Our Mission
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.
WCLF Mourns the Passing of Board Member Ward Pynn
The Walnut Creek Library Foundation (WCLF) is deeply saddened to share the passing of Board of Directors member Ward Pynn, whose decades of service helped shape the Foundation and strengthen our community’s libraries.
A service celebrating Ward’s life will be held Saturday, May 2 at 11 a.m. at the Pleasant Hill Community Center (McHale Room).
Ward played a foundational role in the creation of WCLF. In 1998, he prepared the articles of incorporation, bylaws, federal and California exemption applications and charitable registration. Just months later, he was named one of the Foundation’s 10 original Board members and served as its first Vice President. He served on the WCLF Board for 28 years. As a Board member, Ward handled WCLF taxes and some of the Foundation's financial management needs, including an endowment policy in 2004. He also organized an annual workshop series called Finance 101. Ward also played key roles in capital upgrades to the Ygnacio Valley Library and in the development and construction of the Walnut Creek Library.
Ward’s enthusiasm, wit, and energy will be greatly missed.
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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We’re hiring!
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!
Thank you for making this year's Author’s Gala a tremendous success! To view photos from the event, please visit our Gala page. Stay tuned for news about upcoming events and opportunities.
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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