Adult Services
Seed Library Social
Thursday, September 11th at 5:30 pm
in the Multipurpose Room
Meet us in the Multipurpose Room for a session on seed saving and preparing your garden for winter!
Snacks and coffee, tea, or water provided.
Cozy Book Club
Tuesday, September 16th in the Multipurpose Room
5:30-6 pm: Social (half)hour
6-6:45 pm: Curl up with your book
6:45 – 7:30 pm: Discussion
During Cozy Book Club, participants can come and go at any time! Curated for those who want low-stress socialization,
all are encouraged to bring the book they are currently reading and even a blanket, cushion, or pillow!
If a patron just wants to come to read with others and not talk before or after, we welcome them to.
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
WPL Book Club
Thursday, September 18th at noon
in the Multipurpose Room
Join us to discuss The Daughters of Kobani by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon!
Food and drink will be provided.
October’s book will be They Called Us Enemy by George Takei.
November’s book will be The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki.
December’s book will be The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon.
Movie Matinee:
Thunderbolts
Friday, September 19th at 2 pm
in the Multipurpose Room
Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be provided!
Crafter Dark
Wednesday, September 24th at 6 pm
in the Multipurpose Room
Bring whatever craft you are currently working on and socialize with other crafters!
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Ink Stamps Adult Art Program
Tuesday, September 30th at 5:30 pm
in the Multipurpose Room
In honor of our new addition to our Makerspace, our WPL Stamp Collection,
we will be having an adult art program revolving around these stamps!
There is a variety of subjects, including flowers and animals, as well as different holidays.
Due to limited space, we ask participants sign up by following this link.
Classic Movie Night
Tuesday, October 7th at 5:30 pm
in the Multipurpose Room
Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be provided!
Amelia Earhart & Her Cousin
Tuesday, October 14th at 2 pm
in the Multipurpose Room
On October 14th at 2 pm, Amelia’s 2nd cousin, Nancy Earhart Burt from Hastings, MN,
will present a program on the life of Amelia Earhart. In the two parts of this program,
Nancy will speak as Amelia of her life story from growing up in Kansas to her last flight.
Then Nancy takes over, giving an outside perspective of what went wrong, theories of Amelia’s fate,
and her cousin’s lasting impact. Refreshments will be provided by the Kandiyohi County Historical Society.
To give us an idea of a headcount, we ask that people pre-register by following this link.
This project is funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.
Ask the Experts!
Have a question or comment/feedback for a seed librarian? You are always welcome to stop by the information desk, or fill out our online form and we will contact you!
You can also visit the University of Minnesota Extension site, which has many helpful topics from the Master Gardeners. Happy Gardening!
Library of Things Checkouts
Books not your thing? Remember, you can use your library card to check out any items available in our catalog including: board games, yard games, fitness kits, audiovisual kits, active mind kits, and more!
Willmar Public Library Makerspace
Register here to use our Makerspace equipment. Equipment must be used in the library and consumable materials are not supplied. Makerspace users must agree to the Makerspace Policy and complete training on safety and equipment use. Reservations required.
Seed Library
Access the Seed Library in the Willmar Public Library during regular hours.
Book A Librarian
Set up an hour long, one-on-one appointment with a librarian for help with computer skills, tablets, research and more! Appointments can be made in person, via phone (320-235-3162) or through our online form.
Personalized Reading Recommendation Service
Stuck in a reading rut? Looking for a great read? Or a gift idea for a friend or family member? Ask a librarian! Fill out this form and tell us a little bit about your tastes, or the tastes of the person you have in mind. A member of our team of avid readers will create a hand-picked list of books and authors you might enjoy. The more you can tell us, the better our suggestions will be!
