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¡Celebre el Mes de la Herencia Hispana • Latinx con la Biblioteca!
Posted on September 15, 2021
Celebre la rica historia y cultura hispana/latinx del Condado de Sonoma con la Biblioteca del Condado de Sonoma durante el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana/Latinx, que se extiende desde el 15 de septiembre hasta el 15 de octubre. Este mes reconoce y honra las historias, culturas y contribuciones de personas hispanas o latinx (una alternativa neutral de género a los términos latinos o latinas).
La Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos estima que el 27.3 por ciento de los residentes del Condado de Sonoma son Hispanos/Latinx en 2019. Según la Junta de Desarrollo Económico del Condado de Sonoma, el Condado de Sonoma es el hogar de la población Hispana/Latinx más grande en el Norte de la Bahía. La junta directiva proyecta que para el 2060 la población Hispana/Latinx será el 40% de la población del condado de Sonoma.
La Biblioteca del Condado de Sonoma ofrece una gran colección de libros en inglés y español, audiolibros, DVDs, CDs, videojuegos y recursos en línea para todas las edades. ¡Puede prestarlos gratis con su tarjeta de la biblioteca!
Este año la biblioteca celebrará el Mes de la Herencia Hispana Latinx con una emocionante variedad de eventos virtuales gratuitos en inglés y español. Todos eventos virtuales son gratuitos al público. Es necesario registrarse con anticipación.
Eventos virtuales
Meet the Author: Raúl The Third
Sabado, 9 de octubre a las 11:00am
Raúl the Third es ilustrador y autor premiado del Honor de Pura Belpré con sus libros ¡Vamos! Let's Go to the Market y ¡Vamos! Let's Go Eat.
Conoce al Raúl The Third, el autor, ilustrador y artista galardonado en este evento virtual. Su obra se centra la experiencia mexicana-americana contemporánea y lleva a base sus recuerdos de su crianza en El Paso, Tejas y la Ciudad Juárez, México.
Este evento está recomendado para niños de 4 a 12 años. Será en el inglés con interpretación en vivo al español.
Hora de cuentos bilingüe familiar, en vivo en Zoom
Únase a las horas de cuento bilingüe familiar en inglés y español en vivo en Zoom presentadas por bibliotecarias de niños. Modelamos las prácticas diarias de hablar, cantar, leer, escribir y jugar para que su hijo está preparado para leer. Horas de cuento incluyen libros, juegos de motricidad fina, rimas y canciones. Para familias y cuidadores de niños de 0 a 6 años de edad.
Haga clic en los enlaces abajo para registrarse. Busque el botón turqués que dice “Register.”
- 15 de septiembre a las 10:30am
- 22 de septiembre a las 10:30am
Kits de Arte para Llevar y Hacer: Flores cempasúchiles de papel
¡Los kits están disponibles en cantidades limitadas en todas 14 sucursales a partir del 15 de septiembre! Visita o llama tu biblioteca local para llevárselo uno mientras duren los materiales. Diseñados para niños de 5 años en adelante con la supervisión de un adulto.
Puedes hacer tu flor cempasúchil paso a paso con el artista local Ernesto Hernández Olmos en el video de instrucción:
www.sonoma-library.org/tminstructions.
Club Virtual del Orgullo para Jóvenes (edades 13 a 18)
Cada martes a las 4pm
El tema de septiembre es libros, películas, shows de tele, y personas Latinx y Queer. Para registrarse para el club, haga clic en los enlaces abajo. Busque el botón turqués que dice “Register.”
- 7 de septiembre (evento pasado)
- 14 de septiembre
- 21 de septiembre
- 28 de septiembre
Taller del papel picado para jóvenes
El sábado, 25 de septiembre a la 1:00pm
¡Regístrate aquí para llevar un kit de materiales para hacer papel picado!
El artista Ernesto Hernández Olmos los enseñará los jóvenes cómo crear papel picado.
Sonidos de Sonoma con Armando García-Dávila, para ver en Youtube
Lunes, 27 de septiembre
Este capítulo hablamos con el poeta y novelista Armando García-Dávila sobre el proceso creativo, lo que significa ser un poeta de la clase obrera, su trabajo con los prisioneros en San Quentin, su crianza como mexicano-americano católico en la clase obrera en San Diego, sus 43 años en el condado de Sonoma y su nueva vida en México.
