Library District

Library District

Preschool Storytime with Mr. Cole: Butterflies

May 9th, 2025 9:30 am

Join Mr. Cole on Friday, May 9th @ 9:30AM for Preschool Story Time: Buttflies. There will be fun-filled books read and an exciting activity to go with the theme! Ages 2-5 are welcome and NO library card is required. See you there!

WPL Preschool Story Time - Bookworm

May 13th, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Join Ms Maddie for Preschool Story Time! This week's theme is Bookworm. No library card required!

WPL Preschool Story Time - Bookworm

May 14th, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Join Ms Maddie for Preschool Story Time! This week's theme is Bookworm. No library card required!

Bingo Night at the Gilman-Danforth District Library

May 14th, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Bingo Night at the Gilman-Danforth District Library is Wednesday, May 14th at 5:00PM. There will be prizes to win and snacks provided. See you there!

WPL Preschool Story Time - Gardens

May 20th, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Join Ms Maddie for Preschool Story Time! This week's theme is Gardens. No library card required!

The Magical Mystery Tour: The Beatle Years & Beyond

May 20th, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Meet James D. Jones from WGFA 94.1 FM and explore his extensive collection of Beatles records & memorabilia! Join us for stories, music, & fun! No registration required. All ages!

WPL Preschool Story Time - Gardens

May 21st, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Join Ms Maddie for Preschool Story Time! This week's theme is Gardens. No library card required!

Preschool Storytime with Mr. Cole: Trains

May 23rd, 2025 9:30 am

Join Mr. Cole on Friday, May 23rd @ 9:30AM for Preschool Story Time: Trains. There will be fun-filled books read and an exciting activity to go with the theme! Ages 2-5 are welcome and NO library card is required. See you there!

Noble Discontent: Louisa May Alcott

May 23rd, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us for a first person theatrical performance: Debra Miller will portray Louisa May Alcott at the Watseka Public Library on Friday, May 23rd at 7PM. Poet and author, abolitionist and nurse, patriot and suffragist; Louisa May Alcott was so much more than the author of Little Women. In this 45 minute performance, the audience meets with this prolific American author at the height of her health and success.

Space is limited and sign up is required to attend the performance. Please stop by the front desk or call (815) 432-4544 to reserve your spot. (Ages 12 and up)