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  • 2022 Better Books Sale | September 6-9

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

    One of Willard Public Library's and The Friends of Willard Library's most significant fundraisers, the Better Books Sale, starts Tuesday, September 6 and will end Friday, September 9. The second…

  • Old Time Radio Stories

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

    Dim the lights and join us in the Browning Gallery (Located in the Basement) for an evening of Old Time Radio Stories from the Hall of Fantasy! 6pm- The Shadow…

    Free

  • Grey Lady Ghost Tour ? | October 13 – 7PM

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

    Join us for an after hours tour of Willard Public Library in the height of spooky season for spine-tingling stories about the world's most popular library spirit, the Grey Lady…

    Free

  • Grey Lady Ghost Tour ? | October 13 – 8PM

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

    Join us for an after hours tour of Willard Public Library in the height of spooky season for spine-tingling stories about the world's most popular library spirit, the Grey Lady…

    Free

  • Grey Lady Ghost Tour ? | October 13 – 9PM

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

    Join us for an after hours tour of Willard Public Library in the height of spooky season for spine-tingling stories about the world's most popular library spirit, the Grey Lady…

    Free

  • Grey Lady Ghost Tour ? | October 14 – 7PM

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

    Join us for an after hours tour of Willard Public Library in the height of spooky season for spine-tingling stories about the world's most popular library spirit, the Grey Lady…

    Free

  • Grey Lady Ghost Tour ? | October 14 – 8PM

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

    Join us for an after hours tour of Willard Public Library in the height of spooky season for spine-tingling stories about the world's most popular library spirit, the Grey Lady…

    Free

  • Grey Lady Ghost Tour ? | October 14 – 9PM

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

    Join us for an after hours tour of Willard Public Library in the height of spooky season for spine-tingling stories about the world's most popular library spirit, the Grey Lady…

    Free

  • Grey Lady Ghost Tour ? | October 15 – 7PM

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

    Join us for an after hours tour of Willard Public Library in the height of spooky season for spine-tingling stories about the world's most popular library spirit, the Grey Lady…

    Free

  • Grey Lady Ghost Tour ? | October 15 – 8PM

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

    Join us for an after hours tour of Willard Public Library in the height of spooky season for spine-tingling stories about the world's most popular library spirit, the Grey Lady…

    Free

  • Grey Lady Ghost Tour ? | October 15 – 9PM

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

    Join us for an after hours tour of Willard Public Library in the height of spooky season for spine-tingling stories about the world's most popular library spirit, the Grey Lady…

    Free

  • Grey Lady Ghost Tour ? | October 20 – 7PM

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

    Join us for an after hours tour of Willard Public Library in the height of spooky season for spine-tingling stories about the world's most popular library spirit, the Grey Lady…

    Free

  • Grey Lady Ghost Tour ? | October 20 – 8PM

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

    Join us for an after hours tour of Willard Public Library in the height of spooky season for spine-tingling stories about the world's most popular library spirit, the Grey Lady…

    Free

  • Grey Lady Ghost Tour ? | October 20 – 9PM

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

    Join us for an after hours tour of Willard Public Library in the height of spooky season for spine-tingling stories about the world's most popular library spirit, the Grey Lady…

    Free

  • Grey Lady Ghost Tour ? | October 21 – 7PM

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

    Join us for an after hours tour of Willard Public Library in the height of spooky season for spine-tingling stories about the world's most popular library spirit, the Grey Lady…

    Free

  • Grey Lady Ghost Tour ? | October 21 – 8PM

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

    Join us for an after hours tour of Willard Public Library in the height of spooky season for spine-tingling stories about the world's most popular library spirit, the Grey Lady…

    Free

  • Grey Lady Ghost Tour ? | October 21 – 9PM

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

    Join us for an after hours tour of Willard Public Library in the height of spooky season for spine-tingling stories about the world's most popular library spirit, the Grey Lady…

    Free

  • Grey Lady Ghost Tour ? | October 22 – 7PM

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

    Join us for an after hours tour of Willard Public Library in the height of spooky season for spine-tingling stories about the world's most popular library spirit, the Grey Lady…

    Free

  • Grey Lady Ghost Tour ? | October 22 – 8PM

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

    Join us for an after hours tour of Willard Public Library in the height of spooky season for spine-tingling stories about the world's most popular library spirit, the Grey Lady…

