The Walnut Creek Library: It's Coming Soon ... And other news I've been covering on that other site

You can read on Walnut Creek Patch, that other site I edit, a timeline and overview of the construction of the new downtown library, which is set to open on July 17. Check out: "Patch Primer: The New Downtown Library is Coming Soon, and It's Been A Long, Interesting Journey."

The author is Robert Taylor, formerly of the Contra Costa Times.

I know this library project been a hot topic on this blog. As I've said before, I was neutral on the new library project, and, as a resident of the unincorporated area, I didn't vote in any of the elections--and didn't pay all that much attention to them. So Robert's overview was useful to me.

I know a lot of you are experts on this topic. Feel free to go Walnut Creek Patch and share what you know and what you think. You don't have to use your real name when you register to post comments.

Also on Walnut Creek Patch this morning:

--A Special Memorial Day Service in Walnut Creek Honors Those Who Fought in America’s “Forgotten War”: Walnut Creek's Memorial Day service Monday paid tribute to America's fallen soldiers while helping some of us remember what many regard as 20th century America's "forgotten" war.

--Talking Broadway and "Into the Woods" with Northgate High Drama Alum Broadway didn’t say no to Ryan Weible. He said no to it. Now, the Northgate High alum and San Ramon Valley High teacher is doing the kind of theater he loves, including a new take on Stephen Sondheim's "Into the Woods" opening June 4 at the Lesher Center.

--Class Sizes at Walnut Creek School District Campuses Won't Get Bigger, But Other Cuts Coming Despite budget cuts, class sizes in the Walnut Creek School District to remain the same.

--Summer Fun in the City There may still be two weeks of school, but we say summer fun starts today. Want something to do in the Creek besides take in latest blockbuster at the Century 14? Check out these top picks for fun, cultural, outdoorsy or family events June-August.

Are you a Korean War Veteran? Walnut Creek would love to honor your service at Memorial Day service

In the American consciousness, the Korean War tends to receive much less attention than the two wars that bookend it: World War II and the Vietnam War. With the 60th anniversary of the start of the Korean War coming up next month, the City of Walnut Creek will include a special tribute to those who died in that conflict as it honors the memory of all fallen soldiers.  

The ceremony's Memorial Day ceremony will take place 10 a.m. Monday, May 31 at the gazebo in Civic Park.  Three local Korean War veterans will collaboratively give the keynote address: Steven Williams, US Army, 21^st division; Alan Kite, US Navy Tactical Air Control, Squadron 3; and Sgt. Bill Harbin USMC 12^th division of the 7^th Marines.

The Walnut Creek Concert Band, under the direction of Harvey Benstein, will perform. Chaplain Dwane Michael of John Muir/Mt. Diablo Health System will give the invocation and blessing, and the Marine Corps Recruiting Station of Contra Costa County will present the colors and close the ceremony with the traditional laying of the wreaths at the Veterans Memorial Plaza across the street from Civic Park.

North Broadway will be closed to traffic between Civic Drive and Lincoln Avenue during the ceremony.

If you are a Korean War veteran, the city would love to recognize you at the ceremony and thank you for your service. Please contact City Clerk Patrice Olds at (925) 943-5818 or olds@walnut-creek.org.