Have you ever wanted to learn how to juggle? Join us on a magical adventure with Mr. Jim as he teaches us the fundamentals of juggling in a fun, interactive way. Every Tuesday morning, enjoy special programs featuring a variety of entertainment the whole family will enjoy at the Miller Stone Building, 77 Capital Ave N.E.
Anthropologist Zarinah El-Amin will share the history and culture of headwrapping. Learn styles and try on different scarves from around the world in our wrapping sessions with her team of headwrapologists. Grab a friend and come on down for an evening of culture! Make sure you stop by the “Beautifully Wrapped” exhibit on the main floor beforehand, from May 13 to June 11. Tuesday, June 11, 6 pm Downtown Programming Room
All father figures are invited to spend some special time with their little ones at the library. Throughout the day, crafts will be available for children to complete for their father figures.
Theater artist Teri Noaeill of What a Do Theatre and pianist Brandon Fitzpatrick of Battle Creek jazz fusion band Minor Element will present a musical journey. Every Tuesday morning, enjoy special programs featuring a variety of entertainment the whole family will enjoy at the Miller Stone Building, 77 Capital Ave N.E.
Love true crime or a good psychological thriller book? Join our Armchair Detectives True Crime Club! Love true crime or a good psychological thriller book? Join our Armchair Detectives True Crime Club! Our club will dive into unsolved cases, showcase the library’s true crime materials, discuss modern investigation methods, and have a monthly reading recommendation for true crime and thriller lovers. This group will talk about real events, as well as fiction. However, we will not discuss current or ongoing local investigations out of respect for those involved.
Hear stories about motorcycles and bikes, and even have an opportunity to touch and take pictures with motorcycles in the back parking lot of Willard Library.
Students from What a Do Theatre will present "Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark KIDS," an adaptation of Mary Pope Osborne's Magic Tree House book series. Every Tuesday morning, enjoy special programs featuring a variety of entertainment the whole family will enjoy at the Miller Stone Building, 77 Capital Ave N.E.
Members from the North Country Trail Association will stop by to give us the history of the North Country National Scenic Trail, which runs right behind Willard Library. The trail spans 11 states from North Dakota to Vermont, for a total of 4,800 miles. Michigan is home to the most NCT miles of any state. They’ll cover what to wear on hikes, what you need to hike, how to be safe, tips for following trail signs, ways to volunteer, and how to take part in group hikes.
Do you want to write, but don’t know where to start? Have something started, but need help revising it or need feedback? Join the Willard Writers for a monthly space to hone your craft, seek support from fellow writers, and finish your writing projects. Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. June 26, July 24, and Aug. 14 Downtown Programming Room
Join youth librarians for snacks, Bingo, and all things that glow - glow sticks, glow face paint, and more.