Charla sobre The House on Mango Street con El Club de Lectura BIPOC
Martes, 28 de septiembre a las 6:00pm
Únase virtualmente con bibliotecari@s para hablar de libros escritos por autores Negros, Indígenas o Gente de Color (BIPOC por sus siglas en inglés)
Aquí una reseña de The House on Mango Street por Sandra Cisneros:
Esta novela en partes le rompe el corazón y a veces le llena de alegría. The House on Mango Street cuenta la historia de Esperanza Cordero, cuyo barrio es uno de realidades y bellezas duras. Esperanza no quiere pertenecer—no a su barrio humilde y no a las expectativas bajas que le tenga el mundo. La historia de Esperanza es de una joven entrando en su poder e inventando para sí misma lo que será.
Para más información, por favor visite:
https://sonomalibrary.org/bipocbookgroup
El Botanical Bus: Bilingual Mobile Herb Clinic
El sábado, 2 de octubre a las 10:00am
La Salud y Energía Ovárica de la Mujer con Samantha Pérez
Aprenderemos cómo respetar y estar consciente de nuestros ciclos para conectar nuestra energía con las funciones de sanación del cuerpo.
Únase a los talleres virtuales del bienestar para aprender sobre el conocimiento indígena de la medicina de las plantas. Presentados por las Promotoras de Salud que son dedicadas al intercambio de remedios, recetas y medicina para fomentar la salud holística en la comunidad.
* Estos talleres serán en español con interpretación al inglés en vivo.
Tortilla Literaria: También esto pasará por Milena Busquets
Lunes, 4 de octubre a las 7:30pm
Participe en una discusión de libros en línea por Zoom.
El Cacao Proyección de la película documental
y conversación con la directora, Michelle Aguilar
Lunes, 5 de octubre a las 6:00pm
Este documental destaca la vida de un agricultor Ngäbe indígena en Panamá y su devoción incondicional a esta denominada súper comida.
La película está en español con subtítulos en inglés y durará 20 minutos. La sesión de preguntas y respuestas será en inglés con interpretación simultánea al español y durará 30 minutos.
Eventos en adelante para seguir celebrando las culturas Latinx
Únase a estos eventos más adelante para celebrar las culturas Latinx todo el año.
- Miércoles, 27 de octubre: Hora de cuentos bilingües para el Día de Muertos a las 10:30am
- Sábado, 30 de octubre: Taller para el Día de Muertos con la altarista local María González-Blue
- Tortilla Literaria: Charla de libros en línea por Zoom. Gratis y abierto al público.
Inscríbase
Libros, colecciones y más
¡Libros digitales interactivos y animados para niños: MakeMake!
Al partir del 15 de septiembre, la Biblioteca del Condado de Sonoma brindará acceso a MakeMake, una biblioteca digital de 200 libros electrónicos en español para niños. Descubra lo mejor de libros provenientes de América Latina para niños, todos en español y animados e interactivos. También proporciona recursos para padres y maestros que ayudarán a desarrollar la alfabetización en español de niños desde su nacimiento hasta que cumplen la primaria. Creado en Colombia, MakeMake es totalmente en español y fácil de usar. No tiene que descargar ninguna aplicación para usarlo. Cuando entra al sitio web con su tarjeta de biblioteca y PIN, tendrá acceso completo a todos los libros en la colección de MakeMake. ¡Prúebelo!
Más información sobre MakeMake:
A partir del 15 de septiembre puede usar MakeMake aquí.
Listas de libros recomendados por bibliotecari@s:
Lista de Lectura para los Adultos
Haga clic aquí para descargarla
Lista de Lectura para los Jóvenes
Haga clic aquí para descargarla
Lista de Libros para Niños
Haga clic aquí para descargarla
Libros ilustrados
Libros para la primaria
Celebrate Hispanic • Latinx Heritage Month with the Library!
Posted on September 09, 2021
Celebrate Sonoma County’s rich Hispanic/Latinx history and culture with the Sonoma County Library during National Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15. This month is about recognizing and honoring the histories, cultures and contributions of Hispanic or Latinx (a gender-neutral alternative to the terms Latino or Latina) people.
In 2019, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that 27.3 percent of Sonoma County residents are Hispanic/Latinx. According to the Sonoma County Economic Development Board, Sonoma County is home to the largest Hispanic/Latinx population in the North Bay region. The board projects that by 2060 the Hispanic/Latinx population will make up 40% of Sonoma County’s population.
