• Virtual Author Talk: Courtney Summers

    Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib When sixteen-year-old Georgia Avis discovers the dead body of thirteen-year-old Ashley James, she teams up with Ashley's older sister, Nora, to find and…

  • Virtual Author Talk: Mike Rucker PH.D

    Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib Doesn’t it seem that the more we seek happiness, the more elusive it becomes? There is an easy fix, hiding in plain sight.…

  • Virtual Author Talk: Jamie Beck

    Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib An American in Provence is a beautiful collection of exquisite portrait, scenic, and still-life photography from New York Times bestselling author and award-winning photographer Jamie Beck.…

  • Virtual Author Talk: Tananarive Due

    Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib Please join us for a chat with Tananarive Due about her newest work, The Wishing Pool and Other Stories. The second collection of stories by…

  • Virtual Author Talk: Charles Soule

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  • Virtual Author Talk: Ethan Kross

    Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib The most important conversation we have each day isn’t with our boss, spouse, or friends: it’s the one we have with ourselves. When…

  • Virtual Author Talk: Erika Sanchez

    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…

  • Virtual Author Talk: Robert Jones Jr.

    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…

  • Virtual Author Talk: Cassandra Clare

    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…

  • Virtual Author Talk: Jeff Selingo

    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…

  • Virtual Author Talk: Lidia Bastianich

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  • Virtual Author Talk: Adam Alter

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  • Virtual Author Talk: Amor Towles

    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…

  • Beyond Books | Steam Kit Adventures

    Join us at Willard Public Library for an exciting Children's program where kids will dive into the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) Kits. In this hands-on…

  • Virtual Author Talk: Rick Steves

    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…

  • Beyond Books | Fall Art Walk

      Discover the wonders of nature with Willard Public Library! Kids will embark on an inspiring outdoor adventure, exploring the beauty of our Willard Park and our surroundings as they…

  • Beyond Books | Pumpkin Bling

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    Get ready for a spook-tacular time at Willard Public Library! Little artists can let their creativity run wild as they decorate small pumpkins with colorful paints. It's a fantastic opportunity…

  • Virtual Author Talk: Ruth Ware

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    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…

  • Virtual Author Talk: John Irving

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  • Virtual Author Talk: John Stamos

    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…

  • Beyond Books | Election Day Extravaganza

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    ?️? Election Day Extravaganza at WPL! ?? Calling all future voters and cookie enthusiasts! Join us for a fantastic program that combines civic engagement and sweet treats. ???️? At our…

  • 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…

  • Beyond Books | Turkey Craft

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    ?? Join us for a Gobble-tastic time! ?✨ We are hosting a fun and creative program where kids can spread their wings and make their very own turkey craft. ????️…

  • 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…

  • Beyond Books | Letters to Santa

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    ?✉️ Letters to Santa at WPL - A Magical Connection! ?✨ Get ready for a heartwarming holiday experience that will fill your little ones with joy and excitement! ???? At…

  • 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…

  • Beyond Books | Grinchmas

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    Join us for a festive Grinchmas celebration! ? Kids can dive into Grinch-themed activities during this jolly time of storytelling and creative fun! Don't miss out! ??   All events…

  • Victorian Christmas Traditions

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    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,…

  • 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…

  • Beyond Books | Kids Christmas Card Fun

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    ✨ Join us at Willard Library for a magical holiday craft event! ? ? Kids, let your creativity shine as we make Christmas cards for friends and family. ?? It's…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…