Check out our Book Lists! Sonoma County Library's Teen Services Librarians are obsessed with reading YA and we are excited to share our favorites with you! These lists are thoughtfully crafted and regularly updated to make sure that you have access to the best new titles. Whether you are looking for a spine tingling horror novel to get you in the mood for fall, a queer love story to give you all the feels, or some much needed BIPOC representation, we’ve got you covered!
¿Buscas tu próximo libro favorito?
¡Puedes consultar nuestras listas de libros recomendados! ¡Los bibliotecari@s para jóvenes de la Biblioteca del Condado de Sonoma están obesionados con la lectura para jóvenes y nos da tanto gusto compartir nuestros libros favoritos contigo! Estas listas están cuidadosamente diseñadas y actualizadas periódicamente con los mejores libros nuevos. Ya sea que estés buscando una novela de terror escalofriante que lo ponga de humor para el otoño, una historia de amor queer que le dé todas las sensaciones, o una representación de gente BIPOC muy necesaria, ¡lo tenemos!
¡Regresamos para el tercer año! La Biblioteca del Condado de Sonoma y el Colectivo de Zine Fest de Santa Rosa han colaborado para presentar el tercer Festival anual de Zine de Santa Rosa (#SRZF2023).
Únete a nosotros para una celebración de una semana de revistas y talentos locales del 11 al 15 de abril.
Ve las actualizaciones en Instagram @sonomalibrary y @santarosazinefest
Horrario de Eventos:
Martes, 11 de abril - 6:30-7:30pm
en la Biblioteca de Rincon Valley
cómo abordar el mayor obstáculo de todos en el mundo del arte y hacer cosas (¡tú mismo, amigx!) con creatividad, humor, y comunidad con Gio Benedetti
Lucho todos los días para hacer el trabajo que amo desesperadamente y quiero hacer. No es por falta de suministros, mala técnica, falta de conexiones, ni nada fuera de mi cabeza. Yo soy el problema. En realidad, está dentro de mí, este Monstruo de Caca. Si deseas investigar algunas ideas creativas, proyectos, y conversaciones destinadas a sofocar la máquina de negatividad auto-envenenadora que muchos artistas tienen en mente, ¡ven! Si tú, por el contrario, no sufres dudas sobre ti mismo o una autocrítica devastadora en tu trabajo, ven y cuéntanos cómo diablos lo haces.
En este panel, escucharemos a los escritores de zines que crean trabajos para compartir recursos inspiradores y educativos con sus comunidades. Muchas personas trans, personas discapacitadas, y BIPOC enfrentan barreras para acceder a una atención médica segura y culturalmente receptiva. Los panelistas de esta conversación celebran el poder de las zines como herramientas para empoderar a sus respectivas comunidades al compartir información, afirmación, y relatos personales de sanación.
Se requiere inscripción previa
Miércoles, 12 de abril - 6:30-7:30pm
en la Biblioteca Roseland
Un taller interactivo que proporciona ejercicios para superar el agotamiento, prevenir el agotamiento, y canalizar la creatividad de otras maneras. Presentado en colaboración con The Sick And Disabled Zine & Craft Fair (SAD Fair), una feria virtual comunitaria de artesanía de una semana que se centra en artistas y artistas discapacitados, con enfermedades crónicas, MAD, y neuro-divergentes de todo el mundo.
Jueves, 13 de abril - 4:00-6:00pm
en North Bay Letterpress Arts en Sebastopol
En este taller harás un recorrido rápido por nuestro espacio de tipografía completamente equipado. Luego, seleccionarás una portada preimpresa con patrones tipográficos, agregarás hojas en blanco, y graparás, doblarás, y cortarás hojas para crear un bonito diario o bloc de dibujo.
El cupo es limitado. Se requiere inscripción previa.
