Kinna Patel Crocker, of Sonoma County, has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the Sonoma County Superior Court. Crocker has been a Sole Practitioner since 2013. She was an Associate at Terre Family Law from 2011 to 2013, at Lozano Smith from 2010 to 2011 and at Northern California Family Law Group from 2004 to 2008. Crocker earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law. She fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Arthur Wick. She is a Democrat.
Remembrance. Resistance. Resilience. October is LGBTQIA+ History Month, an annual tribute to the rich and diverse history of LGBTQIA+ communities. This month-long commemoration, conceived by high school teacher Rodney Wilson and fellow educators in 1994, aligns with National Coming Out Day on October 11. Join us throughout the month for eventsand resourcesthat inform and inspire. Together, we continue to shape a future characterized by acceptance, love, and unity.
Events for Everyone
For families. Celebrate family, diversity, and community at our Family is a Rainbowstorytimes. Join us for an hour of stories, crafts, and exploring what it means to be a family. At three library locations: Rincon Valley, Central Santa Rosa, and Cloverdale. Recommended for ages 0-6.
For teens (Grades 7-12).Drop in any Friday at the Cloverdale Library for the Pride (un)Book Club for Teensand talk about what you’ve been reading. In this club, there is no assigned book! Read whatever you like in books that center LGBTQIA+ voices. Not sure what to read? Ask a librarian! This is a safe and inclusive place for LGBTQIA+ teens (and allies) to connect and de-stress. Snacks, tea, and hot chocolate provided.
For adults. Join the Guerneville Library LGBTQIA+ Book Clubto read and discuss booksthat center on LGBTQIA+ voices. Meetings occur on the second Saturday of the month, and print copies of the books are available in the branch a month in advance.
But wait, there’s more! See the full list of events, books, resources, and more here.
Share Your Story
Celebrate LGBTQIA+ history and share your story with Here + Queer, Sonoma County, an archive project that collects and amplifies the histories of Sonoma County’s LGBTQIA+ communities. We accept digital content in the form of personal narratives, essays, anecdotes, photographs, creative works, audiovisual material, and more. Submissions from all ages, backgrounds, and time periods in Sonoma County history are welcome. Anonymous submissions are supported. Find out more here.Make History
A Notice from Your Library
All library branches will be participating in the Great California ShakeOut on October 19, 2023. Please be aware that we will perform an earthquake drill at 10:19 am PT.
Thank you for being a member of the Sonoma County Library community. Visit us online or in person at one of our branches. Be sure to check out open jobs at Sonoma County Library here. Questions? Please call your local library branch or click here to send us a message. Conmemoración. Resistencia. Resiliencia. Octubre es el Mes de la Historia LGBTQIA+, un tributo anual a la rica y diversa historia de las comunidades de LGBTQIA+. Este mes de conmemoración, concebida por el profesor de secundaria Rodney Wilson y otros educadores en 1994, se alinea con el Día Nacional para Salir del Clóset, el 11 de octubre. Únase con nosotros durante todo el mes paraeventos yrecursos que informan e inspiran. Juntos, seguimos dando forma a un futuro caracterizado por la aceptación, el amor y la unidad.
Eventos para todos
Para familias. Celebre la familia, la diversidad y la comunidad con nuestros cuentos Family is a Rainbow. Únase con nosotros durante una hora de historias, manualidades y exploración de lo que significa ser una familia. En tres bibliotecas: Rincon Valley, Central Santa Rosa y Cloverdale. Recomendado para edades de 0 a 6 años.
Para adolescentes (grados 7-12). Visíte la la Biblioteca de Cloverdale cualquier viernes para asistir al el club de Pride (un)Book Club para jóvenes y hable sobre lo que ha estado leyendo. ¡En este club no hay ningún libro asignado! Lee lo que quieras en libros centrados en las voces LGBTQIA+. ¿No estás seguro de qué leer? ¡Pregúntale a un bibliotecario! Este es un lugar seguro e inclusivo para que los adolescentes (y sus aliados) LGBTQIA+ se conecten y se liberen del estrés. Se proporcionara bocadillos, té y chocolate caliente.
