Friends of the Walnut Creek Library

Friends of the Walnut Creek Library We are a membership organization supporting programs and materials for the downtown Walnut Creek libr We sell gently used books at very reasonable prices.

ABOUT FWCL
The Friends of the Walnut Creek Library is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to supporting and improving library services in Walnut Creek. The Friends of the Walnut Creek Library are the advocacy group for continued and expanded support of our local library, which is a core institution of our City. OUR PURPOSE
The Friends of the Walnut Creek Library is a community-based

membership organization that supports library collections, services and programs. OUR GOALS
*Maintain a bookstore that serves our community
*Develop membership to build a strong base of support
*Forge partnerships with community groups and agencies
*Cultivate new leadership and active participation

OUR ACTIVITIES
We are best known for our Friends Bookstore. VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Many of our members volunteer regularly, especially to operate the Friends Bookstore—either by sorting donated books or by helping with sales. We also welcome volunteers to represent our group at community activities or to assist with publicity and Friends programs. OUR FUNDS SUPPORT
Our funds support the Walnut Creek Library.

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 Celebrate with books!! 📚
06/09/2026

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 Celebrate with books!! 📚

06/01/2026

Summer Reading is here! The WC Friends Bookstore is a great place to stock up on books to meet your child’s summer reading goals. Children’s hardback books are $2 each and paperbacks are only $1.




Found a dollar in your pocket? Scroll to see some of the items you can buy at the WC Friends Bookstore!
05/26/2026

Found a dollar in your pocket? Scroll to see some of the items you can buy at the WC Friends Bookstore!



Summer is almost here! Get your TBR list beach ready at the WC Friends Bookstore! Hardcovers are just $5 or 3 for $12! ...
05/19/2026

Summer is almost here! Get your TBR list beach ready at the WC Friends Bookstore! Hardcovers are just $5 or 3 for $12!



We have an ever growing fantasy and sci-fi selection. Come check out some popular titles and immerse yourself in a diffe...
05/11/2026

We have an ever growing fantasy and sci-fi selection. Come check out some popular titles and immerse yourself in a different world!

Where can you buy three hardcover books for only $12? At the Friends Bookstore at the WC Library! Open Monday through Sa...
05/03/2026

Where can you buy three hardcover books for only $12? At the Friends Bookstore at the WC Library! Open Monday through Saturday during library hours.

It’s World Art Day! The WC Friends Bookstore has great deals on art books! Beautiful coffee-table sized books are just $...
04/15/2026

It’s World Art Day! The WC Friends Bookstore has great deals on art books! Beautiful coffee-table sized books are just $5!

Roses are red. Violets are grateful that National Poetry Month happens in April. 📚
04/08/2026

Roses are red. Violets are grateful that National Poetry Month happens in April. 📚

Spring Cleaning Season has sprung! As you freshen up your shelves, please donate your gently used books, CDs and DVDs to...
04/01/2026

Spring Cleaning Season has sprung! As you freshen up your shelves, please donate your gently used books, CDs and DVDs to the WC Friends bookstore! We also accept puzzles (with all the pieces please!). If you have more than five bags or boxes, please message us to arrange for delivery. We do NOT accept: dirty or damaged books, textbooks, magazines, vinyls, VHS tapes, encyclopedias, Time Life Sets or Bibles. We accept non-English books for children only. All proceeds generated from donations fund materials and programs for your WC Library!

Hop on over to the Friends bookstore in the WC library for some eggscellent Easter reads! 🐣📚🐰 Children’s book prices ar...
03/25/2026

Hop on over to the Friends bookstore in the WC library for some eggscellent Easter reads! 🐣📚🐰 Children’s book prices are only $2 for hard covers and $1 for paperbacks and board books!

Address

1644 N Broadway
Walnut Creek, CA
94596

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+19259397952

Website

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