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
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
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
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
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
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
Just in case you missed the Paris Olympics, Willard Library is holding its own Olympic event just for babies and toddlers. Get ready to crawl, hop, and play while you read classic nursery rhymes. Thursday, Sept. 19, 10 a.m. Downtown Programming Room
The Goodwill Financial Opportunity Center will offer parental support, financial support, and employment opportunities for adults while Miss Stephanie talks with children about financial literacy, plays games, and shares ideas on how to make money with kids. There will be door prizes and refreshments. Wednesday, Sept. 18, 6 p.m. Downtown Lower Level
REGISTER HERE: https://willardlibrary.libnet.info/event/11479341 Can you crack the code and take home the treasure? Complete the challenges and solve the riddles to unlock the break-in bag and take home the prizes inside. Puzzles will be geared towards children in second through fifth grade. Register as a family to work together or register each child individually to get their own break-in bags. Monday, Sept. 16, 6 p.m. Downtown Programming Room
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
REGISTER HERE: https://willardlibrary.libnet.info/event/11479159 Stop by the library starting August 19 to pick up your copy of the selected cookbook. Make a recipe from the cookbook and bring it on September 4 to share at the book club! Wednesday, Sept. 4, 5:30 p.m. Downtown Lower Level
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