Walnut Creek Library Foundation
P.O. Box 4979
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 925.935.5395 info@wclibrary.org
News & Events
Opening Day Set: Sat., July 17
It's official! The new Walnut Creek Library will open to the public
on Sat., July 17. Mark your calendar and plan to participate in
the festive community celebration. Watch for more details.
$1.5 Million Check Delivered
The Walnut Creek Library Foundation delivered its third check
to the City on Jan. 19, bringing the group's total contribution
to date to $3.5 million. Since launching its fundraising campaign
in early 2007, the Library Foundation has raised just over $5
million from about 500 community organizations and individuals.
The first annual celebration of Bay Area authors raised over $30,000 to benefit the new Walnut Creek Library! The gala was sponsored by Broadway Plaza and featured Diablo Magazine's Peter Crooks and authors Ayelet Waldman, Eric Simmons, Cameron Tuttle, Simon Wood and Lisa McGuinness at the Renaissance Club Sport Hotel in Walnut Creek.
Authors Cameron Tuttle (seated left) and Lisa McGuinness (seated
right) were among the five featured authors at the 2009 Authors
Under The Stars celebration. Pictured with them are (left to right)
Former Mayor Gwen Regalia, Foundation President Ed Del Beccaro,
and Fomer Mayor and Foundation Vice President Kathy Hicks.
Story Magic Delights Families
On
Sunday, June 14, 2009, more than 150 eager children and their
families enjoyed an enchanting afternoon of stories, puppets and
magic at Story Magic. Sponsored by the Library
Foundation and Mechanics Bank, the afternoon showcased the variety
of programs for children that will be possible in the new library.
Highlighting the afternoon was famed children's author and Caldecott
winner Robert D. Souci, who read from two of his books, Two
Bear Cubs and The Talking Eggs. Performances by
the PT Puppets and Germar the Magician rounded out the afternoon.
A Day of Celebration
Thousands Attend LibraryFest at Civic Park
On Sunday September 14, 2008, thousands gathered at Civic Park
to enjoy the full program of activities, exhibits and events that
demonstrated the dynamic range of facilities, programs, and services
that will be available when the new downtown library opens in
2010. Highlights included appearances by authors Gail Tsukiyama
and Brian Copeland, Chinese and Russian cultural activities, marionettes,
Su-percussion with the California Symphony and much more.
Hundreds "Dig In!" at Walnut Creek Library Groundbreaking
Community members young, old and in-between came to break ground for our new downtown Walnut Creek Library on May 19. Mayor Gwen Regalia welcomed the crowd and thanked the Foundation for its fundraising to date. County Librarian Anne Cain and Foundation board member Tom Donahoe also spoke about the exciting new library that will be a welcome addition to downtown Walnut Creek.
On
Sunday, June 14, 2009, more than 150 eager children and their
families enjoyed an enchanting afternoon of stories, puppets and
magic at Story Magic. Sponsored by the Library
Foundation and Mechanics Bank, the afternoon showcased the variety
of programs for children that will be possible in the new library.
Highlighting the afternoon was famed children's author and Caldecott
winner Robert D. Souci, who read from two of his books, Two
Bear Cubs and The Talking Eggs. Performances by
the PT Puppets and Germar the Magician rounded out the afternoon.
