Children Services
Wriggle and Read Storytime
Wednesdays at 10 am
in the Multipurpose Room
This program has stories, songs, and playtime for littles!
Best for kids 0-3.
Pumpkin Painting Party!
Thursday, Oct. 22 | 3:30 pm
Paint a pumpkin for some festival fall decor!
Make it bookish, spooky, or extra silly —
the possibilities are endless! Space is limited,
so registration is required.
ECFE at the Library
Friday, Oct. 23 | 10:00 a.m.
Sing songs, read books, and make crafts with
Willmar’s ECFE teachers!
Chess & Checkers Cafe
Saturday, Oct. 24 | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
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.
4th Saturday of the month from
10:00-11:00am in the Multipurpose Room
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!
Stories for Students
Tuesday, Oct. 27 | 3:30-4:00pm.
in the Multipurpose Room
School-aged children are welcome to come and listen to some fun
picture books be read aloud along with a fun activity!
4th Tuesday of the month in the Multipurpose Room from 3:30-4:00pm.
Magical Farm Harvest
with Farmer Ray
Monday, Nov 2 | 11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
View full size poster pdf
A fun filled show full of magic from the farm. Everything is growing!
You will be delighted with this presentation full of laughs mixed
in with the tricks using eggs, milk, carrots, corn, cows, flowers,
horses and even magic with a tractor. Don’t miss the magical
pumpkin that astonishes everyone! Also, a very silly rabbit might
even show up and do some comedy stunts including appearing and
disappearing from the hat. It’s magical fun for everyone with
lots of fun farm facts and encouragement to eat healthy.
This program is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a
grant provided by Pioneerland Library System, thanks to a legislative
appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
LEGO Club
Wednesday, Nov 4 | 3:30 p.m.
Test your creativity and skills! Join us for
free-building or use a kit to make a LEGO creation!
Movie Matinee:
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
Friday, Nov 6 | 3:30 pm
We can’t rein in our excitement — we are going
to watch Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron!
Popcorn and lemonade will be provided!
Creative Kids
Thursday, Nov 12 | 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Kids of all ages can come in a make something
uniquely their own! Various supplies will be provided –
upcycling is encouraged!
First Chapter Friday
Friday, Nov 13 | 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Join us to read the first chapter of a great book
geared to your age level and do a quick craft!
Baby Bear Bash
Saturday, Nov 14 | 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Families with kids age 0-3 are invited to come
and celebrate all the books that feature BEARS!
We will have several bear activities, sensory bins,
a craft, and so many bear books to read!
Bring your own teddy bear if you like
Homeschool Hangout
Tuesday, Nov 17 | 2:00 – 3:00 pm
All ages event for families in the area who homeschool.
Hangout at the library and use one of the various
activity kits we offer. Stop in and have some fun!
ECFE at the Library
Friday, Nov 20 | 10:00 a.m.
Sing songs, read books, and make crafts with
Willmar’s ECFE teachers!
Chess & Checkers Cafe
Saturday, Nov 21 | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
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.
4th Saturday of the month from
10:00-11:00am in the Multipurpose Room
*Tweens and Teens:
Learn Kinusaiga with
Visiting Artist Meredith Semel
Monday, November 23 | 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Tweens and teens (ages 9 – 18) are invited to the
library to learn the Japanese art of Kinusaiga
from visiting artist, Meredith Semel. You will
learn how to create a unique Northern Lights
scene pushing colorful fabric into foamboard.
This program is funded in part or in whole with
money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural
Heritage fund.
*Registration is required due to limited supplies.
Stories for Students
Tuesday, Nov 24 | 3:30-4:00pm.
in the Multipurpose Room
School-aged children are welcome to come and listen to some fun
picture books be read aloud along with a fun activity!
4th Tuesday of the month in the Multipurpose Room from 3:30-4:00pm.
