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Name: Author Talks: Wordsmith and Wonder with Jodi Picoult
Start: 2025-04-02T16:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-04-02T17:00:00-07:00
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Author Talks: Wordsmith and Wonder with Jodi Picoult

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Events

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Library Branch: Virtual Events

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing, Virtual

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Author Talks - Advance Registration Required

View the full list of upcoming Author Talks and watch previous Talks visit: libraryc.org/sonomalibrary.

Zoom link sent upon completion of registration.

The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Sonoma County Library.

Artful Play

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center at Healdsburg Regional Library

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Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library

Room: Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center

Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)

Program Type: Art & Maker, Enrichment

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Seats Remaining: 0

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Artful Play sparks curiosity and encourages problem solving through art. With an emphasis on creativity, Artful Play offers a fun, enriching experience, led by a Sonoma Art School instructor. For grades K-6. Please register to save a spot.

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Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Supplies are limited!

Kits limited availability

Kits are available on a first come, first served basis. While supplies last. Limit one per patron.

Seeds and Reads: Clean Energy in Sonoma County

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Windsor Meeting Room at Windsor Regional Library

Open

Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library

Room: Windsor Meeting Room

Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)

Program Type: Environment & Sustainability, Library & Community

Required

Seats Remaining: 8

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Sonoma Water’s Water and Energy Program will teach how to generate electricity from the sun and wind without pollution, featuring fun activities and expert answers to all your questions!

All materials provided. Grades K-6.

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Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Supplies are limited!

Unattended Children Policy

Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.

How to Cope with Hearing Loss

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library

Open

Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library

Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult, Senior

Program Type: English, Equity & Inclusion, Health & Wellness

Required

Seats Remaining: 5

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If you or a loved one is experiencing hearing loss, this program presented by the Hearing Loss Association of America is for you.

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Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Supplies are limited!

This program is offered in English.

Family is a Rainbow Storytime

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library

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Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library

Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room

Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)

Program Type: Bilingual, Equity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA+, Storytime

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Join us for a special storytime celebrating the importance of family, diversity, and community. Parents, caregivers, and guardians are welcome to bring their children for an hour of stories, crafts, and exploring what it means to be a family.

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Unattended Children Policy

Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.

Dances of the Pacific with SoCo Danza

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Roseland Main Library at Roseland Regional Library

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Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library

Room: Roseland Main Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Bilingual, Music & Dance, Spanish

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Join us for a series of performances, "Dances of the Pacific by SoCo Danza," Quetzalén’s newest project celebrating the vibrant traditions of Mexican folk dance.

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Room Capacity

If the room meets maximum capacity, we will admit entrance on a first-come, first-served basis.

Spanish with English Translation

This event is in Spanish with an English interpreter.

Pianist Motoko Honda

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rincon Valley Meeting Room at Rincon Valley Regional Library

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Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library

Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Enrichment, Music & Dance

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Motoko Honda is a critically acclaimed Japanese concert pianist, composer, and sound artist creating a distinctive sound through her holistic approach to music.

Learn more: motokohonda.com

Pianist Motoko Honda

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library

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Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library

Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Enrichment, Music & Dance

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Motoko Honda is a critically acclaimed Japanese concert pianist, composer, and sound artist creating a distinctive sound through her holistic approach to music.

Learn more: motokohonda.com

Photo of performer Melita holding a guitar and a frog puppet.

Melita's Musical Playtime

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Children's Room (Sonoma Valley) at Sonoma Valley Regional Library

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Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library

Room: Children's Room (Sonoma Valley)

Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6)

Program Type: Enrichment, Music & Dance

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Spark your creativity at Melita’s Musical Playtime, an interactive show for kids (2-8) and families! Enjoy fun songs, lively guitar, joyful movement and dance, and silly puppets.

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Room Capacity

If the room meets maximum capacity, we will admit entrance on a first-come, first-served basis.

Unattended Children Policy

Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.

Author Talks: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees with Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Events

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Library Branch: Virtual Events

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing, Virtual

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Author Talks - Advance Registration Required

View the full list of upcoming Author Talks and watch previous Talks visit: libraryc.org/sonomalibrary.

