• NaNoWriMo Write Nights

    NaNoWriMo = National Novel Writing Month ?✨ Join Us for NaNoWriMo Write Nights at Willard Public Library! ✨? Embark on a creative journey this November at Willard Public Library! Every…

  • Friends of Willard Library Annual Lecture

    Willard Public Library 21 First Avenue, Evansville, IN, United States

    Join Us for the Friends of Willard Library Annual Lecture Date: Monday, November 6, 2023 Time: 6:30 PM Location: Browning Gallery, Willard Public Library (Lower Level) The Friends of Willard…

  • Virtual Author Talk: Tiffany Aliche

    Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib Tiffany Aliche was a successful preschool teacher with a healthy nest egg when a recession and advice from a shady advisor put her…

  • Adult Crafternoon: Terra Cotta Gingerbread House

    Willard Public Library 21 First Avenue, Evansville, IN, United States

      Our next monthly in-person Adult Crafternoon is scheduled for 4:00pm on Thursday November 9th! Join us in the Browning Gallery as we create a festive gingerbread houses from small…

  • Eykamp String Quartet Performance

    Join us for an afternoon of music in the library! The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra will host their New Traditions Diversity Series performance in our Browning Gallery at 2:00pm on Sunday,…

  • NaNoWriMo Write Nights

    NaNoWriMo = National Novel Writing Month ?✨ Join Us for NaNoWriMo Write Nights at Willard Public Library! ✨? Embark on a creative journey this November at Willard Public Library! Every…

  • Virtual Author Talk: Joy Harjo

    Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib United States Poet Laureate and winner of the 2022 Academy of American Poets Leadership Award, Joy Harjo, joins us for a chat about…

  • NaNoWriMo Write Nights

    NaNoWriMo = National Novel Writing Month ?✨ Join Us for NaNoWriMo Write Nights at Willard Public Library! ✨? Embark on a creative journey this November at Willard Public Library! Every…

  • NaNoWriMo Write Nights

    NaNoWriMo = National Novel Writing Month ?✨ Join Us for NaNoWriMo Write Nights at Willard Public Library! ✨? Embark on a creative journey this November at Willard Public Library! Every…

  • Virtual Author Talk: Naomi Alderman

    Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib Bestselling and award-winning author, Naomi Alderman will join us to talk about her new book, The Future. This new novel delivers a dazzling tour…

  • Victorian Christmas Traditions

    Willard Public Library 21 First Avenue, Evansville, IN, United States

    Join us at WPL for a truly unique Holiday Experience: Victorian Christmas Traditions Explore the enchanting world of Victorian Christmas Traditions with us! Immerse yourself in festive Christmas spirit as…

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  • Virtual Author Talk: Victoria Aveyard

    Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib Join us as the instant #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Red Queen and Realm Breaker series, Victoria Aveyard, chats with us about YA fantasy fiction, world-building,…

  • Adult Crafternoon: 3D Paper Snowflakes

    Willard Public Library 21 First Avenue, Evansville, IN, United States

      Our next in-person Adult Crafternoon is scheduled for 4:00pm on Thursday December 7th in the Browning Gallery! Make your home a winter wonderland with this beautiful -- and surprisingly…

  • Virtual Author Talk: Stephanie Land

    Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib You’re invited to an afternoon chat with New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Land as she talks to us about her new memoir, Class: A Memoir…

  • Adult Crafternoon: Craft Closet Clean Out

    Willard Public Library 21 First Avenue, Evansville, IN, United States

      Our next in-person Adult Crafternoon is scheduled for 4:00pm on Thursday January 4th in the Browning Gallery! We're cleaning out our craft supply closet in time for the new…

  • Virtual Author Talk: Rebecca Serle

    Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib Join us as we kick off the New Year talking to Rebecca Serle about her journey writing epic love stories to span generations.…

  • Virtual Author Talk: Rajiv Nagaich

    Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib Rajiv Nagainch, Your Retirement: Dream or Disaster? How to Avoid the Hidden Traps in Retirement Planning Advice, Tuesday, January 23rd Start your New…

  • Virtual Author Talk: Dr. Robert Lustig

    Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib Dr. Robert Lustig, Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine, Tuesday, January 30th  Launch your New Year…

  • Adult Crafternoon: Victorian Valentine Greetings

    Willard Public Library 21 First Avenue, Evansville, IN, United States

    Create a beautiful Victorian Valentine greeting for your someone special! Join us for our February Crafternoon program at 4:00pm on Thursday, February 1, 2024 in the Browning Gallery. Craft supplies…

  • Virtual Author Talk: Tessa Bailey

    Spice, Spirit, and Swoon–A Guaranteed Happily Ever After with Rom-Com Author Tessa Bailey Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib Join us as the #1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey…

  • Virtual Author Talk: Jason Mott

    Exploring Identity, Love, and Being Black in America in Fiction Writing: A Conversation with Award-Winning Author Jason Mott Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib You’re invited to join us…

  • Virtual Author Talk: Kim Scott

    Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity: An Author Talk with Kim Scott Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib Why is feedback so difficult, and how can we…

  • Local Author Spotlight: Dr. Donna D. Kincheloe, DNP, RN

    Willard Public Library 21 First Avenue, Evansville, IN, United States

    Join us for an inspiring evening at our Local Author Spotlight program featuring Dr. Donna Kincheloe, DNP, RN Dr. Donna D. Kincheloe is a Christian author and nurse educator who…

