Calendario de semana

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.

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

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!

¡Únase a nosotros en la Biblioteca Regional de Petaluma para la hora de cuentos para los niños pequeños! ¡Aprende y practica habilidades de alfabetización temprana con libros, música y movimiento!

¡Le invitamos a la hora de cuentos para bebés en la Biblioteca Central de Santa Rosa! Vamos a leer, cantar, movernos y escuchar música. Este programa es diseñado para bebés de 0 a 18 meses de edad y sus cuidadores.

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

In the Children's Room at Northwest Library.

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Únase a nosotros para una divertida hora de cuentos bilingüe para la familia (español / inglés) con la Sra. Charity. ¡Cuentos, música, movimiento, más!

Este programa estará dentro de la biblioteca.

Únase a Betsy, bibliotecaria de niños, para los cuentos en persona en el foro de la Biblioteca Rincon Valley.

A unique opportunity to observe rug hooking artists in action! View completed rug hook projects and mingle with the artists.  

In the Rincon Valley Forum room. FREE!

Únase a nosotros para una divertida hora de cuentos bilingüe para la familia (español / inglés). ¡Libros, música, movimiento y arte!

Este programa estará dentro de la biblioteca.

Monday, April 17, 2023 - Day 1: Family Budgeting

Quédate y juega (edades 0-6)

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

Tuesday, April 18, 2023 - Day 2: Instituciones Financieras (Financial Institutions)

Las razones clave por las que debo saber más sobre las instituciones financieras (Top reasons why I need to learn more about financial institutions)

Este programa se presentará en español.

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 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.

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.

Better Beginnings Baby Cafes are dynamic community circles supporting infant feeding and the postpartum journey. Everyone gets a chance to share. The Baby Cafe is facilitated by lactation specialists or consultants from Better Beginnings.

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 - Day 3: Debt Relief

Si necesita una imagen de perfil con aspecto profesional y lo único que tenga es su teléfono, le invitamos a nuestro programa de Fotos de perfil profesionales en el cual le tomamos la foto de rostro en nuestro estudio portátil de fotografía.

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!

Por favor REGÍSTRESE AHORA para:

Clases de conversación en inglés cada MIÉRCOLES de abril de 11:00 AM a 12:30 PM

La primera clase se reúne: 5 de abril, 2023 a las 11:00 AM, hora del Pacífico (US y Canadá)

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!

Thursday, April 20, 2023 - Day 4: Employer Retirement Plans

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.

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

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

Expedition Palau

Para los lectores principantes.

Practique la lectura con un perro de terapia certificado por 4PAWS para mejorar las habilidades de lectura y la confianza.

Este es un evento en persona. 

The Soaring Minds Club is a student-led club from Analy High school that will go to the Sebastopol library every 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month, from 12:30pm-1:30pm, to work on arts and crafts activities with kids.

¡Los Amigos de las Bibliotecas de Santa Rosa tendrán una venta de libros esta primavera! Los miembros de los Amigos están invitado a repasar la venta desde las 10am hasta las 12pm el viernes, 1 de abril, 2022.

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.

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

#Switch

#PS4

#Virtual Reality

Leer a un Perrito

Ven a leer en voz alta a los perros de PALS (Paws as Loving Support). 

Estos perros son bien entrenados y les encantan escuchar cuentos en inglés y español. 

Do you know how to protect yourself and your digital signature when you are online? Cyber criminals have become adept at triggering an emotional response to get you to click on links that can compromise your security.

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

Por favor REGÍSTRESE AHORA para:

Clases de conversación en inglés cada JUEVES de abril de 1:00 a 2:30 pm

La primera clase se reúne: 6 de abril a la 1:00 PM, hora del Pacífico (US y Canadá)

Join a group of young authors in readings of their stories that they contributed to our anthology River to Moon: Adventure Stories by Young Authors that was a result of writing workshops with author Natasha Yim.

¡Conoce murciélagos en vivo que comen insectos! Aprende todo sobre los murciélagos que comen insectos y conoce 3 especies de murciélagos nativos. Hablaremos de adaptaciones y características de cada murciélago. Para niños en los grados K-8.

Leer a un Perrito

Ven a leer en voz alta a los perros de PALS (Paws as Loving Support). 

Estos perros son bien entrenados y les encantan escuchar cuentos en inglés y español. 

Five By Five

Five quilters from the Santa Rosa Quilt Guild will each be sharing five of their quilts and the stories behind them. The presenters are Helen Anderson, Jan Nilsen, Elaine Ramires, Elaine Tucker, and Genelle Voorhees.

The first step to learning calligraphy is getting familiar with your tools and materials. In Part 1, Maybelle introduces you to the inks, pens, and papers you will need to get started and show you the proper way to hold the pen.

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).

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. 

Leer a un Perrito

Ven a leer en voz alta a los perros de PALS (Paws as Loving Support). 

Estos perros son bien entrenados y les encantan escuchar cuentos en inglés y español. 