Para adultos. Únase al Club de Lectura LGBTQIA+ de la biblioteca de Guerneville para leer y discutir libros que se centran en las voces LGBTQIA+. Las reuniones se llevan a cabo el segundo sábado del mes y las copias impresas de los libros están disponibles en la biblioteca con un mes de anticipación.
¡Espera hay mas! Vea la lista completa de eventos, libros, recursos y más aquí.
Comparte tu historia
Celebre la historia LGBTQIA+ y comparta tu historia con Here + Queer, Condado de Sonoma, un proyecto de archivo que recopila y amplifica las historias de las comunidades LGBTQIA+ del condado de Sonoma. Aceptamos contenido digital en forma de narrativas personales, ensayos, anécdotas, fotografías, trabajos creativos, material audiovisual y más. Se aceptan presentaciones de todas las edades, orígenes y períodos de tiempo de la historia del condado de Sonoma. Se admiten envíos anónimos. Descubra más aquí.Haga historia
Un aviso de su biblioteca
Todas las bibliotecas participarán en el Great California ShakeOut el 19 de octubre de 2023. Tenga en cuenta que realizaremos un simulacro de terremoto a las 10:19 a.m., hora del Pacífico.
Gracias por ser miembro de la comunidad de Bibliotecas del Condado de Sonoma. Visítenos en línea o en persona en una de nuestras sucursales. Asegúrese de consultar los trabajos disponible en la Biblioteca del Condado de Sonoma aquí. ¿Preguntas? Por favor llame a su biblioteca local o haga clic para mandar un mensaje.
Tuesday, October 17⋅6 – 8 pm The Give Back Tuesday on October 17, 2023 at the Rainbow Cattle Company for the Holiday Toy Drive, sponsored by the Russian River Sisters. It takes the whole community to make sure the children of the river have toys for the holidays.
Join the Sonoma County Library for eventsthroughout the month of October, from sugar skull workshops to scary stories for teens. All events are free and you don’t need a library card to attend; registration is required for select events. See some of our October events below!
Decorate a sugar skull in celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with Elsa Tapia. Space is limited; advance registration required. Join the fun at nine libraries: Sonoma Valley, Rohnert Park-Cotati, Healdsburg, Windsor, Roseland, Cloverdale, Sebastopol, Rincon Valley, and Guerneville.
Follow alongwith step-by-step instructions in Spanish and English to learn painting skills and practice new vocabulary. Get your paint on at four library locations: Central Santa Rosa, Healdsburg, Northwest Santa Rosa, and Windsor.
Get ready for “The Maguey,” an original, bilingual performance for young audiences created by The Imaginists, an experimental theater company that explores the intersection of art, activism, and community. For grades K-8. At five library locations: Sonoma Valley, Roseland, Cloverdale, Guerneville, and Central Santa Rosa.
Explore engineering and problem-solving while creating a marble machine out of recycled materials! For grades 4-6. Pre-register to receive a reminder email. Build your machine at four library locations: Rincon Valley, Cloverdale, Northwest Santa Rosa, and Petaluma.
Cozy up with a cup of hot cocoa or hot apple cider and watch a scary movie (but not too scary). Drinks provided. For grades 7-12. Offered at six library locations: Petaluma, Rincon Valley, Cloverdale, Windsor, Rohnert Park-Cotati, and Healdsburg.
Cozy up with a cup of hot cocoa or hot apple cider and listen to scary stories read by a teen librarian. Drinks provided. For grades 7-12. Settle in at four library locations: Cloverdale, Roseland, Guerneville, and Sonoma Valley.
Enjoy the song stylings of Kate Foley-Beining and a trio of Sonoma County jazz greats as they interpret and perform the music of legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. Catch a show at three library locations: Rincon Valley, Healdsburg, and Petaluma.
What uses the most energy in your home? What repairs or upgrades around the house will make the biggest impact on your energy bills? Find out at our free workshops with the County of Sonoma’s Climate Action and Resiliency Division.At three libraries: Cloverdale, Roseland, and Sonoma Valley.
