March 30, 2023 | Thank you for supporting the Foundation in 2023! | |
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! | |
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The Walnut Creek Library Foundation celebrates our 12th Annual Authors Gala on Saturday, April 29th, 2023 at the Walnut Creek Library!
Guests can meet 20 Bay Area authors, participate in a silent auction, and enjoy a catered dinner. Proceeds benefit the Walnut Creek and Ygnacio Valley libraries. Please visit our website for more information about the authors and our generous sponsors.
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Ygnacio Valley Library
Thursday, April 6
3 - 4 PM
Interested in a leadership role? Want to make a change? Have tons of ideas and no outlet? Join our Teen Advisory Group at Ygnacio Valley Library. We meet on the First Thursday of every month to discuss new programs, activities, and crafts for teens. Whether you can join us in person or online, your voice matters in the Teen Advisory Group. Contact us if you are interested in joining or have any questions!
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College Admissions Counseling | Sesiones de Asesoramiento para la Admisión a la Universidad
Ygnacio Valley Library
Thursday, April 13
3:30 - 4:30 PM
Free college admissions counselling sessions on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, with Independent Educational Consultant Claudia Carballo from Mt. Diablo College Counseling. Each month will feature a different college topic aimed at helping students reduce stress and strategize the best college application. Topics will include timelines, college fit, campus tours, academic rigor, volunteer work, SAT/ACT, college essays, financial aid, scholarships and letters of recommendation.
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Read to a Dog
Walnut Creek Library
Thursday, April 6
4-5 PM
Kids aged 6-12 are invited to sign up for a one-on-one reading session with a therapy pup. Bring a book from home or grab one from our shelves.
Prior registration is not required. Sign-ups for 15-minute time slots will be on a first-come, first-served basis at the door, starting at 3:55 pm.
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Afternoon Mindfulness for Teens
Walnut Creek Library
TuesdApril 11 - May 16
3:30 PM
Are you feeling stressed out? Overwhelmed? Burned out? Join us Tuesdays after school from April 11 to May 16 for mindfulness practice at the Walnut Creek teen center. Research shows that mindfulness can decrease stress, anxiety and depression, and improve your mental health. We will talk about where our stress comes from, and develop mindful skills to better handle our stress at the time of the year when you need it most!
Sponsored by the Walnut Creek Library Foundation.
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Peek-A-Book Storytime
Ygnacio Valley Library
Tuesday, April 18
10:15 - 11:15 AM
Get ready to wiggle and giggle in Peek-A-Book Storytime, where we practice early literacy skills through sharing books, singing songs and moving around. Best for ages 0-2, with their caregivers. No registration necessary. All ages and abilities welcome. For special accommodations, please contact the library with 72 hours notice.
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Walnut Creek
Friday, March 31
8 - 11 PM
The Broadway Club is back in Downtown Walnut Creek for a limited time this Spring Season. Dance your fancy pants off and enjoy state-of-the-art lights and sound, props, choreography and high fashion of the hugely popular Neon Velvet every Friday evening.
We look forward to seeing you for our special encore entertainment at The Broadway Club this season!
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Salsa & Bachata
Walnut Creek
Sunday, April 2
3 - 5 PM
| Learn the basic foundations and unlock new skills to take your dancing to the next level. You will learn acombination that will improve your technique, footwork, and more. | |
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Visit our calendar to view the latest reoccuring online programs for Adults, Teens, and Children. | | | | |
