Story Time (9/3)

Thu · Sep 3·10:15 AM – 11:30 AM·Ygnacio Valley, Meeting Room, Walnut Creek

Fun for the whole family! Family Storytime is a fun combination of storybooks, flannel boards, and songs to strengthen early literacy skills. Most appropriate for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome. No registration necessary.

Thu · Sep 3·10:15 AM – 10:45 AM·Walnut Creek, 2nd Floor, Oak View Room, Walnut Creek

Join us for songs, stories, and movement! Stay after the stories to play! Most appropriate for ages 0-3, but all ages are welcome. For special accommodations, please contact the library with 72 hours notice.

Thu · Sep 3·8 AM – 9 AM·The Ruth Bancroft Garden, 1552 Bancroft Road, Walnut Creek, CA

Join us for a delightful morning at Ruth’s Garden with our exclusive before-hours members-only coffee event. — Join us for a delightful morning at Ruth’s Garden with our exclusive before-hours members-only coffee event . As valued Garden members, we invite you to enjoy early access to the Garden at your own pace. We wi…

Thu · Sep 3·2:45 PM – 4 PM·Ygnacio Valley, Walnut Creek

Looking for a place to unwind and chill with friends after school? Join us at the Ygnacio Valley Library for the “T(w)een Lounge” on Thursday August 13, August 27 and September 3. This exciting program is designed for tweens and teens . Each session is packed with engaging activities, creative projects & DIY crafts, an…

Fri · Sep 4·5 PM – 8 PM·Save Mount Diablo · Walnut Creek

Find out if you have arachnophobia or fall in love with spiders as you are introduced to the gentle giants of Mount Diablo.

Sat · Sep 5·7 PM – 9 PM·Lindsay Wildlife (calendar) · Walnut Creek

Ages : 6 and up Description : Explore the habitat of local scorpions along the north face of Mount Diablo, starting at the Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center. Experience the excitement of finding scorpions glowing like green neon signs in the dark. Led by our experienced naturalist, participants will look for local scorpio…

Wed · Sep 9·RUTH BANCROFT GARDEN · Walnut Creek

SEPTEMBER THEME: Let’s Grow! September 9, 16, 23, 30 | Wednesdays at 9:30AM-10:15AM Do you have a child 18-36 months old? Garden Buds is a program where kids will meet the same friends each week, practice social skills in an outdoor setting, and develop an interest in nature with hands-on activities. The classes will u…

Wed · Sep 9·11 AM – 12 PM·RUTH BANCROFT GARDEN · Walnut Creek

Do you really know how to water? In a dry garden, watering well is about much more than simply turning on the hose. In this webinar, Walker Young will explain what dry garden plants actually need, how to water deeply and effectively, and how to plan for periods of extreme heat. Please note: that this will be an online…