Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib Join us as we chat with award-winning writer Erika Sánchez about her utterly original, moving, and disarmingly funny memoir-in-essays Crying in the Bathroom. Growing…
Join us in the Browning Gallery at 4:00pm on Thursday August 3, 2023! Create a set of watercolor greeting cards --- no artistic ability necessary! Each attendee will receive five…
Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib All are welcome and encouraged to join us for an engaging hour online with New York Times bestselling author Robert Jones, Jr., as he discusses…
Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib Join us for an exciting evening online as we chat with mega-bestselling author, Cassandra Clare, about her newest and final book in The Last…
Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib Spend an hour with bestselling author Jeff Selingo, who immersed himself in the world of admissions for a year to answer the question…
Tune in to the Willard Public Library YouTube Channel for September's VIRTUAL Crafternoon! A step-by-step tutorial will be posted on Thursday September 7, 2023! Stop in and pick up…
Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib You’re invited to an intimate evening with award-winning television host and bestselling author Lidia Bastianich as she talks about her memoir My American Dream:…
Join us on September 19, 2023, for an enlightening evening hosted by the Southwestern Indiana Historical Society. We are thrilled to present "Investing in the Future Through Learning About the…
Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib Join us as we chat with New York Times bestselling author Adam Alter about his new book Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When…
Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib Please tune in as we chat online with New York Times bestselling author Amor Towles about his incredible body of work. Rules of Civility, published…
Monthly in-person Adult Crafternoon resumes at 4:00pm on Thursday October 5! Join us in the Browning Gallery as we create a spooky-cute ghostly garlands from recycled BOOOOk pages! Can't…
Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib Join guidebook author and TV host Rick Steves as he shares the latest in smart European travel. In this entertaining, information-packed slideshow lecture, Rick will teach you the secrets…
Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib You’re invited to tune in as we chat with New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in Cabin 10 and The It Girl as she talks…
Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib You are in for a treat when you join us for an intimate conversation with John Irving as he chats about not only…
Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib Join us for an intimate conversation with Full House star, John Stamos, as he leads us through his incredibly moving and vulnerable memoir, If You Would…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Join 14News Meteorologist, Byron Douglas, for an enlightening information session on the upcoming total solar eclipse! Learn what to except during the eclipse, its significance, and the essential safety measures…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
