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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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Featured Events

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.

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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

Open

Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library

Room: Healdsburg Mini Library at the Community Center

Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)

Program Type: Art & Maker, Enrichment

Required

Seats Remaining: 1

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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: 9

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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.

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.

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

Details:

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.

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

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All Day	This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Women's History Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/1 - 3/31 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: Drop by the Children's Desk during open hours to explore the library, find books, complete your hunt, and win a prize!* For kids in grades K-6. *While supplies last.
	This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Women's History Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/1 - 3/31 Children (Grades K-6) Northwest Santa Rosa Library This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Library Branch: Northwest Santa Rosa Library Age Group: Children (Grades K-6) Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing Details: Drop by the Children's Desk during open hours to explore the library, find books, complete your hunt, and win a prize!* For kids in grades K-6. *While supplies last.
	This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Women's History Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/1 - 3/31 Children (Grades K-6) Petaluma Regional Library This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Library Branch: Petaluma Regional Library Age Group: Children (Grades K-6) Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing Details: Drop by the Children's Desk during open hours to explore the library, find books, complete your hunt, and win a prize!* For kids in grades K-6. *While supplies last.
	This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Women's History Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/1 - 3/31 Children (Grades K-6) Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Library Branch: Rohnert Park Cotati Regional Library Age Group: Children (Grades K-6) Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing Details: Drop by the Children's Desk during open hours to explore the library, find books, complete your hunt, and win a prize!* For kids in grades K-6. *While supplies last.
	This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Women's History Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/1 - 3/31 Children (Grades K-6) Sebastopol Regional Library This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library Age Group: Children (Grades K-6) Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing Details: Drop by the Children's Desk during open hours to explore the library, find books, complete your hunt, and win a prize!* For kids in grades K-6. *While supplies last.
	This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Women's History Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/1 - 3/31 Children (Grades K-6) Sonoma Valley Regional Library This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library Age Group: Children (Grades K-6) Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing Details: Drop by the Children's Desk during open hours to explore the library, find books, complete your hunt, and win a prize!* For kids in grades K-6. *While supplies last.
	This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group. Women's History Library Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/1 - 3/31 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: Drop by the Children's Desk during open hours to explore the library, find books, complete your hunt, and win a prize!* For kids in grades K-6. *While supplies last.
		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: César Chávez Day All Buildings Closed
11 am							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. 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 "All Ages" group. BiblioBus @ Take Time to Read at the Healdsburg Museum 11:00am - 1:00pm Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), All Ages BiblioBus Offsite Event 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 "All Ages" group. Library Branch: BiblioBus Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), All Ages Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment, Library & Community Details: Let’s Read Together in Community! Take Time to Read is a community event that promotes reading for the whole family. Book Giveaways, Catered Lunch, and Storytime For Children and Families Disclaimer(s) This program is offered in English. This program is offered in Spanish. 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 "All Ages" group. Take Time to Read at the Healdsburg Museum 11:00am - 1:00pm Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), All Ages Healdsburg Regional Library Offsite Event 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 "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Healdsburg Regional Library Room: Offsite (Healdsburg) Age Group: Children (Grades K-6), Teens (Grades 7-12), All Ages Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment, Library & Community Details: Let’s Read Together in Community! Take Time to Read is a community event that promotes reading for the whole family. Book Giveaways, Catered Lunch, and Storytime For Children and Families Disclaimer(s) This program is offered in English. This program is offered in Spanish.
12 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Senior" group. Healdsburg Book Club - Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger 12:00pm - 1:00pm 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, English Details: Join us on the first Tuesday of each month at 12:00 pm as we discuss different books! Disclaimer(s) 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. Uncovering Sonoma County's History Through Poetry: A Workshop 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adult Central Santa Rosa Library Open Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Open Library Branch: Central Santa Rosa Library Room: Central Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing, History & Genealogy Required Seats Remaining: 1 Details: Do you want to write about important events in Sonoma County history but aren't sure where to start? Explore local history through documentary poetry with Sonoma County poet laureate Dave Seter. Disclaimer(s) Advance Registration Required
2 pm				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 "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 "Adult" group. Author Talks: Wordsmith and Wonder with Jodi Picoult 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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/70499/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 "Adult" group. This event is in the "Senior" group. Sonoma Mystery Book Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Adult, Senior Sonoma Valley Regional Library This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Senior" group. Library Branch: Sonoma Valley Regional Library Room: Sonoma Valley Meeting Room Age Group: Adult, Senior Program Type: Book Clubs, Books, Literature, & Writing, English Details: The Sonoma Valley Regional Library's Mystery Book Club is back on the 1st Thursday of every month! 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. We Disclaimer(s) This program is offered in English.	This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group. Talking Back Through Erasure Poetry, with Iris Jamahl Dunkle 4:00pm - 5:30pm Teens (Grades 7-12) Sebastopol Regional Library Open Required This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group. Open Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12) Program Type: Books, Literature, & Writing Required Seats Remaining: 20 Details: Learn the empowering act of erasure poetry in this hands-on workshop. Bring a text that has upset you and talk back to it using a variety of mediums. For grades 7-12. Register to save your spot! Disclaimer(s) Advance Registration Encouraged Advance registration encouraged, but not required, in order to receive an email reminder about the event. Supplies are limited!
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6 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group. Sonoma Co. Zine Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12) Sebastopol Regional Library Open Required This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group. Open Library Branch: Sebastopol Regional Library Room: Sebastopol Meeting Room Age Group: Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12) Program Type: Art & Maker, Books, Literature, & Writing, Enrichment, LGBTQIA+, Library & Community Required Seats Remaining: 49 Details: Monthly meetup on the first Tuesday of the month from 6:00-7:30 PM Sonoma County Zine Club is a collaborative space to create and share zines in community. Disclaimer(s) This program is offered in English.

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