Get Involved Now
The Walnut Creek Library Foundation has a number of committees of volunteers helping to plan events, manage communications with the community, and raise funds. If you would like to volunteer for the Library Foundation, send us an email and describe your interests.
You also can volunteer for the libraries in other ways.
- Work in the library as a volunteer. Click here for more information.
- Volunteer as a member of the Friends of the Walnut Creek (Downtown) Library or the Friends of the Ygnacio Valley Library.
Did You Know?
The Walnut Creek Area Library Association was formed in 1952 to discuss expansion of the Carnegie Library. It took until June 1960 for construction to begin on the current Downtown Library.
Upcoming Events

See what's next at the Ygnacio Valley Library on the 4th Tuesday of each month and the recent Ying Compestine event will be broadcast on CCTV November 10 & 14. Read more . . .
Business Sponsors
Thank you to members of our Literary Circle.


