The Great Literacy Adventure: A Free Community Event

Schedule

Sat Apr 11 2026 at 11:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Northern California Public Media | Rohnert Park, CA

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Join us for a literacy adventure filled with stories, games, guest authors, and famous PBS Kids characters.
About this Event

Event Overview

The Great Literacy Adventure is a free, countywide celebration of literacy and lifelong learning highlighting the Sonoma County Literacy Promise. This event is hosted by Sonoma County Office of Education and Northern California Public Media. It brings together families, educators, Sonoma County Literacy Partners and dynamic literacy advocates to champion joyful, inclusive literacy experiences and connect families with resources countywide to promote literacy at home.


Event Details

Come for part or stay for the whole event!

Audience: Families with children, educators, and community partners from Sonoma County (All children must be accompanied by an adult)

Admission: Free

Parking: Free at the Rohnert Park Kaiser Permanente Building located next door


Event Highlights
  • Engaging Literacy Experiences hosted by the Sonoma County Literacy Partners
  • A Quest for the Great Scholastic Book Treasure Chest (1 free book per child, while supplies last)
  • Buddy the Dinosaur and Carl the Collector from PBS Kids
  • Live Storytimes with Special Guest Readers!
  • Author Signing: Marissa McGee (Free the Curls!) and Matthew Gollub (Jazz Fly)
  • Otto the Otter from the Sonoma County Library
  • Kids “On Air” in the KRCB radio studio
  • Be the Star of the Show! PBS Green Screen experience
  • Food Trucks (Sol Azteca, Kona Ice, World Famous Corndogs)
  • Rohnert Park Fire Department Fire Truck
  • And so much more!

More information can be found at


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Where is it happening?

Northern California Public Media, 311 Professional Center Drive, Rohnert Park, United States

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