Walnut Creek
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Walnut Creek Library News - February 2, 2023
Schools and Libraries
February 3, 2023
From: Walnut Creek Library
Live! From the Library
Chinese in Napa Valley: The Forgotten Community That Built Wine Country
Tuesday, February 7 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM | Oak View Room
Author John McCormick will present and uncover the forgotten contributions of the Chinese people in California’s most famous wine region.
Reserve your seat now while there's still time!
Friends Book Sale
Walnut Creek Library
Saturday, February 11 | 10 AM-4 PM
The Friends of the Walnut Creek Library's Book Sale is the perfect place to pick up great books at great prices. The sale will be in the Oak View Room at the Walnut Creek Library on Saturday, February 11 from 10-4. Following a short break from 2-2:30, we will hold the Bag Sale from 2:30-4 where you may purchase a grocery bag of books for $5. All proceeds from the Book Sale are used for the library collection and children's programs. Since the Book Sale may be crowded, we suggest that you wear a mask.
Bilingual Storytime
Ygnacio Valley Library
Mandarin: Wednesday, February 8
Farsi: Wednesday, February 15
10:15 - 11:15 AM
We hope that you will join us for a fun filled Bilingual Storytime. This Storytime will introduce your little ones to the beauty of language through story, play and song. We hope to see you there! No registration necessary. All ages and abilities welcome. For special accommodations, please contact the library with 72 hours notice.
Puppy Love
Ygnacio Valley Library
Tuesday, February 14 | 3 - 5PM (15 min intervals)
Combining the best of both worlds! On Valentine's Day, we will be holding an additional All Ears Reading Session, Puppy Love. 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 5:00pm. Register online to get your spot today. Perfect for children in grades 1-5.
Loving Heart Meditation
Walnut Creek Library
Thursday, February 9
4 - 5:30 PM
Join certified hypnotherapist Michael Disend for a monthly meditation group that will include relaxation, meditation, hypnosis, and hypno-meditation.
Learn to Crochet (Tweens & Teens)
Walnut Creek Library
Thursday, February 9
4 - 5:30 PM
Join Lily & Adelina from Charitable Crochet for a fun class in the craft of crochet. Learn basic techniques and get creative with a stylish crochet project to take home. This program is for ages 9-18.
Registration is required; materials will be provided during the program. For special accommodations, please contact the library with 72 hours notice.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Walnut Creek Library and the Walnut Creek Library Foundation.
Game Night
Ygnacio Valley Library
Wednesday, February 15 | 2:30 - 4:30 PM
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.
Farmer's Market
Locust Street, Walnut Creek
Sundays | 9 - 1 PM
Nestled on Locust Street between Cole and Lacassie Street, the market’s central location makes it accessible to everyone whether you’re walking, biking, driving or riding public transit.
Comedian's Got Talent
Retro Junkie
Walnut Creek
Thursday, February 9
7 - 8:30 PM
Stand Up comedians show their secret talents after making you laugh.
Rossmoor Big Band Winter Dance & Concert
Rossmoor Event Center
Walnut Creek
Wednesday, February 15
7 PM
Enjoy a wonderful night of music, a wine bar, and FREE ice cream treat!