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 your local librarian in singing, reading, and playing together to build early literacy skills and a joy of reading. 

This event is outdoors and we usually meet on the stage and recommend bringing a blanket to sit on. 

Come to “Stay and Play!”

Explore our toys, puzzles, building blocks and more!

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

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.

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!

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

Part 4: Beginning Calligraphy: Putting it all Together

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.

Ven a la biblioteca a cantar, escuchar cuentos, moverte, jugar, y aprender. Serena brinda diversión para familias con niños de 0 a 6 años. 

Este es un evento inclusivo presentado en español.

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)

Our community room will be open for families with Babies and Toddlers who would like a social opportunity for their children to play with the library's collection of toys together. Hope to see you there!

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!

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-12:00pm.  Feel

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. 

Explore the brand new Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at the Mitote Food Park. 

This program is presented in Spanish.

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

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.

Create a mini-puddling station to support butterflies! All materials provided. Registration is required. For kids in grades K-6.

Join us every Sunday for Pokemon Club! (for ages 10-17)

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.

Join us us for Tween Computer Lounge, where young people use computers and  game consoles to play Roblox, Nintendo Switch games, and  X-Box games. 

Join us us for Tween Computer Lounge, where young people use computers and  game consoles to play Roblox, Nintendo Switch games, and  X-Box games. 

A fun event for players of the Pokémon trading card game! Beginner-friendly, free and open to the public. The library has a limited number of battle decks and play mats for those who need them. Snacks provided.

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: lounge  (for Teens & Tweens)

Come hang out with other teens every 5th Wednesday of the month. 

Games and snacks available!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Teens and tweens can drop in between 3:00-4:30 pm every 2nd, 4th and 5th Wednesday of the month for gaming! Board games and video games are available as options to choose from.

The public library is a great place for at-home learners! Join the Children's Librarian and other homeschoolers in the area to discuss curriculum needs and library resources.

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.

We offer Homework Help to students in grades K-12 on Wednesdays from 4-6 and Thursdays from 3-4:30 at the library.

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!

Intergenerational Chess Club

Weekly on Thursdays, 3:30-5 PM 

Join us! Learn something! Have fun!

Looking to get involved in local climate action?

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/24967/register

Join us for an exciting trip through time as we chat with New York Times bestselling historical fiction author Pam Jenoff about her newest book Code Name Sapphire!

Create a mini-puddling station to support butterflies! All materials provided. Registration is required. For kids in grades K-6.

Create a mini-puddling station to support butterflies!  Due to limited supplies, 20 children can participate. Registration is encouraged for notifications. For kids in grades K-6.

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

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 copies of that month’s

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.

DRAFT AGENDA Sebastopol Library Advisory Board March 29, 2023, 4:30 p.m. Location: Sebastopol Regional Library 7140 Bodega Avenue, Sebastopol 95472
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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.

Check out this book club for kids who are just beginning to read chapter books. We'll flip through the book with the Children's Librarian and discuss characters and plot lines and then read the first chapter or two together.

Drop in casual crafting in the teen section - activities like adult coloring pages, origami, papel picado, knitting, friendship bracelets, and more. A place to chill!

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.

Due to Cesar Chavez Day, the library will be closed and we will not have Create Teen! in person this week. You can pick up a take-home kit to make a beautiful paper flower bouquet.

Join us for CoderDojo at Rincon Valley Regional Library!

Clases de Ciudadanía en Español Gratis.

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

Join Sonoma County Library and On the Margins at Chop's Teen Club to make some good trouble! Dr. Daniela Dominguez will present on the topics of authenticity, vulnerability, and courage.

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

January through November at 6 PM

Roseland Teen Book Club

Last Tuesday of Every Month, 6-7pm

Join us to discuss our monthly book, have snacks, and hang out together.

All book selections are available in both English and Spanish.

Descubra cómo este programa de hoja de cálculo puede ayudarlo a presupuestar, organizar información y presentar gráficos y tablas dinámicos.

Come play oversized games at the library! Spending time together strengthens bonds and creates shared memories. Bring the whole family and let's play!

Oversized games include: Jenga, Connect 4, Checkers, and playing cards.

Clases de Ciudadanía en Español Gratis.

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

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-12:00pm.  Feel

Debido al pronóstico de lluvia el 29 de marzo, se dará el concierto de 123 Andrés en la Biblioteca Central de Santa Rosa ubicada en 211 E St.

¡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

Discover how this spreadsheet program can assist you with budgeting, organizing information, and presenting dynamic charts and tables.

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.

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

Margaret Press, PhD is the co-founder of the DNA Doe Project (DDP), a non-profit corporation dedicated to identifying John and Jane Does through genetic genealogy.

SANTA ROSA LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES: DRAFT

Sonoma County Library

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Northwest Regional Library

150 Coddingtown Center

Santa Rosa, CA  95401