This Intermediate English conversation group led by Gary Richter meets Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 1:30-3:00 p.m. at the library's conversation table. The group discussions focus on topics of everyday life in the USA. Everyone is welcome. See Gary's website for holidays/no class meetings.

According to Harvard Medical School, Tai chi is a “gentle form of exercise [that] can help maintain strength, flexibility, and balance.” In these classes, participants will learn the foundations of Tai Chi movement, the gentle and energizing Eight Brocades Qi Gong, the graceful Yang-style 24 Form, t…
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.
Attend a free English Conversation Group to help build your confidence and skills so you can communicate clearly and be more comfortable in everyday situations. It's facilitated by a friendly volunteer and you’ll meet others who are practicing too. All skill levels are welcome. No sign-ups necessary…
Attend a free English Conversation Group to help build your confidence and skills so you can communicate clearly and be more comfortable in everyday situations. It's facilitated by a friendly volunteer and you’ll meet others who are practicing too. All skill levels are welcome. No sign-ups necessary…
Homework help for students in preschool through 12th grade. Adult volunteer homework coaches are available to assist students with homework or practice with reading and math. Students are welcome to study or do homework independently in the dedicated homework help space during allotted hours. The Ho…
A Basic Tech Help volunteer will be available to help adults with basic computer skills such as uploading and downloading files, creating an email account, using Microsoft Office and Google suites, and basic Web searching and browsing. This service is not intended to help with completing online form…
ESL Book Club will read Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok. This book club is best for high-intermediate / advanced English learners. Students will read at home each week. Then you will meet as a group once a week to talk about the story, learn new vocabulary, and practice conversation. Book club will…
Practice your English conversation skills with other adult ESL learners in an informal and friendly setting at the Dougherty Station Library! Registration is not required. All abilities are welcome. To request accommodations, please contact the library branch directly or call (925) 973-3380 To ensur…
Join us for an all ages yoga practice filled with stories, songs, movement, and fun! Free. No registration required. May take place outdoors depending on weather. For children and their caregivers. ¡Vengan para una práctica de yoga para todas las edades, llena de historias, canciones, movimiento y …
Make a flapping bat to fly into this spooky season. For ages 4 and up. No registration needed.
Rianne Hastie Adams will lead an intermediate ESL Book Club for Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. This book club is best for intermediate English learners. Students will read at home each week. Then we will meet as a group once a week to talk about the story, learn new vocabulary, and practice convers…
Our low-intermediate ESL Book Club will read More Perfect Than the Moon by Patricia MacLachlan. This book club is best for low-intermediate English learners. Students will read at home each week. Then we will meet as a group once a week to talk about the story, learn new vocabulary, and practice con…

Teen Advisory Group (TAG) members advise the library on the best way to connect with and serve teen library members. For example, they may select new teen books, suggest new programs and services, or even design and run their own programs. TAG meetings usually occur monthly and last one to two hours…



Meet one of our tech savvy teen volunteers to get one on one assistance with basic tech issues, such as: setting up your email emailing photos downloading an app How to access Library-provided eResources (e.g. Libby and Hoopla) printing, scanning & more! Please bring your device (phone, tablet, kind…
This program is a window to the world of robotics and circuitry. Attendees will be introduced to circuits and will also have hands-on-activities so that they will grasp the logic of circuits. All materials provided and space is limited to the first 15 people in line the day of the program. This prog…
Practice intermediate-level English grammar and conversation with other adult learners in a relaxed group setting. This will be a great opportunity to engage in natural, everyday conversation, improve your grammar, and connect with other English learners in our community. Free and open to ages 18 an…
Our high intermediate / advanced ESL Book Club will read The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan. This book club is best for high intermediate / advanced English learners. Students will read at home each week. Then we will meet as a group once a week to talk about the story, learn new vocabulary, and practice …
Attend a free English Conversation Group to help build your confidence and skills so you can communicate clearly and be more comfortable in everyday situations. It's facilitated by a friendly volunteer and you’ll meet others who are practicing too. All skill levels are welcome. No sign-ups necessary…