Your library needs you! We are working on a new strategic plan that will guide the library for years to come and your thoughts are important. Please fill out the (short) survey at sonomalibrary.org/plan 🫶

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Last Friday was the groundbreaking ceremony for the Hearn Community Hub, future home of the brand new Roseland Regional Library! This is the first new library in our system in twenty five years! #SonomaCountyLibrary #BibliotecasDeSonoma #LibrariesAreForEveryone #Libraries

We're looking for new Library Advisory Board (LAB) members who are residents of Cloverdale, Healdsburg, Santa Rosa, and Rohnert Park/Cotati to join us in making a difference. 🎉📖❤ More info and link to application here: www.sonomalibrary.org/governance/lab #SonomaCountyLibrary #BibliotecasDeSonoma

Work has officially begun on the new Roseland Regional Library! Anticipated opening date is March 2027 🤩 sonomalibraryfoundation.org/roseland/ #SonomaCountyLibrary #BibliotecasDeSonoma #LibrariesAreForEveryone

Congratulations to the more than 2,700 people who got their library card during Library Card Sign-Up Month! Pictured is our lucky drawing winner from Healdsburg Regional Library. 📚🥰📖 #SonomaCountyLibrary #BibliotecasDeSonoma #LibrariesAreForEveryone #LibraryCardSignUpMonth

Just in case you missed it, Northwest Santa Rosa Library went viral on Instagram earlier this month for their creative take on the new Taylor Swift choreography.❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 www.instagram.com/reel/DPjpLXI... #SonomaCountyLibrary #BibliotecasDeSonoma #LifeOfAShowgirl #TaylorSwift

The Petaluma Argus-Courier spotlighted an upcoming children's event series called "Creating African Art" happening at the Petaluma Library in their Entertainment section. Read the article: www.petalumanews.com/2025/10/13/c... #SonomaCountyLibrary #BibliotecasDeSonoma #EventsForKids

Did you know that since 2021, ALA has tracked a sharp spike in censorship attempts in libraries? This Banned Books Week (October 5-11) we invite you to check out the top 10 most challenged books! Learn more: www.ala.org/bbooks/frequ... Library catalogue: sonomalibrary.org #FreePeopleReadFreely

Cloverdale Regional Library has a new patio, among other improvements! 😍 #SonomaCountyLibrary #BibliotecasDeSonoma #LibrariesAreForEveryone #Cloverdale

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. If you sign up for a library card this month, you'll be entered to win an Oliver's Market gift card or a Parks Pass! sonomalibrary.org/join/getacard #SonomaCountyLibrary #BibliotecasDeSonoma #LibrariesAreForEveryone #LibraryCardSignUpMonth

The Petaluma Regional Library has officially reopened! #SonomaCountyLibrary #BibliotecasDeSonoma #LibrariesAreForEveryone #Petaluma

The Library Lion is so excited to be returning to its rightful place at Petaluma Regional Library when we reopen on August 25. #SonomaCountyLibrary #BibliotecasDeSonoma #Petaluma #LibrariesAreForEveryone

August 15 is the LAST day to enter! 🎦 Learn more: www.sonomalibrary.org/stayinformed... #SonomaCountyLibrary #BibliotecasDeSonoma #LibrariesAreForEveryone #TeenFilmFestival

The Library speaks your language! We offer free on-demand language interpretation with remote interpreters who speak over 200 languages and dialects, plus video interpretation in 25 frequently requested languages like ASL. #SonomaCountyLibrary #BibliotecaDeSonoma #LibrariesAreForEveryone

Use Otto Bucks to practice money skills and budget for back-to-school shopping! Register to attend: events.sonomalibrary.org/event/money-...

Sneak peak behind the scenes of the Petaluma Regional Library remodel! #SonomaCountyLibrary #BibliotecaDeSonoma #LibrariesAreForEveryone

Library staff at the Sonoma County Office of Education-sponsored Literacy Summit kickoff event on June 12, where director Erica Thibault signed the Literacy Promise on behalf of #SonomaCountyLibrary.

Do you like crosswords, Sudoku, and other puzzles? Discover fun and challenging puzzles that you can enjoy through PressReader, free with your library card! www.pressreader.com Provided by the supplier behind puzzles for The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The Guardian and others.

Community members with knowledge of the history of how the Russian River LGBTQ+community and their allies responded to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the 1980s and 1990s—or an interest in volunteering—are invited to join a public Zoom meeting on Tuesday, June 10, at 4:30pm. Register at bit.ly/aidsresponse

We were honored to join the @sonomalibrary.bsky.social and Mayor Kevin McDonnell as they raised the Pride flag at the Petaluma Regional Branch today! The library is wrapping up construction and will be open later this summer 🌞 Meanwhile, you can visit them at the mini library a short walk away.

Summer reading challenges aren't just for kids! P.S. Did you know you get free access to @nytimes.com with your library card? www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/b...

Have you signed up for our Summer Reading Challenge? Enjoy free reading challenges, interactive activities, and themed events for all ages. Plus, there are PRIZES. Get all the info: sonomalibrary.org/summer

Sonoma County Library is looking for a Human Resources Analyst to join our team! If you're passionate about people, equity, and public service, this is your chance to support the staff who keep our libraries thriving. Learn more and apply at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sono...

Join us for computer basics workshops, where you’ll practice using search engines, visiting websites, and more. Call or sign up at your local library, or visit Sonomalibrary.org/ComputerBasics. Brought to you by the Public Library Association, with support from AT&T.

Interested in increasing your financial literacy? Dig into Value Line Library’s resources to start investing smarter today! Gain knowledge from researchers and investors with Value Line’s investment research software, free to #SonomaCountyLibrary cardholders! sonomalibrary.org/elibrary/a-z...

