The Walnut Creek Library Foundation envisions a community where everyone has access to the resources, programs, and spaces that empower learning, spark creativity, and inspire a love of reading.

We strive to ensure that Walnut Creek’s libraries remain dynamic cultural and educational centers that enrich lives and strengthen our community for generations to come.

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The WALNUT CREEK LIBRARY FOUNDATION is seeking a new EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. Don't miss your chance to lead a dynamic organization, make a difference in the community, and enrich the experience at Walnut Creek's two public libraries in a job that offers competitive compensation, flexible scheduling and is located in downtown Walnut Creek with free parking!

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Your gift to the Walnut Creek Library Foundation helps keep our libraries thriving as centers of learning, culture, and community.

Donations fund vital programs for children and adults, expand access to books and technology, and ensure that everyone in our community can benefit from the power of knowledge.

Together, we can strengthen our libraries today and preserve them for future generations — please consider making a contribution today.

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Upcoming Events

The Walnut Creek Library Foundation is excited to have Bay Area author, documentary filmmaker and self-described “hustler of culture” Kevin Smokler to discuss his critically acclaimed 2025 book Break the Frame as part of WCLF's “Live! From the Library” series.

Break the Frame recounts career-retrospective conversations Kevin has had with 24 groundbreaking women film directors. The book explores the challenges they have faced in a male-dominated industry, and the successes they have had in a wide range of genres and styles. 

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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.

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Live from the Library: Memory Lane

In honor of the recent passing of founding Grateful Dead member Bob Weir, we present a special presentation of our Live from the Library series from 2021, which featured a conversation with neuroscientist and bestselling author Dr. Daniel J. Levitin and Bob Weir.

They discussed the paperback release of Dr. Levitin’s bestselling book, SUCCESSFUL AGING: A Neuroscientist Explores the Power and Potential of Our Lives.

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Update on our free screening of the new documentary THE LIBRARIANS. WE ARE SOLD OUT! If you were unable to get tickets, you may still join the wait list by emailing info@wxlibrary.org with the subject line 'Librarians waitlist' Looking forward to a
Join us for a special community screening of The Librarians at the Walnut Creek Library. February 5th, 6 pm. Register in bio, website or QR code At a time when book bans and challenges are happening across the country, this powerful, award-winning
Join us Live from the Library for an evening of storytelling, compassion, and conversation. 📚 Kevin Fagan, author of The Lost and Found, will be at the Downtown Walnut Creek Library sharing the powerful true story of homelessness, found family, and
Fagan's riveting book dives into the real lives of people living on the streets, shining a spotlight on the moral side of this American crisis and giving voice to its victims. Join us for a program with former Contra Costa Times editor Lisa Wrenn a

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The Walnut Creek Library Foundation exists to enrich the experience at our Walnut Creek libraries. We do this through programming, fundraising and advocacy.