Let’s Book It

February: National Library Lovers Month 
And this month’s activities radiate possibilities – from light in spirit to high on impact – that will inspire, educate, and entertain you.
Plus, do meet our new librarian, Novato-native Vicki Chavez. Even as a child, Vicki loved visiting the library. Now, as our adult librarian, she’s enthusiastic about making sure your visits are valuable. For instance, “My goal is to provide excellent customer service and accurate information.”
Vicki is also looking forward to the future expansions: “I’m excited about providing more outreach in the community; and am thrilled that, thanks to Measure Y, the library will soon increase services and be open on Mondays.”
So whether you need a good book recommendation (“Try Bill Bryson’s Walk in the Woods, Lab Girl by Hope Jahren, or Colsen Whitehead’s Underground Railroad!”), recommendations for research projects, or just the instructions for streaming movies, ‘check out’ Vicki Chavez.
Schedule of February Events
Read to a Dog
Visit seven times and earn a free book.
Every Thursday
Ages 5-12
3-4 p.m.
Homework Help
Every Tuesday
3:30-5:30 p.m.
Wee Read
Wednesdays, Feb. 1 and 8
Ages 0-3
10:30-11 a.m.
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays, Feb. 1 and 8
Ages 3-6
11:30-noon
Healthy Living – Screening
St. Joseph Health medical professionals will check your blood pressure and blood sugar. Drop-ins welcome.
Friday, Feb. 3
3:30-5:30 p.m.
Healthy Living – Family Boot Camp (ages 8 and up)
Sonoma County YMCA invites you and yours for a fun and intense complete workout class. Reserve your spot today.
Friday, Feb. 3
4-5 p.m.
Master Gardeners
Pruning Fruit Trees – Maintaining Your Backyard’s Orchard with Denny Pederson
Branch out – in the right direction.
Saturday, Feb. 4
10:30 a.m.
Lego Club
Saturday, Feb. 4
Ages 6-12
2-3 p.m.
Scribble Bot & Circle Badge Workshop
Watt’s up for grades 3-6? Lindsay Hunter will show 25 students how an electrical circuit works, and then they will get a charge out of exploring how a scribble bot can create art. You must register ahead.
Friday, Feb. 10
4 p.m.
Family Storytime/Hora de Cuentos
Wednesday, Feb. 15
5 p.m.
Winter Vegetables:  Beyond Broccoli
Jill Nussinow, The Veggie Queen, will present a cooking demonstration using winter vegetables from local farmers markets.  Preregistration required.
Saturday, Feb. 11
10-11:30 a.m.
Adult Book Discussion
Rain by Cynthia Barnett
The author writes that rain “is elemental, mysterious, precious, and destructive … and she shows it to be a unifying force in a fractured world.” – Goodreads
Tuesday, Feb. 14
2:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 17:  Library closed
Healthy Living-
Senior Health Literacy  (ages 60+)
The Northern California Center for Well-Being will help you develop a personal action plan for living well. Along with solutions to risk factors you may face, you’ll get a healthy snack and a free cookbook.
Preregistration required.
Wednesday, Feb. 22
5-7p.m.
Ukulele Club for Families
Thursday, Feb. 23
4 p.m.
Kawaii Style Anime Drawing Class
What’s not to like about Hello Kitty and Pokémon Kawaii. Lindsay Hunter will demonstrate how to draw these super cute characters and food. Preregistration required.
Grades 3-6
Friday, Feb. 24
4 p.m.
Meet Jessica Klen, the veterinarian
Find out about her present career in our locale, and her previous work with farm animals, equine, reptiles, avian, zoo animals and pocket pets.
Saturday, Feb. 25
2-2:30 p.m.
Windsor Regional Library
9291 Old Redwood Highway
Building 100
707-838-1020
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Sue Finan is a writer who enjoys her husband, her dog, a good book and a great glass of wine. Sometimes in that order…