Adult Services
Book Tasting
Tuesday, September 22nd at 5:30 pm
in the Multipurpose Room
Are you in a reading slump? Getting back into reading after a long time?
Wanting to try different genres but not sure where to start?
Sign up to be a part of our book tasting, where participants will sample different kinds of books
and be able to check out ones they like! Register by following this link.
Medicare 101
Date Correction: Thursday, Sept. 24th at noon
in the Multipurpose Room
Learn about Medicare and its many components from this presentation from a representative from MN Aging Pathways.
Please pre-register for this program to give us an idea of a headcount by following this link.
Toy Story Party
Thursday, Sept 24, | 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Come enjoy all things Toy Story with us in the
multipurpose room on September 24th from
3:00-5:00pm! It’s gonna be a rootin’-tootin’
good time! All ages are welcome.
Chess & Checkers Cafe
Saturday, Sept. 26 | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
New event at the library! 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.
WPL Junk Journal Sunshine Club
Tuesday, September 29th at 2 pm
in the Multipurpose Room
Meet bimonthly on the last Tuesday at 2 pm.
If you are working on a themed project, feel free to bring.
Otherwise, the library will provide supplies.
We Were Children Screening
Wednesday, September 30th at 2 pm
in the Multipurpose Room
In honor of Orange Shirt Day, we will be watching We Were Children on September 30th.
Orange Shirt Day commemorates the Native American communities impacted by
residential schools in the United States and Canada.
This documentary, which combines personal interviews and dramatic recreations of events,
recounts the experiences of two residential school survivors.
Warning: this documentary contains disturbing content and should not be attended by anyone under the age of 16.
Viewer discretion is advised. The documentary is just under an hour and 25 minutes long.
Crafter Dark
Wednesday, September 30th 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.
Seed Library Social
Saturday, October 3rd at 10 am
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.
Classic Movie Night:
Close Encounter of the Third Kind
Tuesday, October 6th at 5:30 pm
in the Multipurpose Room
Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be provided!
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!
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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