Willmar Public Library

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Scary Short Story Contest

Monday, September 16th to Thursday, October 31st
This contest is open to all age ranges, though age determines how long the story can be.
For kids 12 & below, their stories can be up to 500 words. Teens 13 to 18 up to 2500 words. Adult 18+ to 5000 words.
All participants must register through this link for their work to be considered in the contest.
Full rules and requirements are on the registration page.

Featured Library Programs

October Programs

24: Author Event with Ukrainian Refugee Mariia Kharytonova

November 16th, 2024 in the Multipurpose Room
Coffee Hour from 10 am to 11 am
Author Talk from 11 am to 12 pm
Book Signing and Q&A from 12 pm to 1 pm
Like many Ukrainians, Mariia Harytonova’s life divided when her home country was invaded on February 24th, 2022,
into a before and an after. She co-edited and wrote a short story in 24, a book that details
Ukrainian civilians’ and soldiers’ experiences from that first day and beyond.
This is a free event, but due to room capacity, those interested in attending must pick up a ticket
from the Information Desk at the Willmar Public Library.
Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event, to be bought with cash or check.
You can also look for copies in the Pioneerland system or on the website 24thebook.com
This program is sponsored by Minnesota Library Legacy and the Friends of the Willmar Public Library.