Thank you for being a member of the Sonoma County Library community. Visit us online or in person at one of our branches. Be sure to check out open jobs at Sonoma County Library here. Questions? Please call your local library branch or click here to send us a message. Eventos de octubre Acompañe a la Biblioteca del condado de Sonoma para eventosdurante el mes de octubre, ofrecemos actividades desde talleres de calaveras de azúcar hasta historias de terror para adolescentes. Todos los eventos son gratis y no necesita una tarjeta de la biblioteca para asistir: favor de registrarse para ciertos eventos. ¡Vea algunos de nuestros eventos de octubre a continuación!
Eventos para todos
Taller de calaveras de azúcarDecora una calavera de azúcar en celebración del Día de los Muertos con Elsa Tapia. El espacio es limitado; se requiere inscripción previa. Unase a la diversión en nueve bibliotecas: Sonoma Valley, Rohnert Park-Cotati, Healdsburg, Windsor, Roseland, Cloverdale, Sebastopol, Rincon Valley y Guerneville.
Fiestas de pintura bilingüesSiga las instrucciones paso a paso en español e inglés para aprender técnicas de como pintar y practicar vocabulario nuevo. Este evento se llevará a cabo en cuatro sucursales de la biblioteca: Central Santa Rosa, Healdsburg, Northwest Santa Rosa, y Windsor.
Para Niños/as
El teatro de The ImaginistsPrepárese para “El Maguey”, una actuación original y bilingüe para el público joven, creada por The Imaginists, una compañía de teatro experimental que explora la intersección del arte, el activismo y la comunidad. Para los grados k-8. Esta actuación se realizará en cinco sucursales de la biblioteca: Sonoma Valley, Roseland, Cloverdale, Guerneville, y Central Santa Rosa.
Estudio de creación: Máquinas de Canicas¡Explora la ingeniería y la resolución de problemas mientras creas una máquina de canicas con materiales reciclados! Para los grados 4-6. Inscribase de antemano para recibir un correo electrónico de recordatorio. Construya su máquina en cuatro ubicaciones de la biblioteca: Rincon Valley, Cloverdale, Northwest Santa Rosa, y Petaluma.
Para Adolescentes
Película de terror con chocolate caliente y sidra de manzanaPonte cómodo con una taza de chocolate o sidra de manzana caliente y mira una película de terror (pero no demasiado aterradora). Bebidas serán proveídas. Para los grados 7-12. Este evento se dará a cabo en seis sucursales de la biblioteca: Petaluma, Rincon Valley, Cloverdale, Windsor, Rohnert Park-Cotati, y Healdsburg.
Cuentos de miedo con chocolate caliente y jugo de manzana calienteAcurrúcate con una taza de chocolate o jugo de manzana caliente y escucha cuentos de miedo leídos por una bibliotecaria de jóvenes. Las bebidas serán proporcionadas de manera gratuita. Para los grados 7-12. Este evento se dará a cabo en seis sucursales de la biblioteca: Cloverdale, Roseland, Guerneville, y Sonoma Valley.
11:30 AM Assemble: Church Street and First. Staging will be down Church Street and into Johnson’s Beach Parking Lot. 12 PM Parade Start: Main Street from Mill Street to Armstrong Woods Road, Guerneville Parade Details: Mid-October is usually sunny and mild, with a small chance of rain, but the show will go on rain or shine. 🙂 Our MC will be the fabulous Robert Gray. Russian River Pride 2023 benefits Guerneville Library, Food for Thought, Watch Duty Wildfire Alert System, Guerneville Youth Center, and Russian River Alliance. We welcome your generous donations.
DANCE PARTY ON JOHNSON’S BEACH Sunday 10/15 at 1 – 5 PM
What: Afternoon party with music, food, and beverages plus MCs Juanita MORE! and DJ Lady Ryan. With performances by Mr. David Glamamore, Miss Rahni NothingMore, Dulce De Leche, Nicki Jazz, Vera! Where: Johnson’s Beach Parking Lot Details: All ages, no entrance fee, donations appreciated. No outside alcoholic beverages are permitted.
