Sonoma County Library

Looking for your next book and don’t know where to turn? Fill out a short form and our experts will provide you with two to three personalized recommendations. Happy reading! www.sonomalibrary.org/read-next

What would you like to read this year? We've created a list of NPR's Best Books of 2020 on OverDrive. See eBooks and eAudiobooks here: https://sonoma.overdrive.com/collection/1152192

Are you ready for a challenge? Join the 2021 Winter Reading Challenge and help #SonomaCounty read ONE MILLION minutes by January 31! All ages are invited to read at least 600 minutes to complete the challenge. Sign up at sonomalibrary.beanstack.org or in the Beanstack app.

Calling all teen filmmakers! #SonomaCountyLibrary is hosting its first ever Teen Film Festival! Are you an amateur filmmaker? Has TikTok or YouTube awakened your passion for cinema? All #SonomaCounty teens ages 12 to 19 are invited to compete. Shoot and edit your own masterpiece between 30 seconds and six minutes long. A jury will review all submitted entries and select films to screen at the festival. Prizes will be awarded for the best films in various categories. sonomalibrary.org/blo/teenspace/calling-all-teen-filmmakers #teenfilmfestival #filmfestival #sonomacountyteens #discoverlearnshare

This week's What’s the Story? podcast episode dives into "American Catch" by Paul Greenberg. Greenberg takes the same skills that won him acclaim in "Four Fish" to uncover the tragic unraveling of the nation's seafood supply, telling the surprising story of why. Listen to the podcast and see a list of similar reads and films, free with your library card! Of course, you can also check out "American Catch" from #SonomaCountyLibrary. sonomalibrary.org/whats-the-story #KRUSHINIT

Not sure what to get that special someone this holiday season? Check out expert ratings and reviews on all kinds of popular holiday gifts from Consumer Reports. Access is free with a #SonomaCountyLibrary card! sonomalibrary.org/library-collection/consumer-reports

Pssst...Stream Taylor Swift's new album for free with your #SonomaCountyLibrary card! Both evermore and folklore are available on hoopla: www.hoopladigital.com/collection/11891

It's time to vote for your favorite picture books of 2020! We have changed our structure for the Mock Caldecott contest to help people read and enjoy the nominated picture books from home. Hear read alouds of the Mock Caldecott nominee titles and vote for your favorites at sonomalibrary.beanstack.org Learn more about the Mock Caldecott: sonomalibrary.org/events/programs/mock-caldecott-contest

Join us for SLAM 2020: A Virtual Poetry Slam this Saturday, December 12, from 3-5 p.m. This virtual #SonomaCounty-wide event will feature poets between 13-19 and all ages are welcome to attend to cheer on our talented teens! events.sonomalibrary.org/event/4593642

Get your favorite library items with curbside pickup! You can place requests in our catalog and pick up at the branch of your choice. Learn more/make a request: sonomalibrary.org/curbside

¿Qué le viene a la mente cuando piensa en el año pasado? #BibliotecasdeSonoma los invita a documentar colectivamente la era del distanciamiento social y los cambios en la vida diaria. Sonoma Responds es un portal en línea en inglés / español donde puede reflexionar, compartir y preservar su historia. Más información: sonomalibrary.org/sonoma-responde-comunidad-archivo

Enjoy streaming movies? Stream even more! You are now allowed six checkouts per month on Kanopy! Learn more about the increases to checkout limits in Kanopy, hoopla and OverDrive here: ask.sonomalibrary.org/faq/327669

Join us on Saturday, October 31, at 7 pm for this adult event! An Arrest by Ambrose Bierce. Halloween is here! Librarian Bill will take you out of this world and into the unusual with the story of a prison break that goes horrifyingly wrong. https://events.sonomalibrary.org/event/4616161

We're hiring a children's librarian at Roseland Regional Library! Our ideal candidate is fluent in Spanish, will strive for equity in the service they provide, and is an excellent collaborator, communicator, and problem solver. Apply at www.calopps.org/sonoma-county-library/job-20063584

Teens and adults are invited to engage with zine makers, share ideas, and learn about local creative communities at Santa Rosa Zine Fest 2020, a free online event for all ages happening on Zoom on November 7, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Learn more: sonomalibrary.org/zinefest2020 #SRZF2020

Head to our YouTube channel for all your virtual programming needs! We put out videos for all ages, and content in Spanish and French. New videos are posted every week, so bookmark, follow, and subscribe! youtube.com/sonomalibrary

¿Qué le viene a la mente cuando piensa en el año pasado? #BibliotecasdeSonoma los invita a construir colectivamente el archivo histórico de la pandemia y los impactos en la vida diaria. Sonoma Responds es un portal en línea en inglés / español donde puede reflexionar, compartir y preservar su historia. ¡Ayude a documentar la era del distanciamiento social! Más información: sonomalibrary.org/sonoma-responde-comunidad-archivo

Celebrate fall at home by decorating your own pumpkin! This video introduces pumpkin painting and carving. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-NwkucP1Rg&feature=youtu.be

Join us on Wednesday, October 28, at 7 pm for this adult event! Three Poems by Emily Dickinson Get into the mind of Emily Dickinson as Librarian Terra did. She performs the beloved poet’s poems with depth, conveying the struggles of the living and the perceptions of death. https://events.sonomalibrary.org/event/4616160

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October is Health Literacy Month! See the #SonomaCountyLibrary catalog for materials on health, wellness, diseases, fitness, nutrition, and more! find.sonomalibrary.org #librariestransform #HealthLiteracyMonth

October is Health Literacy Month! Check out health related materials in both OverDrive and Hoopla: https://bit.ly/31fGUN1 eBooks: www.hoopladigital.com/genre/917232799 Videos: www.hoopladigital.com/genre/320713025 #librariestransform #HealthLiteracyMonth

There is now a bilingual Storywalk on the Windsor Town Green! Bring your family down (with your masks) and read the book and do the activities together! We are presenting "Tortillas Are Round" by Roseanne Greenfield Thong, illustrated by John Parra.

Did you know you can still print through your local library? Visit sonomalibrary.org/curbside-printing to order prints or contact your local library during Curbside Pickup hours.

The #SonomaCountyLibrary is hiring for an exciting position as the Administrative Specialist-Programs & Events. The minimum qualifications include graduation from 4 year college, 2 years administrative experience, valid driver's license, and Spanish bilingual skills are preferred. To apply, please go to https://www.calopps.org/sonoma-county-library/job-20051474.

Join us on Saturday, October 24, at 7 pm for this adult event! Selection from Dracula, by Bram Stoker A chilling selection from the well-known vampire novel. Find out what horrors lurk in the Count’s castle! Librarian Courtney performs a great classic. https://events.sonomalibrary.org/event/4620105