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!

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.

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. 

UC Master Gardeners Presentations

Learn about home gardening, pest management, water conservation practices, and more! Different presentation topic per location.

UC Master Gardeners Presentations

Learn about home gardening, pest management, water conservation practices, and more! Different presentation topic per location.

Do you need to learn a few basic sewing skills?  You will learn how to mend, hem, and sew on a button in this beginning 3-part class. 

All supplies are provided.

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.

Botanical Watercolor Illustrations - Feel inspired by the natural world with California-based watercolorist Jess Park of Jeshy Park. Use a simple monoline pen to build up single strokes that make up the basics of botanicals.

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.

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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)

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.

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

Playback Memory Lab marks September as Save Your Photos month with a presentation on strategies and tips for organizing, digitizing and preserving your photos.

Working with collage, ink and markers, create a beautiful art journal to take home. Advance registration required.

Bring a notebook and a pen, or a writing device

No writing experience necessary.

Tell your story, in your own words. Marlene Cullen will guide you in turning your thoughts and ideas into creative writing.

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

Meet representatives from Legal Aid of Sonoma County. Learn about the organization and their services during this meet and greet.

Visit Sebastopol Library for Social Service Day, where organizations come to you in one place to better support community needs. The following organizations are scheduled to table at September 26's event, from 1:30 - 3pm:

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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. 

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

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.

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

The Sonoma Valley Regional Library's "Sonoma Reads!

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.

Joni MItchell is the epitome of the singer/songwriter. From innocent hippie ballads to recent prophetic social commentary, her lyrics are poetry set to emotionally complex harmonizations.

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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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.

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.

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be at the Windsor Senior Center from 3:15-4:15 pm the fourth Thursday of every month.

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.

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.

Botanical Watercolor Illustrations - Feel inspired by the natural world with California-based watercolorist Jess Park of Jeshy Park. Use a simple monoline pen to build up single strokes that make up the basics of botanicals.

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.

Members of the public are welcome to attend Library Advisory Board (LAB) meetings. Regional LABs serve to advise the Library Commission on issues affecting each branch.

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.

Join us to create a tote bag, pillowcase, potholders, place mat, aprons, and pin cushion. We welcome everybody who wants to learn sewing skills, make new friends, and create. All materials provided free of charge by the Santa Rosa Quilt Guild.

U.S. Citizenship Classes in Spanish (Clases de Ciudadanía en Español Gratis.)

The free classes are designed to help students prepare for the U.S. Citizenship interview.

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/32009/register

UPDATED START TIME 

We are going to start the movie at 5:30 instead of 6 because the Library closes at 8!

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Join us for a movie and snacks! 

Join librarians virtually to discuss books by authors who are Black, Indigenous or People of Color.

Discover how this spreadsheet program can assist you with budgeting, organizing information, and presenting dynamic charts and tables.

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.

All levels of knitters, crocheters, and other yarn crafters are welcome to join us as we create a new yarn project each month.  The first week of the month we will give out a limited number of knitting and crochet kits and introduce the month

Join us for a one-hour workshop to explore the capabilities of language models like ChatGPT with expert Ken Nangle. Discover how to enhance prompt engineering for individuals and small businesses and engage in a Q&A session.

Connect with other videographers, photographers, podcasters, designers, sound artists, and others who are making media or are curious about making media.

The last Wednesday of every month from 6-7pm.

Let’s look at choices for things like food and water, and take a deep dive into What’s in your Go Bag?

What's an MRE- do rations taste good, how long will my water last? All this and more!

Join us for drop-in makerspace time! The library owns several sewing machines, a serger, a Cricut, an embroidery machine, and other tools of the crafting trade.