The Sonoma County Library offers a large collection of English and Spanish books, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, video games and online resources for all ages. These materials are available for free with your library card!
This year the library will celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month with an exciting array of free virtual programs in English and Spanish for all ages. All events are free to the public and advanced registration is required.
Virtual Events
Meet the Author: Raúl The Third
Saturday October 9 at 11:00am
Raúl The Third, an award-winning author, illustrator, and artist. His work centers around the contemporary Mexican-American experience and his memories of growing up in El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. For children ages 4-12.
Bilingual Family Storytimes, Live on Zoom
Join a Children’s Librarian for these bilingual English and Spanish live Zoom storytimes. We will model the everyday practices of talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing that will help your child get ready to read. Family storytime includes books, fingerplays, rhymes and songs. For families and caregivers with children, ages 0-6.
To register for these programs, follow the links below:
- September 15 at 10:30am
- September 22 at 10:30am
Take & Make Craft Kits
Available at all 14 library branch locations! Kits are available on a first come, first served basis. While supplies last. For ages 5 & up with adult supervision.
Look for this special Latinx themed craft:
Virtual Pride Club for Teens (ages 13-18)
Every Tuesday at 4pm
The theme for September is Queer Latinx books, movies, tv shows, and people. To register for this weekly program, follow the links below:
- September 7 (past event)
- September 14
- September 21
- September 28
Teen Papel Picado Workshop
Saturday, September 25 at 1:00pm
Register here to pick up a papel picado kit!
Artist Ernesto Hernandez Olmos will teach teens how to create papel picado.
Sonoma Sounds featuring Armando Garcia-Davila, available on Youtube
Monday, September 27
Our guest for this episode is poet and novelist Armando García-Dávila. We talk about the creative process, being a blue-collar poet, his work with prisoners at San Quentin, growing up working class, Catholic, and Mexican American in San Diego, his 43 years in Sonoma County, and his new life in Mexico.
Discuss The House on Mango Street with Read BIPOC Book Club
Tuesday, September 28 at 6:00pm
Join librarians virtually to discuss books by authors who are Black, Indigenous or People of Color (BIPOC)
Here's a preview of September's title, The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros:
Sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes deeply joyous, The House on Mango Street tells the story of Esperanza Cordero, whose neighborhood is one of harsh realities and harsh beauty. Esperanza doesn't want to belong - not to her run-down neighborhood, and not to the low expectations the world has for her. Esperanza's story is that of a young girl coming into her power, and inventing for herself what she will become.
For more information, please visit:https://sonomalibrary.org/bipocbookgroup
The Botanical Bus: Bilingual Mobile Herb Clinic
Saturday, October 2 at 10:00am
Women's Ovarian Health and Energy with Samantha Perez
Learn how to respect your cycles and live with them in a conscious way to connect your energy and healing.
Join the virtual Wellness Workshops to learn about the indigenous knowledge of herbal medicine; presented by the Promotoras de Salud who are dedicated to the exchange of remedies, recipes, and medicine to empower holistic health within the community.
* All events are in Spanish with an English interpreter.
Tortilla Literaria: También esto pasara by Milena Busquets
Monday, October 4 at 7:30pm
Participe en una discusión de libros en línea por Zoom.
El Cacao Documentary Film Screening
with Director, Michelle Aguilar for Q&A
Tuesday, October 5 at 6:00pm
This documentary film highlights the life of an indigenous Ngäbe farmer in Panama and his unconditional devotion to this so-called “superfood”.
The 20-minute film will be in Spanish with English captions. The 30 minute Q&A will be in English with simultaneous Spanish interpretation.
Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Beyond the Month
Join us at these upcoming events to continue celebrating Hispanic/Latinx culture year round!
- Wednesday, October 27: Dia de Muertos Bilingual Storytime at 10:30am
- Saturday, October 30: Dia de Muertos Workshop with artist Maria Gonzalez-Blue
- Tortilla Literaria
Books, Collections, and Resources
Check out our newest digital resource, MakeMake!
