Celebrate a month of growth with us at Willard Library. From morel mushroom hunting to saving heirloom seeds, there’s something for everyone during the month of April. Picking With the Champ: The Art of Morel Hunting with Anthony Williams Tuesday, March 25, 6 p.m.Downtown Lower...

Author, podcast host, screenwriter, and producer Mallory O’Meara joins Willard Library to discuss her book “The Lady from the Black Lagoon” in celebration of Women’s History Month.  According to adult services librarian Brenna LaForge, “The book tells us all about Millicent Patrick, a brilliant woman...

Willard Library is thrilled to announce the 20th season of Battle Creek Reads, continuing its cherished tradition of uniting the community through the shared joy of reading. Since its inception in 2005, the program has brought residents together around impactful stories, starting with its inaugural...

Battle Creek is proud of its history, and no wonder. Founded in the 1830s as a market and mill center for prairie farmers, the city in a few decades would emerge is as “the best-known city of its size in the country.” Many individuals fueled...

It’s tempting when we reflect on those people whose accomplishments we considerhistoric to imagine ourselves at their side, on “the right side of history.” Alas, historytakes no side. Nor does history judge its actors. People do that, and they usually on contemporaryvalues rather than context...

This year’s African American Celebration welcomes Vanessa Ivy Rose, author of “Hall of Fame DNA: The Legacy of Norman ‘Turkey’ Stearns” and host of ABC’s award-winning “Reclaimed: The Forgotten League” podcast. Rose will speak on the Negro Leagues baseball history, the legacy of her grandfather...

Did you receive a tablet, Kindle, or another gadget this holiday season? While new tech can be exciting, figuring out how to set it up and use it can be overwhelming. Don’t worry—our library is here to help! Join us during our special drop-in hours...

Image: Color postcard showing the pavilion and roller coaster on the north end of Goguac Lake, c. 1910 Caption on front: Club House and Roller Coaster, Lake Goguac. Postcards emerged in the mid-19th century as an inexpensive way to send a short message — think of...

Willard Library has several exciting improvements planned for the downtown location this winter, with plans to enhance several spaces and elevate the library experience for the entire community. At the heart of the renovations is a reimagining of the downtown Children’s Room space, aimed to...

Stop by either library location and pick up an Adult Winter Reading bookmark, or download your copy here. For every book you read, fill in the title and author on the bookmark. Read five books and return your bookmark to either location’s information desk by...