Week Calendar

Name: Meet the Director
Start: 2024-11-25T10:00:00-08:00
End: 2024-11-25T11:00:00-08:00
Location: Mini Library at the Healdsburg Community Center

Featured Events

Meet the Director

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

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: All Ages

Program Type: Library & Community

Details:

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

Spanish interpretation available upon request with 10 days advance notice).

Graphic of different sizes of red and white mushrooms.

Seeds & Reads: Mushroom Anatomy

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Sonoma Valley Meeting Room at Sonoma Valley Regional Library

Open

Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library

Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room

Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)

Program Type: Arts & Music, Environment & Sustainability

Required

Seats Remaining: 18

Details:

Dissect mushrooms and learn about the anatomy! Once you’ve examined all the parts, make your own mushroom mini-scene using wooden mushrooms and other materials.

All materials provided. Grades K-6.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!

Unattended Children Policy

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

Read BIPOC Book Club

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual Events

Open

Library Branch: Virtual Events

Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Program Type: Book Clubs, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion, Virtual

Required

Seats Remaining: 13

Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required - Virtual

Advance registration is required. Registered participants will receive the Zoom invite one hour prior to the scheduled event.
Questions? Or if you need special accommodations, please let us know. Email: events@sonomalibrary.org or call your local library!

Print Copies for Virtual book clubs

Print copies are available while supplies last. Email events@sonomalibrary.org to have a copy sent to your local library for pickup. Leave your name, phone number, and requested library location in the message. Print books available upon request until 1 week before the program.

Peanuts on the Go

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Sebastopol Meeting Room at Sebastopol Regional Library

Open

Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library

Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room

Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)

Program Type: Arts & Music

Required

Seats Remaining: 26

Details:

Learn about local icon Charles Schulz and Peanuts by learning how to draw Peanuts characters and creating crafts to take home, including a Snoopy puppet and Snoopy ears. Grades K-2.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Unattended Children Policy

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

UC Master Food Preservers: All Things Apple - Creative Ways to Use Your Crop!

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room at Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library

Open

Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library

Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Program Type: English, Environment & Sustainability, Health & Wellness

Required

Seats Remaining: 31

Details:

It’s apple harvest time in Sonoma County! Learn how to preserve the harvest from your own trees or the farmers’ market in this workshop.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Encouraged

Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome!

Family is a Rainbow Storytime

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Guerneville Meeting Room at Guerneville Regional Library

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Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library

Room: Guerneville Meeting Room

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

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

Details:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children Policy

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

Free Legal Gender & Name Change Clinic

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Off Site

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior

Program Type: Community Event (OFFSITE), Finance & Law, LGBTQIA+

Details:

Local attorneys and paralegals will be on hand to help with legal name and/or gender marker change paperwork and filing.

Crafting with Creativebug: Image Transfers on Wood

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Cloverdale Meeting Room at Cloverdale Regional Library

Open

Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library

Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts & Music, English

Required

Seats Remaining: 19

Details:

Learn how to transfer printed images onto wood to create a unique art piece.

All materials provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Advance Registration Required

Kits limited availability

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

This program is offered in English.

Author Talks: Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection with Dr. Jeffrey Post

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual Events

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Library Branch: Virtual Events

Age Group: Adult, Senior

Program Type: Author Events, Virtual

Details:

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.

Imitate an Illustrator

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Roseland Meeting Room at Roseland Regional Library

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Library Branch: Roseland Regional Library

Room: Roseland Meeting Room

Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)

Program Type: Arts & Music, Books, Literature, & Writing

Details:

Learn about award-winning children’s books and the techniques used to illustrate them. Choose from several illustrators and create your own masterpiece in an award-winning style. For ages 4 & up. Supplies provided.

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Unattended Children Policy

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

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Time	Sun (11/24)	Mon (11/25)	Tue (11/26)	Wed (11/27)	Thu (11/28)	Fri (11/29)	Sat (11/30)
All Day					Closing LIBRARY CLOSED All Day All Branches Branches: Adult Literacy Program, BiblioBus, Central Santa Rosa Library, Cloverdale Regional Library, Forestville Community Library, Guerneville Regional Library, Healdsburg Regional Library, Northwest Santa Rosa Library, Occidental Community Library, Petaluma Regional Library, Rincon Valley Regional Library, Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library, Roseland Regional Library, Sebastopol Regional Library, Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library, Sonoma Valley Regional Library, Windsor Regional Library, Virtual Events, Off Site Description: Thanksgiving Day All buildings closed.	Closing LIBRARY CLOSED All Day All Branches Branches: Adult Literacy Program, BiblioBus, Central Santa Rosa Library, Cloverdale Regional Library, Forestville Community Library, Guerneville Regional Library, Healdsburg Regional Library, Northwest Santa Rosa Library, Occidental Community Library, Petaluma Regional Library, Rincon Valley Regional Library, Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library, Roseland Regional Library, Sebastopol Regional Library, Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library, Sonoma Valley Regional Library, Windsor Regional Library, Virtual Events, Off Site Description: Day following Thanksgiving. All buildings closed.
11 am			This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Bedazzle a Pouch 11:00am - 12:30pm Children (Grades K-6) Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library Open Required This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Open Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room Age Group: Children (Grades K-6) Program Type: Arts & Music, Equity & Inclusion Required Seats Remaining: 12 Details: Decorate a canvas zippered pouch using fabric pens and rhinestones! One bag per participant. For grades 3-6. Disclaimer(s) Advance Registration Required Unattended Children Policy Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider. This program is offered in English.				This event is in the "Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Family is a Rainbow Storytime 11:00am - 12:00pm Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6) Guerneville Regional Library This event is in the "Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Library Branch: Guerneville Regional Library Room: Guerneville Meeting Room Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6) Program Type: Bilingual, Equity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA+, Storytime Details: 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. Disclaimer(s) Unattended Children Policy Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider. 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
1 pm	This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group. International Games Day! 1:30pm - 4:30pm Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12) Sonoma Valley Regional Library This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group. Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12) Program Type: Games & Gaming Details: Join us Sunday November 24 for a variety of games to play in honor of International Games Month! Disclaimer(s) Unattended Children Policy Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.
2 pm	This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Cancelled Read to a Dog 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children (Grades K-6) Petaluma Regional Library This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Cancelled Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library Room: Children's Room (Petaluma) Age Group: Children (Grades K-6) Program Type: Enrichment Details: 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. This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Read to a Dog 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children (Grades K-6) Central Santa Rosa Library This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library Room: Children's Room (Central) Age Group: Children (Grades K-6) Program Type: Enrichment, Library & Community Details: 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. Disclaimer(s) Unattended Children Policy Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider. Weather and Air Quality Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.			This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Cancelled Read to a Dog 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children (Grades K-6) Petaluma Regional Library This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Cancelled Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library Room: Children's Room (Petaluma) Age Group: Children (Grades K-6) Program Type: Enrichment Details: 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. Disclaimer(s) Unattended Children Policy Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider. This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Peanuts on the Go 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children (Grades K-6) Sebastopol Regional Library Open Required This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Open Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room Age Group: Children (Grades K-6) Program Type: Arts & Music Required Seats Remaining: 26 Details: Learn about local icon Charles Schulz and Peanuts by learning how to draw Peanuts characters and creating crafts to take home, including a Snoopy puppet and Snoopy ears. Grades K-2. Disclaimer(s) Advance Registration Required Unattended Children Policy Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.
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 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 "Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. LEGO Build Club, now featuring a Rubik's Cube Corner 3:30pm - 4:30pm Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6) Petaluma Regional Library This event is in the "Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library Room: Petaluma Mini Library Age Group: Baby - Preschool (Ages 0-5), Children (Grades K-6) Program Type: Enrichment, Games & Gaming, STEAM & Maker Details: 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. Disclaimer(s) Weather and Air Quality Weather and Air Quality may result in postponement.	This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Game On! Jr. 3:00pm - 4:00pm Children (Grades K-6) Cloverdale Regional Library This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Library Branch: Cloverdale Regional Library Room: Cloverdale Meeting Room Age Group: Children (Grades K-6) Program Type: Technology & Computers Details: Drop in from 3:00-4:00 on Tuesdays and play games with other kids. Options include various board games, Nintendo Switch, and computers. Free snacks! This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group. Homework Help 3:30pm - 5:30pm Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12) Healdsburg Regional Library This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group. Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library Room: Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12) Program Type: Education & College, Enrichment Details: We offer Homework Help to students in grades K-12 on Tuesdays from 3:30PM -5:30PM at the library.	This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group. This event is in the "Senior" group. Cancelled Petaluma Chess Club 3:00pm - 4:30pm Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior Petaluma Regional Library This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group. This event is in the "Senior" group. Cancelled Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library Room: Petaluma Mini Library Age Group: Adult, Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior Program Type: Games & Gaming Details: All ages welcome! No experienced necessary. Some instruction available. Play, learn and enjoy! Limited boards available - bring an extra if you have one! 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.
4 pm		This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Chapter Chats 4th-6th Grade Book Club 4:00pm - 4:30pm Children (Grades K-6) Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library Open Required This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Open Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library Room: Rohnert Park-Cotati Meeting Room Age Group: Children (Grades K-6) Program Type: Book Clubs, Enrichment, Equity & Inclusion Required Seats Remaining: 6 Details: "Chapter Chats" 4th-6th Grade Book Club A read-together book club for kids. Participants will checkout a new book to read at every meeting. Snacks provided. Free! Disclaimer(s) Advance Registration Required This program is offered in English.	This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Seeds & Reads: Mushroom Anatomy 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: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room Age Group: Children (Grades K-6) Program Type: Arts & Music, Environment & Sustainability Required Seats Remaining: 18 Details: Dissect mushrooms and learn about the anatomy! Once you’ve examined all the parts, make your own mushroom mini-scene using wooden mushrooms and other materials. All materials provided. Grades K-6. Disclaimer(s) Advance Registration Encouraged Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Walk-ins welcome! Unattended Children Policy Children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or childcare provider.
5 pm
6 pm				Closing LIBRARY CLOSED 6:00pm - 8:00pm All Branches Branches: Adult Literacy Program, BiblioBus, Central Santa Rosa Library, Cloverdale Regional Library, Forestville Community Library, Guerneville Regional Library, Healdsburg Regional Library, Northwest Santa Rosa Library, Occidental Community Library, Petaluma Regional Library, Rincon Valley Regional Library, Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library, Roseland Regional Library, Sebastopol Regional Library, Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library, Sonoma Valley Regional Library, Windsor Regional Library, Virtual Events, Off Site Description: Day before Thanksgiving. Library closes at 6pm.

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Print Copies for Virtual book clubs

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Kits limited availability

This program is offered in English.

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Author Talks - Advance Registration Required

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This program is offered in English.

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Weather and Air Quality

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This program is offered in English.

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Unattended Children Policy