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Libraries in Walnut Creek

2 public libraries with hours, phone numbers and directions.

Contra Costa County Library by the numbers

Visits a year

3.3 million

Items borrowed a year

5.9 million

2.8 million children’s items

Free programs a year

788

37,172 attendees

E-books

283,092

Public computers

614

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Walnut Creek Library

1644 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek 94596

About 52 hours a week

(925) 977-3340

42,000 sq ft · 1.1 mi from downtown

Ygnacio Valley Library

2661 Oak Grove Rd., Walnut Creek 94598

About 52 hours a week

(925) 938-1481

13,202 sq ft · 2.2 mi from downtown

Weekly hours are averages from annual public service hours; holiday schedules and current hours are on each library’s website.

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Questions

How many libraries are in Walnut Creek?

2 public library locations: Walnut Creek Library, Ygnacio Valley Library.

What is the main library in Walnut Creek?

Walnut Creek Library, 1644 N. Broadway, open about 52 hours a week.

How many people have a library card in Walnut Creek?

Contra Costa County Library reports about 337,554 registered borrowers and 3.3 million visits a year.

Are library programs free?

Most public library programs, including story times, homework help and computer classes, are free with or without a card. Check the library’s calendar for times; local library events also appear on this site’s events calendar.

Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2022.

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