July Events 

Join the Sonoma County Library for events throughout the month of July, from a virtual talk with bestselling author Elizabeth Acevedo to live music performances. All events are free and you don't need a library card to attend; registration is required for select events. See some of our July events below!

All Ages

Trio Nuevo Amanecer enchants audiences with romantic ballads of Latin America, classic folk songs, traditional Mexican music, and more. Catch a performance at these libraries: Roseland, Sonoma Valley, Rohnert Park-Cotati, Sebastopol, Healdsburg, or Cloverdale.

Keenan Webster: Afro Roots World Music

Experience the sounds of West African music with Keenan Webster! Webster’s mission is to use music for world peace and healing, to fight against racism, and to bring all people together. Join Webster at four libraries: Sebastopol, Healdsburg, Guerneville, and Windsor.

Kids

Little Chefs' & Gardeners' Story Hour

Join children's author Tenisha Bernal to explore little chefs' and gardeners' first words through interactive reading, coloring, puzzles, and games! Attendees will receive free books on a first come, first served basis. For ages 0-6. At two locations: Rohnert Park-Cotati Library and Bayer Farm in Santa Rosa.

The Treasure of Aquiles

Come join the adventures of Aquiles! Sing, dance and play with Cascada de Flores at 11 locations: Cloverdale, Healdsburg, Roseland, Guerneville, Petaluma Fairgrounds, Northwest Santa Rosa, Sonoma Valley, Central Santa Rosa, Rincon Valley, Sebastopol, and Windsor. For grades K-6.

Teens

Lyrics Workshop with Kayatta

Learn how to write your own lyrics with Bay Area hip-hop artist Kayatta. For grades 7-12. Get inspired at four libraries: Rincon Valley, Sebastopol, Central Santa Rosa, and Petaluma.

Paper Bead Making

Learn how to create colorful, eco-friendly paper beads! Join us for a creative class that shares various techniques for making unique, personalized beads for your own projects. For grades 7-12. At four libraries: Windsor, Northwest Santa Rosa, Rincon Valley, and Sonoma Valley.

Teen & Adults

The Power of Poetry with Bestselling Author Elizabeth Acevedo

Join us on Tuesday, July 23, at 11:00 am for an exciting virtual author conversation and Q&A, plus a reading from Acevedo's National Book Award-winning and New York Times bestselling novel-in-verse, The Poet X.

Intercambio: English & Spanish Learning Group 

Practice English or Spanish and help other learners in a friendly atmosphere at the Guerneville or Healdsburg Library this summer. Beginners welcome!

Looking for more? Explore the full calendar!