Tai Chi

What is T'ai-chi? T'ai-chi Ch'uan is an ancient Chinese art which combines meditation in movement and healthful exercise. The training includes the practice of a 37 posture form which teaches relaxation, balance and strength, and also a partner practice that bu......More

What is T'ai-chi? T'ai-chi Ch'uan is an ancient Chinese art which combines meditation in movement and healthful exercise. The training includes the practice of a 37 posture form which teaches relaxation, balance and strength, and also a partner practice that builds sensitivity, timing and energy. Everyone with an interest in T'ai-chi is welcome. No prior training is needed. This version of T'ai-chi Ch'uan was developed by Professor Cheng Man-ching. His teacher was Master Yang Cheng-fu, grandson of the founder of the Yang system. The Yang system is the most widely practiced version of T-ai-chi Ch'uan with over 100 million students. In addition to being widely known in T'ai-chi Ch'uan in China and the west, Professor Cheng was also a highly esteemed doctor of traditional Chinese medicine, poetry, painting and calligraphy. Recent medical research has demonstrated T'ai-chi’s contribution to healthy aging, including a reduced incidence of falls. A 1996 article in the Harvard Health Newsletter showed a reduction in falls of 47.5% in older practitioners. Other documented benefits include increased relaxation, calmness, flexibility and balance. Regular practice and class attendance is needed to realize the benefits of T’ai-chi. Participants will learn the basic movements of T'ai-chi which are a series of postures done in sequence, that looks like a slow motion dance.

Insiders

Our monthly Insiders program, every second Monday, welcomes adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and provides opportunities to engage in fun activities that are tailored to the group's interests and ability levels. This month, participants will mee......More

Our monthly Insiders program, every second Monday, welcomes adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and provides opportunities to engage in fun activities that are tailored to the group's interests and ability levels. This month, participants will meet NIAD artists and create their own portraits with guidance. Founded in Richmond, California in 1982, NIAD Art Center promotes creative expression, independence, dignity and community integration by, with, and for people with disabilities.

Gentle Yoga for All

A gentle moving meditation to restore balance to the body and mind. Join us Monday evenings to practice Yoga in a comfortable and friendly setting. We meet in person, upstairs, in the Oakview Room at the Walnut Creek Library. Please drop in, no registration is requir......More

A gentle moving meditation to restore balance to the body and mind. Join us Monday evenings to practice Yoga in a comfortable and friendly setting. We meet in person, upstairs, in the Oakview Room at the Walnut Creek Library. Please drop in, no registration is required, and all abilities and experience levels are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one. For special accommodation please call the library with 72 hours notice. Sponsored by the Walnut Creek Library Foundation

Baby Storytime

Join us for baby storytime! Parents and caregivers with a baby aged 0-1 are invited for stories, songs, and lap bounces! No registration is required. For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.

Summer Reading Program Orientation for Teen Volunteers

Want to earn volunteer hours at the Library this summer? Join us for a mandatory orientation for all teen volunteers.  In addition to attending this requisite training, all teens must be entering 8th thru 12th grade and have parental permission to participate.  Spa......More

Want to earn volunteer hours at the Library this summer? Join us for a mandatory orientation for all teen volunteers.  In addition to attending this requisite training, all teens must be entering 8th thru 12th grade and have parental permission to participate.  Space is limited, so be sure to register to attend this mandatory, one-time event. 

Preschool Storytime & Play

Join us for songs, stories, and movement! Stay after the stories to play! Most appropriate for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome. For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.

Kids Movie Matinee

Join us for a family-friendly movie afternoon! This month we will be watching Moana 2 (PG, 2024). For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.

Toddler Storytime & Play

Join us for songs, stories, and movement! Stay after the stories to play! Most appropriate for ages 0-3, but all ages are welcome. For special accommodations, please contact the library with 72 hours notice.

ESL Conversation Group

Practice your English conversation skills with other adult ESL learners in a comfortable and friendly setting. We meet in person, upstairs, in the Oak View Room at the Walnut Creek Library. Please drop in, no registration is required, and all abilities are welcome. ......More

Practice your English conversation skills with other adult ESL learners in a comfortable and friendly setting. We meet in person, upstairs, in the Oak View Room at the Walnut Creek Library. Please drop in, no registration is required, and all abilities are welcome. For special accommodation please call the library with 72 hours notice.

Kumihimo: The Ancient Japanese Artform of Braiding

Tweens and teens, celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with the Walnut Creek Library. Learn about Kumihimo and make a bookmark or friendship bracelet using a simple Kumihimo braiding technique. All materials provided. This is an introduction to Ku......More

Tweens and teens, celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with the Walnut Creek Library. Learn about Kumihimo and make a bookmark or friendship bracelet using a simple Kumihimo braiding technique. All materials provided. This is an introduction to Kumihimo braiding aimed at beginners. Ages 10 - 18 are welcome. Generously sponsored by the Walnut Creek Library Foundation

Tai Chi

What is T'ai-chi? T'ai-chi Ch'uan is an ancient Chinese art which combines meditation in movement and healthful exercise. The training includes the practice of a 37 posture form which teaches relaxation, balance and strength, and also a partner practice that bu......More

What is T'ai-chi? T'ai-chi Ch'uan is an ancient Chinese art which combines meditation in movement and healthful exercise. The training includes the practice of a 37 posture form which teaches relaxation, balance and strength, and also a partner practice that builds sensitivity, timing and energy. Everyone with an interest in T'ai-chi is welcome. No prior training is needed. This version of T'ai-chi Ch'uan was developed by Professor Cheng Man-ching. His teacher was Master Yang Cheng-fu, grandson of the founder of the Yang system. The Yang system is the most widely practiced version of T-ai-chi Ch'uan with over 100 million students. In addition to being widely known in T'ai-chi Ch'uan in China and the west, Professor Cheng was also a highly esteemed doctor of traditional Chinese medicine, poetry, painting and calligraphy. Recent medical research has demonstrated T'ai-chi’s contribution to healthy aging, including a reduced incidence of falls. A 1996 article in the Harvard Health Newsletter showed a reduction in falls of 47.5% in older practitioners. Other documented benefits include increased relaxation, calmness, flexibility and balance. Regular practice and class attendance is needed to realize the benefits of T’ai-chi. Participants will learn the basic movements of T'ai-chi which are a series of postures done in sequence, that looks like a slow motion dance.

Baby Storytime

Join us for baby storytime! Parents and caregivers with a baby aged 0-1 are invited for stories, songs, and lap bounces! No registration is required. For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.

Preschool Storytime & Play

Join us for songs, stories, and movement! Stay after the stories to play! Most appropriate for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome. For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.

Games Galore

Join us for an afternoon of gaming fun! Enjoy video games, board games, and puzzles with the family! Ages 5 & up. No registration required.