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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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Save the Date!
New York Times bestselling author Peggy Orenstein will join us for Live! From the Library on Tuesday, March 21 from 7-8:30 pm in the Oak View Room at the Walnut Creek Library. More details to follow--stay tuned!
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Come meet both the author and the illustrator, enjoy some light refreshments, hear storytime, try an art project, and pose for the photo booth! | |
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Kids' Calligraphy for Lunar New Year
Walnut Creek Library
Thursday, February 23 | 4 - 5 PM
Learn the art of Chinese Calligraphy to celebrate the Lunar New Year! Jojo Liu will teach attendees traditional Chinese calligraphy, including how to hold a brush and write basic strokes. This program is for ages 3-12.
Registration is required; materials for the program will be provided. For special accommodations, please contact the library with 72 hours notice.
This program is sponsored by the Walnut Creek Library Foundation.
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Peek-A-Book Storytime
Ygnacio Valley Library
Tuesdays
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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Ygnacio Valley Library
Friday, February 24
3:30 - 4:30 PM
We are a group of high school students that share a passion for computer science. We are coming to the Ygnacio Valley Library on the first and last Friday of every month to teach the basics of computer programming to anyone who wants to join us. At the end of the presentation, those attending will have a chance to work on their Scratch project.
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All Ears Reading
Ygnacio Valley Library
Tuesday, February 28
3 - 5 PM (15 minute intervals)
Reading aloud is one of the best ways to improve reading skills. It is even more fun when you have a furry friend. With All Ears Reading, children can improve their core reading skills in a relaxed non-judgmental environment with a dog from ARF's Pet Hug Pack. These 15 minute sessions begin at 3:00pm and last until 5:00pm. Register online to get your spot today.
Perfect for children in grades 1-5.
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Lesher Center for the Arts
Tuesday, March 7
8:30 AM - 4:45 PM
The East Bay Women's Conference is a premier one-day conference with the mission to inspire and empower women from all walks of life. It will be a day filled with inspiring keynote speakers and opportunities to connect with others. The conference will be held on Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 at the Lesher Center for the Arts in downtown Walnut Creek.
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Mountain Shadow Film Society
Walnut Creek Library
Friday, February 17th - 4:30 PM
Friday, February 17th - 7:30 PM
Saturday, February 18th - 4:30 PM
Saturday, February 18th - 7:30 PM
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Nominations for the 95th Academy Awards are announced on January 24th this year. The Oscars will be televised on Sunday, March 12th. Before then, we're presenting a “variety show,” consisting of a combination of short film nominees in all three genres: animated, live-action and documentary. We’ll invite our audience members to cast their votes, and then wait to see if the Academy agrees!
GENERAL ADMISSION: $13.00
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Vinous Reverie Wine Tasting
554 Ygnacio Valley Road Unit A
Walnut Creek
Saturday, February 18
1 - 4 PM
Taste FIVE WINES of the World with Walnut Creek wine merchant Igor Ivanov. Indulge yourself with hidden wine gems from all over the world. Discuss flavor complexities, regions, grape varietals, food pairings, special occasions, and price points with Igor. Spend some quality time with VINOUS REVERIE, (wine dream in French and Latin), taste, ask and learn about wines every Saturday. Earn a master of wine certificate. It's fun!
$15 to sample 5 wines.
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The libraries will be closed on February 20th in honor of Presidents' Day! | | | | |
Visit our calendar to view the latest reoccuring online programs for Adults, Teens, and Children. | | | | |
