Find Your Joy at Huron County Community Library! What brings you joy? Whether it’s cozying up with a new story, learning a new skill, gathering with community or something else, you can find your joy at the Huron County Community Library system. National Library Week, April 19–25, 2026, is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and support lifelong learning. From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities. At HCCL, we invite everyone to join the celebration! Whether you're a longtime patron, a new neighbor, or haven’t visited in a while, now is the perfect time to explore all the library has to offer. Our library provides programs, a Library of Things, free WIFI, play areas, Tonies, and more. Our goal is to ensure that everyone has access to resources that educate, inspire, and connect. Whatever brings you joy, the library has something for everyone. Whether you’re preparing for a career change, launching a business, raising a family, or embracing retirement, [Library Name] is here to support your journey. Libraries serve as hubs for learning, creativity, and connection, helping people of all ages explore new ideas and opportunities. First celebrated in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association and libraries of all types across the country each April. by Jen Farrell, Willard Branch Manager APRIL - MAY 2026 All HCCL locations will be closed May 15 and May 25. Page 2 - Wakeman Youth Page 3 - Wakeman Adult Page 4 - Greenwich Page 5- Greenwich Page 6 - North Fairfield Page 7 - Willard Adult Page 8 - Willard Adult Page 9 - Willard Storytime Page 10 - Willard Youth Page 11 - Willard Book Discussion
Mon, April 6 at 12:30pm – “Taste of Home Easy Everyday Cooking” by Mark Hagen Mon, May 4 at 12:30pm – “Fast & Easy Five-Ingredient Recipes” by Philia Kelnhofer Wed & Fri mornings at 10:30 am Wed & Fri mornings at 10:30 am Wed, April 1 at 10:30 am Wed, April 8 at 10:30 am Wed, April 15 at 10:30 am Wed, April 22 at 10:30 am Wed, April 29 at 10:30 am Storytime! Join Cathy on Wednesdays or Fridays at 10:30am for stories, activities, and more! Wakeman location - Youth Thurs, April 2 from 3:30-6pm Thurs, April 9 from 3:30-6pm Thurs, April 16 from 3:30-6pm Thurs, April 23 from 3:30-6pm Thurs, April 30 from 3:30-6pm Thurs, May 7 from 3:30-6pm Thurs, May 14 from 3:30-6pm Kids! Drop in anytime from 3:30-6 pm on Thursdays for fun activities, crafts, and more! Each week features something new! Recommended for school age children. Homeschool families and kids are invited to join us for a special Kids’ Cookbook Club! Check out a copy of our monthly selection and make your favorite recipe at home to bring to our discussion for everyone to enjoy! Fri, April 3 at 10:30am Fri, April 10 at 10:30am Fri, April 17 at 10:30am Fri, April 24 at 10:30am Fri, May 1 at 10:30am Fri, May 8 at 10:30am Crafternoon
Chair Yoga With “PT Patty” Tues, April 7 at 10:30am Tues, April 21 at 10:30am Tues, May 5 at 10:30am Tues, May 19 at 10:30am Join PT Patty from Integrated Therapeutic Healing for Chair Yoga! Join The Laurels for a morning of fun and information just for seniors! There is a different topic each month and there is always an activity or craft. Tues, April 28 at 10:30 am Tues, May 26 at 10:30 am Pinterest Monday: Propagation Station Fairy Gardens *Sign Up Required* Mon, April 27 at 5:30 pm Make a function mini fairy garden with us! This propagation station will be the perfect size to display and grow on your refrigerators. We’ll be learning while we work on starting seeds and getting those roots to take. Wakeman location - Adult Presented by Join us the last Monday of every month at 5:30pm for a craft or activity just for adults! Who picked this book? Wakeman Book Club Mon, April 20 at 5:30 pm - “Night Magic” by Leigh Ann Henion Mon, May 18 at 5:30 pm- “The Good Earth” by Pearl Buck FOOD FOR THOUGHT COOKBOOK CLUB THE BRADSHAW FAMILY COOKBOOK BY TERRY & TAMMY BRADSHAW APRIL 6, 2026 BETTER HOMES & GARDENS 100 ANNIVERSARY TH NEW COOK BOOK BY BETTER hOMES & GARDENS MAY 4, 2026
Fri, April, 10 at 11 am Fri, April, 17 at 11 am Fri, April, 24 at 11 am Drop by our Greenwich location anytime during the month of May for a fun craft, and a sneak peek at summer reading! Pinterest Monday: Book Bebazzel *Sign Up Required* Mon, May 4 at 5:30 pm Lets kick off Summer Reading with some bedazzled art! Bring one of your favorite books and create a brand new cover by adding bedazzle with diamond art rhinestones. (We’ll have extra books if you don’t have one at home) Greenwich Location Chris will have songs, crafts, games, and more on Friday mornings. Kids of all ages are welcome. Thurs, April 2 at 11 am Exploring Music Try different instruments and learn about the music they make with Jody Chaffee from the Firelands Symphony Orchestra. Homeschool Group Drop In Craft! Pinterest Monday: Propagation Station Fairy Gardens *Sign Up Required* Mon, April 6 at 5:30 pm Make a function mini fairy garden with us! This propagation station will be the perfect size to display and grow on your refrigerators. We’ll be learning while we work on starting seeds and getting those roots to take.
Greenwich Location- Family/Adult Wed, April 15 from 3-5 pm Tissue Paper Stained Glass Butterfly Make a stained glass butterfly using tissue paper and contact paper. Wed, April 1 from 3-5 pm Building Program Have your kids practice their creativity and logic skills by playing with nurcs and magna-tiles. Wed, April 8 from 3-5 pm Magnet Art Use metal, paint, paper, and magnets to create an extrordinary piece of art. Wed, April 22 from 3-5 pm Solar Bugs and Beads Create a bug that is powered by the sun. Check out how Solar Beads works! Wed, April 29 from 3-5 pm Collage Art We will be using magazine pictures to create a poster that shows things you like. Summer Reading plus Mind, body, and sole are coming June 8! Unearth your story this summer at the library!
