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Join us in celebrating Latin American roots during National Hispanic Heritage Month—and beyond!

Independence Day, celebrated on July 4, commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. The U.S. holiday is also known as the Fourth of July.

Freedom Day

Juneteenth has long been celebrated by Black communities across the U.S., and in 2021 President Biden proclaimed June 19th, Juneteenth, a national holiday.

It's June, and that means it's time to celebrate Pride Month! We are excited to commemorate the diversity and resilience of our LGBTQIA+ community. At the Sonoma County Library, we believe in the power of stories - stories that represent us, inspire us, and unite us. As part of our Pride Month celebration, we're showcasing a collection of works that amplify LGBTQIA+ voices and experiences.

The American Library Association tracked 1,269 challenges to library, school, and university materials and services in 2022. Of the 2,571 unique titles that were challenged or banned in 2022, here are the top 13 most challenged.

May 7-13: Affordable Housing Week at the
Rohnert Park–Cotati Regional Library

Did you know that your zip code is one of the most important data points to predict individual and families’ success, from educational outcomes, health factors, and opportunity to thrive?

As Matthew Desmond wrote in “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City,”

Sonoma County Library Offers Events and Book Giveaways to Celebrate Día on April 30

Celebrate the diversity of our community with your kids by attending a free book- or zine-making event at the library in honor of El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día.

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a library? Some people picture a big building full of books, magazines, maybe a few CDs and DVDs. Others recall visiting a library to get help with job hunting, researching a term paper or perusing college catalogs and travel guides.