Library buildings are closed until further notice as we prepare to follow Minnesota Department of Health guidance on social distancing. We are working on reopening in phases while making sure safety protocols are in place as well as the supplies to maintain them. We are offering limited services, including curbside pick up of requested items at all libraries, and are working to add others. Book drops are open for returning materials. Please check back for updates.<

Computer Appointments

Willmar Public Library is offering Computer Use by Appointment while the building remains closed due to COVID-19.

45 Minute appointments will be available Monday-Friday from 12-4 PM.

Please call 320-235-3162 to schedule an appointment.

No Walk Ins will be allowed for Computer Use.

Learn More About Computer Appointments

Just need to Print? The Library can print it for you (Maximum 10 Black & White pages).

Email (willmar.staff@pioneerland.lib.mn.us) the library your document.

Wait for an email reply letting you know your document is printed, and then use the library curbside service to pickup your prints.

No-Contact Curbside Hold Pick Up

Curbside Hold Pickup Service Hours:

Monday- Thursday 9 am to 8 pm

Friday 9 am to 5:30 pm

Saturday 10 am to 2 pm

Learn More About Using Library Hold Curbside Service

Book Return Now Open

Library Materials checked out before the library closure in March are now Due May 30th.

The Book Return is available if you would like to return items.

Currently we cannot accept Book Donations.

Please call the library to arrange return of oversize items that do not fit in the book return. 320-235-3162

Please do not return items if someone in your household is sick.

Through partnership with City of Willmar Parks and Recreation and Master Gardeners of Kandiyohi County, the Willmar Public Library is pleased to announce a fun new way to experience reading and nature with a StoryWalk®! Enjoy “Up, Down, and Around” by Katherine Ayres as you stroll around the perimeter of the Destination Playground at Robbins Island.

Book Cover Challenge

Do you have a favorite book cover? Now is your chance to recreate it for a chance to win a prize! Fun for all ages! Enter through July 20. Then vote for your favorites on Facebook through July 31^st. Complete rules and entry form.

Camp Read-A-Lot 2020

Virtual Camp!

Register for Virtual Camp Read-A-Lot!

Visit the Camp Read-A-Lot Site!

FREE this year!

Reading Lists & Report Forms
EARLY LITERACY
EL Report Form

Grades 2-4
G2-4 Report Form

Grades 5-8
G5-8 Report Form

Grades 9-12
G9-12 Report Form

~Earn CEUs for up to 2 reading lists~

Online Author Presentations!
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Mike Wohnoutka
11:00 – 12:00
Tracy Nelson Maurer
1:00 – 2:00

Please forward to anyone you know who would like to join us!

New Online Resource: HelpNow

Introducing HelpNow a new resource available to library cardholders:

HelpNow is a FREE online tutoring service through the Pioneerland Library System.

Homework Help from live online tutors

Grades K–12
Provides one-to-one live homework help from online tutors
Live tutors available 2:00 PM–11:00 PM every day
Help available in English and Spanish
Covers all major subject areas: Math, Science, English/Language Arts, Social Studies, Reading Assistance

Adult Learning Center: