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.

Bilingual Family Storytime

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 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!

Explore the new Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at Vine Ridge Senior Living. 

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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This program is presented in Spanish.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

Deal Days

Sunday, May 21

BAG SALE

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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

Visit Sebastopol Library for Social Service Day, where organizations come to you in one place to better support community needs.  This month's confirmed organizations include: California DMV, West County Community Services,

Explore the brand new Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at Kellgren Senior Apartments in Petaluma. 

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.

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:

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)

Explore the brand new Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at Kings Valley Apartments in Cloverdale. 

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

Securely dispose of unwanted documents with personal information.

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.

Children and their families are invited to a special interactive story reading with local children’s author Maria Alondra Jasso.

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. 

Five quilters from Moonlight Quilters of Sonoma County will each share five of their quilts and the stories behind them. The presenters are Heidi Anderson, Carole Dehlinger, Mary Flynn, James Haws, and Kathy Vedder. 

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. 

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.

Teen Anime Club  (for Teens)

Come join other Anime fans every 4th Wednesday of the month at 2:30-4pm!

Come meet other Teens who enjoy watching Anime and discussing Manga.

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.

The Sonoma Valley Regional Library's "Sonoma Reads!

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be at the Windsor Senior Center from 2:45pm-3:45pm.

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.

Sonoma County Taiko has been bringing the thunderous excitement of Taiko to Sonoma County since 1995.

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.

This event is for beginning readers. 

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

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.

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.

Delve into a dungeon with up to 6 other teenage heroes in a weekly game of D&D Adventurers League for Teens at the Guerneville Library (grades 7-12).

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!

Come join other anime fans every 4th Wednesday of the month at 3-4pm!

Eat snacks, talk about anime and manga, and watch an episode!

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

All ages welcome!

No experienced necessary.

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

Teens and tweens can drop in between 3:00-4:30 pm every 2nd, 4th and 5th Wednesday of the month for gaming! Nintendo Switch, Xbox and various board games are available options.

Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program

This event is for beginning readers to build confidence by reading a story to a dog!

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!

Intergenerational Chess Club

Weekly on Thursdays, 3:30-5 PM 

Join us! Learn something! Have fun!

Bring a white t-shirt, tank top, or tote bag, and use our dye to make a one of a kind Tie Dye creation. One item per person, no sheets/  blankets/ large items, please. Snacks and dye provided- while supplies last.

Looking to get involved in local climate action?

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!

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.

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

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.

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 with other teens to discuss books centering LGBTQIA+ voices! Free copies of the books will be available at the reference desk. Registration is encouraged but not required. Drop-ins are welcome.

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 Storytime on the Plaza from 5-7pm on the 4th Tuesdays of every month at the Sonoma Tuesday Night Market!

We will read a variety of informational and biographical picture books offering children an opportunity to discuss the content and reflect on how their own lives as citizens. Our series covers the lives of real people who made their communiti

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 us to relax and create an amazing piece of art with Romi Marks. Learning to draw with ‘tangles’ is a fun way to create beautiful images.

Discover how to stay in contact with friends and family online via social media.  Understand what social media is and how it works while sampling an overview of social media sites.
 

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. 

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.

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.

Come watch the brand new Sonoma County Library BiblioBus drive by in the Healdsburg FFA Twilight Parade!