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The Great Literacy Adventure
Saturday, April 11th at NorCal Public Media
This joyous, daylong event at NorCal Public Media brings together families, community partners, and dynamic literacy advocates — from beloved PBS characters to nationally recognized authors — for a joyful, inclusive literacy experience with more than 15 activities for children. Literacy Promise partners will be on hand to connect families with resources and tips for promoting reading at home.
Thoreau: Nature & Justice
A FREE Film Screening and Community Conversation
Wednesday, April 15th | 6:00 - 7:45 pm | Petaluma Library
Join us at the Petaluma Library for a free screening of Ken Burns' latest documentary, Henry David Thoreau. Centered on themes of nonviolent resistance, environmental stewardship, and civic responsibility, this event invites you to connect Thoreau’s ideas to today’s world.
Stay after the film for a dynamic panel featuring author and activist Greg King, Annie Creswell of Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods, and Environmental Scientist and Environmental Justice Advocate, Gail Seymour - exploring how this work is happening right here in our community.
This event is free, engaging, and rooted in local impact - we hope to see you there!
The Tallest Dwarf
Friday April 17th | 5:30 pm | at NorCal Public Media
Little People live with the paradox of being Invisible… yet highly visible. But what does that really feel like?
Filmmaker Julie Wyman searches for answers and for belonging. Exploring dwarfism, identity, community and what it means to truly be seen.
Join us Friday April 17th at NorCal Public Media for a screening and live discussion with the filmmaker of The Tallest Dwarf.
Thoreau: Back to Nature
A FREE Film Screening, Community Conversation
& Nature Walk
Saturday, April 18th | 2 - 4 pm | Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation
Join us April 18th from 2 - 4pm at Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation for a free screening, community conversation and nature walk inspired by Henry David Thoreau, the new documentary from Ken Burns.
Explore themes of environmental stewardship, access to nature, and the search for an authentic life, followed by a panel with Jack Hines (Ear to the Wild) and local rancher Meilin Tsao. The afternoon wraps with a guided walk through Laguna’s native plant garden.
Film, conversation, and connection to nature - all in one afternoon. We hope to see you there!
The Librarians: a FREE film screening and discussion
Sunday, April 19th - 2pm
Santa Rosa Central Library
Kick Off National Library Week With Us!
NorCal Public Media presents a free film screening of Independent Lens documentary The Librarians. Film screening begins at 2:00 pm, followed by a panel discussion about library collection development and the impacts of censorship.
SUFFS: a FREE film screening
Wednesday, May 6th - 1pm
Rialto Cinemas - Sebastopol
Join NorCal Public Media and Rialto Cinemas for this free screening of the sensational Broadway musical SUFFS!
Created by Tony Award winner Shaina Taub, this musical recorded from Broadway tells the story of the American suffragist movement and the remarkable friendships, heartbreak, and action that brought women together—or, in some cases, tore them apart.
SUFFS: a FREE film screening
Wednesday, May 6th - 7pm
Rialto Cinemas - Sebastopol
Join NorCal Public Media and Rialto Cinemas for this free screening of the sensational Broadway musical SUFFS!
Created by Tony Award winner Shaina Taub, this musical recorded from Broadway tells the story of the American suffragist movement and the remarkable friendships, heartbreak, and action that brought women together—or, in some cases, tore them apart.
SUFFS: a FREE film screening
Wednesday, May 12th - 7pm
Rialto Cinemas Elmwood - Berkeley
Join NorCal Public Media and Rialto Cinemas for this free screening of the sensational Broadway musical SUFFS!
Created by Tony Award winner Shaina Taub, this musical recorded from Broadway tells the story of the American suffragist movement and the remarkable friendships, heartbreak, and action that brought women together—or, in some cases, tore them apart.