    Free

  • Grey Lady Ghost Tour ? | October 22 – 9PM

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

    Join us for an after hours tour of Willard Public Library in the height of spooky season for spine-tingling stories about the world's most popular library spirit, the Grey Lady…

    Free

  • Grey Lady Ghost Tour ? | October 27 – 7PM

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

    Join us for an after hours tour of Willard Public Library in the height of spooky season for spine-tingling stories about the world's most popular library spirit, the Grey Lady…

    Free

  • Grey Lady Ghost Tour ? | October 27 – 8PM

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

    Join us for an after hours tour of Willard Public Library in the height of spooky season for spine-tingling stories about the world's most popular library spirit, the Grey Lady…

    Free

  • Grey Lady Ghost Tour ? | October 27 – 9PM

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

    Join us for an after hours tour of Willard Public Library in the height of spooky season for spine-tingling stories about the world's most popular library spirit, the Grey Lady…

    Free

  • Friends of Willard Library 2022 Annual Lecture

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

    'A Hoosier Photographer's Journey Through a Vanishing America' | Presented by Dr. Eric Sandweiss This lecture will focus on early color images of Indiana and the country from the 1930s…

  • Victorian Christmas Traditions

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

    During the Victorian Era in the United States, Christmas celebrations looked different than they do today.  The very wealthy had beautiful, elegant and elaborate celebrations, while those less fortunate created…

    Free

  • Adult Crafternoon: Winter Paper Straw Wreaths

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

    Come spend some time with us as we make a small winter wreath from paper straws! Supplies will be provided! Please register online so we can make sure we have…

    Free

  • Adult Crafternoon: Victorian Valentine Greetings (Rescheduled from Feb. 1)

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

    Create a beautiful Victorian Valentine greeting for your someone special! Due to inclement weather, our February Crafternoon program has been rescheduled for 4:00pm on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 in the…

  • Adult Crafternoon: Lucky Shamrock Treat Boxes

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

    Learn how to create a shamrock treat box for that lucky someone in your life! Join us in the Browning Gallery at 4:00pm on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 for a…

  • Adult Crafternoon: Paper Bag Bunnies

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

    Hop on over to WPL for our April Crafternoon! Learn how to make cute paper bag bunnies and clothespin carrots! These bunnies make the perfect treat bags, Easter decorations, or…

  • Adult Crafternoon: Paper Cup Florals

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

     Join us in the Browning Gallery at 4:00pm on Wednesday May 3, 2023! Attendees will learn how to make a beautiful paper bouquet from a few simple supplies. These everlasting…

  • Adult Crafternoon: Mini Birdhouse Note Holders

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

     Join us in the Browning Gallery at 4:00pm on Thursday June 8, 2023! Learn how to make a fun miniature birdhouse note holder! Participants will receive one mini birdhouse and…

  • Humane Society Visits the Library – Program Wednesday June 14

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

    Join us to learn about pets with the Vanderburgh Humane Society. Paw Patrol will be showing in the Story Room after the program. This program is a part of Pop Culture…

  • Wesselman Woods Visits the Library- Program Wednesday July 5

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

    Join us for Wesselman Woods bringing in some fun animals! What will they bring? The Nickelodeon TV Show, TeenageMutant Ninja Turtles will be showing in the Story Room after the program.…

  • Adult Crafternoon: Mosaic Tile Coasters

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

     Join us in the Browning Gallery at 4:00pm on Thursday July 6, 2023! Create a colorful mosaic coaster that is all your own! This fun craft makes the perfect spot…

  • Adult Crafternoon: Simple Watercolor Cards

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

     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…

  • VIRTUAL Adult Crafternoon: Pom Pom Paperclip Bookmarks

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

      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…

  • Adult Crafternoon: BOOkish Ghost Garland

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

      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…

  • Grey Lady Ghost Tours October 26-28

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

    Join us for an after hours tour of Willard Public Library in the height of spooky season for spine-tingling stories about the world's most popular library spirit! Registrations are required…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Renovation Raffle Half Pot Fundraiser

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

    Renovation Raffle Join us in supporting historic Willard Public Library through our exciting Renovation Raffle fundraiser. With your participation, you'll not only have the chance to win big, but also…

  • 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…

  • 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…