Library Events Calendar
August 28, 2019
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Wednesday, July 24 8:30 AM Enjoy a casual walk while discussing your latest reads and favorite books. Meet at the parking lot near the beach at Robbins Island. Every 4th Wednesday at 8:30 AM. August 28, 2019
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Thursday Aug. 22, 10:30 am Wednesday Aug. 28, 9:30 am August 28, 2019
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Wednesday, Aug. 28; 2-4 PM New for 2019! Craft Circle and Serene Scenes will be combined for Crafts & Coloring! Join us every fourth Wednesday of the month from 2-4 PM upstairs at the Willmar Public Library. Bring any crafts you are working on and enjoy time with like-minded individuals. Don’t have a craft to work on? Use the provided supplies for iris paper folding, coloring, extreme dot to dot, or paint by sticker. August 28, 2019
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Wednesday, August 21; 5:30 pm In a world where people collect Pokémon to do battle, a boy comes across an intelligent talking Pikachu who seeks to be a detective. Rated PG August 31, 2019
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Saturday, August 31; 11-4 pm Watch the avengers defeat Thanos and celebrate the end of summer with pizza, games, and a back to school craft! September 2, 2019All Day Willmar Public Library will be closed on Monday, September 2nd for Labor Day. September 4, 2019
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Wednesday, September 4 6 PM Join us as we explore a different country every first Wednesday of the month. This month try a variety of snacks, listen to music, and answer trivia about Turkey. No cost and no registration. Everyone age 18+ is welcome. Upstairs at the Willmar Public Library. September 6, 2019
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Friday, September 6 3:30 pm The Willmar Public Library is looking for 10 dedicated teens, age 13+, who want to help: Apply here. Return completed forms to the Willmar Public Library Circulation or Reference Desk. September 6, 2019
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Friday, September 6 Bring your friends and play capture the flag at the Library! Bring your own unmodified Rival blaster OR reserve a library blaster using this form. Blaster rounds will be provided by the library. This is an after hours event, so don’t be late because the doors will lock at 5:30 PM. Ages 18+. No cost and no registration. Funding for this project is provided by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota. September 7, 2019
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Saturday September 7 10 am Join Michelle for a fun dance workout at the Willmar Public Library! No cost & no registration. Ages 18+ Funded by BCBS Healthy Together Willmar. September 9, 2019
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Monday, September 9th Get your body moving with our indoor games! We’ve got table tennis, badminton, and VR games that will have you working up a sweat! September 10, 2019
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Tuesday, September 10 Our September book is Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed. According to our card catalog the storyline is as follows: “Twelve-year-old Amal’s dream of becoming a teacher one day is dashed in an instant when she accidentally insults a member of her Pakistani village’s ruling family. As punishment for her behavior, she is forced to leave her heartbroken family behind and go work at their estate. Amal is distraught but has faced setbacks before. So she summons her courage and begins navigating the complex rules of life as a servant, with all its attendant jealousies and pecking-order woes. Most troubling, though, is Amal’s increasing awareness of the deadly measures the Khan family will go to in order to stay in control. It’s clear that their hold over her village will never loosen as long as everyone is too afraid to challenge them — so if Amal is to have any chance of ensuring her loved ones’ safety and winning back her freedom, she must find a way to work with the other servants to make it happen.” We will discuss the book along with other activities and pizza will be served! For children in grades 2nd – 6th grade September 10, 2019
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Tuesday, September 10 7 PM Are you looking for new recipes or a great way to meet other foodies? Join us at the Willmar Public Library every second Tuesday of the month at 7 PM upstairs in the multi-purpose room. Everyone brings a dish to share and a copy of the recipe based on the theme. Come every month or just when the theme interests you. September’s theme is apples. No cost or registration required. Cookbook club upcoming themes: September 11, 2019
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Wednesdays 9/11, 10/2, 11/6, and 12/4 Join us to make some wonderful Lego creations. The sky is the limit for your imagination. If you're a great Lego builder, or a first timer, this is the place for you. You will create a new structures each time that may be put on display. Children will be given the opportunity to get creative and build anything they choose with Legos. They can either work on their own creations, or build as a team. The library will provide the Legos, while the kids provide the imagination! If you would like to donate Legos or money, please contact Kathy at (320)235-3162. This club is for children in grades kindergarten through sixth. No registration is necessary. September 11, 2019
