Week Calendar

Join us for Storytime at the Park (Depot Park) at 10am!

Get ready to sing and dance and hear some stories outside.

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.

Come to “Stay and Play” for kids ages 0-6 years old. Explore our toys, puzzles, building blocks and more!

Explore the brand new Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at the Petaluma Senior Center the second Tuesday of every month! 

Join us in the children's garden for a pollinator storytime and craft.  Listen to a fun, interacting story, learn about pollinators from our local Master Gardeners, and make a pollinator journal to take home.

Come to “Stay and Play” for kids ages 0-6 years old. Explore our toys, puzzles, building blocks and more!

Cloverdale Library offers a weekly Storytime that incorporates, reading, music, movement, and more to help celebrate reading and promote literacy. Join us for this weekly activity that helps prepare children for school readiness. 

Jueves de juegos

¡Únete con nosotros cada jueves para jugar en familia!

Este programa sin cita ofrecerá nuevos juegos, materiales de arte, y desafíos para alentar a los niños a explorar y descubrir.  

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at Oakmont Gardens. 

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.

Calling all Forestville families! Join the Guerneville Children's Librarian on the second Saturday of the month for a storytime with songs, rhymes, and simple games.

Stay and Play (ages 0-6)

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

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.

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.

Please REGISTER NOW for:

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

First Class Meets: August 2, 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", returns with Summer Sessions!  Throughout the rest of June, July, and August, we will continue offering parallel sessions every Tuesday 6:30pm-7:30pm and every Thursday 11:00am-12:00

Explore the brand new Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be at Rohnert Park Senior Center from 11:30am- 12:30pm.

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

Kimono, netsuke, swords, lacquerware, screens, and scrolls.

The Guerneville Regional Library invites you to its new book club for adults that centers on LGBTQ+ voices. Meetings occur on the second Saturday of the month from 11 am-12 pm. 

New members are always welcome!

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. 

Come to “Stay and Play” for kids ages 0-6 years old. Explore our toys, puzzles, building blocks and more!

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at the Sonoma County Fair. 

Explore the brand new Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site every second Tuesday of the month at PEP Housing - 579 Vallejo St, Petaluma. 

Join us on the second Thursday of each month at 12:00 PM as we discuss a different book! Print Copies will be available in the branch a month before the discussion.

Led by students from Analy High, the Soaring Minds Art Club promotes creativity and self-expression in Sonoma County youth.

To commemorate the 78th anniversary of the nuclear bombings in Japan and over half a century of activism for a nuclear-free world, the Sonoma County Peace Crane Project and the makers of the film Women Against the Bomb invite yo

Pins & Needles Jr. - Summer Sewing Club

Ages 9-13

Join us for our summer sewing club for 4 Mondays and learn basic sewing skills, meet new friends, and create fun projects.

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

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 to discuss this book IN-PERSON at the Rincon Valley Library. Pick up a copy of this month's selection at the Reference Desk while supplies last.

2023 Book Club Schedule:

January 11 Evicted

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.

Children build confidence in their reading skills by reading aloud in a safe space.

Petaluma Library Book Club

2nd Thursday of the Month, 1:00 pm

2023 Book Club Schedule:

January 12 Piranesi

February 9 Nightcrawling

March 9 Dial A for Aunties

Please REGISTER NOW for:

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

First Class Meets: August 3, 2023 at 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Register for a 3-hour appointment to DIY-digitize your documents and photos, slides and negatives.

Appointments are available Thursdays and Saturdays, 1-4pm. 

Register for up to 3 hours to DIY-digitize your VHS tapes.

Appointments are available Thursdays and Saturdays, 1-4pm. 

Explore the brand new Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be in front of Charles Street Village senior housing from 1:30 - 2:30 pm on the second Thursday of every month.

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

Join Disney author Natasha Yim as she presents a series of workshops that focus on creative storytelling in a variety of ways for young writers at the Cloverdale Library.

Join us at the library for a family-friendly movie! Watch a movie on the big screen and snack on some homemade popcorn. Call or go into the library to find out what movie we'll be showing.

Register for a 3-hour appointment to DIY-digitize your documents and photos, slides and negatives.

Appointments are available Thursdays and Saturdays, 1-4pm. 

Register for up to 3 hours to DIY-digitize your VHS tapes.

Appointments are available Thursdays and Saturdays, 1-4pm. 

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.