  • Virtual Author Talk: Nina Totenberg

    The Power of Friendships with NPR Legal Affairs Correspondent Nina Totenberg Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib You are invited to an intimate conversation with Nina Totenberg as she…

  • Adult Crafternoon: Paper Egg Tree Ornaments

    Willard Public Library 21 First Avenue, Evansville, IN, United States

     Join us for an EGG-citing Adult Crafternoon as we create 3D paper egg tree ornaments! It's the perfect opportunity to unwind, connect with fellow crafters, and add a touch of…

  • Virtual Author Talk: Christopher Paolini

    20 Years of Dragon-Riding in YA Fantasy with International Bestselling Author Christopher Paolini Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib Join us as we chat with master storyteller and internationally…

  • Virtual Author Talk: Madeline Miller

    On Retelling Greek Classics: An Exploration of the Modern Epics with Madeline Miller Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib You’re invited to a fascinating exploratory conversation with Madeline Miller,…

  • History Tours

    Willard Public Library 21 First Avenue, Evansville, IN, United States

    📜 Step into the captivating world of our library's history! 🎉 Join us for a day of history tours on March 23rd, as we celebrate the legacy of our library…

  • WPL Haiku Contest!

    April is National Poetry Month! In celebration of National Poetry Month, Willard Public Library invites you to unleash your creativity and participate in our Haiku Contest, running from April 1st…

  • Virtual Author Talk: Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson

    The Foods, People, and Innovations That Feed Us–A Sweeping History of Food and Culture with Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib Virtually step into…

  • Local Author Spotlight: Mary Dezember, Ph.D.

    Willard Public Library 21 First Avenue, Evansville, IN, United States

    Mary Dezember, Ph.D., is an award-winning author of stories and poetry as portals to possibilities. Wild Conviction is her debut novel and, thus far, her life’s work. Much of the…

  • Adult Crafternoon: Cupcake Liner Daffodils

    Willard Public Library 21 First Avenue, Evansville, IN, United States

     Join us for our April Adult Crafternoon as we create delicate cupcake liner daffodils! It's the perfect opportunity to unwind, connect with fellow crafters, and add a touch of handmade…

  • WPL National Library Week Giveaway!

    🎉📚 Get ready to celebrate National Library Week in style with Willard Public Library's exciting giveaway event!🎉📚 We're giving you the chance to win big between April 7th - April…

  • Virtual Author Talk: Diane Foley & Colum McCann

    From Murder to Atonement–Confronting My Son’s Killer with Diane Foley & Colum McCann Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib Join us for a one-of-a-kind conversation with National Book Award-winner…

  • Virtual Author Talk: Xochitl Gonzalez

    A Literary Examination of Power, Love, and Art with Xochitl Gonzalez Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib We cannot wait for you to join us as we chat with…

  • Beginning Genealogy

    Willard Public Library 21 First Avenue, Evansville, IN, United States

    Embark on a journey to trace your roots and unveil your family's fascinating story! Special Collections Librarian Vickie Fields cordially invites you to a captivating event: "Beginning Genealogy." 📅 Date:…

  • Steampunk Tea Party and Victorian Parlor Games

    Join us for an enchanting evening at the Greater Evansville's Steampunk Society's Steampunk Tea Party and Victorian Parlor Games, hosted in the elegant Browning Gallery at Willard Public Library on…

  • Virtual Author Talk: Douglas Brunt

    Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I - An Author Talk with Douglas Brunt Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib Join us as we chat…

  • Adult Crafternoon: Watercolor Doodle Bookmarks

    Willard Public Library 21 First Avenue, Evansville, IN, United States

    Join us for our next Adult Crafternoon program as we create easy watercolor doodle bookmarks! No artistic talent required – just bring your enthusiasm, and we'll provide all the materials…

  • Murders Most Foul Part II

    Step into the shadowy world of 1800s Evansville as we uncover the mysteries of true crime history. Join us for an evening of chilling tales and captivating stories in our…

  • Virtual Author Talk: Nina Simon

    A Murder Mystery, Family Story, & Love Letter to Strong Women Everywhere: Author Talk w/ Nina Simon Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib Nothing brings a family together like…

  • Virtual Author Talk: Rebecca F. Kuang

    Asian American Representation in Literature: An Author Talk with Rebecca F. Kuang Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib We welcome you to register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca…

  • Virtual Author Talk: Matt Shindell Ph.D.

    For the Love of Mars: A Human History of the Red Planet with Smithsonian Curator Matt Shindell Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib Mars and its secrets have fascinated…

  • Adult Crafternoon: Cellophane Sun Catchers

    Willard Public Library 21 First Avenue, Evansville, IN, United States

    🎨✨ Join us for an afternoon of creativity at Willard Public Library's Adult Crafternoon in June! This month, we're crafting stunning cellophane sun catchers that will add a touch of…

  • Virtual Author Talk: Freida McFadden

    Psychological Thrillers and the Queen of Twists– An Author Talk with Freida McFadden Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib Get your popcorn and take a seat as we pick…

  • Virtual Author Talk: Tiffany Jewell

    Unpacking a History of Systemic Racism in the American Education System with Tiffany Jewell Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib oin us as #1 New York Times bestselling author…