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Willard Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
We honor and thank all who have served our nation with courage and dedication.
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#VeteransDay #WillardPublicLibrary #HonoringOurHeroes #ThankYouVeterans #CommunityStrong #USA
November 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
✨ Have a look at what's going on at WPL this week ✨
(Flyer showing Willard Library events for the week)
#WillardPublicLibrary #SupportLibraries #EvansvilleIndiana
November 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
TOMORROW, Evansville African American Museum Curator Tory Schendel-Vyvoda presents "Preservation Through Storytelling: The Evansville African American Museum" at the Friends of Willard Library Annual Lecture!
🕰️ Mon, Nov. 10, 2025, at 6:30 PM
🎟️ FREE for ALL
📌 Browning Gallery (Lower Level)
November 9, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Image with text that reads: What book would you love to curl up with on a chilly autumn day?
#WPLwantstoknow #books #reading
November 8, 2025 at 2:22 PM
🎄Bring the spirit of the season home! Stop by the library to browse our beautiful creches and nativity scenes, now available for purchase.
Limited styles and sizes — find the perfect piece to brighten your holidays before they’re gone!🎄
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November 7, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Join us at the Willard Public Library on December 2nd at 5pm for live music, Storytelling, and decorating. There will also be photo opportunites with Father Christmas and Krampus! We hope to see you there!
#VictorianChristmas #WillardPublicLibrary
November 6, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Did you know this November marks 105 years since the women of Evansville cast their ballots for the first time? Following the 19th Amendment in 1920, Evansville women proudly exercised their new right to vote.

#ThrowbackThursday #TBT #LocalHistory #Voting #Evansville #IndianaHistory #USHistory
November 6, 2025 at 10:55 AM
We are less than a week away from the Friends of Willard Library Annual Lecture! Join us as Tory Schendel-Vyvoda presents "Preservation Through Storytelling: The Evansville African American Museum!"
🕰️ Mon, Nov. 10, 2025, at 6:30 PM
🎟️ FREE for ALL
📌 Browning Gallery (Lower Level)
November 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Willard Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
We honor and thank all who have served our nation with courage and dedication.
Image shows a WPL Closure Flyer
#VeteransDay #WillardPublicLibrary #HonoringOurHeroes #ThankYouVeterans #CommunityStrong #USA
November 4, 2025 at 5:08 PM
🍂✨ Join us at 4pm on Thursday, November 6 to make your own festive wooden bead napkin rings — the perfect handmade touch for your Thanksgiving table! 🦃 ✨🍂

Enjoy light refreshments, good company, and a beautiful set of four napkin rings that are all your own! All supplies provided!

November 3, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Thank you to everyone who shared messages and memories of your pets this October.
As Día de los Muertos closes today, we honor this beautiful tradition that blends ancient Aztec rituals with All Souls’ Day. It’s a celebration of family, where the guests of honor are those who’ve gone before us. 🌼
November 2, 2025 at 11:01 PM
🌎✨ Don’t miss this virtual author talk! ✨🌎

Join us on Wednesday, November 5 at 1 PM as Joseph Lee discusses his powerful memoir "Nothing More of This Land." In it, Lee dives into what it means to belong, to protect your roots, and to reclaim your story.
November 2, 2025 at 9:13 PM
✨ Have a look at what's going on at WPL this week ✨
(Flyer showing Willard Library events for the week)
#WillardPublicLibrary #SupportLibraries #EvansvilleIndiana
November 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🍂 November 1 – December 30 🍂
Falling prices alert! Stop by the library to check out our selected T-shirts — now 50% off!
Sizes and styles are limited, so cozy up to these deals before they disappear!
Image shows WPL flyer for half off items
November 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Willard Public Library will be closed Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday.
We are grateful for our community and wish you all a wonderful holiday filled with warmth and gratitude.
November 1, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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October 31, 2025 at 5:30 PM
👻 Visit Eerie Curiosities at the Library! Bring headphones & scan QR codes! #Spooktober #HauntedLibrary
🕯️ Explore the haunted Library’s Eerie Curiosities! Hear chilling tales! #SpookySeason
🕰️ Step into Eerie Curiosities—if you dare! Stories await! #WillardPublicLibrary #Spooktober
October 31, 2025 at 2:45 PM
What gives you the chills this time of year? To learn more about Ireland and its traditions, try Mango Languages’ Irish course (for free through Willard Public Library!) 👻
October 30, 2025 at 10:36 PM
🎃 Tomorrow’s the day! 🎃

Join us at Willard Public Library on Friday, October 31 for Trick or Treat at WPL — happening all day long!

We can’t wait to see you tomorrow! 💛

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October 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Washington Square Mall, Indiana’s first enclosed shopping center, opened in Evansville on October 31, 1963. What was your favorite place to shop at in the mall?

#TBT #ThrowbackThursday #IndianaHistory #LocalHistory #Evansville
October 30, 2025 at 9:55 AM
👻 Visit Eerie Curiosities at the Library! Bring headphones & scan QR codes! #Spooktober #HauntedLibrary
🕯️ Explore the haunted Library’s Eerie Curiosities! Hear chilling tales! #SpookySeason
🕰️ Step into Eerie Curiosities—if you dare! Stories await! #WillardPublicLibrary #Spooktober
October 29, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Stop by the library after hours.....you may see something spooktacular!
Video shows ghostly images in the windows after closed
#spookyseason #Greyladyghost #willardpubliclibrary #spooktober
October 29, 2025 at 1:18 AM
💀✨ Eerie Curiosities creeps in October 24! ✨💀

A chilling transformation is underway—three haunted realms will soon emerge...
📖 Malevolent Chaos
🎲 Don’t Play Games After Dark
🖼️ The Haunted Museum

⚠️ PLEASE NOTE: Some displays may be too spooky for younger or sensitive visitors.
October 28, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Elmo gets it, your tots will too...
Join us every Tuesday at 10am for Toddler Time!
#toddlertime #earlyliteracy #libraryfun
October 28, 2025 at 12:13 PM
👻 Visit Eerie Curiosities at the Library! Bring headphones & scan QR codes! #Spooktober #HauntedLibrary
🕯️ Explore the haunted Library’s Eerie Curiosities! Hear chilling tales! #SpookySeason
🕰️ Step into Eerie Curiosities—if you dare! Stories await! #WillardPublicLibrary #Spooktober
October 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM