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WPL Preschool Story Time - Dragons

August 19th, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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

WPL Preschool Story Time - Dragons

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

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

Preschool Storytime with Mr. Cole: Back to School

August 21st, 2025 10:30 am

Preschool Storytime with Mr. Cole is back with a new time! Join us every Thursday at 10:30AM at the Gilman-Danforth District Library for fun themes, great stories, and exciting activities. First theme: Back to School on Aug 21

I-Cash Assistance Event

August 25th, 2025 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ staff will be at the Watseka Public Library on Monday, August 25th at 10:30AM to 12:30PM, to help reunite citizens with missing money property through the I-Cash program.

WPL Baby Book Club

August 26th, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Join Jeanne Brown for Baby Book Club! Sessions are every 4th Tuesday of the month. No library card required.

WPL Preschool STEAM Activity Day

August 27th, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Join us at the Watseka Public Library for a STEAM activity day! No library card required.

Preschool Storytime with Mr. Cole: Elephants

August 28th, 2025 10:30 am

Get ready for a trunk-load of fun! Join Mr. Cole for Preschool Storytime this Thursday, Aug 28th at 10:30AM! Ages 2-5 are welcome and NO library card is required. See you there!

Watercolor at Willowhaven

September 17th, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Social Security, Retirement Income, and Tax Planning

September 22nd, 2025 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

We are excited to welcome professionals from the Society for Financial Awareness back to the library for a free, informative session where you will...

  • Understand how new Social Security rules effective January 2025 could impact your benefits
  • Discover how Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) affect your retirement income and taxes
  • Learn how Roth conversions and smart tax planning can help maximize your income each year
  • Explore how different retirement accounts and investments can reduce your overall tax burden
  • See why creating a structured income plan is essential for long-term retirement success

Kindly register for your seat in advance, but walk-ins are also welcome!

Friends of the Library BOOK SALE

October 3rd, 2025 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Stop in and shop to support the library during our semiannual Friends of the Library Book Sale! 
You will find a wide assortment of... hardbacks, paperbacks, DVDs, non-fiction, fiction, young adult books, children's books, and miscellaneous items! 
Cash and card are accepted.