Adult Services
Take and Make:
Fall Truck Cutout
For this Take and Make, we will be making a Fall Truck Cutout! To sign up for a kit, please either call the library or email our Adult Services Librarian at maida.berg@pioneerland.lib.mn.us. A staff member will contact you when it is ready for pick up.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Tuesday, November 18th from 9 am to 3 pm
in the Multipurpose Room
Those interested in participating can 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 to donate.
WPL Book Club
Thursday, November 20th at noon
in the Multipurpose Room
Join us to discuss The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki!
Food and drink will be provided.
December’s book will be The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon.
January 2026’s will be Atmosphere: A Love Story by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
February 2026’s will be The Quiet Librarian by Allen Eskens.
Movie Matinee: F1
Friday, November 21st at 2 pm
in the Multipurpose Room
Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be provided!
Classic Movie Night
Tuesday, December 2nd at 5:30 pm
in the Multipurpose Room
Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be provided!
Learn to Make Lefse Class
Wednesday, December 3rd at 5:30 pm
in the Multipurpose Room
Samantha Johnson from Grandma Katie’s Lefse will be giving a class on lefse,
including a presentation on, demonstration of, and participation in making lefse.
Limited spots available. Patrons must register by either calling the Willmar Public Library or
email our Adult Services Librarian at maida.berg@pioneerland.lib.mn.us.
Learn to Make Lefse Class is for teens and adults (13+).
This program is funded through a Legacy Amendment grant.
Cozy Book Club
Tuesday, December 17th 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 Junk Journal Club
Tuesday, December 16th at 2 pm
in the Multipurpose Room
For this program, we will be making Jane Austen-inspired Accordion Fold Domino Booklet
in honor of her 250th birthday!
Paper Poinsettia Adult Art Program
Tuesday, December 16th at 5:30 pm
in the Multipurpose Room
Join us to make paper poinsettias! To sign up for this program, please follow this link.
WPL Book Club
Thursday, December 18th at noon
in the Multipurpose Room
Join us to discuss The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon!
Food and drink will be provided.
January 2026’s book will be Atmosphere: A Love Story by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
February 2026’s book will be The Quiet Librarian by Allen Eskens.
March 2026’s book will be With a Vengeance by Riley Sager.
Movie Matinee: Superman
Friday, December 19th at 2 pm
in the Multipurpose Room
Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be provided!
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!
