Monday, July 13
What is T'ai-chi? T'ai-chi Ch'uan is an ancient Chinese art which combines meditation in movement and healthful exercise. The training includes the practice of a 37 posture form which teaches relaxation, balance and strength, and also a partner practice that builds sensitivity, timing and energy. Everyone with an inter…
Please join us on Mondays for a ‘Gentle Yoga and Meditation’ session with our excellent instructor, Johanna. Sessions include gentle yoga movements on yoga mats, stretching, breathing exercises, and mindfulness meditation. This program is for adults and seniors of all abilities and experience levels. No special attire…
Our monthly Insiders program, held every second Monday, welcomes adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and provides opportunities to engage in fun activities that are tailored to the group's interests and ability levels. Example activities include crafts, games, scavenger hunts, special guests, movie…
A gentle moving meditation to restore balance to the body and mind. Join us Monday evenings to practice Yoga in a comfortable and friendly setting. We meet in person, upstairs, in the Oakview Room at the Walnut Creek Library. Please drop in, no registration is required, and all abilities and experience levels are welco…
Tuesday, July 14
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. This 20-minute Storytime is followed by 40 minutes of Stay & Play. Best for ages 0-2, with their caregivers. No registration necessary. All ages and abilities welcome.
Join us for baby storytime! Parents and caregivers with a baby aged 0-1 are invited for stories, songs, and lap bounces! Stay after the stories to play. No registration is required.
Join us for a Dungeons & Dragons® adventure intended for all experience levels. This program is for teens ages 13-18. Is registration full? Click to register for Table 1!
Join us for a Dungeons & Dragons® adventure intended for all experience levels. This program is for teens ages 13-18.
Join us for a Dungeons & Dragons® adventure intended for all experience levels. This program is for teens ages 13-18. Is registration full? Click to register for Table 2!
Wednesday, July 15
Storytime at your local library! Prepare your littles for literacy with lively songs & stories. Stay after to play together. Build a lifelong love of learning! Cost : Free Registration : None Audience : Kids of all ages & abilities welcome, with their caregivers Supported by the Walnut Creek Library Friends
Join us for songs, stories, and movement! Stay after the stories to play! Most appropriate for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome.
Join us for an afternoon of gaming fun! Enjoy video games, board games, and puzzles with the family! Ages 5 & up. No registration required.
Celebrate Summer Reading with Bay Area artist Abraham Rodriguez as he shares nature inspired arts and crafts with live in-person tutorials! Best suited for ages 5-15 years. Plant A Seed, Read! The Contra Costa County Library’s 2026 summer literacy program is all about feeding your body and your mind! Whether you’re pla…
Thursday, July 16
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…
Join us for songs, stories, and movement! Stay after the stories to play! Most appropriate for ages 0-3, but all ages are welcome.
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.
Practice your English conversation skills with other adult ESL learners in a comfortable and friendly setting. We meet in person, upstairs, in the Oak View Room at the Walnut Creek Library. Please drop in, no registration is required, and all abilities are welcome.
Monday, July 20
What is T'ai-chi? T'ai-chi Ch'uan is an ancient Chinese art which combines meditation in movement and healthful exercise. The training includes the practice of a 37 posture form which teaches relaxation, balance and strength, and also a partner practice that builds sensitivity, timing and energy. Everyone with an inter…
Please join us on Mondays for a ‘Gentle Yoga and Meditation’ session with our excellent instructor, Johanna. Sessions include gentle yoga movements on yoga mats, stretching, breathing exercises, and mindfulness meditation. This program is for adults and seniors of all abilities and experience levels. No special attire…
Join us on the 1st and 3rd Mondays for the LEGO® Club at Ygnacio Valley Library! We provide the LEGO's®, you provide the fun. No registration required.
A gentle moving meditation to restore balance to the body and mind. Join us Monday evenings to practice Yoga in a comfortable and friendly setting. We meet in person, upstairs, in the Oakview Room at the Walnut Creek Library. Please drop in, no registration is required, and all abilities and experience levels are welco…
Tuesday, July 21
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. This 20-minute Storytime is followed by 40 minutes of Stay & Play. Best for ages 0-2, with their caregivers. No registration necessary. All ages and abilities welcome.
