Week Calendar

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers Market. 

Join us for tea, sit in circle, and share the joys and struggles of motherhood. All are welcome, pregnancy through postpartum & mothers in all stages. Everyone gets a chance to share. 

Drop in each Tuesday to browse an information table stocked with county-specific gardening leaflets for the public.

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.

This program is presented in Spanish.

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.

Enjoy yoga with instructor Ozlem. For caregivers and children up to age 5.    

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

Free help to prepare and file your 2023 income tax returns with emphasis on service to seniors and low income people.

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

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

You voted, now meet the winning illustrator! Raissa Figueroa, illustrator of this year’s Mock Caldecott winner Oona and the Artic, will join us online for two very special virtual visits.

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.

Free Tax Help in Healdsburg

100% free tax service for those who need help preparing and filing their income tax. 

You do not need to be a member of AARP. There is no age or income restrictions for our service!

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

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!

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. 

Join us at Cloverdale Regional Library for our weekly Storytime that includes stories, music, movement, and more. 

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 to Stay & Play Café!

Explore our toys, costumes, and discovery centers! 

Let's build community through playful learning experiences, snacks for kids, and coffee & tea for grownups.

Free! 

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. Este es un evento inclusivo.

Volunteer tax preparers from the AARP Foundation will help you with your taxes as part of their free Tax-Aide program.  They will be at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library on Fridays February 9,16 & 23, March 8, 15, 22 & 29 and April 1

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

In the Children's Room at Northwest Library.

Free!

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

This program is presented in Spanish.

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

UC Master Gardeners Presentations

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

Sonoma County Regional Parks and Sonoma County Library join forces to provide your family unique and interactive story time in nature.

Learn the ancient Asian exercise form to promote balance, relaxation, motion, health, harmony, stability, and inner power.  

This program is presented in Spanish.

Stay and Play (ages 0-6)

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

Learn the ancient Asian exercise form to promote balance, relaxation, motion, health, harmony, stability, and inner power.  

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!

Learn the ancient Asian exercise form to promote balance, relaxation, motion, health, harmony, stability, and inner power.  

Please REGISTER NOW for: 

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

First Class Meets: March 6, 2024 at 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) 

Spanish Family Storytime

Join us for Spanish Family Storytime at the Roseland Library.

Learn and practice early literacy skills with your child.  We will have fun reading, singing, and moving together.

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.

Stay and Play (ages 0-6)

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

Learn the ancient Asian exercise form to promote balance, relaxation, motion, health, harmony, stability, and inner power.  

This storytime is designed for toddlers ages 1-3. 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.

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at Rohnert Park Senior Center. 

¡Listo a Leer! ! is a series of six workshops in Spanish designed to develop literacy skills for families with children ages 2-5.

Volunteer tax preparers from the AARP Foundation will help you with your taxes as part of their free Tax-Aide program.  They will be at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library on Fridays February 9,16 & 23, March 8, 15, 22 & 29 and April 1

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

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.

This program is presented in Spanish.

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

Join us on the second Thursday of each month at 12:00 PM as we discuss a different book!

Petaluma Library Book Club
2nd Thursday of the Month, 12:00 pm

Print Copies will be available in the branch a month before the discussion. Please call or email the Library with any questions.

Volunteer tax preparers from the AARP Foundation will help you with your taxes as part of their free Tax-Aide program.  They will be at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library on Fridays February 9,16 & 23, March 8, 15, 22 & 29 and April 1

Do you love comics and graphic novels, but have trouble putting your ideas into action? Have you always wanted to have your comics published for the world to see?

Musicians gather to play Django Reinhardt era swing music on unamplified instruments for mutual enjoyment, mostly from the Django Fakebook 2008 pdf available for free on the web. Usual instruments include bass, guitar, violin, mandolin.

The Redwood Empire Food Bank will be at Northwest Santa Rosa Library to assist people with CalFresh applications from 1:00pm - 3:00pm.

