Family Storytime

Fun for the whole family! Family Storytime is a fun combination of storybooks, flannel boards, and songs to strengthen early literacy skills. Most appropriate for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome. No registration necessary. For special accommodations, please contact ......More

Fun for the whole family! Family Storytime is a fun combination of storybooks, flannel boards, and songs to strengthen early literacy skills. Most appropriate for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome. No registration necessary. For special accommodations, please contact the library with 72 hours' notice.

T(w)een Lounge

Looking for a place to unwind and chill with friends after school? Join us at the Ygnacio Valley Library for the “T(w)een Lounge” on the last Thursday of every month. This exciting program is designed for tweens and teens. Each session is packed with engaging activitie......More

Looking for a place to unwind and chill with friends after school? Join us at the Ygnacio Valley Library for the “T(w)een Lounge” on the last Thursday of every month. This exciting program is designed for tweens and teens. Each session is packed with engaging activities, creative projects & DIY crafts, and opportunities to make friends. Whether you are into arts and crafts, reading or exploring new hobbies, the T(w)een Lounge has something for everyone.  Craft supplies and snacks provided! No registration required. Sponsored by the Walnut Creek Library Foundation. For special accommodations, please contact the library with 72 hours notice.

Gentle Yoga and Meditation

Please join us on Mondays for a ‘Gentle Yoga and Meditation’ session with our excellent instructor, Johanna. Sessions include gentle yoga movements on yoga mats, stretching, breathing exercises, and mindfulness meditation. This program is for adults and seniors of a......More

Please join us on Mondays for a ‘Gentle Yoga and Meditation’ session with our excellent instructor, Johanna. Sessions include gentle yoga movements on yoga mats, stretching, breathing exercises, and mindfulness meditation. This program is for adults and seniors of all abilities and experience levels.  No registration or special attire is needed, simply wear loose and comfortable clothes and join us. A limited number of yoga mats are provided, feel free to bring your own yoga mat or a cushion if you prefer. For special accommodations, please contact the library with 72 hours' notice. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Ygnacio Valley Library

LEGO® Club (Ygnacio Valley Library)

Join us on the 1st and 3rd Mondays for the LEGO® Club at Ygnacio Valley Library! We provide the LEGO's®, you provide the fun. No registration required. For special accommodation, please provide the library with 72 hours' notice.

Beginning Crochet

DIY Gifts Mean A Lot! Learn to Crochet a Gift for Yourself or Someone You Love This Holiday Season. Join us for a cozy, hands-on two-day crochet workshop at the Ygnacio Valley Library in Walnut Creek! In this beginner-friendly series, you'll learn step-by-step how to m......More

DIY Gifts Mean A Lot! Learn to Crochet a Gift for Yourself or Someone You Love This Holiday Season. Join us for a cozy, hands-on two-day crochet workshop at the Ygnacio Valley Library in Walnut Creek! In this beginner-friendly series, you'll learn step-by-step how to make your very own beanie - perfect for gifting or keeping warm this winter. Registration is required and space is limited. Registration Link + Additional Details: https://forms.gle/Cf7QQv6S9ira66259

Ygnacio Valley Library Book Club

Join the Ygnacio Valley Library Book Group for lively, thoughtful book discussions! Share your thoughts and connect with fellow readers. Our club meets in person every 1st Monday of the month at the Ygnacio Valley Library. All teens and adults are welcome. Check with......More

Join the Ygnacio Valley Library Book Group for lively, thoughtful book discussions! Share your thoughts and connect with fellow readers. Our club meets in person every 1st Monday of the month at the Ygnacio Valley Library. All teens and adults are welcome. Check with Ygnacio Valley Library Staff about obtaining copies of the selected titles: September, 2025: No Book Club Meeting this month. October 6, 2025: MASTER, SLAVE, HUSBAND, WIFE by Llyon Woo November 3, 2025: ISLAND OF THE SEA WOMEN by Lisa See December 1, 2025: BE READY WHEN THE LUCK HAPPENS by Ina Garten Jan 6, 2026: SANDWICH by Catherine Newman Feb 3, 2026: SIREN'S CALL by Chris Hayes March 3, 2026: THE HEAVEN AND EARTH GROCERY by James McBride April 7, 2026: PREQUEL by Rachel Maddow May 5, 2026: THE HOUSE OF MIRTH by Edith Wharton June 2, 2026: CONNIE by Connie Chung July 7, 2026: REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES by Shelby Van Pelt August 7, 2026: EVERYTHING IS TUBERCULOSIS by John Greene September , 2026: JAMES by Percival Everett

