10. Jul, 2010 
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Thanks to the community we did it! The wonderful new Walnut Creek Library opened July 17, on time, under budget, and with thousands of smiles. There were hundreds of people waiting at every entrance to see the new facility, and thousands visited during the day. Every area was bustling with people looking at the books, [...]
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07. Jul, 2010 Comments Off
At the Walnut Creek Library VALLEY ART GALLERY July 17 – September 11, 2010 Valley Art Gallery is a non-profit organization representing California, Bay Area artists since 1949. The all-volunteer organization features art by more than 150 artists. See the 2010-2011 schedule. At the Bedford Gallery UNBOUND: A NATIONAL EXHIBITION OF BOOK ART July 11—September [...]
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11. Jun, 2010 0 Comments
Now in its fifth year, One City, One Book: Walnut Creek Reads creates a “citywide book club” by encouraging community members to read the same book at the same time and then participate in a series of community-wide events that celebrate the book. Book selections are typically announced in the May-June time frame and the community Events [...]
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09. Jul, 2010 Comments Off
Summer Reading 2010 Make a Splash: Jun 5 – Aug 16 The Children’s Summer Reading Program offers reading fun for children of all ages and provides incentives to encourage students to continue their reading throughout the summer. The Walnut Creek Library Foundation co-sponsors the Children’s Summer Reading Program at the Walnut Creek libraries with the [...]
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09. Jul, 2010 2 Comments
Both Walnut Creek libraries have ongoing needs for volunteers to help with shelving and mending, as well as friendly faces to help people get acquainted with the new facility. If you’d like to help volunteer at the Ygnacio Valley or Walnut Creek Library please fill out the form below. The library staff is adjusting to [...]
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08. Jul, 2010 Comments Off
Live! from the Library is the Foundation’s free speaker series featuring leading local and national personalities from the media and the political, economic, literary and artistic arenas. Live! from the Library is made possible by donations to the Foundation’s Annual Fund. KQED Host Michael Krasny will be our first Live! from the Library speaker on September [...]
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New Walnut Creek Library Grand Opening
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One City, One Book