Week Calendar

Explore the brand new Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at the Mother's Day Pancake Breakfast at Keiser Park. 

Ven a explorarar algunas de las plantas originarias en el parque estatal Sugarloaf Ridge, su historia natural, herbologia y folklore.

¡El viaje es gratis! Lo que viene incluido:

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!

Bilingual Family Storytime

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

Support the Petaluma Library by purchasing books at the Friends of the Petaluma Library Book Sale.

General and Children's Sale Days

Wednesday, May 17

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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. 

Join us for stories, songs, and movement under the big oak tree behind the Petaluma Historical Museum downtown.

Support the Petaluma Library by purchasing books at the Friends of the Petaluma Library Book Sale.

General and Children's Sale Days

Thursday, May 18 and

Friday, May 19

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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!

Support the Petaluma Library by purchasing books at the Friends of the Petaluma Library Book Sale.

General and Children's Sale Days

Friday, May 19

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Deal Days

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

Securely dispose of unwanted documents with personal information.

Support the Petaluma Library by purchasing books at the Friends of the Petaluma Library Book Sale.

Deal Days

Saturday, May 20

HALF PRICE ALL DAY

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday, May 21

Is your sewing machine making a funky noise, not the good kind? Does your machine stop and start? You have no idea on where to start?

Stay and Play (ages 0-6)

Come to “Stay and Play” Explore our toys, puzzles, building blocks and more!

This program is presented in Spanish.

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.

If you need a professional-looking profile picture and all you have is a smartphone, come to our Professional Headshots program where we will take your photo with our portable photography studio.

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:

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

First Class Meets: May 3, 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!

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

Meet live insect eating bats! Learn all about about insect eating bats and meet 3 species of native bats. We will talk about adaptations and characteristics of each bat. For kids in grades K-8.

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/26483/register

This program is presented in Spanish.

The Mad Hatter Librarian cordially invites Guerneville families to Wonderland at the library. There will be stories, games, croquet, tea, and refreshments. Don’t be late for this very important date!

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. 

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:

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

First Class Meets: May 4, 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. 

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. 

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. 

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: 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.

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 to learn about bees, our pollinating friends, and recreate their image… in stone! All materials provided. For kids in grades K-6.

Explore the art of water marbling! This ancient monoprinting process involves floating pigment on the surface of thickened water to create patterns which can then be transferred onto paper or fabric.

This event is for beginning readers. 

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

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

This week, we will build with KEVA plants and make smoothies with a human powered smoothie bike. . 

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with a Sonoma Valley Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with a Sonoma Valley Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

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.  

Celebrando el Mes de la Herencia Asiático-Americana y de las Islas del Pacífico con una fiesta de proyectos y snacks de Japón. Este evento familiar es inclusivo.

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

Explore the brand new Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at the Monte Rio Community Center. 

All ages welcome!

No experienced necessary.

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

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.

Bring your knitting and crocheting to the library and sit and chat with others. Relax, learn and share.  

Resources for mental health, housing support, hunger relief, Narcan education, legal services, pet care and much more. All in one place! 

Organizations in attendance include:

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!

Discover a new country every month through music, trivia, and the best snacks and candies they have to offer. Using a special 360° screen, you’ll be able to view the countries as if you’re there.

Join us to learn about bees, our pollinating friends, and recreate their image… in stone! All materials provided. For kids in grades K-6.

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

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with a Sonoma Valley Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

Join us to learn about bees, our pollinating friends, and recreate their image… in stone! All materials provided. 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!

Explore the art of water marbling! This ancient monoprinting process involves floating pigment on the surface of thickened water to create patterns which can then be transferred onto paper or fabric.

Support the Petaluma Library by purchasing books at the Friends of the Petaluma Library Book Sale.

Members Preview Sale

Memberships available at door

Tuesday, May 16

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with a Sonoma Valley Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Meet live insect eating bats! Learn all about about insect eating bats and meet 3 species of native bats. We will talk about adaptations and characteristics of each bat. For kids in grades K-8.

Session 4: Paint a rock with a beautiful pattern, picture, inspirational word, quote etc. Keep your rock as a reminder, or spread happiness by putting it out for someone else to find.

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!

Public meeting for Rains Creek Water District.

The LAB meets from 6-7 pm the 3^rd Tuesday of the following months: February, May, August, and November

PUBLIC COMMENT

Tortilla 
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. 

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

Read, sing, play, move and learn at storytime! Open to all families with children 0-6 years old. Registration is not required, but feel free to register for the series to receive an email reminder before each session. 

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!

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