Wild Wednesday Preschool: Wild World

Wed · Oct 7·RUTH BANCROFT GARDEN · Walnut Creek

Celebrate the magic of fall with Garden Buds! October’s series invites little ones to discover the season through stories, nature, and hands-on activities. Together, we’ll explore harvest time, fruits, vegetables, and the amazing seeds that help plants grow. — OCTOBER THEME: FALL INTO FUN October 7, 14, 21, 28 | Wednes…

Wed · Oct 7·4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Walnut Creek, 2nd Floor, Oak View Room, Walnut Creek

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 4:25 pm.

Tue · Oct 6·12 PM – 12:30 PM·Walnut Creek, 2nd Floor, Oak View Room, Walnut Creek

Parents and caregivers with a baby aged 0-1 are invited for songs, fingerplays, and lap bounces! Stay after to play together. No registration is required.

Thu · Oct 8·10:15 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.

Mon · Oct 5·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Lindsay Wildlife (calendar) · Walnut Creek

Ages: 6 – 12 Unleash your inner explorer and embark on a wild journey with our engaging Junior Zookeeper Experience – One Day Camp! Each camp features animal crafts, animal meet and greets , and activities from our Junior Zookeeper Experiences ! Two dates are offered to align with school holidays, each featuring differ…

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…

Tue · Sep 8·10 AM – 12 PM·Lindsay Wildlife (calendar) · Walnut Creek

Visit Lindsay Wildlife Experience each month outside of regular hours! Tiny Tuesday is a special day for children ages 2–5 to play and learn along with an adult caregiver. Explore the natural world on this themed day specifically designed for you and your little one. Join us and learn about insects, spiders, and more o…