Flag in the Map” is an extraordinary collection of photographs and stories from LGBTQ+ people around the globe. Come see how these brave freedom fighters from Kenya, China, Ukraine, Brazil and over 40 countries passionately describe how the Rainbow Flag has changed their everyday existence. Sometimes hopeful, sometimes harrowing, always fascinating.”
Where: Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center, 2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, Napa, California, 94558
When: Friday October 6, 2023
Exhibit Open: 12:00PM to 7:30PM
Speaking Program: 7:30PM
Fees: The exhibit and speaking program are open free of charge to the public. A ticket for the speaking program is required as seating space is limited.
The Flag in the Map exhibit has been shown in San Francisco, New York, London, and now, at Napa Valley College.
The exhibit features 46 images from people in countries around the world. Some of the images where taken at great risk by the individuals shown. The images are organized into several categories including activism, celebration, families and friends, places, portraits of pride, and essays. We will also offer a video featuring Gilbert Baker that visitors can watch to learn about the creation of the Pride flag.
The featured speakers for this event include two personal friends of Gilbert Baker, the man who created the rainbow Pride flag. Gilbert Baker passed away on March 31, 2017. Charley Beal is the president of the Gilbert Baker Foundation. Cleve Jones is a local activist who worked for Harvey Milk, created the AIDS Quilt, and authored the book, “When We Rise.”
We are thrilled to have these two icons joining us at Napa Valley College to share their stories and to discuss the current LGBTQ+ civil rights climate.
Positive Images’ upcoming QTBIPOC (Queer & Trans, Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Hangout is on September 11th from 6-8pm at the PI Community Center (200 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa)!
Join us for a Picture Day with Kodak from QT with a Camera Photography, who will be offering free professional affirming portraits of you or you with a friend to keep and use forever
Join the Sonoma County Library for eventsthroughout the month of September, from bilingual Microsoft classes to comic-making workshops. All events are free and you don’t need a library card to attend; registration is required for select events. See some of our September events below!
Kids
Maker Studio: Marble Machines Explore engineering and problem-solving while creating a marble machine out of recycled materials! For grades 4-6. Pre-register to receive a reminder email. Build your machine at three library locations: Sonoma Valley, Rohnert Park-Cotati, and Guerneville.
Seeds and Reads: Monarch Migration. Learn about the great Monarch migration to Mexico, prepare your own narrowleaf milkweed seeds to take home, and participate in a fun butterfly craft! For grades K-6. Pre-register to receive a reminder email. Available at seven library locations: Healdsburg, Sonoma Valley, Guerneville, Windsor, Cloverdale, Rincon Valley, and Roseland.
Teens
Let’s Make Comics! Learn the basics, plot-planning, and character design with instructor Jessica Chrysler. For grades 7-12. Join the fun at four library locations: Rohnert Park-Cotati, Sonoma Valley, Petaluma, Windsor.
Paying for College with Scholarships Series. Join scholarships advisor Becca Lippman for three interactive workshops that teach students and parents the steps to identify, apply for, and manage scholarships. For grades 9-12. Pre-register to receive a reminder email. Available at two library locations: Northwest Santa Rosa and Rincon Valley.
Adults
Bilingual Microsoft Classes. Find out the functions and benefits of each program and how to use them in your daily life. At the Central Santa Rosa and Healdsburg libraries in September, with more through the rest of the year!
Art Journaling Workshop. Join local artist Amanda Ayala to create a beautiful art journal using collage, ink, and markers. Express yourself at two library locations: Windsor and Rohnert Park-Cotati.
A Reminder from Your Library: Upcoming Holiday Closure
All library branches will be closed Monday, September 4, in observance of Labor Day. We look forward to seeing you when we reopen on Tuesday, September 5!
Thank you for being a member of the Sonoma County Library community. Visit us online or in person at one of our branches. Be sure to check out open jobs at Sonoma County Library here. Questions? Please call your local library branch or click here to send us a message. Eventos en Septiembre Acompañe a la Biblioteca del Condado de Sonoma para los eventos durante todo el mes de Septiembre. Habrán actividades como clases bilingües de microsoft y talleres de creación de historietas. Todos los eventos son gratis, no necesita una tarjeta de la biblioteca para asistir; registración requerida para eventos selectos. ¡Vea algunos de nuestros eventos de Septiembre a continuación!
