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January 2025

1   Bookstore closed, New Year's Day Holiday (Observed)

19  Bookstore closed, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Day

16  Board meeting, 5:30 p.m.

 

February 2025

17  Bookstore closed, President's Day Holiday

 

March 2025

20 Board meeting, 5:30 p.m.

 

April 2025

6-12 National Library Week: Drawn to the Library!

23   Library / Bookstore closed, Staff Training Day

 

May 2025

15  Board meeting, 5:30 p.m.

26 Bookstore closed, Memorial Day Holiday

 

June 2025

19 Bookstore closed, Juneteenth Holiday

19  Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.

 

July 2025

4   Bookstore closed, Independence Day Holiday

 

August 2025

Member PreSale, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

9   Saturday Book Sale, 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

21  Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.

 

September 2025

1   Bookstore closed, Labor Day Holiday

 

October 2025

16   Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.

 

November 2025

11 Bookstore closed, Veteran's Day

20  Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.

26-28  Bookstore closed, Thanksgiving Holidays

 

December 2025

5   Member PreSale, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

6    Saturday Book Sale, 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

24-25   Bookstore closed, Christmas Holidays    

31 Bookstore closed, New Year's Eve Holiday

 

January 2026

1   Bookstore closed, New Year's Holiday

 

 

News

 

Remembering Deb Wainscott

 

It is with heavy hearts that the Friends of the Walnut Creek Library share the news that our beloved bookstore manager, Deb Wainscott, passed away on March 26th.

 

Deb was the face of the Friends: she was the one everyone knew because she was always volunteering at the library. Whenever there was a question, whether bookstore customers, library patrons, or staff, they went to Deb. Deb came to the Friends of the Library seventeen years ago. She regularly volunteered six hours a day managing the bookstore: sorting donations, organizing inventory, and helping volunteers. She worked tirelessly to ensure that we had the best bookstore possible. Deb was also a vital part of the online sales team.

 

We will all miss Deb’s spirit: her smiling face, and just knowing that she would be there in the library.

 

Donations can be made to the Friends of the Walnut Creek Library in her memory and dropped off at the bookstore. Credit card contributions can also be made there. The Friends mailing address P.O. Box 5764; Walnut Creek, CA 94596.

 

2025 Saturday Book Sales

 

 

Aug.

Dec. 

 

PreSale for members* (3-4:30)

 

5

 

Booksale (10-4)

 

9

6

 

*Not a member? You may join at the pre-sale!

 

Saturday Booksale Schedule

10:00 am— Booksale Opens

2:00 pm— Bag Sale

3:30 pm— Booksale Closes

 

Where 

Oak View Room • Walnut Creek Library • 1644 N. Broadway • Walnut Creek

Since the sale may be crowded, we suggest that you wear a mask.

 

Event Description

Find a huge selection of gently used books at great prices at our Book Sale in the Walnut Creek Library’s Oak View Room.

 

Super Shopper Alert!

Saturday, after 2:00 pm, fill a grocery bag of books for only $5.

We are GREEN – please bring a bag or box to carry your books home.
          

Proceeds are donated to the Walnut Creek Library for new books & children’s programs.

 

Friends of the Walnut Creek Library Board Meetings

 

Board meetings are held bi-monthly on the 3rd Thursday at 5:30 pm on Zoom.