Why Libraries Need Support More Than Ever

Public libraries play a critical role in modern communities, but they are increasingly stretched thin. Across California and the nation, public funding for libraries has declined while demand for services has grown.

Libraries now provide:

• Internet and technology access

• Early childhood literacy programs

• Teen and adult education resources

• Workforce and job-search tools

• Community meeting and learning spaces

When funding falls short, services are at risk.

How the Walnut Creek Library Foundation Fills the Gap

The Walnut Creek Library Foundation helps bridge this funding gap by raising private support to fund programs and resources that public budgets cannot always cover.

Through donor support, the Foundation helps ensure:

Free community programs like Live! From the Library

• Expanded digital media collections

• Continued innovation in library services

This local investment ensures Walnut Creek libraries remain welcoming, relevant, and resilient.

Supporting Libraries Is Supporting the Community

Libraries are one of the few places where everyone is welcome regardless of age, income, or background. Supporting them means supporting education, opportunity, and community connection.

When you support the Walnut Creek Library Foundation, you help protect one of Walnut Creek’s most valuable public assets.