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Time	Mon (4/07)	Tue (4/08)	Wed (4/09)	Thu (4/10)	Fri (4/11)	Sat (4/12)
11 am		This event is in the "Adult" group. Author Talks: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees with Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming 11:00am - 12:00pm Adult Virtual Events Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Adult Program Type: Author Events, Books, Literature, & Writing, Virtual Details: Register here: https://libraryc.org/sonomalibrary/70990/register Disclaimer(s) Author Talks - Advance Registration Required View the full list of upcoming Author Talks and watch previous Talks visit: libraryc.org/sonomalibrary. Zoom link sent upon completion of registration. The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Sonoma County Library.				This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Read to a Dog 11:00am - 12:00pm Children (Grades K-6) Rincon Valley Regional Library This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library Age Group: Children (Grades K-6) Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing Details: 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. This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Read to a Dog 11:00am - 12:00pm Children (Grades K-6) Healdsburg Regional Library This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library Room: Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center Age Group: Children (Grades K-6) Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing Details: This program is intended for beginning readers. Practice reading with a 4PAWS certified therapy dog to improve reading skills and confidence.
12 pm				This event is in the "Adult" group. Petaluma Library Book Club 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adult Petaluma Regional Library Open Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Open Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library Room: Offsite (Petaluma) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English Required Seats Remaining: 18 Details: 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. Disclaimer(s) Advance Registration Encouraged Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Supplies are limited! This program is offered in English.		This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group. For the Love of Comics 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm Teens (Grades 7-12) Petaluma Regional Library Closed Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group. Closed Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library Room: Offsite (Petaluma) Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12) Program Type: Art & Maker, Books, Literature, & Writing, STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 6 Details: Teens are invited to create a comic all the way from idea to finished product! Completed comics will be published and sold in a book compendium called For the Love of Comics, vol. IV. Disclaimer(s) Advance Registration Required
1 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Senior" group. Rincon Valley Book Club 1:30pm - 2:30pm Adult, Senior Rincon Valley Regional Library This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Senior" group. Library Branch: Rincon Valley Regional Library Room: Rincon Valley Meeting Room Age Group: Adult, Senior Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English Details: 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.
2 pm	This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Senior" group. Windsor Senior Center - Monday Mystery Book Club 2:30pm - 3:30pm Adult, Senior Windsor Regional Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Senior" group. Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library Room: Offsite (Windsor) Age Group: Adult, Senior Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English Details: Physical copies can either be picked up when the Windsor Library branch during open hours, or you can get a copy of the book at the meeting. Disclaimer(s) This program is offered in English.		This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Book Buddies 2:45pm - 4:15pm Children (Grades K-6) Healdsburg Regional Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library Room: Offsite (Healdsburg) Age Group: Children (Grades K-6) Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment, Library & Community Details: Kids and teens fostering a love of reading—together! Book Buddies is for kids in grades K-3 and takes place at the Healdsburg Elementary School Library Learning Commons. Session 1: 3PM-3:30PM Session 2: 3:45PM-4:15PM		This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Book Buddies 2:45pm - 4:15pm Children (Grades K-6) Healdsburg Regional Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library Room: Offsite (Healdsburg) Age Group: Children (Grades K-6) Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment, Library & Community Details: Kids and teens fostering a love of reading—together! Book Buddies is for kids in grades K-3 and takes place at the Healdsburg Elementary School Library Learning Commons. Session 1: 3PM-3:30PM Session 2: 3:45PM-4:15PM
3 pm	This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Read to a Dog 3:00pm - 4:00pm Children (Grades K-6) Windsor Regional Library This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Library Branch: Windsor Regional Library Age Group: Children (Grades K-6) Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment Details: This event is for beginning readers. Practice reading with a 4PAWS certified therapy dog to improve reading skills and confidence.	This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group. D&D Adventurers League for Teens 3:30pm - 5:30pm Teens (Grades 7-12) Guerneville Regional Library Open Required This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group. Open Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library Room: Guerneville Meeting Room Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12) Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Games & Gaming, LGBTQIA+ Required Seats Remaining: 8 Details: Delve into a dungeon with other teenage heroes in a weekly game of D&D Adventurers League for Teens at the Guerneville Library (grades 7-12). Disclaimer(s) Advance Registration Encouraged Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Supplies are limited! This program is offered in English.	This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Read to a Dog 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children (Grades K-6) Sebastopol Regional Library This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library Room: Children's Area (Sebastopol) Age Group: Children (Grades K-6) Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment Details: 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.	This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Read to a Dog 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children (Grades K-6) Northwest Santa Rosa Library This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library Room: Northwest Children's Area Age Group: Children (Grades K-6) Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing Details: Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program at Northwest Library! This event is for beginning readers. Read a story to a dog!
4 pm		This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Read to a Dog 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children (Grades K-6) Sonoma Valley Regional Library Open Required This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Open Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library Room: Children's Room (Sonoma Valley) Age Group: Children (Grades K-6) Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing Required Seats Remaining: 30 Details: Welcome to our Read to a Dog Program at the Sonoma Valley Library! This event is for beginning readers.
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7 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Senior" group. Canon Book Group 7:00pm - 9:00pm Adult, Senior Healdsburg Regional Library This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Senior" group. Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library Room: Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center Age Group: Adult, Senior Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment Details: Join the Joe Mesics' Literary Canon book group to discuss A Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare. To request print copies of the book please reach out to Whitney Hopkins at whopkins@sonomalibrary.org or call (707) 433-3772.

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