While Willard Library is closed, help is available with the digital services. You may call 269-968-9166 or contact us through chat at the bottom right of the website during the library's regular hours:

• Mondays through Thursdays: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.,
• Fridays: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
• Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Several options for downloading materials are available:

• Hoopla: ebooks, audiobooks, comics, music, TV shows, and movies;
• Libby: ebooks and audiobooks;
• Overdrive: ebooks and audiobooks; 
• RB Digital: dozens of magazines;
• Freegal Music: Songs and albums for streaming or downloading;

Click here to learn more.

Tai chi instructor Julie Kaminski leads a simple, 20-minute practice to cultivate vital energy. Qigong is a Chinese system of breathing exercises, body postures and movements, and mental concentration, intended to maintain good health and control the flow of vital energy.

Mondays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29,
10 a.m.,
Live streaming on Willard's Facebook Page, You Tube, and willardlibrary.org

This 20-minute, online yoga session will help you relax, become more centered and bring balance to your body, mind and soul. Certified instructor Amanda Wallace, of Yoga Everywhere, has been teaching since 2015.

Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30,
9 a.m.,
Live streaming on Willard's Facebook Page, You Tube, and willardlibrary.org

Hearing from people who played a major role in Battle Creek's history will make this interview series an invaluable resource to those wanting to uncover Battle Creek's story. Jim Richmond, with his deep community knowledge, is the perfect moderator to lead this conversation about where we've been and where we're going.

Wednesdays,

• June 3: John Harper, former City Commissioner, local entrepreneur, and lawyer
• June 10: Steve Jessup, health tech entrepreneur, accountant, former chair of the Battle Creek Community Foundation
• June 17: TBD
• June 24: TBD

7 p.m.,
Live streaming on Willard's Facebook Page, You Tube, and willardlibrary.org

Celebrate the beginning of the Imagine Your Story Summer Reading Program with Cameron Zvara! He's back with another fun, hilarious, and engaging comedy and magic show.

The virtual show is free, but families need to register in advance for the Zoom program because only 100 spots are available. Please do not register each person viewing the show as multiple people can watch on one device i.e. iPhone, Android, Desktop, Laptop, Smart TV, etc. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with details.

Monday, June 8, 6 p.m.,
Click here to register

Celebrate the beginning of the Imagine Your Story Summer Reading Program with Cameron Zvara! He's back with another fun, hilarious, and engaging comedy and magic show.

The virtual show is free, but families need to register in advance for the Zoom program because only 100 spots are available. Please do not register each person viewing the show as multiple people can watch on one device i.e. iPhone, Android, Desktop, Laptop, Smart TV, etc. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with details.

Monday, June 8, 6 p.m.,
Click here to register