The Walnut Creek Library Foundation's mission is to enrich the experience at the Walnut Creek libraries. We do this through programming, fundraising, and advocacy. Since 1998, we've raised more than $10.5 million for new and improved library facilities, collections, programs, and services for both the Walnut Creek and Ygnacio Valley libraries. Your donations keep our libraries growing!
Join author and professor Celia Stahr as she discusses the birth of her book,Frida in America: The Creative Awakening of a Great Artist, and the birth of Frida Kahlo’s creative development and artistic breakthroughs during her three years living in the U.S.
This years annual Read Contra Costa book is Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li, a heist novel inspired by the true story of Chinese art vanishing from Western museums. Numerous virtual programs have been planned around the novel.
Recognize and honor the cultures, contributions, and histories of Americans whose ancestors came from the Caribbean, México, Central and South America, and Spain. Read, explore, and celebrate at your local library!
Sustainability Week
October 23 - October 28
The Contra Costa County Library is partnering with local organizations to offer gardening, cooking, and fix-it clinics to assist and encourage sustainable practices focusing on food, gardening, transportation, do-it-yourself projects, and civic engagement.
The Friends of the Walnut Creek Library's Book Sale is the perfect place to pick up great books at great prices. All proceeds from the Book Sale are used for the library collection and children's programs.
Participate in a Discover & Go Month quiz for a chance to win prizes. There is an online gardening class by Discover & Go favorite, the Ruth Bancroft Garden, and you can visit their "Aloe-ween" spooktacular!