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. 

Come and read aloud to the dogs of the Humane Society of Sonoma County. These well-trained dogs love to listen to stories! Children build confidence in their reading skills by reading aloud in a safe space. 

Join us for an hour of writing! Any kind of writing, including a novel, blog, script, dissertation, melody, poem, memoir, etc. No one will see what you've written or give unsolicited advice.

Drop in board gaming in the Petaluma library community room for teens on Mondays starting July 31 thru Aug 28. Come play games!

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

Read A Flicker in the Dark, by Stacy Willingham and join us in person at the Windsor Senior Center for the discussion on Monday, August 7th at 2:30 pm. 

(Please excuse the incorrect book cover.  We are working to have it replaced with Fates & Furies. Thank you.)

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at Bodega Bay School from 2:30-3:30 PM.

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at Bodega Bay School. 

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.

Hangout Club: Crafting Lounge (for Teens and Tweens)

Join us for an afternoon of crafts and fun!

Come craft every 2nd Wednesday of the month in the Forum Room.

Drop in anytime between 2:30-4pm.

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.

Don't miss our Saturday Matinee featuring the NEW Super Mario Bros. movie for kids!

*With closed captioning

Don't miss our Saturday Matinee featuring the NEW Super Mario Bros. movie for kids!

*With closed captioning

Get ready for school and learn about money by "shopping" with Otto Bucks for one backpack and one set of school supplies. "Rent" art supplies and a button maker to decorate! For students in Kindergarten-12^th grade.

This event is for beginning readers. 

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

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.

Dungeons & Dragons

¡Todas las edades y habilidades son bienvenidas!

Este mes, hacemos cuadros. Por favor llama a la Biblioteca de Roseland al 707-755-2029 para reservar tu lugar.

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!

Come by the library for free school supplies, quick crafts and activities! For students in Kindergarten-12^th grade. 

All materials are free. One set per student, child/children must be present.

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at Canyon Run Apartments parking lot. 

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.

Come by the library for free school supplies, quick crafts and activities! For students in Kindergarten-12^th grade. 

All materials are free. One set per student; child/children must be present.

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. 

Para los lectores principantes.

Intergenerational Chess Club

Weekly on Thursdays, 3:30-5 PM 

Join us! Learn something! Have fun!

Explore the brand new Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be in Geyserville from 3-4pm on the second Friday of the month.

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?

As the Bay Area’s premier female artist in Traditional/Contemporary Hawaiian music, Faith Ako has graced the west coast with her powerful voice, charismatic personality and passion for Hawaiian music for over two decades. 

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.

Students K-12 receive play money to spend on a real backpack/school supplies to keep and decorate. 

Please note: Registration required to attend orientation! Scroll to bottom of page to register.

Join us as a beginner or an experienced knitter who wants to learn new techniques, make new friends, and help other students.

Students K-12 receive play money to spend on a real backpack/school supplies to keep and decorate. 

The Sebastopol Library Advisory Board meets on the last Wednesday of January, March, May, July, September, and November at 4:30 pm. Meetings are held at the Sebastopol Regional Library, 7140 Bodega Avenue, Sebastopol, CA 95472.

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.

Students K-12 receive play money to spend on a real backpack/school supplies to keep and decorate. 

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. 

Students K-12 receive play money to spend on a real backpack/school supplies to keep and decorate. 

Come join us for a seven-week course on how to create a quilt. Learn the basics of quilting- basting, pattering, free motion, and construction. All materials provided free of charge by the Santa Rosa Quilt Guild.

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

Free, weekly in-person citizenship tutoring to support participants preparing for the English US Naturalization Exam. Participate in mock interviews, practice English writing and reading skills, and review the 100 civic questions.

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at Harvest Grove Apartments. 

This 7-week course will provide help to people from all over the world who want to become legal permanent U.S. citizens by taking the citizenship exam. This class is offered in Spanish.

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM for tea and friendly conversation!

Welcome to the Takeout Book Club!

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.

Come make bad art with the community! All are invited including allies. Art supplies will be available. At the end of the event, we can go around and share our art, if we want.

Northwest Library’s fiber arts club, "The Yarn Experience", returns with Summer Sessions!  Throughout the rest of June, July, and August, we will continue offering parallel sessions every Tuesday 6:30pm-7:30pm and every Thursday 11:00am-12:00

August 9 - Iron Widow