Michigan voters will be considering important new issues on the Nov. 8 ballot. The League of Women Voters of Kalamazoo Area Calhoun County Geographical Unit (LWVKA Calhoun County) will provide a non-partisan presentation of two of the statewide ballot proposals as well as resources for other state ballot proposals. Information on the Vote411 Voter Guide will be shared. This program will also stream live on Willard Library’s Facebook and YouTube pages. 

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 6-7:30 p.m.
Downtown Programming Room

Peter Drinkwater from Find a Grave (findagrave.com), the world’s largest gravesite collection, will walk users through the website features and explain why the information is so valuable for genealogy research. 

Thursday, Oct. 20, 6-7 pm.
Live streaming on Willard's Facebook Page, YouTube channel, and WillardLibrary.org

Learn how to design vector files, which are used for cutting basswood and acrylic on our laser cutter.

Thursday, Oct. 20, 5-7 p.m.
Downtown Creative Space

To celebrate family history month, the Calhoun County Genealogical Society (CCGS) will hold their monthly meeting at Willard Library. The meeting is open to all interested, and CCGS members will be available to answer questions from library guests in attendance.

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 6-7:30 p.m.
Downtown Programming Room

This playdate will provide a space for children to explore different hands-on centers such as blocks, kinetic sand, art, music, and many other manipulatives to enhance learning and enjoy socializing with other children.

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 10-10:45 a.m.
Downtown Programming Room

Wednesday, Oct. 26, 10-10:45 a.m.
Helen Warner Branch

Grab your comfy pjs, snuggle up with your favorite blankie, and join us for a virtual bedtime story. This virtual storytime will include reading the story “Good Night, Good Night” by Sandra Boynton in both English and Burmese. 

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 6 p.m., 
Video premiere on Willard's Facebook page and YouTube channel