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.

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

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.  Stay and play after!

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.

Mr. John returns to Cloverdale Library to present Family Storytime. Children will listen to stories, dance, sing, and play their way into literacy activities. Join us weekly for Storytime fun!

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 a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Storytime in the Park with Miss Charity.  Stories, music, movement, and more!

This program will be held at Giorgi Park in Healdsburg

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.

This program is presented in Spanish.

This program is presented in Spanish.

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

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Rincon Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Tuesday, between 11:30am-12:00pm.

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:

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

First Class Meets: March 1, 2023 at 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Welcome 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!

Northwest Library’s fiber arts club, "The Yarn Experience", continues into the spring with expanded hours!  Starting in February we will be offering parallel sessions every Tuesday 6:30pm-7:30pm and every Thursday 11:00am-12

Meditative Sound Bath 

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 program is presented in Spanish.

Do you love comics and graphic novels, but have trouble putting your ideas into action? Have you always wanted to have your comics published for the world to see?

We look forward to seeing you for an invigorating conversation with highly acclaimed author Sadeqa Johnson as she talks about her brand new novel, The House of Eve!

The Redwood Empire Food Bank will be at Northwest Library to assist people with CalFresh applications from 1pm to 3pm!

All ages welcome!

No experienced necessary.

Limited boards available - bring an extra if you have one!

Join us for Game On! for Teens.  Grades 6 and up only, please

#Switch

#PS4

#Virtual Reality

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:

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

First Class Meets: March 2, 2023 at 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an ebook or downloading an audiobook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30 minutes with Cloverdale Library Reference staff for one-on-one assistance on Saturdays, between 1:00-2:30 pm.

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an ebook or downloading an audiobook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30 minutes with Cloverdale Library Reference staff for one-on-one assistance on Saturdays, between 1:00-2:30 pm.

Many allies have been asking about the role bystanders can play in protecting targets of hate crimes.

Join us every Sunday for Pokemon Club!

1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundays of the month will be dedicated to learning how to play and casual games.

4th Sundays of the month will be dedicated to Tournaments.

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.

¡OBTENGA AYUDA PARA COMPRAR COMESTIBLES!

Hangout Club: Game On (for Teens and Tweens)

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

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.

Math for Fun and Reading for Fun are programs that encourage 1st through 4th grade students to come play games, make art, engage in theatre and mostly having fun while also supporting the learning that parents know is essential.

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an ebook or downloading an audiobook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30 minutes with Cloverdale Library Reference staff for one-on-one assistance on Saturdays, between 1:00-2:30 pm.

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.

Please note: This program is taking place indoors.

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

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.

Join the children’s librarian to explore the world of fantastic fungi. Learn about local mushrooms and make your own clay mushroom models! For kids in grades K-6. 

All materials provided. Advance registration required.

Join us for hands on engineering, problem solving and play using building bricks (ex: Legos, Duplos, KEVA Planks) on the first and third Tuesday of every month.  

After school Homework Help Lab offered in the Rincon Valley Regional Library Forum Room.

Watch Anime after school. Vote to choose future viewing options. Snacks provided while supplies last.

Come paint your own stylized picture frame, taught by Oaxacan artist Irma Rodriguez. Participants will experiment with special techniques that are used in making Alebrijes. For teens in grades 7-12.

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!

This Storytime is designed for school aged children K-6. Join us for fun stories, word games, songs, movement and more.

Looking to get involved in local climate action?

Meet with other teens to discuss books centering LGBTQ+ voices!  Meetings are in person, at the Northwest Library (the one by Coddingtown Mall), every 4^th Tuesday of the month, from 4:30pm-5:30pm.  Print copi

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.

The Sonoma Valley Regional Library's Mystery Book Club is back on the 1st Thursday of every month!  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.&n

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.

Build Club is Back! Join us for hands on engineering, problem solving and play using building bricks (ex: Legos, Duplos) and other materials!

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!

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

Clases de Ciudadanía en Español Gratis

Las clases están diseñadas para ayudar a los estudiantes a prepararse para la entrevista de ciudadanía.

Los Miércoles, a partir del 3 de Agosto de 2022, 5:30-7:30

Are you planning to submit a FAFSA, CA Dream Act or 10,000 Degrees Scholarship?

Have you ever wanted to paint rocks? This is the time! Fun for the whole family. All materials will be provided, even the rocks. However, you are welcome to bring your own rocks too. 

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

January through November at 6 PM

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with Rincon Reference staff for one-on-one assistance every Tuesday, between 6:30pm-7:00pm.

Northwest Library’s fiber arts club, "The Yarn Experience", continues into the spring with expanded hours!  Starting in February we will be offering parallel sessions every Tuesday 6:30pm-7:30pm and every Thursday 11:00am-12

Family Storytime  

Read, sing, play, move, and learn. Open to all families with children 0-6 years old. Drop-in, no registration needed.  

¡Miércoles mágicos!

¡Únete con nosotros cada miércoles a las 6:00 pm para jugar y leer en familia!

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

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 community.  

We have sewing machines for you to use as well as volunteers to assist and support you in your endeavors.

The Rohnert Park – Cotati Library will start hosting regular library commission meetings in the Armando Flores Room. The Sonoma County Library Commission is an 11-person body responsible for governing the library.

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