SAVE THE DATE – April 25, 2026 – 15th Annual Authors Gala
The 15th Annual Author's Gala will be held on Saturday, April 25 at The Walnut Creek Public Library.
Enjoy an evening with authors, a silent auction, a wine cellar raffle, a seated dinner, and much more. You will gather with community and business leaders while supporting our two libraries in Walnut Creek and the Walnut Creek Library Foundation.
If you are interested in supporting our two public libraries by becoming a sponsor, please email info@wclibrary.org or call 925-935-5395.
Thank you to our 2026 Authors Gala Sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor
Sharon Simpson
First Edition Sponsors
Kathy & Jerry Hicks * Sharon & James Moore
Masterpiece Sponsors
Samantha & Matthew Francois * Lynn & Gregory Nerland
Robin Kokemor Rangel & Arthur Rangel * Melissa Stafford Jones Mechanics Bank * Lyn & Brian Hirahara
Susan Hurl * Rutan & Tucker * Craig Ayers Whiittier Trust
Classic Sponsors
Kristin & Ray Abraham * Cynthia & Mark Jordan
Lisa Wrenn & Peter Magnani * Cindy & Tom Silva * Denise & Michael Weiner
Lisa Wrenn & Peter Magnani * Sal Evola * Wendy Gutshall
WC Honda
Bestseller Sponsors
Maria & Mark Brown
Ronald Cassano * Angela & Peter Coffee * Carol & Ken Fowler
Loella & Ralph Haskew * Bill King * Heather & Robert Lurvey
Gabriella & Michael Maestas * Renee DeWeese Moran & Brendan Moran * Robert Power
Donna Robertson & Brian Krcelic * Lorie & Greg Tinfow * Peggy & Michael White
Jill & Kevin Wilk * Ann & Christian Wright * Eric Rudney
Cindy and Bob Brittain * Mark and Maria Brown * Stanley Buller * Ron Cassano
Molly Clopp * Cindy & Gary Darling * Denise & Ed DelBecarro
Carol and Ken Fowler * Susan and Howard Geifman * Brandon Farrell * Gail & Jim Murray
Kathleen and John Odne * Bob Power * Gary & Jean Pokorny * Cynthia and Ward Pynn
Richard & Rayna Ravitz * Carole Wynstra
Candace Andersen * Diane Crowley Young & Lance Young
Media & Print Sponsors and Event Supporters
Photos of previous Galas