¡Círculo y taller de Letras de Resistencia! Aquí nos reunimos para explorar el poder de la escritura creativa para resistir el borrado y recuperar la historia y la cultura de BIPOC. Charlaremos sobre el impacto de que otras personas cuentan nuestras historias sin nuestro consentimiento, la importancia de la representación en nuestras vidas, y el desafío de crecer sin acceso a nuestra cultura. También hablaremos sobre cómo recuperar nuestras raíces y cómo nuestras identidades son dinámicas y en constante cambio. Lo más importante, hablaremos sobre la importancia de encontrar nuestra voz y contar nuestra propia historia a través de la escritura. ¡Escribir puede ser un poderoso viaje de autodescubrimiento, exploración, y resistencia!
¡Estamos emocionados de asociarnos con BREW para presentar nuestro zine social! Únete a nosotros para una noche informal de hacer e intercambiar zines.
Este evento presencial al aire libre contará con la presentación de escritores, artistas, y creadores de zines locales; artesanías prácticas; y talleres de serigrafía y creación de revistas en vivo, así como el Bibliobus de la Biblioteca del Condado de Sonoma. Este evento reunirá a creadores de todos los niveles de experiencia para celebrar el medio del bricolage y del zine.
Talleres destacados:
Mini-Zines 101 con Long Arm Stapler
Los zines son una forma divertida y accesible de expresar tus pensamientos y sentimientos al mundo. ¡No hay necesidad de sentirse intimidado por el proceso de publicación! En este taller, aprenderás cómo hacer una revista de bolsillo con una sola hoja de papel. ¡Haz uno, haz un millón! Los mini-zines son la manera perfecta de mostrar tus ideas y manifiestos, y son tan fáciles de hacer como divertidos de compartir.
Demostración práctica de serigrafía con Print | Organize | Protest
Ven a serigrafiar camisetas, carteles, y letreros de resistencia y empoderamiento. Proporcionaremos diseños de artistas de la comunidad y equipos para uso público, TÚ ven e imprímelos. Se proporcionará papel y tela. Alentamos a los participantes a traer ropa y otros materiales para imprimir.
Sueños violetas y arroyos de maracuyá. La realización de una utopía queer con Violeta Alexis Bea
Violet presentará un video colaborativo producido por sus amigos en Kickback Theatre de una lectura cómica de algunas de sus páginas de tesis. También presentará algunas páginas adicionales en formato de presentación de diapositivas y lectura en voz alta y hablará sobre su trabajo, inspiración, y pensamientos sobre la utopía queer. Habrá tiempo para preguntas e interacción con la audiencia.
Kits de Bricolaje para Hacer Zines para Jóvenes y Niños
¡Haz tu propio zine con nuestros Zine Kits gratuitos! Pasa por tu sucursal local para recoger tu kit que incluye materiales de arte, plantillas, y otros artículos para inspirar tu creatividad. Los suministros son limitados.
We’re back for year three! Sonoma County Library and the Santa Rosa Zine Collective have collaborated to bring you the third annual Santa Rosa Zine Fest (#SRZF2023).
Join us for a weeklong celebration of zines and local talent from April 11 to April 15.
Keep up with us on Instagram @sonomalibrary and @santarosazinefest
Schedule of Events:
Tuesday, April 11 - 6:30-7:30pm
at the Rincon Valley Regional Library
How to approach the greatest obstacle of all in the world of art and making things (your own dang self) with creativity, humor, and community with Gio Benedetti.
I struggle every day to do the work I desperately love and want to do. It's not because of lousy supplies, poor technique, lack of connections or anything outside of my own head. It's me. Actually, it's the Poop Monster. If you'd like to investigate some creative ideas, projects and conversations aimed to quell the self-poisoning negativity machine that many art folks have going on in their heads, come on over! If you, on the other hand, do not experience self-doubt or devastating self-criticism in your work, please come and tell us how in the hell you do it.
In this panel, we'll hear from zinemakers who create work to share inspiring and educational resources with their communities. Many trans people, disabled people and BIPOC face barriers to safe, culturally-responsive healthcare access. The panelists in this conversation each celebrate the power of zines as tools to empower their respective communities by sharing information, affirmation and personal narratives of healing.
