Rincon Valley Regional Library

We will be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving, but come visit us Wednesday, Saturday or Sunday! We'd love to see you!

Gather around for heartwarming tales of gratitude and family from hoopla's Thanksgiving for Kids collection, a wonderful way to inspire young hearts this season. Gobble it up at https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/14511

Please note Thanksgiving holiday closures and early days!

Sonoma County Library - Rincon Valley Branch - is pleased to partner with Sonoma County Tourism and several chambers and visitor centers on a personal hygiene products donation drive. Sonoma County is home to thousands of unhoused residents. For many, access to personal hygiene products is a continuous struggle, with procurement coming at the expense of other essential needs.

Razors, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, pads, tampons, depends, combs, brushes, hair ties, liquid soap, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, lip balm, and alcohol-free mouthwash are all items of particular need. Small bottles or travel sizes are especially welcome as full-size bottles can be heavy to pack around on a daily basis.

Throughout the remainder of the year, we are encouraging Sonoma Countians to drop off unused hygiene products at our library to aid some of Sonoma County's most vulnerable residents. At the end of the year, the products will be donated to Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa for distribution to those in need.

Any assistance you can provide, from donating items, to helping promote this effort, is very much appreciated. Thank you.

Explore hoopla digital's Native American Heritage Month collection at www.hoopladigital.com/collection/16474. This collection includes eAudiobooks, eBooks, movies, TV, music, comics, and BingePasses.

November is National Native American & Indigenous Heritage Month. We invite you to check out a wide variety of books written by, for, and about Native American and Indigenous peoples at your local library. Visit sonomalibrary.org/NAIHM for book lists and more!

offers free business resources to help you plan, build and grow your business. All you need is your library card to access valuable online resources at sonomalibrary.org/business!

Free people read freely. It's a simple yet powerful message for complex times. Your library supports your right to read whatever you choose. Looking for your next read? Explore our recommended reads at sonomalibrary.org/browse/explore/recommended-reads.

New app launch for patrons! The
Palace Project app houses multiple eBook and eAudiobook collections, conveniently searchable in one place. Download the Palace Project app today to explore over 245,000 titles! To learn more, visit sonomalibrary.org/palace.

Veterans Day is coming up and we encourage you to visit sonomalibrary.org/Veterans for library closure information, history, resources, booklists, and more.

We will be closed this Friday and Saturday in observation of Veterans Day 2023.

Vote for the Sonoma County Library in the North Bay Bohemian's 2024 Best of the North Bay readers’ poll! Whether you love the library for its kids events and vote Best Children’s Educational Center, or you love the library’s annual Zine Fest and choose Best Festival, be sure to make your voice heard before December 1! https://votesonoma2024.bohemian.com/

Winning Titles of the 2023 Teens' Top Ten
The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association, has officially announced the 2023 Teens' Top Ten winners.
The Teens’ Top Ten is a “teen choice” list, where teens nominate and choose their favorite books of the previous year. Nominators are members of teen book groups from school and public libraries around the country selected by YALSA to participate.
This year’s list of winners features 10 titles that were published between January 1st, 2022 and December 31st, 2022. They are as follows:

All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir.
Five Survive by Holly Jackson.
Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh.
I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys.
Icebreaker by Hannah Grace.
Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes.
Gallant by VE Schwab.
Nothing More to Tell by Karen McManus.
The Rumor Game by Dhonielle Clayton and Sona Charaipotra.
Some Mistakes Were Made by Kristin Dwyer.

For the second year in a row, reached one million digital checkouts through the Libby app! The library provides readers 24/7 access to eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines through the award-winning Libby App. Learn more about Libby: sonomalibrary.org/elibrary/a-z/libby

It’s time for ! Join the pack & borrow the featured title from our digital collection. Patrons have unlimited access to the ebook and audiobook until November 16 with no waitlists or holds.
📘 Featured title: “Artie and the Wolf Moon”
Author: Olivia Stephens
🎧Ebook & Audiobook: biglibraryread.com
👉Join the discussion: https://discuss.biglibraryread.com/
Readers also have a chance to win a BLR prize pack including a Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Tablet, a cozy book blanket, a copy of Artie and the Wolf Moon and a cool Libby mug! Simply use on social media from November 2-16 to enter! Winners will be selected on November 17, 2023. See the official rules.

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Looking for a good to pair with your costume? Click the 🔗 for our ultimate list of frightfully fun reads for ! 🎃

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Located in , the History & Genealogy Library is open to the public Tuesdays-Saturdays, between the hours of 11am-5pm. Call us, e-mail us, or stop by at your leisure with your research questions or to use our public computers and reading room. Our five staff members are happy to meet community members from all over the county, as well as travelers interested in local history.

Reminder! UC Master Gardeners - Container Gardening, happening this Saturday October 21, 2023 from 10:30am - 12:00pm. Nancy Creveling & Bryce Summer discusses the possibilities of small space gardening in containers.

ShakeOut, the world’s largest earthquake drill, is on Thursday, 10/19, at 10:19 a.m. Know what to do in an earthquake? Drop, Cover, and Hold On! Learn more: www.shakeout.org/california/

The Sonoma County Library is celebrating LGBTQIA+ History Month this October to honor the rich and diverse history of le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender and q***r history. There are virtual and in-person events, storytimes, book clubs and panels. 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.
https://sonomalibrary.org/stayinformed/librarynews/lgbtqia-history

The Santa Rosa Friends of the Library is having their biggest sale of the year with an estimated 50,000 books, DVDs, CDs, puzzles and more for sale! At the Veterans building this weekend!

Jack London State Historic Park: Free Parking Pass Available!
Come to Rincon Valley Library to pick up a pass today! (While supplies last.) Explore the wonders of Jack London Park, home and ranch of the man and the legend --Jack London. Walk, hike, share a picnic, explore the ruins, visit the museum, mountain bike, horseback ride, bird watch, take photographs, relax and learn.

THIS EVENT HAS PASSED. We are excited to announce the return of Sonoma County Finding History Day! Join over 30 local historical and cultural organizations as they showcase their collections and hidden treasures and share stories and upcoming projects on Saturday, October 21, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Finley Community Center, 2060 W. College Ave, Santa Rosa.

Free event! Presented by the Sonoma County Historical Society and co-hosted by the Sonoma County Library. Sponsors include the Redwood Empire Chinese Association, the Japanese American Citizens League, Harry Lindstrom of the Sea Ranch Archives Committee, the Rancho Bodega Historical Society, the Drake Navigators Guild, and an anonymous donor.

Stop by, connect with local history lovers and don’t forget to say hello to the library’s Special Collections staff!

Updated! schedule of presentations and more information here: https://events.sonomalibrary.org/event/sonoma-county-finding-history-day-2023

ONE WEEK FROM TODAY! YEAH!

The Children's Garden Jamboree will showcase many projects across the county; include youth activities, garden demonstrations, presentations & a pop-up succulent sale
Don't miss out! Register to attend at https://zurl.co/4nKf

Thank you for your patience and understanding yesterday. We are open today and looking forward to your visit!

We are closing multiple libraries today due to indoor air quality issues. As of 12 noon on August 30 our Cloverdale, Healdsburg, Rohnert Park, Northwest Santa Rosa, Windsor, Sebastopol, Rincon Valley, Roseland and Petaluma branches are closed.