Beginning September 15, the Sonoma County Library is proud to offer MakeMake, a digital platform with 200 Spanish language eBooks for children. Discover the best of Latin-American children's publishing and exciting animated and interactive books, all in Spanish! MakeMake also includes a wealth of resources for parents and educators, to help develop Spanish language literacy in children from birth through elementary school. With an interface entirely in Spanish and developed in Colombia, and no app to download, the MakeMake collection is simple to access and use. Once you enter the site with your library card number and PIN, you have unlimited access to all of the books in the MakeMake collection. Jump in and see what treasures you find!
Learn more about MakeMake:
Starting September 15, click here to explore MakeMake.
Staff created book recommendation lists:
Adult Book List
Click here to download the list as a PDF
Teen Book List
Click here to download the list as a PDF
Children's Book List
Click here to download the list as a PDF
Picture Books
School Age Books
Improve Your Life, Career, and Skills
Posted on August 17, 2021
Are you a student in higher education or interested in enriching your life, changing careers, and embarking on your own personal learning journey? We've put together a list of adult education resources to support your educational needs and improve your skills, whether for school or for fun.
- LearningExpress Library features nearly 1,000 online tutorials, practice tests, and eBooks for all ages.
- Learn business, technology, and creative skills with video tutorials from LinkedIn Learningy.
- Students of any age can connect with free tutors and more at Tutor.comy.
- Great Courses are expertly-produced audio and video courses by professors such as Neil DeGrasse Tyson. Access the Great Courses collection on Kanopy, OverDrive, and hoopla.
Looking for more? See the full list of adult education resources. We also have resources for our school age patrons!
Nunca dejamos de aprender
¿Es estudiante de escuela o universidad? ¿Le interesa añadir algo extra a su rutina diaria, está pensando en una nueva carrera, o simplemente le gusta aprender? Hemos reunido una lista de recursos en línea gratis para apoyar al aprendizaje personal de adultos y sus metas profesionales.
- LearningExpress ofrece recursos para mejorar las habilidades escritas, orales y gramaticales en español y sus habilidades matemáticas además que prácticas para el GED y el examen de ciudadanía estadounidense e información sobre la tarjeta verde
- LinkedIn Learning les da acceso a tutoriales en línea sobre una amplia gama de temas de tecnología, creatividad y negocios en español
- Tutor.com tiene tutoría gratis en vivo en línea para estudiantes de cualquier edad además que un servicio de revisión de ensayos.
- Kanopy es una manera gratis de ver películas y documentales en línea. El sitio web está organizado por temas académicas, incluso los negocios, las ciencias y las artes.
- OverDrive y hoopla le dan acceso a miles de libros y audiolibros electrónicos
¿Busca más? Aquí está la lista completa de todos los recursos de aprendizaje en línea para adultos. También tenemos recursos escolares en línea para niños y adolescentes.
Library launches educational citizenship collection
Posted on July 05, 2021
Are you or is someone in your life interested in American citizenship? Sonoma County Library’s “New American Collection” launched in all 12 branches on September 17, 2019, Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. This collection is for those interested in citizenship, civics, and naturalization, primarily the immigrant population of Sonoma County.
The New American Collection empowers community members by providing easily browsable, multilingual, multimedia materials in support of acquiring citizenship and learning English.
“The County of Sonoma continues our commitment to be a safe and inclusive community,” said Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Chair David Rabbitt. “We applaud the library’s efforts to put together the New American Collection aimed at informing all of our residents about civics and paths to citizenship.”
By including these resources in one collection, the library provides anyone interested with relevant information to help them gain and secure civil rights and participate more fully in their communities. Nationwide, slightly more than half of immigrants are non-citizens. Native-born citizens may also benefit from the collection by learning about their rights and privileges as citizens, especially those with friends, family, or coworkers who are non-citizens.
The New American Collection includes materials in English, Spanish, and other world languages. Materials include books, CDs, DVDs, and more. Resources circulate and/or are freely given away. Example titles include: “U.S. Immigration Made Easy,” “How to Get a Green Card,” and “Fiancé & Marriage Visas.” Find these titles at your local branch!
To learn more about the New American Collection, visit your local library branch. The New American Collection is free and available to all. Materials can be checked out with a Sonoma County Library card, which is available to all county residents, regardless of immigration status. For more information on how to sign up for a library card, visit any Sonoma County Library branch in person or go to sonomalibrary.org.
