Adult Services
Take and Make:
Sock Bunny
For this Take and Make, we will be making a Sock Bunny! Please register online here for a kit. You will need a hot glue gun to complete this project!
Learn to Make Lefse Class
Tuesday, March 19th at 6 pm
in the Multipurpose Room
On March 19th at 6 pm, 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.
This class is for adults and teens. Limited spots available.
Please register below to reserve your spot in the class through this link.
If you are unable to attend after registering, please contact the library and let us know!
This program is funded by a legacy grant.
WPL Book Club:
The Jane Austen Society
Thursday, March 21st at 12 pm
in the Multipurpose Room
Meet upstairs in the multi-purpose room every month on the third
Thursday. Snacks and beverages provided, but feel free to bring a lunch!
April’s Book: A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purcell
WPL Junk Journal Club
Tuesday, March 26th at 1:30 pm
in the Conference Room
Join us and bring your paper scraps to make a flag book!
Supplies for the craft will be provided, unless a patron wants to keep with a theme.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Tuesday, March 26th from 9 am to 3 pm
Sign up to donate blood at the WPL by going to the Red Cross website or app,
or by calling 1 800 RED CROSS ( 1-800-733-2767).
Crafter Dark
Wednesday, March 27th at 2 pm
Bring whatever craft you are currently working on and socialize with other crafters!
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Memory Café
Thursday, March 28 from 2 – 4 pm
in the Multipurpose Room
Join us for the Memory Café group supporting those living with dementia
or a chronic illness and their caregivers. If you are wanting to
understand what your loved one is going through this group is for you.
Put on by Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota.
Resume Writing Tips
Tuesday, April 2nd from 1 to 2:30 pm
in the Multipurpose Room
A representative from CareerForce will be giving a presentation on resumes,
including their importance, uses, and more!
Please pre-register through this link so we can have an idea on a headcount!
Classic Movie Night
Tuesday, April 2nd at 5:30 pm
in the Multipurpose Room
Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be provided!
WPL Book Club:
A Woman of No Importance
Thursday, April 18th at 12 pm
in the Multipurpose Room
Meet upstairs in the multi-purpose room every month on the third
Thursday. Snacks and beverages provided, but feel free to bring a lunch!
April’s Book: Sparks Like Stars by Nadia Hashimi
Shadows and Sunshine:
A Grief Writing Workshop
Friday, April 19th from 10 am to 1 pm
in the Multipurpose Room
With a series of writing prompts after watching video clips or reading essay/book excerpts,
Lisa M. Bolt Simons will have participants write about the grief they’ve had to bear.
Lisa has taught grief writing classes, as well as co-hosted three-day grief retreats,
to give people a way to express their experience with not only grief, but the happy memories that remain when someone is gone.
She encourages participants to bring photos of their loved ones with them to the program.
Please pre-register for this program by either calling the library or going to this link.
Lisa M. Bolt Simons is a fiscal year 2023 recipient of a Creative Support for Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board,
thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Movie Matinee:
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Friday, April 19th at 2 pm
in the Multipurpose Room
Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be provided!
Adoption and Foster Care in MN Zoom Panel
Tuesday, April 23rd at 6 pm
A panel of adoptive parents and foster care and adoption professionals will share their stories
and answer your questions on what the process looks like to foster and/or adopt in Minnesota.
Register to get the Zoom link by calling the library at 320-235-3162 or by following this link.
Crafternoon
Wednesday, April 24th at 2 pm
Bring whatever craft you are currently working on and socialize with other crafters!
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Memory Café
Thursday, April 25th from 2 – 4 pm
in the Multipurpose Room
Join us for the Memory Café group supporting those living with dementia
or a chronic illness and their caregivers. If you are wanting to
understand what your loved one is going through this group is for you.
Put on by Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota.
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.
Free Legal Advice
The Central Minnesota Legal Services offers free legal advice. Registration is required and must be done through the organization. Call them at (320) 403-1051 to schedule an appointment. Note: No criminal matters accepted through this clinic.
We Want Your Input!
As always, we welcome your input for programs you’d like to see or perhaps would like to lead at the library. Use this survey or contact us via phone or email with your input. For any questions about programs, email staff or call us at (320) 235-3162.
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!