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Wednesday, September 11 6-8 PM The Willmar Public Library will be hosting Game Night on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM upstairs at the library. Invite your friends to play some of the library’s games or bring a favorite from home. Board games, card games, and more! Everyone 18+ welcome. No cost and no registration. Refreshments provided. September 13, 2019
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Friday, September 13 Play games on our HTC Vive VR set and Xbox One or board and card games from our collection! Food and drink provided. Some games are rated 13+. September 13, 2019
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Friday, September 13 Every 2nd Friday after Gaming Club, when the library’s doors close at 5:30, we will reopen them for teens to continue to hang out and have some fun! September 14, 2019
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Enjoy a beverage while painting with Gallery on the Go with Alli. Previous painting experience is not necessary. No cost, but registration is required. Register here. Upstairs at the Willmar Public Library. Ages 18 + September 17, 2019
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Tuesday, September 17th The Men in Black have always protected the Earth from the scum of the universe. In this new adventure, they tackle their biggest threat to date: a mole in the Men in Black organization. PG-13 September 17, 2019
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Thursday, September 17 at 6:30 PM Have you wanted to try yoga but haven’t had the chance? Are you looking for a free opportunity to try yoga with no judgement? The Willmar Public Library will hold two yoga sessions for adults – one in June and one in September. The sessions will be taught Candice Clemens and are brought to you with funding from Healthy Together Willmar. Wear comfy clothes and bring a water bottle if you would like. Mats will be provided or feel free to bring your own. Registration is required. Register here or call the library at 320-235-3162. Healthy Together Willmar September 18, 2019
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Wednesday, September 18th Enjoy video games, arts and crafts, board and card games, and snacks and drinks! September 19, 2019
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Thursdays, September 19 - December 12 Join Kathy and LaRae upstairs at the Willmar Public Library for stories, songs, and action. Designed with toddlers in mind, this class might be called, "Kids on the move, books in the background." Bring the whole family or daycare group and join us for great books, actions songs, and finger plays. We welcome you to all sessions or just those days that work for you. For ages 0 - 8. This class is free but please call Community Education September 20, 2019
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Friday, September 20; 4-5pm Todd Hewitt is the only boy in a town of men. Ever since the settlers were infected with the Noise germ, Todd can hear everything the men think, and they hear everything he thinks. Todd is just a month away from becoming a man, but in the midst of the cacophony, he knows that the town is hiding something from him — something so awful Todd is forced to flee with only his dog, whose simple, loyal voice he hears too. With hostile men from the town in pursuit, the two stumble upon a strange and eerily silent creature: a girl. Who is she? Why wasn’t she killed by the germ like all the females on New World? Propelled by Todd’s gritty narration, readers are in for a white-knuckle journey in which a boy on the cusp of manhood must unlearn everything he knows in order to figure out who he truly is. September 24, 2019
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TBA September 25, 2019
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Wednesday, September 25 Mothra, Rodan, and King Ghidora wreak havoc on humanity as they battle each other. For Earth to survive, Godzilla has to put a stop September 26, 2019
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Thursdays, September 19 - December 12 Join Kathy and LaRae upstairs at the Willmar Public Library for stories, songs, and action. Designed with toddlers in mind, this class might be called, "Kids on the move, books in the background." Bring the whole family or daycare group and join us for great books, actions songs, and finger plays. We welcome you to all sessions or just those days that work for you. For ages 0 - 8. This class is free but please call Community Education September 27, 2019
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Fridays, September 27 – November 1 Storytime makes learning fun! Storytimes act as an integral part of early literacy education by introducing young children to books, rhymes, music and other literacy-based activities. Storytime is for children and their parents, featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and crafts or other extension activities. September 27: ABCs of Back to School October 4: Picking Apples October 11: Falling Leaves October 18: Costume Time October 25: Little Pumpkins November 1: Explore Puppetry September 28, 2019
