Summer hours begin in May! Both library locations will be closed on Sundays for the summer, beginning May 5. All other hours will remain the same. Enjoy the outdoors, relax with loved ones, and indulge in your favorite summer activities, including our upcoming Summer Reading program. The digital library is always open; enjoy access to books, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music, and magazines from anywhere with your library card.
Back to Nature with Leila Arbortetum
May is finally here, and many of us are ready to enjoy the sunshine and the great outdoors! Join Katy Avery from Leila Arboretum for a four-part “Back to Nature” storytime series. Katy will lead us through some amazing hands-on science activities that will inspire the nature lover in all of us. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. April 30 May 7, 14, and 21 Downtown Programming Room Wednesdays, 10 a.m. May 1, 8, 15, and 22 Helen Warner Branch
Battle Creek Restaurant Guide
In celebration of the 2024 Battle Creek Reads title “Buttermilk Graffiti” and Edward Lee’s upcoming author visit, Willard Library is excited to introduce our very own Battle Creek Restaurant Guide. Much like Lee’s quest to uncover the soul of America through its food, the guide aims to showcase the rich diversity of flavors that define our local dining scene. The Restaurant Guide highlights local and independently owned businesses, including a brief description of the foods offered as well as contact information. We hope you will use this guide to embark on your own flavor-filled journey through Battle Creek. From cozy diners serving up classic comfort food, to innovative fusions of worldwide flavors, there’s something for everyone. Join us in celebrating the intersection of food, culture, and community, as we embrace the diversity that makes us who we are.