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When you choose to give, you become part of something bigger—something powerful.

Gifts by Credit Card

Make a one-time or recurring donation. Payment information will be securely processed by our nonprofit partner, Network for Good. Please make your gift today.

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Gifts by Check

Please make checks payable to: Walnut Creek Library Foundation or WCLF.
Please mail to: Walnut Creek Library Foundation P.O. Box 4979 Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Matching Gift

Many employers offer matching gifts programs, which can double or even triple employees’ charitable donations.
Please contact your Human Resources Office to see if your company will help double your impact.

Stock Gifts

Consider donating appreciated stock, which will often create tax benefits for donors.  
Please call Executive Director Lauren McCormick at the Walnut Creek Library Foundation at 925.935.5395 for instructions on how to transfer gifts of stock to the Walnut Creek Library Foundation.

Planned Giving

Leave a lasting legacy to the Walnut Creek Library Foundation by remembering us in your estate plans. You do not have to rewrite your current documents. You can simply add an amendment to your will or living trust. To leave the Walnut Creek Library Foundation in your will, click here for suggested bequest language.

Donors who include the Walnut Creek Library Foundation in their estate plans are honored through the Foundation’s Heritage Circle, a recognition group that honors and thanks donors for their support of Walnut Creek Libraries. 


For more information, please email info@wclibrary.org

Why give?

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    Make A Difference

    Your gift directly supports Walnut Creek’s two public libraries, helping fund programs, collections, and experiences that enrich lives across our community.

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    Support What You Value

    Invest in literacy, lifelong learning, and free access to knowledge—values that strengthen individuals, families, and the entire Walnut Creek community.

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    Be Part of a Community Effort

    Join neighbors, donors, and partners working together to ensure our libraries remain vibrant, welcoming spaces for learning, connection, and discovery.

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    Create Lasting Impact

    Your contribution helps sustain library programs and services today while building a strong foundation for future generations of readers and learners.

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    Support Local Libraries

    Your donation stays right here in Walnut Creek, funding hands-on programs and resources at both the Downtown Library and Ygnacio Valley Library.

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    Inspire a Culture of Giving

    Your generosity sets an example and encourages others to support the public spaces that bring our community together.

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