Advance registration is required.
Wednesday, April 12 - 6:30-7:30pm
at the Roseland Regional Library
An interactive workshop providing exercises in overcoming burnout, preventing burnout, and channeling creativity in other ways. In collaboration with The Sick And Disabled Zine & Craft Fair (SAD Fair) a grassroots week-long virtual craft fair centering disabled, chronically ill, MAD, and neurodivergent zinesters and artists from around the world.
Thursday, April 13 - 4:00-6:00pm
at North Bay Letterpress Arts in Sebastopol
In this workshop you will get a quick tour of our fully equipped letterpress shop. You will then select cover stock preprinted with various letterpress patterns, add blank sheets, saddle stitch (staple), bone fold, and cut corners to create a nice blank journal or sketchbook.
Space is limited, advance registration is required.
Writing as Resistance circle & workshop! Here we come together to explore the power of creative writing to resist erasure and reclaim BIPOC history and culture. We will discuss the impact of having our stories told by others without our consent, the importance of representation in our lives and the challenge of growing up without access to our culture. We will also talk about reclaiming our roots and how our identities are dynamic and ever-changing. Most importantly, we will talk about the importance of finding our voice and telling our own story through writing. Writing can be a powerful journey of self-discovery, exploration and resistance!
This outdoor, in-person event will feature tabling by local zine-makers, artists, and creators; hands-on crafts; and live zine making and screen printing workshops, as well as the Sonoma County Library’s Bibliobus! This event will bring together artists and creators of all experience levels to celebrate the DIY medium of the zine.
Featured Workshops:
Mini Zines 101 with Long Arm Stapler
Zines are a fun and accessible way to put your thoughts and feelings out into the world. No need to be intimidated by the publishing process! In this workshop, you will learn how to make a pocket-sized zine out of just one piece of paper. Make one, make a million! Mini zines are the perfect way to showcase your ideas and manifestos, and are as easy to make as they are fun to share.
Hands-On Screen Printing Demo with Print | Organize | Protest
Come screen print t-shirts, posters, and signs of resistance & empowerment. We will provide designs from artists in the community and equipment for public use, YOU come and print them. Paper & fabric will be provided, participants are encouraged to bring clothing and other materials to print on.
Violet Dreams, Passionfruit Streams: Queering Utopia with Violet Alexis Bea
Violet will present a collaborative video produced by her friends at Kickback Theatre of a comic reading of some of her thesis pages. She will also present a few additional pages in a more traditional slideshow and read-out-loud format and talk about her work, inspiration, and thoughts around queering utopia. There will be time for questions and audience interaction.
DIY Zine Kits for Teens and Tweens
Make your own zine with our free DIY Zine Kits! Stop by your local branch to pick up your kit which includes art supplies, templates, and other goodies to inspire your creativity! Supplies are limited.
February is Black History Month, a time to recognize, celebrate, and honor the rich and diverse history, important contributions, and achievements of Black Americans.
The month of February has been designated Black History Month since 1976. Sonoma County Library recognizes that celebrating and learning about the generations of Black Americans who have influenced and enriched our nation and society is much much more than a month. We honor African American history, community, and culture; recognizing and celebrating the achievements of Black Americans, locally and nationally during Black History Month and all year round.
In February 2023, we celebrate Black History Month by hosting events at our branch libraries and by highlighting books, movies, music, and resources available through your Sonoma County Library. The national theme for 2023 is Black Resistance, established by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), we are specially featuring relevant library and community resources.
Books and More!
Check out these recommended books and movies our librarians have created for you:
This family-friendly, interactive program, led by Baba Shibambo, introduces the cultural traditions of South Africa through indigenous music and story-telling.
At 4 library locations: Rincon Valley, Healdsburg, Northwest Library, and Sonoma Valley Library
Experience the history, culture, and societal impact of hip hop through live and interactive presentations focused on historic and current examples of hip hop’s founding principles: peace, love, unity, and fun!
