Past Events

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A person smiling, next to a cover of "This Book is Anti-Racist" by Tiffany Jewell. Brick wall background.

Virtual Author Talk: Tiffany Jewell

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

A person seated beside two book covers titled "The Housemaid's Secret" and "The Housemaid is Watching" by Freida McFadden.

Virtual Author Talk: Freida McFadden

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Man with glasses, mustache, business attire, smiling.

Local Author Spotlight: Kelley Coures

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

It's an event flyer for "Feel the History" presenting a premiere of documentary shorts at Willard Public Library on June 10 at 6:00 pm.

Feel the History Premiere

6:00-7:00

Person working on a colorful craft project with yarn, near a window with a hanging suncatcher.

Adult Crafternoon: Cellophane Suncatchers

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Man beside a book titled "For the Love of Mars" with a rocket on the cover, over a Smithsonian watermark.

Virtual Author Talk: Matt Shindell Ph.D.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

A smiling person with two books by R.F. Kuang: "Babel" and "Yellowface."

Virtual Author Talk: Rebecca F. Kuang

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event poster for a neighborhood exploration talk about Tepe Park, set for May 21, 2024, at 6:30 PM, during National Preservation Month.

Exploration of a Neighborhood: Tepe Park by Jason Hardgrave

May 21
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Beyond Books - Author Dani Grace Visits WPL

📚 Beyond Books 📚

2024 lecture event flyer featuring a smiling man, details about the date, location, and guest speaker Sampson Levingston.

2024 Randall and Amy Shephard Lecture: Sampson Levingston

May 9 @ 6:00-7:00 pm

A graphic for a Mother's Day Craft event at Willard Public Library on May 7th with icons in the letters "B" and "B".

Beyond Books - Mothers Day Craft

Join us at 4:00 pm for a Mother's Day Craft. Make a heartfelt card to take home and give to mom on her special day.

Handmade bookmarks with leaf designs, colorful splashes, ribbons, and feathers on a book page background.

Adult Crafternoon: Watercolor Doodle Bookmarks

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Steampunk-inspired coffee cup and saucer with cog and gear decorations, accompanied by watch parts.

Steampunk Tea Party and Victorian Parlor Games

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Beginning Genealogy

🌟 Unlock Your Family's Past: Join Us for "Beginning Genealogy" 🌳

A promotional flyer for a presentation on E. A. Richardson by Pat Sides at Willard Public Library on April 16, 2024.

E.A. Richardson: Bard of the Hoosierland presented by Pat Sides

April 16
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Elegant room with chairs, tables, bookshelves, and "Live From the Bayard Room" text overlay.

Live Birthday Q&A and Chat

Get ready to celebrate our library’s 139th birthday with us! Join Archivist Hannah and Assistant Librarian Stacie for a special YouTube Live event…

Victorian-style building with a "Celebrate 139 years" banner, party hat, confetti, and an American flag.

History Tours

Step into the captivating world of our library’s history! Join us for a day of history tours on March 23rd, as we celebrate the legacy of our library…

The Sky Over Angel Mounds presented by Mike Linderman

March 19
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

A man in a suit with a graphic overlay promoting "Total Eclipse Indiana 2024."

Solar Eclipse Information Session Presented By 14News Meteorologist Byron Douglas

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Live Q&A And WPL History Chat!

Join us for a Facebook Live event on March 14th at 3:30 PM! Archivist Hannah Thomason and Assistant Librarian Stacie will be diving into the…

Craft event poster for Paper Egg Tree Ornaments at Willard Public Library, March 7th.

Adult Crafternoon: Paper Egg Tree Ornaments

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

A book cover titled "Dinners with Ruth" by Nina Totenberg, featuring a portrait of a woman and a small inset photo of two women.

Virtual Author Talk: Nina Totenberg

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

A smiling woman with blonde hair, wearing a blue top and a necklace, standing outdoors.

Local Author Spotlight: Dr. Donna D. Kincheloe, DNP, RN

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Toddler Playtime

February 28
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A smiling woman and a book cover titled "Radical Candor" by Kim Scott.

Virtual Author Talk: Kim Scott

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Illustration of raised fists, multiple skin tones, and text about African American resistance stories in Evansville.

When African Americans in Evansville Said “NO”

February 26
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Southwestern Indiana Historical Society presents "Lincoln: The Wilderness Years" by Joshua Clayburn

Lincoln the Wildness Years presented by Joshua Claybourn

February 20
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

A person smiling with a book titled "Hell of a Book" by Jason Mott, displaying a National Book Award winner seal.

Virtual Author Talk: Jason Mott

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

A smiling woman with a plant in the background, encircled by a dotted line border.

The Genealogy Roll-Up

February 13
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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