Library Wins PRExcellence Award from the California Library Association
Posted on June 08, 2021
The PRExcellence Awards are given annually by the California Library Association to honor the highest quality efforts of California libraries in promoting and communicating their message to their customers. Each year, libraries are recognized in four Award entry categories: Print, Electronic, Event or Campaign, and Wildcard, as well as a Best in Show award.
On May 13, 2021, CLA announced that Sonoma County Library won the 'Best in Show' PRExcellence Award for Sonoma Responds: A Community Memory Archive. This project collects stories about how #SonomaCounty has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Learn more about Sonoma Responds: sonomalibrary.org/sonoma-responds-community-archive
History & Genealogy Library’s Zayda Delgado Selected as Mellon Cultural Heritage Fellow
Posted on June 04, 2021
Zayda Delgado, Special Collections Librarian and Archivist at the Sonoma County History and Genealogy Library, will be one of 15 fellows to join the Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship for Diversity, Inclusion & Cultural Heritage from the Rare Book School (RBS) at the University of Virginia. Delgado will participate in a three-year program which includes orientation, Rare Book School coursework, community symposia, and other activities relating to multicultural collections and trainings. The fellowship program seeks to enhance understandings of multicultural collections among professionals, local community members, and the broader public.
The program kicked off virtually in April 2021, and Delgado looks forward to traveling to Virginia for Rare Book School in 2022 and 2023 as a fellow.
“I’m thrilled to be part of this cohort. Archives and special collections play a vital role in building a more representative historical record,” Delgado said. “This opportunity will deepen my ability to design programing and services that explore the histories and legacies of our multicultural communities.”
In her work at the Sonoma County History and Genealogy Library, Delgado preserves and amplifies the histories of our communities, including Latinx and LGBTQ+ communities. She applies community engaged approaches to relationship building, collection development, and programming. Among her notable projects are Sonoma Responds: A Community Memory Archive and Santa Rosa Zine Fest. Delgado holds a Masters in Library and Information Science with a concentration in archival studies and public librarianship from San Jose State University and a Bachelor of Arts in History from California State University, Fullerton.
Danielle Culpepper, RBS Director of Budget & Finance and one of the authors of the initiative, said in a press release that fellows will participate in virtual workshops, conferences, and Rare Book School courses this year.
“We look forward to gathering together with the fellows in person next year but are very excited to have the opportunity to bring all of the participants together virtually to engage in the important work of the fellowship in the current moment,” Culpepper said.
The 15 fellows were chosen from a competitive field of applicants by a selection committee of leading cultural heritage professionals. The selected fellows work closely with a broad spectrum of multicultural collections and communities. The fellowship aims to develop skills for documenting and interpreting visual and textual materials in special collections and archives; raise awareness within professional communities about the significance of inclusive, multicultural collections; build connections with diverse communities and publics; and advance careers by establishing new pathways and skills for professional growth.
¡Celebra el Orgullo LGBTQ+ con la biblioteca!
Posted on June 03, 2021
Únase a celebrar el Mes de Orgullo LGBTQ+ este junio, que nos ofrece tiempo a promover la autoafirmación, dignidad, igualdad y mayor notoriedad de la comunidad LGBTQ+.
El primer Mes de Orgullo LGBTQ+ tomó lugar en la Ciudad de Nueva York el 28 de junio, 1970 y fue coordinado en parte por Brenda Howard, una activista bisexual. Este evento conmemoró el aniversario de los disturbios de Stonewall, uno de los eventos más importantes que fomentó al movimiento de liberación gay y aumentó las luchas por los derechos LGBTQ+ en los Estados Unidos.
Con el aumento de legislación en contra de personas transgénero por todo el país este año, es aún más importante que bibliotecas se esfuercen a demostrarle a la comunidad LGBTQ+ que nuestro espacio es uno donde siempre será bienvenida y celebrada, no solo durante el Mes de Orgullo LGBTQ+ sino cada día.
Eventos virtuales
Club virtual de Orgullo LGBTQ+ para jóvenes (de 13 a 18 años)
Cada martes a 4pm
*Este evento será en inglés con personal bilingüe disponible
Regístrese para este programa semanal con los siguientes enlaces:
- 1 de junio (past)
- 8 de junio (past)
- 15 de junio (past)
- 22 de junio Con invitados especiales de Promotores para Adolescentes (SAY) (past)
- 29 de junio (past)
Cada jueves a 4pm
*Este evento será en inglés. El tema de junio son los derechos transgénero.
