Week Calendar

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at River City Senior Apartments. 

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.

Read, sing, play, move and learn! Open to all families with toddlers 18-36 months. Registration is not required, but feel free to register to receive an email reminder before each session.  

Bring a blanket and join your local librarian in singing, reading, and playing together to build early literacy skills and a joy of reading. 

We meet near the stage in Ives Park.

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at Acacia Ln Senior Apartments. 

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 Baby & Toddler Storytime! We will have stories, songs, movement, and fun!

Sing, bounce, tickle, and play with baby at the Central Santa Rosa Library! This program is intended for babies ages 0 to 18 months and their parents and caregivers. 

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.

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. 

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at Linda Tunis Senior Apartments. 

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

In the Children's Room at Northwest Library.

Free!

Join us for Baby and Toddler Storytime with a Guest Storytime Presenter!  Stories, music, movement, and more!

This program will be held inside the Healdsburg Library. 

Join our children's librarian in the Rincon Valley Forum Room for books, rhymes, and songs, followed by play time.

Join us for a fun family storytime. Books, music, and movement! Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)

Únase a nosotros para una divertida hora de cuentos para la familia. ¡Libros, música, y movimiento!

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

Securely dispose of unwanted documents with personal information.

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.

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.

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at Casa Grande Senior Apartments. 

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 community families in the forum room for stories, rhymes, songs and simple crafts. Be prepared to wiggle, learn and have fun!

Please REGISTER NOW for:

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

First Class Meets: September 6, 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!

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.

This storytime is designed for babies and toddlers ages 0-5. We will sing, read and play together. Storytime is followed by 'Stay and Play' where children can play together with a range of developmentally appropriate toys.

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.

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

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. 

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

This program is presented in Spanish.

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 Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at The Living Room Life Center. 

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

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

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.

Join us for Game On! for Teens. 

Grades 6 and up only, please.

#Switch

#PS4

#Virtual Reality

Please REGISTER NOW for:

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

First Class Meets: September 7, 2023 at 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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

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

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

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

Local Deaf author Rachel Zemach reads from her new memoir The Butterfly Cage; come to both learn and un-learn about the Deaf experience.

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

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

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

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.

Drop in from 2-3pm on Sunday and use Scissor Cutting to make Mandarin characters!

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 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.

Follow along with step-by-step instructions in Spanish and English to learn painting skills and practice new vocabulary. 

On the first Tuesday of each month from 2-4 pm, Redwood Empire Food Bank staff will provide CalFresh application assistance on a drop-in basis at Guerneville Regional Library. CalFresh helps people with low income get money to buy food. 

Legal Aid Sonoma County will provide information about legal services and assist with referrals on a drop-in basis. Find out more about Legal Aid Sonoma County on their website: https://legalaidsc.org/  

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.

Hangout Club: Game On (for Teens and Tweens)

Drop in between 2:30-4pm every 1st Wednesday of the month for gaming.

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 for a dance performance by Quetzalén, Sonoma County’s Mexican Folklórico group, whose mission is to display the splendor of Mexico’s traditional dance, music, and dress, and promote public awareness and appreciation of this rich cultural h

Let’s Play Lotería!

Play a few rounds of Lotería and win prizes! Lotería is a traditional Mexican game combining cards and bingo. 

For all ages!

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Don't miss our Saturday Matinee featuring a popular movie for teens and adults. 

*With closed captioning

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.

We offer Homework Help to students in grades K–12 on Tuesdays from 3:15 PM – 5:45 PM at the library.  Volunteer tutors are available to work with students on homework assignments or skills practice.  No registration necessary. 

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.

New for Teens in Fall 2023 at Petaluma library - anime club! This club will focus on anime and other aspects of Japanese culture. Snacks provided! We will meet in the teen section of the library and then move to the back.

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.  

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).

Aprende a jugar canicas en este programa en español. Este es un evento inclusivo para todas las edades y habilidades.

Medicare Fundamentals

This comprehensive educational seminar provides detailed knowledge of Part A, Part B, Part D, Medicare Advantage plans, penalties, timelines, and more.

All ages welcome!

No experienced necessary.

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

See how metallic watercolors pop on black mixed media paper. Sketch your design with white charcoal pencil and paint bubbles, landscapes, or outer space! All materials provided. For grades 6-12.

#gaming

#smash bros 

#tournament

Everyone is welcome. No sign up necessary.

OK to bring your own controller and console.

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.

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.  

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!

Contact Mathew Rose at the Sebastopol Library with questions: mrose@sonomalibrary.org

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.

Learn sewing and quilting basics: from how to use a machine, thread a needle, and simple quilting. We welcome everybody who wants to learn sewing skills, make new friends, and create.

Watch a movie on the big screen and munch on some homemade popcorn. Ask our teen librarian Lara what we are watching weekly.

Meet the artists of Art Expressions, on display at Sebastopol Regional Library from July 11, 2023 to September 15, 2023. Refreshments will be provided!

Artist Reception for Barbara Crow will be held on Saturday, September 9th from 3-5pm

Barbara Crow's work will be on display in the Forum Room and accessible during library business hours when the room is not in use.

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.

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.

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

Teen Knitting Club (Grades 7-12)

Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm

Do you need volunteer hours for school? Just looking for a volunteer opportunity? Come to Petaluma library's volunteer orientation! Bring a completed volunteer packet with you. The packet is attached to this event for downloading and printing.

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.

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/31365/register 

Join other Lego fans to create, build and play!

For ages 5-12

Free!
All materials provided.

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

Thursday at 4 is Teen time! This week we are making tile art, with collage and mod podge. Great for coasters or decorative art. No experience necessary, all supplies provided!

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 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. 

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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An evening of intentional listening in small conversation circles that are structured and facilitated. Lou Zweier and John Crowley host “Petaluma Conversations” again on Tuesdays, August 15, August 22, August 29 and September 5.

Sonoma County Library is pleased to host "Lawyers in the Library".

Explore the brand new Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at Ortiz Plaza 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.

Learn about light, shape, and value in a step-by-step tutorial to create a landscape charcoal study.

Monthly meetup on the first Tuesday of the month from 6:00-7:30 PM 

Sonoma County Zine Club is a collaborative space to create and share zines in community.

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.

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.

Learn how to knit or crochet with experts from Healdsburg's Purls of Joy co-op! Make new friends, share some snacks, and learn some handy skills in a fun, judgment-free environment.

The Rohnert Park – Cotati Library will start hosting regular library commission meetings in the Armando Flores Room. The Sonoma County Library Commission is an 11-person body responsible for governing the library.