Story Time (9/24)

Thu · Sep 24·10:15 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 24·4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Walnut Creek, 2nd Floor, Oak View Room, Walnut Creek

Explore your creativity with a fun after-school craft session presented by I Heart Art! Ages 5-12. No registration required. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Walnut Creek Library. For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.

Thu · Sep 24·5:30 PM – 6:30 PM·RUTH BANCROFT GARDEN · Walnut Creek

Join former Ruth Bancroft Garden horticulturalist Szymon Szary as he shares stories from a cactus-focused exploratory trip through central and northern Chile, spanning the diverse landscapes of the coastal and interior Atacama Desert to the high elevations of the Andean Mountains. The objective of this journey was to f…

Wed · Sep 23·4 PM – 5 PM·Walnut Creek, 2nd Floor, Oak View Room, Walnut Creek

Join us for a fun, all-ages exploration of the fascinating world of cacti presented by the Ruth Bancroft Garden! Participants are invited to use their senses as they interact with a variety of live succulents at our Plant Petting Zoo, discovering the unique textures, shapes, and scents that make these plants so remarka…

Wed · Sep 23·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Lindsay Wildlife (calendar) · Walnut Creek

Ages : 3-5 Why does an owl hoot, when does a snake hiss, and what does the coyote say? Join us for an all-around good time as we learn the kinds of sounds that animals make and why they make them. Our preschool workshops are designed for budding nature lovers 3 to 5 years old, plus a caregiver. Register for individual…

Wed · Sep 23·10:15 AM – 10:45 AM·Walnut Creek, Oak View Room, 2nd Floor , Walnut Creek

Storytime at your local library! Enjoy lively songs and stories that inspire a lifelong love of learning and support Early Literacy . Stay after to play together. Program details: Free No registration Kids of all ages and abilities welcome, with their caregivers. Supported by the Walnut Creek Library Friends and the Wa…

Thu · Sep 3·9:30 AM – 10 AM·RUTH BANCROFT GARDEN · Walnut Creek

Join us for reading and crafts in the Nook with Miss Marie! — Join us for a delightful morning of imagination and creativity! Miss Marie, the Children’s Education Manager, will read a book, sing songs, and lead a craft activity related to the book of the week. This event is perfect for children of all ages who have a l…

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…