Week Calendar

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.

Stay and Play (ages 0-6)

Come to “Stay and Play”

Through play, children learn about their world. With this knowledge, they can understand books and stories once they begin to read!

Join us for Baby & Toddler Storytime! We will have stories, songs, movement, and fun!

Join us for Bilingual Stories in English and Spanish for children ages 0-5.

In the Children's Room at Northwest Library.

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Join us for Family Bilingual (English/Spanish) Storytime with Miss Charity.  Stories, music, movement, and more!

This program will be held inside the library. 

Join Children’s Librarian Amanda for in-person storytimes in the Rincon Valley Library forum room.  We will model the early literacy practices of talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing that will help your child get ready to read.&nbs

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.

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

Have you ever wanted to learn to play an instrument? Do you love music? In this program, you will learn how to play Boomwhackers, a fun, colorful set of tubes that represent different music notes!

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

This program is presented in Spanish.

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

Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of the month for engaging and lively conversation!

The book discussion will be in a "hybrid" format: you may join via Zoom or in-person at the library.

Register Here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/21866/register

Join the Children's Librarian and other families in our cozy Children's reading area for stories, rhymes, songs and simple crafts. Be prepared to wiggle, learn and have some fun!

Please REGISTER NOW for:

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

First Class Meets: January 4, 2023  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!

This storytime is designed for children ages 0 to 5. We will sing, dance, make music and read together. Join us!

Mystery Lovers!

Join fellow mystery buffs in lively conversation every third Thursday of the month at the Rohnert Park Senior Center.

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. 

Deal Days

Saturday, January 14
HALF PRICE ALL DAY
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

BAG SALE
Sunday, January 15
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Free books for educators on Tuesday 1/17, 9 - 10 am

Welcome to the Sunday Tea Book Club! Join us on every third Sunday of the month at 1:30 PM for tea and friendly conversation!

Visit Sebastopol Library on the 3rd Tuesday of the month for Social Service Day, where organizations come to you in one place to better support community needs.

On January 17, the following organizations will be present: 

Join local Basket Weaver Annie Roberts for a 4-part beginning Basket Making class. Tuesdays, January 10, 17, 24, 31 from 1-4 pm. All materials provided. Advanced registration required. Space is limited.

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. 

Print Copies will be available in the branch a month before the discussion. Feel free to call the library or email the Library with any questions.

2023 Schedule:

January 19 Girl Waits with Gun

Please REGISTER NOW for:

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

First Class Meets: January 5, 2023 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. 

Join North Bay Events for family trivia at the library! Free to play and prizes for the winning teams! No registration required.

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. 

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. 

Come and read aloud to the dogs of the Humane Society of Sonoma County.

These well-trained dogs love to listen to stories.

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

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Teen Anime Club

Join us for Teen Anime Club

Meet other Teens who enjoy watching Anime and discussing Manga.

Teens will decide as a group which Anime titles to watch.

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. 

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.

Hangout Club: Tabletop Club (D&D, MTG, RPGs) (for Teens and Tweens)

Tabletop Club!

RPGs /TTRPGs /Dungeons & Dragons/ Magic the Gathering/ Pokemon!

Drop-in for help with homework.

Wednesdays from 2:30 - 4:30 pm in the Children's Room at Northwest Library.

For students in grades K -12th grade.

Volunteers help students with homework.

Free.

Explore the brand new Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be at Windsor Senior Center temporary location at Bluebird Center from 2:45pm-3:45pm.

Watch the Sonoma Vietnamese Association Lion Dance Team as they welcome the Lunar New Year. In Vietnam, lion dancing combines martial arts with folk dancing in order to mimic the animal’s movements.

The Gravenstein Mandolin Ensemble (GME) was formed in 2006 in Sebastopol, California, a town famous for its Gravenstein apples.

Special Edition of Creation Station! Join us one week before the 9th annual LumaCon! and get your costume stage ready.

Do you know what kind of owls live in Sonoma County? Learn about barn, screech, great horned, and burrowing owls at the library's Seeds and Reads All About Owls program. Then dissect a real owl pellet to discover what owls eat!

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

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Central Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Thursday, between 3:00-5:00 pm.

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Central Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Thursday, between 3:00-5:00 pm.

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

This event is for beginning readers. 

Read a story to a dog!

Beginning Readers Welcome!

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

This is an In-Person event. 

Intergenerational Chess Club

Weekly on Thursdays, 3:30-5 PM 

Join us! Learn something! Have fun!

Experience the history, culture, and societal impact of hip hop through live and interactive presentations focused on historic and current examples of hip hop’s founding principles: peace, love, unity, and fun!

Do you know what kind of owls live in Sonoma County? Learn about barn, screech, great horned, and burrowing owls at the library's Seeds and Reads All About Owls program. Then dissect a real owl pellet to discover what owls eat!

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.

We offer Homework Help to students in grades K-12 on Wednesdays from 4-6 at the library. 

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

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Central Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Thursday, between 3:00-5:00 pm.

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

Join us to make a vision board! You will find images that give you inspiration and then cut and paste them to a poster. It could be to help you achieve your goals, remind yourself of your dreams, or create an aesthetic collage.

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Central Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Thursday, between 3:00-5:00 pm.

Self-defense teaches boundary setting, personal safety, and physical self-defense skills. Taught by respected local instructor, Lucibel Nunez, you’ll learn the basic skills to protect yourself in real life situations.

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. 

Join us for CoderDojo at Rincon Valley Regional Library!

Lou Zweier and John Crowley host “Petaluma Conversations” again on Tuesdays, January 17 - February 7.

Virtual MLK Celebration Event & Award Ceremony

43rd annual Sonoma County celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision of a just nation!

Join North Bay Events for family trivia at the library! Free to play and prizes for the winning teams! No registration required.

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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. 

Collagraphy is a printmaking process in which textured materials are collaged onto a rigid printing plate. When ink is applied to various textures, you'll see an array of interesting tones and shapes on your prints.

View Ahead and Discuss Together! 

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 each Wednesday from 6-7:30 to sew in the community.  

On 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.