Regístrese para este programa semanal con los siguientes enlaces:
- 3 de junio (past)
- 10 de junio (past)
- 17 de junio (past)
- 24 de junio (past)
Martes, 22 de junio a 5:30pm
Cronología de la historia LGBTQI+ en el condado de Sonoma
*Este evento será en inglés
¿Nuestra historia se informará a nuestro futuro? Las personas LGBTQI+ siempre han vivido en el condado de Sonoma y han tenido un papel importante en la cultura y política queer de la región, del estado y hasta de la nación. Exploraremos cómo personas LGBTQI+ locales se crearon comunidad y fomentaron cambio cultural y político durante los años 1947 a 2000. Únase a esta charla animada sobre comunidad y otros temas importantes a la vida LGBTQI+ en el Norte de la Bahía.
Se presentarán Tina Dungan y Shad Reinstein, dos historiadores LGBTQI+ que crearon juntos la cronología de la historia LGBTQI+ en el condado de Sonoma.
Charla sobre el documental: El Canto del Colibrí: Padres Latinos inmigrantes y sus miembros de familias LGBTQ
Jueves, 24 de junio a 6:00pm
*Esta película está en español e interpretación en español estará disponible para la charla.
¡Vea la película antes a través de Kanopy con su tarjeta de biblioteca y luego únase a la charla en Zoom!
"El Canto del Colibrí" es una historia de padres latinos que se enfrentan a problemas de inmigración, fe, matrimonio igualitario, cultura machista y el proceso de salida de sus hijos LGBTQ. Respondiendo a las solicitudes del público de "Tres Gotas de Agua" en todo el mundo, los realizadores emprenden este viaje invitando a los hombres latinos a hablar con franqueza sobre temas delicados y profundamente personales. Esta película abordará cuestiones políticas sobre las familias LGBTQ, la opresión social, la responsabilidad compartida y la aceptación de las personas LGBTQ como miembros de familias latinas.
Programas especiales celebran el Orgullo, el amor, la inclusión y la aceptación de nosotros mismos y de los demás.
- 16 a 22 de junio - Telecuentos: Sirenas
Llame al 707-755-2050 para escuchar esta historia favorita en español sobre Julian, quien sueña con ser una sirena.
- 19 de junio - Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe: Sé Quien Eres
Historias, canciones y juegos en español e inglés sobre amarte a ti mismo y a los demás. Apareciendo en el canal de YouTube de SonomaLibrary.
Kits de arte de verano para llevar y hacer
¡Disponible en las 14 sucursales de la biblioteca! Los kits están disponibles por orden de llegada. Mientras duren las reservas. ¡Llame a la biblioteca para solicitar el servicio desde la acera y un kit de Take & Make! Para mayores de 5 años, con supervisión de un adulto.
Entre otros kits, estos kits serán de tema arcoíris:
- 7 de junio: Diarios de Vacaciones de Verano con Lápiz Arcoíris
- 21 de junio: Bandera de corazón de arcoíris
Búsqueda de Tesoro de Lectura de Verano
Juliet respira profundo
El Orgullo LGBTQI+ no para cuando acaba el junio. ¡Únase a la charla de la autora Gabby Rivera quién escribió Juliet respira profundo el 10 de julio a las 2:00pm!
Libros, colecciones y recursos
Listas de lectura recomendada por el personal de la biblioteca:
Lista de Lectura para los Adultos
Lista de Lectura para los Jóvenes
Lista de Lectura para los Niños
Haga clic aquí para bajar la lista como un archivo PDF.
Cuando amamos cantamos = When we love someone we sing to them
por Ernesto Javier Martínez
(él)
J SP E MARTINEZ
Colaboradores de la Comunidad
¡Visite los sitios web de nuestros colaboradores de la comunidad para más eventos y recursos para junio en adelante!
- LGBTQ Connection:
- Positive Images:
- Promotores Sociales para Adolescentes (SAY)
- LGBTQI History of Sonoma County:
- Pride LGBTQIA del Condado de Sonoma
- TransLife:
Celebrate Pride with the Library!
Posted on June 01, 2021
Join us in celebrating Pride Month this June, which serves as a time to promote the self-affirmation, dignity, equality, and increased visibility of the LGBTQ+ community.
