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.

Read, sing, play, move and learn! Open to all families with toddlers 18-36 months.

Join us for a Not-so-Scary Family Storytime with a Halloween parade. Children are encouraged to wear costumes if they'd like to and enjoy a special Tuesday Storytime. 

Join us for a Family Storytime with a Halloween Twist. Children are encouraged to wear costumes if they'd like to and enjoy a special Tuesday Storytime. 

FoHL Book Sale

In the Meeting Room, Healdsburg Library, 139 Piper Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448

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.

Join us at the Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional 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.

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.

FoHL Book Sale

In the Meeting Room, Healdsburg Library, 139 Piper Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448

Join us at Petaluma Regional Library for Family Storytime! Learn and practice early literacy skills with books, music and movement! This program is intended for toddlers and their caregivers.  Stay and play after!

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. 

Stop by for a casual conversation and get to know your Sonoma County Library Director, Erika Thibault.

Spanish interpretation available.

FoHL Book Sale

In the Meeting Room, Healdsburg Library, 139 Piper Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448

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

In the Children's Room at Northwest Library.

Free!

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

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!

This program is presented in Spanish.

FoHL Book Sale

In the Meeting Room, Healdsburg Library, 139 Piper Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448

Join our children's librarian in the Rincon Valley Forum Room for books and songs. Following storytime, there will be a Fall-themed craft led by the Santa Rosa Mother's Club.

Enjoy a film screening of Rise for America (50 min) join a community conversation hosted by the Sonoma County Alliance of Braver Angels.

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.

Nuestro programa está ofreciendo los siguientes servicios ¡GRATIS!

Consultas de inmigración: Revisión de sus circunstancias actuales para saber si califica para un beneficio de inmigración (cuestionario).

Stay and Play (ages 0-6)

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

Join us for a not-so-spooky Halloween Storytime at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library!

Be ready to sing, dance, and play with your child! Costumes recommended but optional!

Storytime is from 11-11:30.

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.

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:

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

First Class Meets: November 1, 2023 at 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Welcome to Family Storytime at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library!

Be ready to read, sing, dance, and play with your child! 

Storytime is from 11-11:30.

Stay and play with other families 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 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.

Meet, watch, and talk with local cartoonist Alexis Fajardo, creator of the award-winning graphic novel series, Kid Beowulf.

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. 

This program is presented in Spanish.

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

Create a resume with assistance from JobLink professionals, and produce resumes on the spot. This event can prepare you with an up-to-date resume for job-seeking at the JobLink Job and Resource Fair on Nov.

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

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

Join us for an inclusive event for queer families and allies focused on celebrating the importance of family, diversity, and community.

Join Kristen Throop, the Santa Rosa Public Art Program and Creative Sonoma, for a celebration of a new walking trail  through downtown Santa Rosa which links portraits of 14 local activists with audio descriptions of their lives. 

Free Consultations and Immigration Services

Catholic Charities offers the following services for FREE:

- Immigration Consultations

- Naturalization- Citizenship classes

- DACA

Join us to create a tote bag, pillowcase, potholders, aprons, and fabric baskets. We will also cover sewing basics like threading, bobbins, cleaning your machine, and changing the needle on your sewing machine.

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.

Please REGISTER NOW for:

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

First Class Meets: November 2, 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.

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

Appointments are available Thursdays and Saturdays, 1-4pm, by reservation. Limited to 1 station per day, one appointment per week, per library card holder.

Drop by the Game Lounge to play video games, study, or just hang with your peers!

Laptops, iPads, and board games will be available to use. 

Grades 4-8

Explore the brand new Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at Silvercrest Residence in the parking lot next to the Senior Center. 

Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair? Bring it to the Repair Fair!

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

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

Appointments are available Thursdays and Saturdays, 1-4pm, by reservation. Limited to 1 station per day, one appointment per week, per library card holder.

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 Sunday, October 29th from 2-3pm for a fun hour of crafting, dress up and not-so-spooky fun!

Costumes are encouraged by not required. 

Decorate a sugar skull in celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with Elsa Tapia. Space is limited; please sign up online or call your local library.

Join us every Sunday for TCG Club! (Trading Card Game)
Featuring Pokemon and Magic the Gathering! (for ages 10-17)

Learn to play, learn to build decks and/or stop by for a casual game!

For youth ages 10-17

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

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.

Drop in from 2:30-4:30 on Wednesdays and play games with other teens. Options include Pokemon Trading Card Game, chess, Exploding Kittens, Uno, Connect 4, Organ Attack, Wordle Party Game, Scrabble, Nintendo Switch, Xbox and more. Free snacks!

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.

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

During a disaster, every second matters and being prepared can make all the difference.

Decorate a sugar skull in celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with Elsa Tapia. Space is limited; please sign up online or call your local library.

Don't miss our Saturday Matinee featuring a NEW fun movie for kids! 

*With closed captioning

Have fun reading in Spanish at our book club for kids in 1st-3rd grade!

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.

Join the Sonoma Valley Regional Library at the Sonoma Plaza 's Spooktacular Sonoma!

https://www.sonomavalley.com/event/spooktacular-sonoma-halloween-around-the-plaza/18476/

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.

BABY STORYTIME

Join us at Petaluma Regional Library for Baby Time! We'll read, sing, bounce, tickle, and play music. This program is intended for babies and their caregivers.

HORA DE CUENTOS PARA BEBÉS

Board games for teens at Petaluma Library. We have snacks! Drop in, no experience necessary. 

Crea collages inspirados en el arte de Frida Kahlo. Un programa inclusivo.

Create collages inspired by the art of Frida Kahlo. An inclusive program.

All ages welcome!

No experienced necessary. Some instruction available. Play, learn and enjoy!

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

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.

Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program

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. 

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.

Beginning Readers Welcome!

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

Para los lectores principantes.

Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program at Northwest Library!

This event is for beginning readers. 

Read a story to a dog!

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

"See the beauty in the ordinary. There is art all around us, waiting to be discovered.” - Corita Kent

Use a Stop-motion video program on an iPad and some supplies to make your own short Stop-motion film. Mr. John will demonstrate with a brief video that he filmed with clay that he shaped into an animal.

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

Cozy up with a cup of hot cocoa or hot apple cider and listen to scary stories read by a teen librarian. Drinks provided. For grades 4-12.

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!

Please join us for trick-or-treat around the library! Trick-or-Treat in the library from 4-6 pm. Come and trick-or-treat indoors.

Enjoy fun, games, treats and door prizes at our annual Halloween Open House! Come dressed in a costume and get a free book. Hosted by the River Friends of the Library. 

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.

Teen Knitting Club (Grades 7-12)

Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm

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

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 at Lego Club for hands on engineering, problem solving exercises, and play using age-appropriate materials. Younger siblings are welcome to attend and use our collection of Duplo bricks.

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

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.

Do you need volunteer hours?

In this unbook club, there is no assigned book! Everyone reads whatever they like within a single theme:  books that center LGBTQIA+ voices. Drop in Fridays to hang out and talk about what you've been reading.

Join us for hands on engineering, problem solving and play using building bricks (ex: Legos, Duplos) and other materials! All ages welcome.

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 7-12.