register

You’re invited to an enlightening hour with highly acclaimed writer, journalist, broadcaster, and speaker Lisa Napoli as she discusses her group biography of the four women whose voices defined NPR, Susan, Linda, Nina, and Cokie: The Extr

You’re invited to an enlightening hour with highly acclaimed writer, journalist, broadcaster, and speaker Lisa Napoli as she discusses her group biography of the four women whose voices defined NPR, Susan, Linda, Nina, and Cokie: The Extr

You’re invited to an enlightening hour with highly acclaimed writer, journalist, broadcaster, and speaker Lisa Napoli as she discusses her group biography of the four women whose voices defined NPR, Susan, Linda, Nina, and Cokie: The Extr

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:

November Let’s Talk English Conversation Classes on THURSDAYS 1:00 – 2:30 pm

First Class Meets: November 3, 2022 at 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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. 

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!

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.

Join us for a dance performance by Quetzalén, Sonoma County’s Mexican Folklórico group, whose mission is to display the splendor of Mexico’s traditional dance, music, and dress, and promote public awareness and appreciation of this rich cultural h

Botanical Watercolor Illustrations - Feel inspired by the natural world with California-based watercolorist Jess Park of Jeshy Park. Use a simple monoline pen to build up single strokes that make up the basics of botanicals.

We invite our neighbors to trick-or-treat around the historic Sonoma Plaza on Monday, October 31 between 3 and 5 pm.

Stop on by for some storytime and goodies!

You are invited to the annual Halloween Open House at Guerneville Regional Library for fun, games, treats and door prizes. Presented by the River Friends of the Library. Come dressed in a costume, get a free book. 

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.

Universal Yums is a subscription box of snacks and candies from a different country every month. Come sample snacks with other teens! This month is snacks from South Korea! First come first serve. Limited snacks.

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.

Join us as we make gorgeous book cover collages on tiles that can be displayed as art, or used as coasters! All materials provided. Registration recommended.

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

This event is for beginning readers. 

Read a story to a dog!

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.

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. 

Slow Food Sonoma County North, in partnership with the Windsor Regional Library and Listening for a Change, invites you to a special showing of

Join us October 31st at Sebastopol Library in your costume (optional) ready to craft!

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

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

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.

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!

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

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.

Become a published author! In this four week virtual series, attendees will learn the use of similes, metaphors, alliteration, and how to develop the attendees' own unique narrative "voice".

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.

Rain gardens aren't just beautiful, aesthetically pleasing landscapes -- they also help recharge ground water and reduce pollution by minimizing runoff from your landscape.

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

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.

Join Northwest's new Fiber Arts club, "The Yarn Experience"! All levels of knitters, crocheters, and other yarn crafters are welcome to join us as we create a new yarn project each month. Beginners welcome! Materials provided while supplies last.

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.

Enjoy the library Hygge style with soft music, tea and coziness in the main reading room.

Stacey L. Smith is an Associate Professor of History at Oregon State University where she specializes in the history of the American West and the Civil War and Reconstruction eras.