Acompaña a Alma Shaw, de Sonoma Ecology Center, en una introducción al programa de 

If you or someone you know is facing Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or another chronic illness, it’s never too early to put financial plans in place.  Join us to learn tips for managing someone else’s finances, how to prepare for future care c

If you or someone you know is facing Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or another chronic illness, it’s never too early to put financial plans in place.  Join us to learn tips for managing someone else’s finances, how to prepare for future care c

If you or someone you know is facing Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or another chronic illness, it’s never too early to put financial plans in place.  Join us to learn tips for managing someone else’s finances, how to prepare for future care c

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

Tabletop Club!

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

Visítenos para ayuda con tarea.

Los miércoles de las 2:30 - 4:30 pm.

Para estudiantes de grados K - 12.

Voluntarios ayudan a los estudiantes con su tarea.

Gratis.

No se requiere cita.

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.

View the recording of the April 19th talk - If you or someone you know is facing Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or another chronic illness, it’s never too early to put financial plans in place.  Join us to learn tips for managing someone else’

Este evento es para los lectores principiantes.

Practique la lectura con un perro de terapia certificado por 4PAWS para mejorar las habilidades de lectura y la confianza.

HORA DE CUENTOS PARA BEBÉS

The doors are open at Otto's Grotto where tweens come to hang out, create, make, and be in TWEEN community.   

This week, we are unpacking a Universal Yums box to explore snack foods from another country. 

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.  

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

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

¡Explore el nuevo BiblioBus de la Biblioteca del Condado de Sonoma! Esta biblioteca móvil estará en el Centro Comunitario de Monte Rio.

¡Todas las edades son bienvenidas!

No se necesita experiencia.

Tablas limitadas disponibles: ¡traiga una tabla, si tiene una!

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.

Ofrecemos ayuda con la tarea a los estudiantes en los grados K-12 los miércoles de 4 a 6 en la biblioteca.

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.

¡Bienvenidos a "Perritos y Libros" en la Biblioteca Noroeste!

Este evento es para lectores comenzando a leer.

¡Lee un cuento a un perrito!

Para los lectores principantes.

Practique la lectura con un perro de terapia certificado por 4PAWS para mejorar las habilidades de lectura y la confianza.

Este es un evento en persona. 

Intergenerational Chess Club

Weekly on Thursdays, 3:30-5 PM 

Join us! Learn something! Have fun!

Taller de marco para arte

#gaming

#smash bros 

#tournament

Everyone is welcome. No sign up necessary.

OK to bring your own controller and console.

Learn all about Sonoma County bat species and make a felt bat puppet to take home. All materials provided. For kids in grades K-6.

Discover a new country every month through music, trivia, and the best snacks and candies they have to offer.

We provide the treats, you bring a spirit of adventure and curiosity about the world.

Únete a nosotros para un evento inclusivo para familias LGBTQ+ y aliados sobre la importancia de la familia, la diversidad, y la comunidad.Los padres, cuidadores, y tutores pueden traer a sus hij@s para una hora de historias, manualidades y explor

Expedition Palau

Celebrate Money Smart Week!

Use decorative materials like construction paper, washi tape, markers, and stickers to design your own money bank to take home. All materials provided. Recommended for kids in grades K-6. Free! 

Looking to get involved in local climate action?

Join Oliver Chin to explore the evolution of Japanese animation and comic books—featuring 100 of your favorite characters and creators: from Osamu Tezuka’s Astro Boy and Rumiko Takahashi’s Ranma 1/2 to Hayao Miyazaki’s Studio Ghibli and Totoro.

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. 

¡Únase a su bibliotecario de jovenes para crear un calentador de taza sin - costura para usted o para regalar! Todos los materiales proporcionados. Para jovenes en los grados 7-12. ¡Gratis! Regístrese en línea o en su biblioteca local.

Aprenda todo sobre los murciélagos del condado de Sonoma y haga una marioneta de murciélago para llevar a casa. Todos los materiales serán proporcionados.

Para niños en grados K-6.

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

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.

Ofrecemos ayuda con la tarea a los estudiantes en los grados K-12 los miércoles de 4 a 6 en la biblioteca.

Celebrate Día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day)!

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.

Celebrate Money Smart Week!

Use decorative materials like construction paper, washi tape, markers, and stickers to design your own money bank to take home. All materials provided. Recommended for kids in grades K-6. Free! 

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.

Session 3: Make your very own desk top sand garden.

Social Advocates for Youth (SAY) is a local nonprofit organization serving youth 0-25 with housing, counseling, career and education exploration programs.

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. 

The Rohnert Park - Cotati Library Advisory Board (LAB) meets quarterly on the 3rd Tuesday of February, April, June, August, October, December at 5:00 PM. Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting.

Join us for CoderDojo at Rincon Valley Regional Library!

Calling all poetry lovers. This is poetry night! Bring a poem to share with the group or simply listen to others share their poems. It could be one you have written or one written by someone else. Perhaps you would like to share a Haiku poem.

Descubra cómo mantenerse en contacto con amigos y familiares en línea a través de las redes sociales. Comprenda qué son las redes sociales y cómo funcionan mientras repasamos los más conocidos sitios de redes sociales.