Adult Services
WPL Book Club
Thursday, March 19th at noon
in the Multipurpose Room
Join us to discuss With a Vengeance by Riley Sager!
Food and drink will be provided.
April’s book will be The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick.
May’s book will be The Astral Library by Kate Quinn.
June’s book will be Three Days in June by Anne Tyler.
For a full list of all titles that will be discussed in 2026, please follow this link.
Movie Matinee:
Wicked: For Good
Friday, March 20th at 2 pm
in the Multipurpose Room
Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be provided!
Crafter Dark
Wednesday, March 25th 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.
Iwo Jima Anniversary Documentary Screening
Thursday, March 26th at 2 pm
in the Multipurpose Room
In honor of the anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima,
we will be watching a documentary with testimonials of veterans who fought in this part of WWII.
This documentary was originally released in 1996 by PBS and is approximately 50 minutes long.
Learn About the Library Tours
Wednesday, April 1st from 1 to 5 pm and
April 8th from 5 to 8 pm
Reserve time slot to get a tour of the library, a lesson on how to use the catalog,
and an overview on all the things that the Willmar Public Library has to offer!
These tours can last anywhere from a half hour to an hour, depending on how much you want to learn!
You can register as an individual or in a group, though we do ask that there be no more than five people per group.
To register for a tour, call the library or follow this link.
Classic Movie Night
Tuesday, April 7th at 5:30 pm
in the Multipurpose Room
Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be provided!
Seed Library Social
Thursday, April 9th at 5:30 pm
in the Multipurpose Room
Join us to learn about the Seed Library and get some helpful tips on container gardening!
No registration required. Light refreshments and drinks provided.
Cozy Book Club
Tuesday, April 14th at 5:30 pm
in the Multipurpose Room
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, April 16th at noon
in the Multipurpose Room
Join us to discuss The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick!
Food and drink will be provided.
May’s book will be The Astral Library by Kate Quinn.
June’s book will be Three Days in June by Anne Tyler.
July’s book will be Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton.
For a full list of all titles that will be discussed in 2026, please follow this link.
Movie Matinee:
Hamnet
Friday, April 17th at 2 pm
in the Multipurpose Room
Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be provided!
Red Cross Blood Drive
Tuesday, April 21st from 9 am to 3 pm
in the Multipurpose Room
If you are interested in donating, either call 1-800-Red Cross (1-800-733-2767),
go on the American Red Cross Blood Drive app, or visit redcrossblood.org to sign up.
Paper Quilling with Meredith Semel
Wednesday, April 22nd at 2 pm
in the Multipurpose Room
Visiting artist Meredith Semel will be giving at class on paper quilling!
To register for this class, as there are a limited amount of spots available,
we ask that people either call the library or follow this link.
This program is paid in part or in full by a Legacy Amendment grant.
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 a half hour to an hour long, one-on-one appointment with a librarian.
To see a full breakdown of the assistance available and unavailable with this service, please reference our Book a Librarian FAQs.
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!