The first Pride Month was held in New York City on June 28th, 1970 and was coordinated in part by Brenda Howard, a bisexual activist. This event celebrated the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, one of the most important events that lead to the gay liberation movement and increased fights for LGBTQ+ rights in the United States. Other important events that led up to this moment included the Cooper Do-nuts Riot of 1959, the Compton’s Cafeteria Riot of 1966, and many other oft-forgotten attempts by the LGBTQ+ community to fight for their basic human rights.
With the increase of anti-trans legislation across the country this year, it is more important than ever that libraries make the effort to show the LGBTQ+ community that our space is one where they will always be welcomed and celebrated, not just during Pride Month but every day.
Virtual Events
Virtual Pride Club for Teens (ages 13-18)
Every Tuesday at 4pm
To register for this weekly program, follow the links below:
- June 1st (past)
- June 8th (past)
- June 15th (past)
- June 22nd with special guests from SAY-Social Advocates for Youth (past)
- June 29th (past)
Social Justice Club for Teens (ages 13-18)
Every Thursday at 4pm
The theme for June is Transgender Rights. To register for this weekly club, follow the links below:
- June 3rd
- June 10th
- June 17th
- June 24th
Tuesday, June 22 at 5:30pm
Sonoma County LGBTQI+ History Timeline
How can our history inform our future? LGBTQI+ people have always lived in Sonoma County and have had a significant role in queer culture and politics regionally, statewide and even nationally. Explore the community building, cultural and social change forged by local LGBTQI+ people during the years 1947 – 2000, and join us for a lively discussion about community and other topics important to North Bay LGBTQI+ life.
Presented by Tina Dungan and Shad Reinstein, LGBTQI+ Historians who together created the Sonoma County LGBTQI+ Timeline.
Film Discussion: El Canto del Colibri: Latino Immigrant Men and Their LGBTQ Family Members
Thursday, June 24 at 6:00pm -
View the film ahead on Kanopy with your library card and then join the discussion via Zoom! Spanish interpretation will be available.
"El Canto del Colibri," is a story of Latino fathers dealing with issues of immigration, faith, marriage equality, machismo, culture, and the process of their LGBTQ children coming out. Responding to requests from "Tres Gotas de Agua" audiences around the world, the filmmakers are taking this journey by inviting Latino men to speak frankly about delicate and deeply personal topics. This film will address political issues about LGBTQ families, social oppression, shared responsibility and acceptance of LGBTQ people as members of Latino families.
Special storytimes celebrate Pride, love, inclusion, and acceptance of ourselves and of others.
- June 16 through June 22 - Dial-a-Story/Telecuento: Sirenas
Call 707-755-2050 to hear this favorite Spanish story about Julian, who dreams of being a mermaid. - June 19th - Bilingual Storytime: Be Who You Are
Stories, songs, and games in Spanish and English about loving yourself and others. Appearing on the SonomaLibrary YouTube channel.
Summer Take & Make Craft Kits
Available at all 14 library branch locations! Kits are available on a first come, first served basis. While supplies last. For ages 5 & up w/ adult supervision. Call the library to request Curbside Service and a Take & Make Kit!
Look for these special rainbow themed crafts:
- June 7: Summer Journals & Rainbow Pencils
- June 21: Rainbow Heart Sign
Summer Reading Scavenger Hunt
Juliet Takes a Breath!
Pride doesn’t stop when June ends! Join us July 10 at 2:00pm for an author event with Gabby Rivera, author of Juliet Takes a Breath!
Books, Collections, and Resources
Staff created book recommendation lists:
Adult Book List
Click here to download the list as a PDF
Teen Book List
Click here to download the list as a PDF
Children's Book List
Picture Books
Click here to download the list as a PDF
School Age Books
Click here to download the list as a PDF
Community Partners
Visit the websites of our fantastic community partners for more events and resources for June and beyond!
- LGBTQ Connection:
- Positive Images:
- SAY:
- LGBTQI History of Sonoma County:
- Lesbian Archives of Sonoma County:
- Sonoma County LGBTQIA Pride:
- Click here for more information about Sonoma County Pride events
- TransLife:
Virtual Open Mic
Posted on May 17, 2021
Calling all musicians, storytellers, poets and more!
Sonoma County Library is hosting its second annual
Virtual OPEN Mic!