🎉 Big Library Read is back! Borrow ‘Uncommon Measure’ by Natalie Hodges with no waits or holds ✨NOW✨ through May 29 on the Libby app. link.overdrive.com/biglibraryre... #BigLibraryRead

Roberto Arteaga, Field Representative for Senator Alex Padilla, visited Santa Rosa. He met with library representatives at the current and future sites of the Roseland Regional Library. Pictured: Dan Hennessey, Roberto Arteaga, Deborah Doyle, Rosalie Abbott.

Cookbook Author Kiano Moju joined KRCB for an engaging and informative hour, ahead of her appearance at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library on Saturday, May 17. Listen here and join us for the event! norcalpublicmedia.org/savoring-son...

📽️ This month’s Hoopla Movie Club pick is an offer you can’t refuse. Stream The Godfather trilogy: The Godfather, Part II, and Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone. All free with your library card with @hoopladigital.bsky.social. www.hoopladigital.com/collection/h...

💛 Claire McGowan’s legacy lives on at the Cloverdale Regional Library. Thanks to her generous donation, a beautiful new patio is taking shape, continuing her lifelong commitment to literacy and community. Read the full story in the latest issue of Cloverdale Connect: cloverdaleconnect.com 📚

Just announced: the 2025 Pulitzer Prize winners! 🏆 Explore past and present winners with our curated list: sonoma.bibliocommons.com/explore/awar...

The 2025 Met Gala stitched together their "Tailored For You," theme in honor of the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” exhibition running at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Fabulous and sartorial, explore these selections for adults, kids and teens. sonoma.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...

Can't wait! Hope to see you there! I'll have copies of BECOMING A DOG PERSON too! ➡️ bit.ly/BDPbk #comics #zines #indycomics #zinemakers

Join us at the Windsor library for a heartfelt journey through music and oral history! From Eastern Europe to the Egg Basket: A Jewish Family’s Journey shares the powerful story of the Gerber family with live music by Scott and Leah Gerber. 👉 Learn more & register: events.sonomalibrary.org/gerber

Celebrate this May—and all year long!—with Sonoma County Library, where celebrating our community is more than a month. Explore books celebrating Southwest Asian, North African & Arab American heritage: sonoma-library.org/swana

Celebrate this May—and all year long!—with Sonoma County Library, where celebrating our community is more than a month. From free year-round events to librarian-recommended book lists, there's something for everyone. Explore books celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month at sonoma-library.org/jah

Our"Discourse: Finding Civility" booklist explores how to have a conversation about anything with anyone. Dig in: sonoma.bibliocommons.com/list/share/2...

We're hiring shelvers for: -Central Santa Rosa Library -Northwest Santa Rosa Library -Petaluma Regional Library -Rohnert Park-Cotati Regional Library Learn more and apply at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sono...

We currently have one part-time Library Associate vacancy at the Central Santa Rosa Library. Learn more and apply at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sono...

✨ Discover local creativity at Santa Rosa Zine Fest! Join us for a free, outdoor celebration of self-publishing, art, and community on Saturday, May 3, at Northwest Santa Rosa Library. Meet zine makers, explore DIY art, and get inspired for our 5th anniversary! sonomalibrary.org/zinefest ✨

🎶 NEW MUSIC ALERT from Freegal Music! 🎶 🔥 Fresh Tracks & Albums This Week! 🔥 🐍 Arcade Fire – Year of the Snake 🌕 Pink Floyd – One of These Days (Live at Pompeii - 2025 Mix) 🎹 Leif Ove Andsnes – Liszt: Via Crucis & Solo Piano Works Listen for free with your #SonomaCountyLibrary card!

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Nobel Prize-winning author Mario Vargas Llosa. A towering voice in Latin American literature, his work explored politics, identity, and the human spirit. Explore his novels and essays in our catalog: sonoma.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?qu...

Today is National #LibraryOutreachDay! From bookmobiles & pop-ups to home delivery & street outreach, these efforts ensure access to knowledge, connection & care—no matter the barriers. ✔️ Thank an outreach worker ✔️ Speak out against attacks on library funding ✔️ Advocate for access in your community

​Stay informed with The New York Times, offered for free through Sonoma County Library! Enjoy unlimited access when using library computers or Wi-Fi. Prefer reading from home? Get a 72-hour remote access pass with your library card. Dig in: sonomalibrary.org/elibrary/new...

The Petaluma Regional Library and Sonoma County Master Gardeners will hold the annual Succulent Swap, a free outdoor event, at the Petaluma Mini Library on Saturday, April 26, at 10 a.m. at 150 Fairgrounds Drive in Petaluma. Bring cuttings, and enjoy a Saturday morning outdoors at the library! 🌱

Waiting for the new Hunger Games eAudiobook, Sunrise on the Reaping? Wait no more! You can skip the line and access it now with hoopla digital. Find the clickable PDF at libraryaware.com/35NM14 @hoopladigital.bsky.social

🎨✨ Calling all crafters and DIY enthusiasts! Did you know your library card unlocks FREE access to Creativebug? Explore over 1,000 arts and crafts video classes taught by experts. From knitting and sewing to painting and baking, there's something for everyone: sonomalibrary.org/elibrary/a-z...

Value Line puts you in the driver’s seat with investment research on companies, industries, markets, and economies. From the latest data and sophisticated tools to expert analysis and guidance, Value Line gives you the power to evaluate investments with confidence! sonomalibrary.org/ValueLine

Learn how to create bold and flavorful dishes using everyday grocery store ingredients with cookbook author and recipe developer Kiano Moju. Join us at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library on Saturday, May 17, at 2 p.m. Registration is encouraged! events.sonomalibrary.org/kiano-moju