🌱 Patch AM: How the Ygnacio Valley Library closure will change your fall routine

Morning Walnut Creek! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How the Ygnacio Valley Library closure will change your fall routine

Also on today's calendar: Alamo Farmers' Market TOMORROW (9A - 1 P) and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 84, low: 58.
• Tuesday: Sunshine and some clouds, with a high of 85 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ygnacio Valley Library to close for major improvements (contracostaherald.com) — If you use Ygnacio Valley Library on Oak Grove Road, prepare for a long closure from September 9, 2026, through roughly May 31, 2027, while the branch gets major HVAC, roof, and electrical upgrades. During that time, holds will shift to Walnut Creek Library on North Broadway, and you'll need to borrow and return items at other nearby branches instead.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Walnut Creek

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 23
• Alamo Farmers' Market TOMORROW (9A - 1 P) →
  120 Alamo Plaza, Alamo
  9:00 am
• ECK Light and Sound Service →
  5200 Case Ave, Pleasanton
  11:00 am
Saturday August 29
• Pianist Mira Armij Gill Performs with Violinist Francisco Salazar at St. Paul's in Walnut Creek →
  St Paul's Episcopal Church, 1924 Trinity Ave, Walnut Creek
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Rightsizing for Comfort and Safety →
  Saint Matthew Lutheran Church, 399 Wiget Ln, Walnut Creek
  11:30 am
Saturday September 12
• Martini Shake Off →
  525 Henrietta St, Martinez
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday August 23
• Shadelands Ranch Summer Market →
  Shadelands Ranch Museum, 2660 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek
  10:00 am
Wednesday August 26
• Guitar Classes →
  Lafayette Community Center, 500 St Marys Rd, Lafayette
  4:00 pm
• Sunset Yoga →
  1552 Bancroft Rd, Walnut Creek
  6:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• BBQ Buffet →
  3800 Valley Vista Rd, Walnut Creek
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Viva Las Vegas Spectacular Swim Show! →
  1750 Heather Dr, Walnut Creek
  8:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Senior Health & Wellness in Our Community: A John Muir Health Overview →
  Lafayette Library - Contra Costa County Library, 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
  10:30 am
Thursday September 10
• Autos of Alamo →
  Alamo Plaza Shopping Center, 200 Alamo Plaza, Alamo
  4:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Intro to Creative Dance! →
  The Ballet School Performing Arts, 1131 Locust St, Walnut Creek
  9:15 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Gandalf is recovering from a successful surgery earlier this week.
  A benign cyst was removed from his neck and another growth was removed from his eye. He also needed two teeth removed during his dental cleaning… (Nextdoor Parkmead)
• STOLEN BICYCLE!
  Please help! When: Today, between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM Where: Near BART Walnut Creek Station My bicycle (similar to the one in the photo) was stolen… (Nextdoor Diablo Hills)

• Nordstrom, Inc. posted a job opening for Beauty Counter Manager - La Prairie - Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek. Apply here.
• Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Whole Body Team Member (Body Care, Makeup, Vitamins, Nutrition - Stocker, Inventory, Floor Service) - Part Time in Walnut Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Walnut Creek here.

🗞 Nearby News

San Miguel

• SLO County has dozens of races with no candidates. What happens now? (sanluisobispo.com)

Pleasant Hill

• Arrest linked to Napa home burglaries, jewelry thefts (napavalleyregister.com)
• Pacifica football defeats Beckman with strong opening effort (fresnobee.com)

Lafayette

• Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson Start 2026 Tour: Set Lists, Video (katsfm.com)
• prep-football-preview-casa-grande-has-playoff-aspirations-and-a-deep-roster (modbee.com)
• Ashlie Miller: The emptied nests (salisburypost.com)

Ok Walnut Creek! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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