At 2 library locations: Rincon Valley Library and Sebastopol Library
Screening of How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race helps readers gain the confidence to not only talk about race, but actually make a difference when you do.
At 2 library locations: Cloverdale Library and Sonoma Valley Library
Join us to learn the history and tradition of the Afro-Peruvian Cajon drum and experience the movement and rhythm of Afro-Peruvian dancing presented by the Tradición Peruana Cultural Center.
At 3 library locations: Rohnert Park – Cotati Library, Northwest Santa Rosa, and Central Downtown Santa Rosa
We look forward to seeing you for an invigorating conversation with highly acclaimed author Sadeqa Johnson as she talks about her new novel, The House of Eve! novel set in 1950s Philadelphia and Washington, DC, that explores what it means to be a woman and a mother, and how much one is willing to sacrifice to achieve her greatest goal.
New stories each Wednesday.
Celebrate Black History Month with your preschooler by calling our Dial-a-Story line (707-755-2050) to hear stories by black writers celebrating black children.
Tuesday, March 21 at 1:00 PM
A talk that will leave you starving for more! Chef Wells’ newest cookbook Southern Inspired serves up delicious and inventive recipes that remix the traditional flavors and classic dishes of Southern food and celebrate African-American culinary contributions to tables worldwide.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 6:00pm
Meet virtually to discuss books by authors who are Black, Indigenous or People of Color. This month the book club will discuss Nella Larsen's “Passing.”
Events in our community:
The Petaluma Blacks for Community Development offers resources on information about the history of Black health, notable Black medical personnel through the years, food scarcity and food justice. Check out this site PBCD4us.com every week throughout February and March to find new additions to this site.
The Sonoma County Library has you covered! It’s TeenTober and our teen librarians have rounded up their favorite books just for you. Check out their recommendations and more below.
Trigger Warning: violence and abuse, suicide ideation, discussion and references to sexual assault.
A fictional reimagining of Wu Zetian challenging the injustices she faces in a futuristic reinterpretation of Medieval China.”
— Jodi, Teen Services Librarian
“My recommendation is Hell Followed with Us by Andrew Joseph White. This book was gruesome, heartbreaking, and disturbing in the best possible ways. Benji will do anything to escape the religious fundamentalist cult that he grew up in. In Benji's attempt to escape, he meets up with people from the Acheson LGBTQ+ Center. Benji has to work alongside them to try to prevent the world from collapsing before his body rejects humanity and takes on the form of the monster he was forced to become. The author is queer, trans, and autistic and includes strong representation for each of these identities within the book. This is definitely one that you should pick up if you like horror, dark themes, and dystopian futures. Get ready to be spooked!”
— Emily, Teen Services Librarian
“This TeenTober, I am recommending Gender Queer, a graphic memoir about growing up nonbinary and asexual by Maia Kobabe. As the #1 banned book of 2021, reading this book is an act of rebellion and celebrates the freedom to read. Kobabe is a Sonoma County resident, so reading and sharing this book helps support a local author and illustrator. LGBTQ voices not only deserve to be heard but amplified, so crack open a book and open your mind.”—
If you love the new A League of Their Own series, you MUST read this book!
Last Night at the Telegraph Club is a phenomenal historical fiction novel about Lily Hu, a young Chinese American teenager living in San Francisco's Chinatown in the 1950s. This is a dazzling love story between two young women set against the backdrop of the Red Scare, which actively threatens the safety and livelihood of Lily's family. In the underground lesbian bar called The Telegraph Club, Lily finds not only love, but also a sense of community, belonging, and freedom.
This book won the National Book Award for Young People's Literature (2021) and absolutely deserved it. This is my favorite young adult book that has been published in the last two years and I highly recommend it for teens and adults alike!”
— Terra, Teen Services Librarian
Want more?
Our Teen Book Lists offer more suggestions for what to read next.
