Join us for eventsthroughout the month of September, from the Teen Film Festival premiere to Salsa dance lessons. All events are free and you don’t need a library card to attend; registration is required for select events. See you soon!
Kids
Santa Rosa Firefighters Story HourJoin your local firefighter for an exciting book reading and check out one of the fire department’s special emergency vehicles! For grades K-3. At three libraries: Rincon Valley, Roseland, and Northwest Santa Rosa.
The Imaginists: SueñosWhere do we go when we sleep? Find out in Sueños, the Imaginists’ new bilingual show exploring the fantastical world of dreams. For grades K-6. At five libraries: Central Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, Rohnert Park Cotati, Northwest Santa Rosa, and Windsor.
Teens
Teen Film Festival PremiereJoin us on the red carpet for an in-person screening and awards ceremony at the Rincon Valley Regional Library on Wednesday, September 10, at 5:30 pm! Enjoy the short films while you snack on popcorn and refreshments. All are welcome to attend.
Make Your Own EarringsLearn technical skills and use quality beading materials to make—and take home!—a pair of drop dangle earrings. All supplies included. For grades 7-12. At four libraries in September: Rohnert Park Cotati, Northwest Santa Rosa, Windsor, and Sonoma Valley.
Adults
Computer Basics: Mouse & KeyboardDo you or someone you know need help navigating computers? In our Computer Basics: Mouse & Keyboard workshops, participants will learn various mouse clicks, basic command keys, and how to navigate a computer keyboard. Computers provided. At six libraries in September: Windsor, Sonoma Valley, Cloverdale, Rincon Valley, Petaluma, and Sebastopol.
History of Salsa & Dance LessonDiscover the history and influences of Salsa dancing, then learn basic steps while listening to top hits! No dance experience required. Join the fun at three libraries: Rincon Valley, Windsor, and Petaluma.
Celebrate Latin American Roots in September and October—and all year long!—with Sonoma County Library, where celebrating our community is more than a month. Explore books for kids, teens, and adults here.
A Reminder from Your Library
All libraries will be closed on Monday, September 1.We look forward to seeing you when we reopen on Tuesday, September 2!
Library News
The History & Genealogy Library will close temporarily in September for HVAC work. The library will close at the end of the day on September 13 and reopen on October 7. For more information, visit sonomalibrary.org/HistoryGenealogy
Thank you for being a member of the Sonoma County Library community. Visit us online or in person at one of our libraries. Be sure to check out open jobs at Sonoma County Library here. Questions? Please call your local library or click here to send us a message. Eventos en septiembre Acompáñanos a disfrutar de eventos durante todo el mes de septiembre, desde el estreno del Festival de Cine para Jóvenes hasta las clases de baile salsa. Todos los eventos son gratuitos y no necesitas una tarjeta de biblioteca para asistir; es necesario registrarse para ciertos eventos. ¡Nos vemos pronto!
Niñes
Cuentos con los bomberos de Santa Rosa¡Acompaña a tu bombero local en una emocionante sesión de lectura y explora uno de los vehículos de emergencia especiales del departamento de bomberos! Para grados K–3. En tres bibliotecas: Rincon Valley, Roseland y Northwest Santa Rosa.
Los Imaginistas: Sueños¿Adónde vamos cuando dormimos? Descúbrelo con Sueños, el nuevo espectáculo bilingüe de los Imaginistas que explora el fantástico mundo de los sueños. Para grados K–6. En cinco bibliotecas: Central Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, Rohnert Park Cotati, Northwest Santa Rosa y Windsor.
Jóvenes
Estreno del Festival de Cine para Jóvenes¡Acompáñanos en la alfombra roja para una proyección presencial y la ceremonia de premiación en la Biblioteca Regional de Rincon Valley el miércoles 10 de septiembre a las 5:30 pm! Disfruta de los cortometrajes comiendo palomitas de maíz y tomando refrescos. Todas las personas están invitadas.
Crea tus propios aretes¡Aprende técnicas y utiliza materiales de calidad para crear unos aretes colgantes que podrás llevarte a casa! Todos los materiales serán proporcionados. Para grados 7–12. En cuatro bibliotecas durante septiembre: Rohnert Park Cotati, Northwest Santa Rosa, Windsor y Sonoma Valley.
