Dec 2025
Boba & Anime
Teen Event: Boba & Anime Friday, December 12th from 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Willmar Public Library Join us to watch anime and enjoy some boba tea with friends. This program is for teens only. No registration is required.
Find out more »WPL Junk Journal Club
WPL Junk Journal Club Tuesday, December 16th at 2 pm in the Multipurpose Room at the Willmar Public Library For this program, we will be making Jane Austen-inspired Accordion Fold Domino Booklet in honor of her 250th birthday! New to junk journaling? Come and craft with us and learn all about it! Snacks and light refreshments provided!
Find out more »Paper Poinsettia Adult Art Program
Paper Poinsettia Adult Art Program Tuesday, December 16th at 5:30 pm in the Multipurpose Room at the Willmar Public Library Join us to make paper poinsettias! To sign up for this program, please follow this link.
Find out more »Teen Movie Night
Teen Movie Night (Every 3rd Wednesday) 5:30pm in the Multipurpose Room We will be watching Freakier Friday (PG-13) Hang out with us at the library and enjoy a free movie with your friends! Popcorn and refreshments will be provided. Ages 11-18 only. No registration required.
Find out more »Cozy Book Club
Cozy Book Club Tuesday, Dec. 17th at 5:30pm in the Multipurpose Room at the Willmar Public Library 5:30-6 pm: Social (half)hour 6-6:45 pm: Curl up with your book 6:45 – 7:30 pm: Discussion During Cozy Book Club, participants can come and go at any time! Curated for those who want low-stress socialization, all are encouraged to bring the book they are currently reading and even a blanket, cushion, or pillow! If a patron just wants to come to read with…
Find out more »WPL Book Club
Willmar Public Library Book Club Thursday, Dec. 18th at noon in the Multipurpose Room Join us to discuss The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon! Food and drink will be provided. January 2026’s book will be Atmosphere: A Love Story by Taylor Jenkins Reid. February 2026’s book will be The Quiet Librarian by Allen Eskens. March 2026’s book will be With a Vengeance by Riley Sager.
Find out more »Movie Matinee
Movie Matinee Friday, Dec. 19th at 2 pm in the Multipurpose Room at the Willmar Public Library We will be watching: Superman Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be provided!
Find out more »Teen Event: Create a Gift
Teen Event: Create a Gift Monday, December 22 from 1:30 – 3:30 pm at the Willmar Public Library Create a craft project of your choice for a holiday gift using a variety of our supplies. We will provide: markers, beads, wire, die-cut shape paper punches, stickers, ribbon, cardstock and glue. Or, create your own individual artwork with acrylic paints on canvas. We will provide the supplies, you provide the creativity! This event is for teens ages 12 – 18. Registration…
Find out more »Teen Event: Cocoa and Cozy Books
Teen Event: Cocoa and Cozy Books Monday, December 29 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm at the Willmar Public Library Join us to meet new friends, enjoy a hot cocoa bar while you read, and talk about what you’ve read. Bring a blanket and/or pillow to help you be cozy. We will spend some time visiting, and some time reading. Stop in and read with us on one of your free days of winter break!
Find out more »Jan 2026
Dakota 38 Screening
Dakota 38 Screening Friday, January 2nd at 2 pm in the Multipurpose Room at the Willmar Public Library In commemoration of the 38 Native Americans hanged on December 26th, 1862, we will be screening the movie Dakota 38. This film is about Jim Miller, a Native American who had a dream about riding horseback in the plains of South Dakota. He eventually organized a ride to honor the 38 Native Americans killed in the largest mass execution in U.S. History…
Find out more »Classic Movie Night
Classic Movie Night Tuesday, January 6th at 5:30 pm at the Willmar Public Library in the Multipurpose Room This month’s movie is The Grapes of Wrath Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be provided! No registration is required!
Find out more »Lego Club
Lego Club at the Willmar Public Library Test your creativity and skills every first Wednesday of the month at 4pm.
Find out more »Cozy Book Club
Cozy Book Club Tuesday, Jan. 13th at 5:30pm in the Multipurpose Room at the Willmar Public Library 5:30-6 pm: Social (half)hour 6-6:45 pm: Curl up with your book 6:45 – 7:30 pm: Discussion During Cozy Book Club, participants can come and go at any time! Curated for those who want low-stress socialization, all are encouraged to bring the book they are currently reading and even a blanket, cushion, or pillow! If a patron just wants to come to read with…
Find out more »WPL Book Club
Willmar Public Library Book Club Thursday, January 15th at noon in the Multipurpose Room at the Willmar Public Library Meet upstairs in the multi-purpose room every month on the third Thursday. Snacks and beverages provided, but feel free to bring a lunch! Join us to discuss Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid! Food and drink will be provided. February’s book will be The Quiet Librarian by Allen Eskens. March’s book will be With a Vengeance by Riley Sager. April’s book will be The Book Club for Troublesome…
Find out more »Movie Matinee
Movie Matinee Friday, January 16th at 2 pm in the Multipurpose Room at the Willmar Public Library We will be watching: The Naked Gun Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be provided!
Find out more »Hot Cocoa & Creations
Hot Cocoa & Creations Tuesday, January 20th at 5:30 pm in the Multipurpose Room at the Willmar Public Library Join us for a hot chocolate bar and a guided painting session! Due to limited supplies, please pre-register to give us an idea of a headcount by following this link.
Find out more »Crafter Dark at the Willmar Public Library
Crafter Dark at the Willmar Public Library Wednesday, January 28th at 6 pm in the Multipurpose Room Bring in whatever craft you are working on (knitting, diamond painting, etc.) and socialize with other crafters! Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Find out more »Feb 2026
Lego Club
Lego Club at the Willmar Public Library Test your creativity and skills every first Wednesday of the month at 4pm.
Find out more »Mar 2026
Lego Club
Lego Club at the Willmar Public Library Test your creativity and skills every first Wednesday of the month at 4pm.
Find out more »Apr 2026
Lego Club
Lego Club at the Willmar Public Library Test your creativity and skills every first Wednesday of the month at 4pm.
Find out more »May 2026
Lego Club
Lego Club at the Willmar Public Library Test your creativity and skills every first Wednesday of the month at 4pm.
Find out more »Jun 2026
Lego Club
Lego Club at the Willmar Public Library Test your creativity and skills every first Wednesday of the month at 4pm.
Find out more »Jul 2026
Lego Club
Lego Club at the Willmar Public Library Test your creativity and skills every first Wednesday of the month at 4pm.
Find out more »Aug 2026
Lego Club
Lego Club at the Willmar Public Library Test your creativity and skills every first Wednesday of the month at 4pm.
Find out more »Sep 2026
Lego Club
Lego Club at the Willmar Public Library Test your creativity and skills every first Wednesday of the month at 4pm.
Find out more »Oct 2026
Lego Club
Lego Club at the Willmar Public Library Test your creativity and skills every first Wednesday of the month at 4pm.
Find out more »Nov 2026
Lego Club
Lego Club at the Willmar Public Library Test your creativity and skills every first Wednesday of the month at 4pm.
Find out more »Dec 2026
Lego Club
Lego Club at the Willmar Public Library Test your creativity and skills every first Wednesday of the month at 4pm.
Find out more »