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...

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 Willard Library commercial and spread the Willard Library love!...

One Wednesday each month, Willard Library’s downtown lower level will be transformed into a safe, fun space for families, caregivers, and those experiencing dementia to enjoy. CareWell services and Willard Library are collaborating for this monthly “Dementia Friendly Night,” featuring resources, mutual support, and fun. ...

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Willard Library! Santa and his reindeer plan to stop at the library’s downtown location, 7 W. Van Buren St., on Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 4 to 7 p.m.  Tynisha Dungey, director of youth services at Willard...

Willard Library helps kickoff the spooky fall season with horror author Grady Hendrix, who will present his one-of-a-kind one-man show, “How To Sell a Haunted House Live” on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 6 pm. at the Kool Family Community Center, 200 W. Michigan Ave.  Hendrix is...

Willard Library has launched a new monthly program, “Simply Stories” designed to bring storytime to families at convenient weekend hours. The series, created in response to community members expressing a need, provides a wonderful opportunity for parents, caregivers, and young children to  share the love...

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...