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Sonoma County Library @sonomalibrary.bsky.social · 2d

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

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Sonoma County Library @sonomalibrary.bsky.social · 15d

Cloverdale Regional Library has a new patio, among other improvements! 😍

#SonomaCountyLibrary #BibliotecasDeSonoma #LibrariesAreForEveryone #Cloverdale

Sonoma County Library @sonomalibrary.bsky.social · 23d

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

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Sonoma County Library @sonomalibrary.bsky.social · Aug 27

The Petaluma Regional Library has officially reopened!

#SonomaCountyLibrary #BibliotecasDeSonoma #LibrariesAreForEveryone #Petaluma

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Sonoma County Library @sonomalibrary.bsky.social · Aug 13

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

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Sonoma County Library @sonomalibrary.bsky.social · Aug 6

August 15 is the LAST day to enter! 🎦

Learn more: www.sonomalibrary.org/stayinformed...

#SonomaCountyLibrary #BibliotecasDeSonoma #LibrariesAreForEveryone #TeenFilmFestival

Sonoma County Library @sonomalibrary.bsky.social · Jul 23

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

A woman wearing a green jacket stands at the front desk of the library holding a phone, while smiling at the librarian behind the desk who is holding another phone line while they are speaking through the interpretation service.

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Sonoma County Library @sonomalibrary.bsky.social · Jul 17

#SonomaCountyLibrary #BibliotecaDeSonoma #LibrariesAreForEveryone #FreeEvents #EventsForKids

Sonoma County Library @sonomalibrary.bsky.social · Jul 17

Use Otto Bucks to practice money skills and budget for back-to-school shopping!

Register to attend: events.sonomalibrary.org/event/money-...

Money Smart - School Supplies Store. Tienda de utiles escolares. Free/Gratis - Grades/Grados K-12

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Sonoma County Library @sonomalibrary.bsky.social · Jul 8

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

A wood paneled room with a wall of windows, a tall ceiling, and white hanging lamps. An S-shaped bookshelf bisects the room and there is a children's playhouse with a green roof on the left.

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Sonoma County Library @sonomalibrary.bsky.social · Jun 13

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.

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Sonoma County Library @sonomalibrary.bsky.social · Jun 11

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.

Sonoma County Library @sonomalibrary.bsky.social · Jun 4

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

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Petaluma Pride @petalumapride.org · Jun 4

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.

A photo of Diana Spaulding, Director of the Petaluma Regional Library, and Mayor Kevin McDonnell, holding his grandkid, and hoisting the Pride flag alongside the California and USA flags under clear blue skies.

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Sonoma County Library @sonomalibrary.bsky.social · Jun 3

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...

Summer Reading Challenges Aren’t Just for Kids

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Sonoma County Library @sonomalibrary.bsky.social · Jun 2

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 @sonomalibrary.bsky.social · May 21

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...

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Sonoma County Library @sonomalibrary.bsky.social · May 19

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.

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Sonoma County Library @sonomalibrary.bsky.social · May 19

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...

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Sonoma County Library @sonomalibrary.bsky.social · May 19

🎉 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

Sonoma County Library @sonomalibrary.bsky.social · May 10

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.

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Sonoma County Library @sonomalibrary.bsky.social · May 10

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...

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Sonoma County Library @sonomalibrary.bsky.social · May 8

📽️ 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...

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Sonoma County Library @sonomalibrary.bsky.social · May 7

💛 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 📚

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Sonoma County Library @sonomalibrary.bsky.social · May 7

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

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