Willard Public Library

05/31/2026

Virtual Author Talk | Wednesday, June 3 | 1:00 PM

Where can a quilt and a butter cow both be award winners? Join a virtual discussion with Mary Savig, curator at the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery, to explore the art, craft, and blue-ribbon ambitions of state fairs.

Register and submit your questions for the author at the link in our comments.

05/30/2026

Only one week until Willard's Summer Bash and Annual Book Sale!
Plan your food strategy now. You'll need to refuel before the bag sale.

A big thank you to our lunchtime food truck lineup: Nathan's Famous Franchise Food Truck , Tulum's Mexican Cuisine, Steve's Oink-N-Squeel Barbecue Sauce, Uncle G’s Lemon Smashers , Sweet Dreams À La Mode, and Kona Ice!

05/28/2026

Did you know Evansville was once known as the “Refrigerator Capital of the World”? In the early 1900s, companies like Servel made the city a national leader in refrigerator manufacturing, employing thousands of workers and helping shape Evansville’s industrial legacy. At one point, refrigerators built here were found in homes across America.

05/26/2026

05/24/2026

Reminder: we are closed on Monday for Memorial Day.
Please do not stand outside rattling the doors like Victorian ghosts.

05/23/2026

We called in reinforcements.
Because we refuse to have a boring summer.
Community partners are joining us for Willard's Summer Bash:
Hands-on experiences. History. Games. Artistic endeavors.
See you Saturday, June 6.

05/22/2026

Children’s Summer Reading has begun.
Tiny bookworms, this is your moment.
Consider this your official sign from the library universe to read more books.
Sign up now. Starting tomorrow, track reading and earn prizes for every completed log turned in.
Because unearthing new stories should come with treasures.
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Join us for our Summer Reading Program! Reading logs open May 23, and sign ups start May 1st and lasts throughout the summer.

05/21/2026

Did you know Ellis Park, just south of Evansville, is one of the oldest continuously operating horse racing tracks in the country?
Originally called Dade Park, it has been a beloved summer tradition for generations. Opened in 1922 just across the river from Evansville, the track quickly became a major destination for horse racing, drawing crowds from throughout the Tri-State for exciting races, social gatherings, and community events.
Today, Ellis Park continues that legacy nearly a century later, serving as both a piece of living history and a reminder of how important entertainment, sports, and community traditions are to the story of the Evansville area.