Unlock the power of social media for your small business! This program is designed to empower small business owners with the essential skills needed to navigate and thrive in the digital age.

Our free in-depth one-on-one genealogy help service is back!

Get assistance from experienced Sonoma County Genealogical Society volunteers every Wednesday and Friday, 1 PM - 3 PM. 

Join Rincon Valley Librarians on the 2nd Wednesday of every month to discuss fiction and non-fiction books!

Pick up a copy of this month's selection at the Reference Desk while supplies last.

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.

Teen Anime Club

Join us for Teen Anime Club

Meet other Teens who enjoy watching Anime and discussing Manga.

Teens will decide as a group which Anime titles to watch.

Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/41053/register

Please REGISTER NOW for: 

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

First Class Meets: March 7, 2024 at 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) 

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

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

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

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on Charles Street in front of Charles St Village. 

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

Volunteer tax preparers from the AARP Foundation will help you with your taxes as part of their free Tax-Aide program.  They will be at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library on Fridays February 9,16 & 23, March 8, 15, 22 & 29 and April 1

Our free in-depth one-on-one genealogy help service is back!

Get assistance from experienced Sonoma County Genealogical Society volunteers every Wednesday and Friday, 1 PM - 3 PM. 

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

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

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

Join us for a monthly meeting to read and discuss underrepresented classics and to explore the depth and diversity of classic literature. March selection is Women as Lovers by Elfriede Jelinek.

Learn how to use a sewing machine with the Santa Rosa Quilt Guild as you make a tote bag with a quilted side. Sewing machines provided, but attendees can bring in their own if desired!

Two identical events available: 3/16 and 3/26

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

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

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

From the moment she strikes her first note, singer Caro Pierotto captures the audience with her presence and vintage voice. Her most recent album, 'Sambalismo', released in May 2023, has been cited as one of the Brazilian Music Album of the y

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 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).

The Friends of the Sonoma Valley Library invite you to join their Classics Book Discussion Group.  The group will meet at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library on the second Tuesday of every month from 2 to 3 PM.  The first meeting on Septe

Read The Barbizon: Hotel that Set Women Free, by Paulina Bren and join us in person for a discussion on Tuesday, March 12^th at 2:00 pm.  

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

Explore the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus! This mobile library will be on site at The Randall Apartments in Healdsburg. 

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.

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!

Discover a new country 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!

For grades 7-12.

Join scholarships advisor Becca Lippman for 3 interactive workshops that teach students and parents how to embrace the fact that scholarships exist for everyone, regardless of academic merit or personal background.

Traditionally, Japanese have 'obon' festivals in the summer where villagers come out to dance and commemorate one's ancestors.

Design your own book bag and use the easy press to iron on the vinyl yourself! All materials provided.

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!

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.

This event is for beginning readers. 

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

Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program at the Sonoma Valley Library!

This event is for beginning readers. 

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.

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.

We offer Homework Help to students in grades K-12 on Tuesdays from 3:15PM -6PM 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.

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 us for playing Dungeons & Dragons with DM Jasmine.

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 3-4pm.

All ages welcome!

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

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

Disfruta de actividades culturales en un ambiente relajante. 

Todas las edades y habilidades son bienvenidas a este programa inclusivo.

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

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.

Yoga is a fun way to improve your physical and mental well-being. Classes are conducted in Spanish and English by Sara Gagnon. Beginners welcome! For grades 7-12.

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.

Do you need volunteer hours? Every Thursday we offer a weekly drop-in volunteer hour from 3:30pm-5:30pm, where teen volunteers can assist with library events. Come and earn one or two hours of volunteer service!

Game On! At the Guerneville Library is a weekly video game club on Thursdays from 3:30-5:30 PM. Join other teens to play games available for checkout through the library and playable on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox. 

Have a nagging tech question? Need help borrowing an eBook? What about setting up an email account? Book 30-minutes with a Healdsburg 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 Healdsburg Reference staff for one-on-one assistance.