Film your performance and submit it for a chance to win! The community will vote for their favorites in two categories (Adult and Youth) and the top three vote-getters from each category will win gift cards of $100, $75, and $50 in value.
This is an all-ages community-submitted open-mic program. Submit a short video (under 5 minutes long) of you performing a song, piece of poetry, or spoken word piece.
Submissions accepted June 6th – July 31st 2022.
Submit Your Video Here!
This year, the Adult Open Mic will premiere on Friday, August 19th on the Sonoma County Library Facebook and YouTube channels. The Youth Open Mic will as well, premiering on Saturday, August 20th.
Awards & Prizes
The community will vote for their favorites in two categories (Adult and Youth) and the top three vote-getters from each category will win gift cards of $100, $75, and $50 in value.
Rules & Terms
- Each performer must be a resident of Sonoma County.
- Submissions may be on any topic, but must be family-friendly (G or PG rated) in language and subject matter, or they will be disqualified.
- G – General Audiences
- All ages admitted. Nothing that would offend parents for viewing by children
- PG – Parental Guidance Suggested
- Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.
- No need to include graphics, title pages, or credits-- we will do the editing!
- Submissions may be no more than 5 minutes in length including credits.
- Performances must be your own, and submissions must abide by all applicable copyright laws.
- Submissions are not guaranteed inclusion in the final production.
- Adult submissions are for those aged 19+. Youth submissions are for those under age 18.
Notice: If your performance has been chosen for inclusion in the adult or youth festival, expect to receive a notification from FilmFreeway requesting permission to download your video.
Legal Disclaimers:
By entering your performance into the Sonoma County Library Virtual Open Mic, the applicant agrees to all rules and regulations as defined in the official rules.
The applicant also grants a non-exclusive license, throughout the world and in perpetuity, to the Library to:
- Show their performance to a non-paying public at a future Sonoma County Library Virtual Open Mic, other partner programs and promotional events.
- Display the performance, in part or in its entirety, on the Sonoma County Library website, video streaming websites, and/or Sonoma County Library website and Facebook page.
Submissions accepted June 6th – July 31st 2022.
Submit Your Video Here!
Celebrating Asian Americans in Sonoma County
Posted on April 23, 2021
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. To celebrate the AAPI community during the month of May and beyond, we’ve put together free virtual programming and activities; as well as a resource guide that recognizes AAPI achievements and contributions and addresses anti-Asian hate. We hope that the following programming and resources will celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans, provide historical context, and offer an avenue for reporting crimes and opening discussions about racism.
A Celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage
Patrons can visit the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco with free passes through Discover & Go. 10 passes per month, free admission for 2 adults and all children under 12.
This month’s Documentary Film Discussion event on May 27 will focus on the film "Aoki, an Asian American Black Panther" (event is full).
Library Materials
- Celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Creators
- Asian Teens in YA: Books for Young Adults
- Celebrate Asian & Pacific Heritage: Picture Books
- Celebrate Asian & Pacific Heritage: Juvenile Fiction
- Learn About Asian & Pacific Heritage: Nonfiction Books for Kids
- Asian Stories and Experiences: Hoopla eBooks
- Asian Stories and Experiences: Hoopla eAudiobooks
Resource Guide
A report on the history of discrimination against Chinese Americans in Sonoma County.
An article discusses the origins of the term “Asian American” and how it came about from the struggles of the Black Power Movement, anti-war movement, and American Indian Movements.
Within Asian American Studies and Gender Studies, there has been discussion around the hyper-sexualization of Asian women as an example of racialized gender.
California community resources collected by the Asian Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus.
If you encounter a hate incident you can report it here.
A collection of anti-Asian violence resources.
A free online picture book about anti-Asian racism and COVID-19. It was written with Asian American children in mind, but can be read by children and parents of any background.
Information from the Asian Mental Health Collective.
An Asian American K-12 resource: Confronting Xenophobia and Supporting Asian and Asian/Pacific American Communities during COVID-19.
You may also choose to use the hashtag #StopAsianHate when sharing resources on your personal social media.
The Sonoma County Library opposes the recent acts of violence against people of Asian descent and the ongoing discrimination and hate crimes that are a result of a legacy of systemic racism. The library is on record opposing bigotry and intolerance, and supporting equity diversity and inclusion. See our statement on racism and social equity here.