Join us for baby storytime! Parents and caregivers with a baby aged 0-1 are invited for stories, songs, and lap bounces! Stay after the stories to play. No registration is required.
Join us for a Dungeons & Dragons® adventure intended for all experience levels. This program is for teens ages 13-18.
Join us for a Dungeons & Dragons® adventure intended for all experience levels. This program is for teens ages 13-18. Is registration full? Click to register for Table 2!
Join us for a Dungeons & Dragons® adventure intended for all experience levels. This program is for teens ages 13-18. Is registration full? Click to register for Table 1!
Visit the library for a magical, interactive afternoon with Bubble Sam , the Bubble Lady from Bezerkley. A high-energy show featuring a plethora of mind-blowing tricks – including bubble snow, volcano bubbles...even a square bubble! For the grand finale, audience members get a chance to step inside a giant bubble! Fun…
Wednesday, July 22
Join us for songs, stories, and movement! Stay after the stories to play! Most appropriate for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome.
Thursday, July 23
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.
Join local author Veronica Rossi as she discusses her novel Rebel Spy, a reimagining of the story behind Agent 355 - a New York society girl and spy for George Washington during the Revolutionary War. Veronica Rossi is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of eleven novels. Her work spans speculative and hi…
Practice your English conversation skills with other adult ESL learners in a comfortable and friendly setting. We meet in person, upstairs, in the Oak View Room at the Walnut Creek Library. Please drop in, no registration is required, and all abilities are welcome.
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.
Monday, July 27
What is T'ai-chi? T'ai-chi Ch'uan is an ancient Chinese art which combines meditation in movement and healthful exercise. The training includes the practice of a 37 posture form which teaches relaxation, balance and strength, and also a partner practice that builds sensitivity, timing and energy. Everyone with an inter…
Please join us on Mondays for a ‘Gentle Yoga and Meditation’ session with our excellent instructor, Johanna. Sessions include gentle yoga movements on yoga mats, stretching, breathing exercises, and mindfulness meditation. This program is for adults and seniors of all abilities and experience levels. No special attire…
Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities are invited to join us every 4th Monday for adaptive chair yoga! Instructor Lin Maxwell will lead the group in gentle, chair-based yoga poses designed to improve flexibility, strength, balance, and mindfulness. Generously supported by the Walnut Creek Library Foun…
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 5:0…
Many fascinating geological formations begin in simple ways-as mud balls, animal burrows, or gas bubbles trapped within molten rock. Over millions of years, mineral-rich fluids seep into these spaces, forming crystals and other intricate structures. This presentation for adults by Michael Hopkins from the Contra Costa…
A gentle moving meditation to restore balance to the body and mind. Join us Monday evenings to practice Yoga in a comfortable and friendly setting. We meet in person, upstairs, in the Oakview Room at the Walnut Creek Library. Please drop in, no registration is required, and all abilities and experience levels are welco…
Tuesday, July 28
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. This 20-minute Storytime is followed by 40 minutes of Stay & Play. Best for ages 0-2, with their caregivers. No registration necessary. All ages and abilities welcome.
Join us for a Dungeons & Dragons® adventure intended for all experience levels. This program is for teens ages 13-18. Is registration full? Click to register for Table 2!
Join us for a Dungeons & Dragons® adventure intended for all experience levels. This program is for teens ages 13-18. Is registration full? Click to register for Table 1!
Wednesday, July 29
Get creative and celebrate this year’s Summer Reading theme, “Plant A Seed, Read,” at our teen craft event! We’ve prepared a collection of unique, plant-inspired designs etched onto wooden keychains—just waiting for your personal touch. Participants will have the chance to paint and decorate their own pieces, transform…
Thursday, July 30
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.
Practice your English conversation skills with other adult ESL learners in a comfortable and friendly setting. We meet in person, upstairs, in the Oak View Room at the Walnut Creek Library. Please drop in, no registration is required, and all abilities are welcome.
Monday, August 3
What is T'ai-chi? T'ai-chi Ch'uan is an ancient Chinese art which combines meditation in movement and healthful exercise. The training includes the practice of a 37 posture form which teaches relaxation, balance and strength, and also a partner practice that builds sensitivity, timing and energy. Everyone with an inter…
Join us on the 1st and 3rd Mondays for the LEGO® Club at Ygnacio Valley Library! We provide the LEGO's®, you provide the fun. No registration required.
