Walnut Creek is a cultural hub with the Lesher Center for the Arts, a bustling downtown dining scene, and beautiful open spaces. Enjoy theater performances, gallery nights, outdoor concerts, and food festivals.
Love books? Love plants? Come turn your favorite read into a mini masterpiece! Teens (ages 13–18) will paint a flower pot inspired by a book you love — whether it’s fantasy, romance, mystery, manga, or a total classic. Then you’ll plant your own succulent to take home and watch grow. All supplies ar…
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. Ev…
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 experie…
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 an…
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.
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.
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: FreeNo registrationKids of all ages and abilities welcome, with their caregivers. Supported by the Walnut Creek Library F…
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.
Join us to discuss and share manga involving LGBTQ+ themes. This program is for teens 13-18 and open to everyone with a curiosity or continuing interest in LGBTQ+ manga!
Join us at Ygnacio Valley Library, as we host Game Night in the afternoon. We will have board games, card games, and a Nintendo Switch. Play, watch, or socialize, this event is open to all teens and tweens.For the 2026 school year, Teen Gaming will be held August 12, August 26 and September 3rd. Gen…
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.
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 projec…
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.
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.
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 an…
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.