Peek-A-Book Storytime

Get ready to wiggle and giggle in Peek-A-Book Storytime, where we practice early literacy skills through sharing books, singing songs and moving around. This 20-minute Storytime is followed by 40 minutes of Stay & Play. Best for ages 0-2, with their caregivers. No regi......More

Get ready to wiggle and giggle in Peek-A-Book Storytime, where we practice early literacy skills through sharing books, singing songs and moving around. This 20-minute Storytime is followed by 40 minutes of Stay & Play. Best for ages 0-2, with their caregivers. No registration necessary. All ages and abilities welcome. For special accommodations, please contact the library with 72 hours' notice.

Indigo Pine Tree Painting 

Join us as we create wintery pine tree appliqué art with handmade indigo paints. Artist Gynna Clemes grew, harvested and processed Japanese Indigo plants into pigment and paint. No experience necessary, come and create a beautiful scene with prepainted indigo sheets. U......More

Join us as we create wintery pine tree appliqué art with handmade indigo paints. Artist Gynna Clemes grew, harvested and processed Japanese Indigo plants into pigment and paint. No experience necessary, come and create a beautiful scene with prepainted indigo sheets. Use our handmade paints to shade and add details. No registration required, but come promptly as supplies are limited. Generously sponsored by the Walnut Creek Library Foundation. For special accommodations, please contact the library with 72 hours' notice.

Healthy Brains Club

Join us on the 1st Wednesday of each month to keep your brain active and sharp!  Enjoy crosswords, sudokus, puzzles, and more in a friendly group setting. We offer a variety of engaging activities and a welcoming space for adults to socialize.  Light refreshments pro......More

Join us on the 1st Wednesday of each month to keep your brain active and sharp!  Enjoy crosswords, sudokus, puzzles, and more in a friendly group setting. We offer a variety of engaging activities and a welcoming space for adults to socialize.  Light refreshments provided. No registration necessary. All adults welcome. 

T(w)een Game Night

Join us at Ygnacio Valley Library, as we host Game Night in the afternoon. We will have board games, card games, and a Nintendo Switch. Play, watch, or socialize, this event is open to all teens and tweens. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Ygnacio Valley Lib......More

Join us at Ygnacio Valley Library, as we host Game Night in the afternoon. We will have board games, card games, and a Nintendo Switch. Play, watch, or socialize, this event is open to all teens and tweens. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Ygnacio Valley Library.

Family Storytime

Fun for the whole family! Family Storytime is a fun combination of storybooks, flannel boards, and songs to strengthen early literacy skills. Most appropriate for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome. No registration necessary. For special accommodations, please contact ......More

Fun for the whole family! Family Storytime is a fun combination of storybooks, flannel boards, and songs to strengthen early literacy skills. Most appropriate for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome. No registration necessary. For special accommodations, please contact the library with 72 hours' notice.

Bilingual Farsi Storytime

Join us for a special Bilingual Storytime English/Farsi. Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, movements, fingerplays and puppets, crafts and coloring, and more! Excellent interactive program and great for increasing early literacy skills, making friends, and just having a great......More

Join us for a special Bilingual Storytime English/Farsi. Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, movements, fingerplays and puppets, crafts and coloring, and more! Excellent interactive program and great for increasing early literacy skills, making friends, and just having a great time. Best for children of ages 1- 6 years old

Read Contra Costa Watch Party

Watch a live stream of Percival Everett discussing his book, James, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the National Book Award for Fiction. Everett's novel is a powerful retelling of Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Closed captioning and an Assis......More

Watch a live stream of Percival Everett discussing his book, James, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the National Book Award for Fiction. Everett's novel is a powerful retelling of Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Closed captioning and an Assistive Listening Device will be provided for this program. For special accommodations, please contact the library with 72 hours notice.