Adult Services
Take and Make:
Ghost Portrait
For this Take and Make, we will be making a Ghost
Portrait! Please register online here. A staff member
will contact you when the kit is ready for pick up.
Cozy Book Club
Tuesday, October 13th 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.
Leather Junk Journals
with Jen Anfinson
Wednesday, October 14th at 1 pm
in the Multipurpose Room
Visiting artist Jen Anfinson will be teaching basic leatherworking to create a junk journal, as well as techniques to beautify its pages!
Due to limited supplies, we ask that patrons pre-register for this program either by following this link.
This program is paid in part or in full with a Legacy Amendment Grant.
WPL Book Club
Thursday, October 15th at noon
in the Multipurpose Room
Join us to discuss Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall!
Food and drink will be provided.
November’s book will be The Librarians by Sherry Thomas.
December’s book will be The Antidote by Karen Russell.
Titles for 2027 will be determined and announced soon!
For a full list of all titles that will be discussed in 2026, please follow this link.
Movie Matinee:
The Sheep Detectives
Friday, October 16th at 2 pm
in the Multipurpose Room
Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be provided!
Red Cross Blood Drive
Tuesday, October 20th from 9 am to 3 pm
in the Multipurpose Room
To register to donate blood, you 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.
Chess & Checkers Cafe
Saturday, October 24th at 10 am
in the Multipurpose Room
All ages of players are welcome to come out and play!
Enjoy a cup of coffee or some juice and learn a new or classic move!
We will provide the games, but feel free to bring your own set if you wish.
PuzzlePalooza!
Saturday, October 24 | 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Free fun for the whole family!
All ages are welcome to join us in the Multipurpose Room to do a variety of puzzles for fun!
We will provide jigsaw puzzles and fall treats.
Stay for the whole time, or drop in when it works for your schedule.
Bring some friends – or make new friends at the library!
Crafternoon
Wednesday, October 28th at 2 pm
in the Multipurpose Room
Bring whatever craft you are currently working on and socialize with other crafters!
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
WPL Junk Journal Night Club
Tuesday, October 29th at 5:30 pm
in the Multipurpose Room
If you are working on a themed project, feel free to bring.
Otherwise, the library will provide supplies.
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!
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