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Willard Library | Willard Writers

Willard Library 7 W Van Buren St, Battle Creek, MI, United States

Are you an aspiring writer? Do you write poetry, short stories, novels, or something totally different? Join other Willard Writers as we read and review our work, discuss process and style, and chat about how to get published. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 6 p.m. Downtown Programming Room

Free

Willard Library | Fall Crafting for Adults: Pumpkin Embroidery

Helen Warner Branch of Willard Library 36 Minges Creek Pl, Battle Creek, MI, United States

Adults, stop by for our fall crafting series, one per person while supplies last! Thursday, Sept. 26, 6-7 p.m. Helen Warner Branch, Joanne TenBrink Creative Space

Free

Willard Library | Family Fort Night

Willard Library 7 W Van Buren St, Battle Creek, MI, United States

Go forth and build a fort! Grab a book, gather your supplies, and create the ultimate reading hideaway. Once your fort is built, dive into fun as a family with some reading time, or play games together inside your cozy new retreat. Monday, Sept. 30, 6 p.m. Downtown Programming Room

Free

Willard Library | Join the Club: “How to Sell a Haunted House”

Willard Library 7 W Van Buren St, Battle Creek, MI, United States

Jon the club - the Willard Library book club that is! October’s featured title is “How to Sell a Haunted House” by Grady Hendrix. In preparation for Mr. Hendrix’s visit later this month, we will have copies of the book available for you to read and discuss at our October club meeting. We will also announce and distribute the November title on this date. Wednesday, Oct. 2, 6 p.m. Downtown Programming Room

Free

Willard Library | Simply Stories

Willard Library 7 W Van Buren St, Battle Creek, MI, United States

Unable to attend our weekly storytimes? Here’s an opportunity for your child to get the storytime experience on a Saturday! Come to the library to hear awesome stories and make a fun craft. Saturdays, 11 a.m. Sept. 7 and Oct. 5 Downtown Children’s Room

Free

Willard Library | Craftopia for Adults: Pumpkin Diffuser

Helen Warner Branch of Willard Library 36 Minges Creek Pl, Battle Creek, MI, United States

Adults, decorate and assemble a pumpkin diffuser, while supplies last. Tuesday, Oct. 8, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2-4 p.m. Helen Warner Branch, Joanne TenBrink Creative Space

Free

Willard Library | Fall Crafting for Adults: Cheesecloth Ghost

Helen Warner Branch of Willard Library 36 Minges Creek Pl, Battle Creek, MI, United States

Adults, stop by for our fall crafting series, one per person while supplies last! Thursday, Oct. 10, 6-7 p.m. Helen Warner Branch, Joanne TenBrink Creative Space

Free

Willard Library | Family BinGLOW Night

Willard Library 7 W Van Buren St, Battle Creek, MI, United States

Let’s play Bingo with a glow! We’ll read a story, and play glow in the dark bingo to win books and other cool prizes. Monday, Oct. 21, 6 p.m. Downtown Programming Room

Free

Willard Library | Fall Crafting for Adults: Spooky Coloring Night

Helen Warner Branch of Willard Library 36 Minges Creek Pl, Battle Creek, MI, United States

Adults, stop by for our fall crafting series, one per person while supplies last! Thursday, Oct. 24, 6-7 p.m. Helen Warner Branch, Joanne TenBrink Creative Space

Free

Willard Library | Craftopia for Adults: Pumpkin Diffuser

Helen Warner Branch of Willard Library 36 Minges Creek Pl, Battle Creek, MI, United States

Adults, decorate and assemble a pumpkin diffuser, while supplies last. Tuesday, Oct. 8, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2-4 p.m. Helen Warner Branch, Joanne TenBrink Creative Space

Free

Willard Library | Genealogy Lock-In

Helen Warner Branch of Willard Library 36 Minges Creek Pl, Battle Creek, MI, United States

Join us, along with the Calhoun County Genealogical Society, for an after-hours program dedicated to using our local history and genealogy resources. Sunday, Oct. 27, 5-7 p.m. Helen Warner Branch

Free

Meet Santa and his Reindeer @ Willard Library

Willard Library 7 W Van Buren St, Battle Creek, MI, United States

Santa Claus is coming to Willard! Visit the library to take a picture with Santa. Make sure you bring your Christmas list so he knows what you would like for Christmas. While you are here, don’t miss your chance to make some holiday-themed crafts and get cozy in the Lower Level to watch a movie. Santa’s reindeer will even be here to pet and enjoy! Tuesday, Dec. 3, 4-7 p.m. Downtown Willard Library

Free