Niños
Estudio creativo: Máquina de canicas. Explora la ingeniería y la resolución creativa de problemas mientras diseñas y construyes una máquina de canicas con materiales de reciclaje. Para los grados 4-6. Regístrese con anticipación para recibir un correo electrónico de recordatorio. Este evento se llevará a cabo en tres sucursales de la biblioteca: Sonoma Valley, Rohnert Park-Cotati, y Guerneville.
Semillas y Lecturas: Migración Monarca. Aprende sobre la gran Migración Monarca a México. ¡Prepara tus propias semillas de flor de panal para llevar a casa y participa en una divertida manualidad de mariposas! Para los grados K-6. Regístrese con anticipación para recibir un correo electrónico de recordatorio. Este evento se llevará a cabo en siete sucursales de la biblioteca: Healdsburg, Sonoma Valley, Guerneville, Windsor, Cloverdale, Rincon Valley, y Roseland.
Adolescentes
¡Hagamos historietas con la instructora Jessica Chrysler! Aprende los conceptos básicos, como la planificación de la trama y el diseño de personajes. Para los grados 7-12. Únase a la diversión en cuatro bibliotecas: Rohnert Park-Cotati, Sonoma Valley, Petaluma, y Windsor.
¡Paga la universidad con becas! Únete con la asesora de becas Becca Lippman en tres talleres interactivos que les enseñan a los estudiantes y padres los pasos para identificar, solicitar, y administrar becas. Para los grados 9-12. Regístrese con anticipación para recibir un correo electrónico de recordatorio. Se llevará a cabo en dos bibliotecas: Northwest Santa Rosa y Rincón Valley.
Adultos
Clases bilingües de Microsoft. Descubre las funciones y beneficios de cada programa y cómo utilizarlos en tu día a día. Este evento se llevará a cabo en Septiembre en las bibliotecas Central Santa Rosa y Healdsburg y habrán más clases durante el resto del año.
Taller para hacer diarios de arte. Acompañe a la artista local Amanda Ayala para crear un hermoso diario de arte usando collage, tinta, y marcadores. Exprese su arte en las bibliotecas: Windsor y Rohnert Park-Cotati.
Un recordatorio de su biblioteca: Próximo cierre de día festivo
Todas las bibilotecas estarán cerradas el lunes 4 de septiembre en conmemoración del Día del Trabajo. ¡Nos vemos de nuevo cuando abrimos el martes, 5 de septiembre!
Gracias por ser miembro de la comunidad de la Biblioteca del Condado de Sonoma. Visite nuestra biblioteca en línea para ver miles de películas, programas de televisión, libros electrónicos, bases de datos, revistas, clases, videojuegos y mucho más. Revise aquí los puestos disponibles en la Biblioteca del Condado de Sonoma. ¿Preguntas? Por favor llame a su biblioteca local o haga clic para mandar un mensaje.
Sonoma County Pride Bowling League is returning Tuesday, September 5th at 6:30PM. The league is 15-weeks and full of fun and prizes. No experience needed! Check out some details below and more to follow:
Start Date & Time: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 6:30PM Location: Double Decker Lanes – Bowlero: 300 Golf Course Drive, Rohnert Park Cost: $25/week* Teams: 4-bowlers per team** Informational Meetings: Tuesday, August 29th at Double Decker (TBD time – probably 6:30pm-ish)
We look forward to seeing everyone this September! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Happy Summer Chris, Shelly & Roberta
*Cost is $25/person per week. This is a guaranteed league, so dues are required every week, even if you miss a week.
**Each team has 4-bowlers. If you don’t have a full team, comment below your name and if you are looking for a team or a bowler (i.e. “I want to join the league and I am looking for a team” or “We have a team of three and we are looking for one more bowler”). You can also show up at the informational meeting or first week and we can get you on a team,