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 remarkable. Then, get creative by making your own cardboard cactus using colorful craft materials.
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…
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…
Save Mount Diablo and Branching Out Adventures invite all members of the LGBTQIA+ community on this queer themed hike!
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.
Join us for reading and crafts in the Nook with Miss Marie! — Join us for a morning of imagination and creativity! Miss Marie, the Children’s Education Manager, will read a nature-themed book, sing songs, and lead a craft activity related to the book of the week. The Ruth Bancroft Garden is not only an extraordinary li…
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.
Our volunteer computer docents are available Thursdays between 10 a.m and 12 p.m. to assist with basic computer skills as well as printing and copying. If you need a little extra help getting your tech questions answered, sign up for a 15-minute appointment. Computer docents can help you with: Contra Costa County Libra…
Join us on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month for an informal meetup of young families with babies and toddlers. Make connections with each other and allow time for the little ones to build school readiness skills with shared toys and early literacy games provided by the library. Play Pals on the first Thursdays in S…
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A beginner-friendly, after-hours yoga class at the Ruth Bancroft Garden. — An after-hours wellness series at the Ruth Bancroft Garden. Unwind with a beginner-friendly, one-hour sunset yoga class at the Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek led by Ashley Shochat. This will be a gentle, slow-paced class emphasizing good a…
Ages : 6 and up Description : Explore the habitat of local scorpions and tarantulas 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 fo…
Stand Together Contra Costa is coming to the library to help community members learn about and connect with free immigration legal services. This visit supports immigrant individuals and families in Contra Costa County by providing reliable information, legal guidance, and connections to resources. About Stand Together…
Computer docents are volunteers who answer simple technical questions and offer basic instruction on library computers. They help you get started, so you can take those skills and continue to explore and learn on your own! Computer Docents can: Teach you to use email Teach you to create and save documents Teach you to…
