Week Calendar

Volunteer tax preparers from the AARP Foundation will help you with your taxes as part of their free Tax-Aide program.  They will be at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library on Fridays February 24, March 10, March 24, April 3, and April 7. 

Stress is proven to deplete the body’s natural resources and diminishes our natural ability to fight disease.

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.

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!

Volunteer tax preparers from the AARP Foundation will help you with your taxes as part of their free Tax-Aide program.  They will be at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library on Fridays February 24, March 10, March 24, and April 7. 

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!

Free Document Shredding with Becoming Independent's Secured Document Shredding Truck

Securely dispose of unwanted documents with personal information.

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 us for Lego Club for hands on engineering, problem solving exercise, and play using age-appropriate materials.

Younger siblings are welcome to attend and use our collection of duplo bricks.

Volunteer tax preparers from the AARP Foundation will help you with your taxes as part of their free Tax-Aide program.  They will be at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library on Fridays February 24, March 10, March 24, April 3, and April 7. 

Quédate y juega (edades 0-6)

Ven a "Quédate y juega" ¡Explora nuestros juguetes, rompecabezas, bloques de construcción y más!

This program is presented in Spanish.

Local nonprofit Better Beginnings for Babies will host these dynamic community circles supporting infant feeding and the postpartum journey. Everyone gets a chance to share. Facilitated by lactation specialists or consultants. No fee.

Join us at the Sonoma Valley Library for Baby StoryTime! We'll read, sing, bounce, tickle, and play music.

Babytime is from 11-11:30am. Stay and Play from 11:30-noon!

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:

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

First Class Meets: April 5, 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-12:00pm.  Feel

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Volunteer tax preparers from the AARP Foundation will help you with your taxes as part of their free Tax-Aide program.  They will be at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library on Fridays February 24, March 10, March 24, April 3, and April 7. 

Local nonprofit Better Beginnings hosts Baby Cafes at the Petaluma Library, Fridays from 11:30am-12:30pm.

The Asian Art Museum presents: The Language of Flowers in Asian Art

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. 

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

This program is intended for beginning readers in grades K-6. 

This is an In-Person event. 

Support, information and resources for:
COVID-19, women's health, nutrition, diabetes/A1C/sugar education, poison
control, tobacco use, disasters, and more. Includes blood pressure and random

Volunteer tax preparers from the AARP Foundation will help you with your taxes as part of their free Tax-Aide program.  They will be at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library on Fridays February 24, March 10, March 24, April 3, and April 7. 

Join us on the first Tuesday of each month at 12:00 PM as we discuss different books! This is a hybrid event. You may join us at the library or via zoom. 

Explore the brand new Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at Brookdale Paulin Creek. 

Volunteer tax preparers from the AARP Foundation will help you with your taxes as part of their free Tax-Aide program.  They will be at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library on Fridays February 24, March 10, March 24, and April 7. 

The Soaring Minds Club is a student-led club from Analy High that aspires to promote creativity in Sonoma County’s youth as well as help foster a love for art, self expression, and confidence in oneself.  Our arts and craft activities are des

Volunteer tax preparers from the AARP Foundation will help you with your taxes as part of their free Tax-Aide program.  They will be at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library on Fridays February 24, March 10, March 24, April 3, and April 7. 

Annual budget workshop for the Sonoma County Library Commission.

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:

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

First Class Meets: April 6, 2023 at 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Volunteer tax preparers from the AARP Foundation will help you with your taxes as part of their free Tax-Aide program.  They will be at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library on Fridays February 24, March 10, March 24, and April 7. 

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.

Meditative Sound Bath 

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. 

You are invited to our Springtime Egg Painting Party! All materials provided. All ages welcome. Refreshments served and giveaway Children's books available. Sponsored by the River Friends of the Library. 

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

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.

Stop by and learn the basics of how to check out and use one of E Street Studios Canon cameras (T7i DSLR).

Read The Bertie Project, by Alexander McCall  Smith and join us in person at the Windsor Senior Center for the discussion on Monday, May 1st at 2:30 pm. 

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. 

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.

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Join the Korean Spirit and Cultural Promotion Project (KSCPP) to learn about Korean culture and history. Follow along to make your own beautiful paper and wire Lotus Lantern.

Frame Art Workshop

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.

Healdsburg Jazz is honored to once again celebrate the birthday and legacy of poet and writer Dr.

Learn the basics of using hand sewing to repair and personalize your clothing. We will be focusing on patching and discussing how to choose fabric, different types of stitching, and how to extend the lives of the garments we love.

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.

Come on down to Otto's Grotto where tweens come to hang out, create, make, and be in TWEEN community. 

This week, we will play with oversized games and Ozobots. 

This program is for kids in grades 4-6 only. 

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 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.  

Join your teen librarian to create no-sew cup cozies to keep or give as a gift! All materials provided.

For teens in grades 7-12. Free! Please register online or at your local library.

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

In this 2-hour workshop, author and artist Oliver Chin will teach you have to draw in the Japanese comics and animation (manga & anime) style. All materials provided. Free for teens in grades 7-12. Registration encouraged.

Explore the brand new Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be in front of Lavell Apartments (Burbank Housing) from 3:30-4:30pm.

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 local instructor Elsa Tapia for bilingual family craft time at the library. Children will paint empty cantaritos, while parents make paper flowers! All materials provided. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Free!

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!

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!

Looking to get involved in local climate action?

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/25219/register

Come join for Family Yoga and Movement Games. All ages welcome. Bring a stuffed animal for the yoga games, or use one of our beanie babies. Parents are most welcome to dance and play, too. 

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

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. All materials provided. For teens in grades 7-12. 

This workshop introduces teens to the essential elements of Chinese Calligraphy, including how to hold the brush, basic strokes, and simple words. Led by Nancy Wang and Judy Cheung of the Redwood Empire Chinese Association.

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.

Join us for hands on engineering, problem solving and play using building bricks (ex: Legos, Duplos) and other materials! This month's challenge "Lego Zip Line" build an object that can race down the zipline fastest!!

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!

Clases de Ciudadanía en Español Gratis.

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

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

Explore the brand new Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at Family Literacy Night at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley. 

Meditative Sound Bath 

Celebrate National Poetry Month by creating your own reduction poetry at Cloverdale Library!