Celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month this September with Willard Library and the American Library Association! The library invites everyone to discover the incredible resources and opportunities available at Willard Library by signing up for a library card.  Director of Youth Services Tynisha Dungey explained...

Willard Library was honored earlier this week to be awarded the “Regional Friends of Girl Scouting Certificate” from the Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan. Local troops utilized the downtown library location’s meeting rooms on several occasions to host first aid and CPR classes, as well...

We are thrilled to introduce a new, upgraded fish tank that brings a touch of nature to the library space. Located on the downtown location’s main floor, the tank is home to a variety of colorful fish that greet visitors of all ages. The tank...

Discover. Grow. Connect. at Willard Library as we ignite imagination, fuel creativity, develop skills, offer interaction, and nurture a lifelong love of reading. Share our new Willard Library commercial and spread the Willard Library love!...

Download your Adventure Begins in Battle Creek Summer Reading logs below here. Click on the link for your age range below and print it out at home or pick up a printed log at either library location. Adult Logs | Teen Logs (5th through 12th...

Willard Library will again host a  full week of programs in honor of Juneteenth, including an exhibit highlighting the work of Dorothy Martich, a global exploration of headwrapping, a performance by African Masquerade Dancers, and more.  Tynisha Dungey, director of youth services and community engagement...

Every Tuesday at 10 a.m., enjoy the popular Super Tuesdays programs featuring a variety of entertainment the whole family will enjoy! All Super Tuesday programs are located at the Miller Stone Building, 77 Capital Ave N.E...

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...

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...

Each month, our social services information librarian, Stephanie Boyd, invites a local organization to discuss the resources they offer and the services they provide. Tune in every first Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. on our YouTube channel or Facebook page to watch the live...