“All good books are alike in that they are truer than if they had really happened and after you are finished reading one you will feel that all that happened to you and afterwards it all belongs to you: the good and the bad, the ecstasy, the remorse and sorrow, the people and the places and how the weather was. If you can get so that you can give that to people, then you are a writer.”
― Ernest Hemingway
And we have wonderful writers right here in Sonoma County, 1,287 of them. Listed on the Sonoma County Library website under “Research,” pull down “Sonoma County Authors Project” and you’ll discover information about readings, ongoing literary and writing groups, as well as community workshops. Events, too, are listed, such as conferences, open mics and release parties.
You can also get more specific. For example, the first of the 24 Windsor writers listed is Jennifer Lynn Alvarez, who conducts our Library’s Writing Clubs for Kids and Adults each month. The author of six books, you’ll find her profile, website and genre.
From fiction to history, travel to psychology, comics to humor, you’ll note quite a variety of informative and entertaining materials. Speaking of which, my own historical novel, The Cards Don’t Lie, was just published in mid-October. I’ll be joining the Authors Project—do check us out.
Schedule of Events
Read to a Dog: drop in, every Monday; 3-4 p.m.
Homework Help: (grades K-12) drop in, Mondays, Nov. 5 and 12; 4-5:30 p.m.
Babytime: (ages 0-18 months), Tuesdays, Nov. 6, 13, and 27; 10:15 a.m.
Coffee and Crosswords: Fridays, Nov. 2 and 16; 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Time: (18 months – 3 years) Thursdays, Nov. 8, 15 and 29; 10:15 a.m.
Fitness Fun with my Gym: (ages 1-4) Thursday, Nov. 1; 10:30 a.m. Registration required
Dia de los Muertos Storytime and Festival/Cuertos y Festival del Dia de los Muertos: (ages 3-8 and families) Stories, songs and free books for kids. Friday, Nov. 2; 4 p.m.
Master Gardeners: Supermarket Orchids Survival Class; Bring your own ailing orchid –Saturday, Nov. 3; 10:30 a.m.
Lego Club: (ages 5 and up), Saturday, Nov. 3; 2:00 p.m.
Mystery Book Group at the Windsor Senior Center: A Murder of Magpies, a debut mystery by Judith Flanders. “…a whirlwind tour of London and Paris with an unforgettably original new heroine.” (Goodreads)Monday, Nov. 5; 2:30 p.m.
Introduction to 3D Design and Printing: (adults & teens) Wednesday, Nov. 7; 6 p.m. Registration required
Friends of Windsor Library Meeting (FoWL): Thursday, Nov, 8; noon
Maker Studio – Light Up Card Making: (ages 9-12) Learn about electricity and create a circuit that lights up a greeting card that you can take home – Thursday, Nov. 8; 4 p.m. Registration required.
Family Storytime/Hora de Cuentos: (ages 0-5) Saturday, Nov. 10; 10:30 a.m.
Adult Book Discussion: If you like books with reportage, travelogue, intellectual history, geopolitical tract, all enveloped in an out-and-out thriller, read The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu—and Their Race to Save the World’s Most Precious Manuscripts by Joshua Hammer. Tuesday, Nov. 13; 2:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Nov. 14; 7:00 p.m.
3D Printing at the Library: Intermediate Design: (adults & teens) Create more complex creations. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 6 p.m. Registration required.
Story time with the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria: (ages 3-6) Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with this reading followed by arts and crafts focusing on the animals in California. Thursday, Nov. 15; 11 a.m.
Zumba for Kids: (ages 5 and up); Thursday, Nov. 15; 4 p.m.
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month: Traditional Ecological Knowledge for Kids, presented by the California Indian Museum and Cultural Center (ages 7 and up). Learn the art of basket making as well as their traditions and history. Friday, Nov. 16; 4 p.m.
Writing Club for Kids: (ages 9 and up) Monday, Nov. 19; 4 p.m.
BiblioBop Dance Party: (ages 0-6) Tuesday, Nov. 20; 10:15 a.m.
Get Your Game On with Rolling Video Games: (ages 7 and up) A special gaming truck event celebrating International Games Week and the launch of our new video game collection. Wednesday, Nov. 21; 3 p.m.
Library Closings: Wednesday, Nov. 21; 6 p.m.; all day Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23
Kids Yoga: (ages 6-11); Tuesday, Nov. 27; 4 p.m. Registration required.
Family Yoga: (ages 3-6); Wednesday, Nov. 28; 10:15 a.m. Registration required.
Writing Club for Adults, Wednesday, Nov. 28; 6 p.m.
Tween Book Club: (ages 9 and up), a winner of the 2018 Newbery Medal – a middle school student becomes trapped in a well. Hello, Universe, by Erin Entrada Kelly; Friday, Nov. 30; 4-5 p.m.
Windsor Regional Library,http://www.sonomalibrary.org/windsor, 9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 100, Windsor. 707-838-1020
Sue Ingalls Finan is a writer who enjoys her husband, her dog, a good book, and a great glass of wine. Sometimes in that order…
