Upcoming Events
Teen Poetry Slam
Thursday, April 30, 3-4 p.m., Downtown Lower Level
Step into the spotlight and let your words hit the mic! Join us at the library for a teen poetry slam where voices are bold, stories are real, and creativity takes center stage.
Whether you’re performing your own work or cheering from the crows, this is time to express yourself, connect with other teens, and feel the power of spoken word. No experience needed; just bring your voice, your vibes, and your love for poetry. Poetry must be appropriate for a library setting. Poems will be judged by a panel of library staff and prizes will be awarded for the best poems.
Click here to view/download the Poetry Slam guidelines rubric.
Teen Writing Contest
March 1 – April 30
Got a story to tell? Participate in our teen writing contest and put your creativity on the page.
Whether you love poetry, short stories, or personal essays, this is your chance to share your
voice, explore new ideas., and be recognized for your writing. A winner from each age group
(Grades 5-6, 7-9, and 10-12) will receive a $50 giftcard. For more information, visit the library’s
website at willardlibrary.org. Short stories, personal essays and poetry will be accepted by
email only. Email submissions to [email protected]. Please include in your email
your name, age, grade, address, phone number and school you attend. Submissions will be
accepted March 1 – April 30.
Click here to view/download the rubric for the Teen Writing Contest rules
ConnectED
Students in Battle Creek Public Schools, Harper Creek Community Schools, Lakeview School District, and Pennfield Schools are able to access Willard Library books and resources with their student identification numbers.
How to use it:
On the library website, Click on “account” and use your child’s Student ID Number for the library card number and the last four digits of your telephone number registered with the school for the PIN. If you do not know your child’s ID number you may obtain it from the school’s online Parent Portal or from your child’s school.
This student ID number and PIN can also be used to access the library’s digital content through the Libby, Hoopla, and Freegal apps.
It can be used to check library materials and sign in to computers on-site at the library. If you don’t know whether your child has a library card, or you have trouble logging in, please call the library at 269-968-8166, ext. 512.