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Saturday, September 28 Enter Hogwarts and test your magical abilities and wit Saturday, September 28th. Groups of 4 will be given 30 minutes to solve the escape room. All ages welcome. Registration here or you call/visit the library for assistance. October 2, 2019
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Wednesdays 9/11, 10/2, 11/6, and 12/4 Join us to make some wonderful Lego creations. The sky is the limit for your imagination. If you're a great Lego builder, or a first timer, this is the place for you. You will create a new structures each time that may be put on display. Children will be given the opportunity to get creative and build anything they choose with Legos. They can either work on their own creations, or build as a team. The library will provide the Legos, while the kids provide the imagination! If you would like to donate Legos or money, please contact Kathy at (320)235-3162. This club is for children in grades kindergarten through sixth. No registration is necessary. October 3, 2019
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Thursdays, September 19 - December 12 Join Kathy and LaRae upstairs at the Willmar Public Library for stories, songs, and action. Designed with toddlers in mind, this class might be called, "Kids on the move, books in the background." Bring the whole family or daycare group and join us for great books, actions songs, and finger plays. We welcome you to all sessions or just those days that work for you. For ages 0 - 8. This class is free but please call Community Education October 4, 2019
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Fridays, September 27 – November 1 Storytime makes learning fun! Storytimes act as an integral part of early literacy education by introducing young children to books, rhymes, music and other literacy-based activities. Storytime is for children and their parents, featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and crafts or other extension activities. September 27: ABCs of Back to School October 4: Picking Apples October 11: Falling Leaves October 18: Costume Time October 25: Little Pumpkins November 1: Explore Puppetry
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August 26, 2019
August 27, 2019
August 28, 2019
Walking Book Club (Meet at Robbin's Island)
Walking Book Club (Meet at Robbin's Island)
Music Together Early Childhood (Demo Class)
Music Together Early Childhood (Demo Class)
Crafts and Coloring
Crafts and Coloring
Teen Movie: Detective Pikachu
Teen Movie: Detective Pikachu
August 29, 2019
August 30, 2019
August 31, 2019
End of Summer Party/Avengers: Endgame Viewing Party
End of Summer Party/Avengers: Endgame Viewing Party
September 1, 2019
September 2, 2019
Holiday Closure: Labor Day
Holiday Closure: Labor DaySeptember 3, 2019
September 4, 2019
Explore Turkey
Explore Turkey
September 5, 2019
September 6, 2019
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Nerf Capture the Flag (Adult)
Nerf Capture the Flag (Adult)
5:30 PMSeptember 7, 2019
Zumba for Adults
Zumba for Adults
September 8, 2019
September 9, 2019
Active Games (Teen)
Active Games (Teen)
5:30-7:30pmSeptember 10, 2019
Children's Book Club
Children's Book Club
4:00 – 5:00 pmCook Book Club
Cook Book Club
October 8: MediterraneanSeptember 11, 2019
Lego Club (Children's)
Lego Club (Children's)
4:00 – 5:00 pmGame Night (Adult)
Game Night (Adult)
September 12, 2019
September 13, 2019
Gaming Club (Teen)
Gaming Club (Teen)
3:30-5:30 pmAfter Hours at the Library
After Hours at the Library
5:30-7:30 pmSeptember 14, 2019
Mocktails & Masterpieces
Mocktails & Masterpieces
Saturday, September 14
2 PMSeptember 15, 2019
September 16, 2019
September 17, 2019
Teen Bad Movie Night
Teen Bad Movie Night
4-6 pmYoga for Adults with Candice
Yoga for Adults with Candice
September 18, 2019
Teen Hangout
Teen Hangout
5:30-7:30pmSeptember 19, 2019
Little People Storytime
Little People Storytime
No class October 17 and November 28
10:00 - 10:30 am
at 231-8490 to register.September 20, 2019
Teen Book Club
Teen Book Club
Meet in conference roomSeptember 21, 2019
September 22, 2019
September 23, 2019
September 24, 2019
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation Party
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation Party
September 25, 2019
Teen Movie
Teen Movie
5:30-8:00 pm
to the three titans and the destruction they bring. PG-13September 26, 2019
Little People Storytime
Little People Storytime
No class October 17 and November 28
10:00 - 10:30 am
at 231-8490 to register.September 27, 2019
Fall Storytime
Fall Storytime
10:00 – 10:45 a.m.September 28, 2019
Harry Potter Escape Room
Harry Potter Escape Room
9am-4pmSeptember 29, 2019
September 30, 2019
October 1, 2019
October 2, 2019
Lego Club (Children's)
Lego Club (Children's)
4:00 – 5:00 pmOctober 3, 2019
Little People Storytime
Little People Storytime
No class October 17 and November 28
10:00 - 10:30 am
at 231-8490 to register.October 4, 2019
Fall Storytime
Fall Storytime
10:00 – 10:45 a.m.October 5, 2019
October 6, 2019