A gentle moving meditation to restore balance to the body and mind. Join us Monday evenings to practice Yoga in a comfortable and friendly setting. We meet in person, upstairs, in the Oakview Room at the Walnut Creek Library. Please drop in, no registration is required, and all abilities and experience levels are welco…
Join the Ygnacio Valley Library Book Group for lively, thoughtful book discussions! Share your thoughts and connect with fellow readers. Our club meets in person every 1st Monday of the month at the Ygnacio Valley Library. All teens and adults are welcome. Check with Ygnacio Valley Library Staff about obtaining copies…
Tuesday, August 4
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. This 20-minute Storytime is followed by 40 minutes of Stay & Play. Best for ages 0-2, with their caregivers. No registration necessary. All ages and abilities welcome.
Join us for baby storytime! Parents and caregivers with a baby aged 0-1 are invited for stories, songs, and lap bounces! Stay after the stories to play. No registration is required.
Join us for a Dungeons & Dragons® adventure intended for all experience levels. This program is for teens ages 13-18. Is registration full? Click to register for Table 1!
Join us for a Dungeons & Dragons® adventure intended for all experience levels. This program is for teens ages 13-18. Is registration full? Click to register for Table 2!
Wednesday, August 5
Join us for songs, stories, and movement! Stay after the stories to play! Most appropriate for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome.
Nǐ Hǎo! We hope that you will join us for a fun filled Mandarin Bilingual Storytime. This Storytime will introduce your little ones to the beauty of the Mandarin language through story, play and song. We hope to see you there! No registration necessary. All ages and abilities welcome.
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.
Thursday, August 6
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…
Join us for songs, stories, and movement! Stay after the stories to play! Most appropriate for ages 0-3, but all ages are welcome.
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.
Practice your English conversation skills with other adult ESL learners in a comfortable and friendly setting. We meet in person, upstairs, in the Oak View Room at the Walnut Creek Library. Please drop in, no registration is required, and all abilities are welcome.
Spend your Thursday evening with free live music by Avery Chapman , great drinks, food, and late-night plant shopping at the Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery. Admission to the Plaza and live music is free . Food and beverages will be available for purchase, including fresh craft beer from our beverage sponsor and 1% for…
Friday, August 7
Members only sale. If you're not already a member, you can join at the door! Come browse through thousands of new and gently-used books in a wide range of topics: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Children's & YA, Cookbooks, History, Politics, Self-help, Hobbies, Sports and more. CDs, DVDs and Audio books are also for sale. Book s…
Saturday, August 8
Come browse through thousands of new and gently-used books in a wide range of topics: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Children's & YA, Cookbooks, History, Politics, Self-help, Hobbies, Sports and more. CDs, DVDs and Audio books are also for sale. Book sale will take place on the 2nd floor in the Oak View Room Bag Sale: 2-3:30pm…
Monday, August 10
What is T'ai-chi? T'ai-chi Ch'uan is an ancient Chinese art which combines meditation in movement and healthful exercise. The training includes the practice of a 37 posture form which teaches relaxation, balance and strength, and also a partner practice that builds sensitivity, timing and energy. Everyone with an inter…
Our monthly Insiders program, held every second Monday, welcomes adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and provides opportunities to engage in fun activities that are tailored to the group's interests and ability levels. Example activities include crafts, games, scavenger hunts, special guests, movie…
Tuesday, August 11
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. This 20-minute Storytime is followed by 40 minutes of Stay & Play. Best for ages 0-2, with their caregivers. No registration necessary. All ages and abilities welcome.
Join us for baby storytime! Parents and caregivers with a baby aged 0-1 are invited for stories, songs, and lap bounces! Stay after the stories to play. No registration is required.
Join us for a Dungeons & Dragons® adventure intended for all experience levels. This program is for teens ages 13-18. Is registration full? Click to register for Table 2!
Join us for a Dungeons & Dragons® adventure intended for all experience levels. This program is for teens ages 13-18. Is registration full? Click to register for Table 1!
Wednesday, August 12
Join us for a family-friendly movie afternoon! For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.