Sonoma County Reads collection, 2002- <2011>

Processed by Sonoma County Library staff; machine-readable finding aid created by Geoffrey Skinner.

Published by the Sonoma County Library

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Published Dec. 20, 2019

Sonoma County Library

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Rohnert Park, CA 94928

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Sonoma County Reads collection, 2002-2011

Sonoma County Library

Overview of the Collection

Title: Sonoma County Reads collection

Date (inclusive): 2002- <2011>

Identification: SPC.00040

Creator: Sonoma County Library

Physical Description: <1.13> linear feet <1>oversize flat box (5 x 34 x 48 cm)

Language of Material: Materials are in English.

Repository: Sonoma County History and Genealogy Library, Sonoma County Library

725 Third Street

Santa Rosa, CA,

URL: https://sonomalibrary.org/locations/sonoma-county-history-and-genealogy-library/sonoma-county-archive

Email: history@sonomalibrary.org

Phone: 707 308-3212

Abstract: This collection contains materials used for promoting the Sonoma County Library's Sonoma County Reads program from 2002-2011, undertaken with the financial support of the California State Library.

Biography/Organization History

Sonoma County Reads is a community reading program that encourages residents to join together in the shared experience of reading and discussing the same book. Since 2002, Sonoma County Reads has been a community partnership between the Sonoma County Library, local public radio & TV station KRCB, the Sonoma County Museum, and many other participating County businesses, foundations, and community organizations. Each year, these programs include special author events, book discussions, and more.

Programs from 2006 through 2013 were also part of the National Endowment for the Arts' "Big Read" program.

Scope and Contents

Includes posters; municipal resolutions of support; newspaper clippings, bookmarks, fliers,leaflets, calendars and children's activity sheets.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Printed inventory included in container.

Access Terms

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection.

Corporate Names

Sonoma County Reads (Program)

Big Read (Program)

Topical Terms

Reading promotion--California--Sonoma County

Reading promotion--United States

Genre and Format Terms

Pamphlets

Clippings (information artifacts)

Calendars

Books

Posters

Archival materials

Important Information for Users of the Collection

Conditions Governing Access:

Access Information

This collection is partially processed. Please contact the Sonoma County History and Genealogy Library for access; for contact info and current hours, see https://sonomalibrary.org/locations/sonoma-county-history-and-genealogy-library

Conditions of Use

Collection does not circulate and may be photocopied or photographed by arrangement only.

Publication Rights

Property rights reside with the Sonoma County Library. The Sonoma County Library has made this collection available and believes that the collection is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Collection may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Preferred credit line is: Courtesy, the Sonoma County Library. Please see additional reproduction and reuse information at https://sonomalibrary.org/locations/sonoma-county-history-and-genealogy-library/order-photo

[Identification of item], Sonoma County Library. Sonoma County Reads collection, 2002- <2011>. SPC.00040, History and Genealogy Library, Sonoma County Library, Santa Rosa, CA.

GIft: Melissa Kelley, June 2015