Craft Day Chair Yoga With “PT Patty” From Integrated Therapeutic Healing Sit n Stitch UV Resin Bookmarks and Fidget Spinners *Sign up required* Fri, April 3 at 1pm Join us to create you own Bookmarker or Fidget Spinners using UV Resin. Book Bedazzel Fri, May 1 at 1pm Lets kick off Summer Reading with some bedazzled art! Bring one of your favorite books and create a brand new cover by adding bedazzle with diamond art rhinestones. (We’ll have extra books if you don’t have one at home) This is an ongoing weekly time for anyone who wants to bring whatever they're making to work together with other like-minded makers to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, rug hook, etc. All are welcome to join! Tues, April 14 at 11am Tues, May 12 at 11am North Fairfield Every Monday morning at 10am Each body is different, with its own history of medical issues, injuries, pain and trauma; with PT Patty’s guidance we can all safely experience the benefits of yoga. All are welcome! Feather Painting Mon April 13 from 3-4:30 pm Create a unique painting using feathers. Mon April 27 from 3-4:30 pm Make a rainy scene using shaving cream and food coloring. Marble Painting
Willard Tech Workshops Tech Thursdays with Jarrad (Willard Computer Lab) Bring your computer questions to the library during Tech Thursdays! Learn at your own pace with help right nearby. Jarrad will be here to answer questions, review topics, and more! Every Thursday at 5 pm. Just drop in with your questions! Willard -Outreach Join us each month on the second Thursday at 10 am at the Willard Enrichment Center for a free craft or activity! You can even stick around afterwards for a yummy lunch provided by the Enrichment Center. *Ages 18 and up* If you have a class idea please call our Willard location and ask for Melissa. Willard -Adult Workshops/Events Fri, April 24 at 11am (Community Room) Join experts to discuss when and how to choose long term care. Fri, May 29 at 11am (Community Room) We’ll be discussing the benefits of a good nap and how to get the best sleep you can. Join Lisa from The Laurels for free donuts and valuable information! Plant Swap at Spring Fest! (Downtown Willard) Sat, May 9 from 10am-2pm Thurs, May 14 at 10am Lets kick off Summer Reading with some bedazzled art! Bring one of your favorite books and create a brand new cover by adding bedazzle with diamond art rhinestones. Thurs, April 9 at 10am Join us and PT Patty, from Integrated Therapeutic, for some Healing for Chair Yoga! Looking for new plants for your yard or house? Or need to get rid of some recently split ones? Look no further! Bring a plant, take a plant! It's that simple! For each plant you bring, you can take one home. Don’t have any plants to swap? That’s okay come down and find a new plant to take home!
In the kitchen with missy Monthly Food Workshops 1st Thursdays at 6pm Willard -Adult Workshops/Events Thurs, April 2 at 6pm Come learn how to create easy protein bowls and bars. We’ll have a variety to try! Thurs, May 7 at 6pm The popular and trendy “Dirty Sodas” are everywhere! Join Missy to find out why! We’ll be creating some of these trendy drinks and snacking on a variety of chips to vote one which is the best! Thurs, April 16 at 6pm (Community Room) Celebreate America 250 with us as we kick off our year long look at local and national history with The History of Women Inventors. Barb will be sharing her research using the Smithsonian History of Women Inventors with us. Pinterest Monday: Book Bebazzel *Sign Up Required* Mon, May 18 at 6pm Lets kick off Summer Reading with some bedazzled art! Bring one of your favorite books and create a brand new cover by adding bedazzle with diamond art rhinestones. (We’ll have extra books if you don’t have one at home) Pinterest Monday: Propagation Station Fairy Gardens *Sign Up Required* Mon, April 20 at 6pm Make a function mini fairy garden with us! This propagation station will be the perfect size to display and grow on your refrigerators. We’ll be learning while we work on starting seeds and getting those roots to take.
Thurs, April 2 at 6:30 pm - Hippoty Hoppity Rabbits Thurs, April 9 at 6:30 pm - Pitter Paddle Puddles Thurs, April 16 at 6:30 pm - DO RE Read MI a Story Thurs, April 23 at 6:30 pm - Earth Friendly Storytime Thurs, April 30 at 6:30 pm - B is for Bugs Willard - Youth Services Wed, April 1 at 10:30 am - Hippoty Hoppity Rabbits Wed, April 8 at 10:30 am - Pitter Paddle Puddles Wed, April 15 at 10:30 am - DO RE Read MI a Story Wed, April 22 at 10:30 am - Earth Friendly Storytime Wed, April 29 at 10:30 am - B is for Bugs Bring your little one on Wednesday mornings or Thursday evenings for Read To Me Storytime with Miss Mitzi! Join us for stories, crafts, songs, and more! Willard -Adult Workshops/Events Tues, April 21 at 6pm (Community Room) Local author, Mark Strecker, will be here to discuss his book and the history of the railroad strike in Ohio. Copies of his book will be available for sale during the event. The Great Railroad Strike in ohio There will be no May storytime as we get ready for summer reading! Stay tuned for some changes this summer coming from miss mitzi! Thank you!
Willard Youth Programs *Suggested For Grades K-5* Tues, April 14 at 4:30 pm (Community Room) This month we will build creations to celebrate the new Super Mario Galaxy movie. What will you build? Bored?.... BINGO! (Community Room) Tues, April 7 at 2pm Keep the boredom at bay, come play BINGO! Oodles of Noodles...Exploring Ramen (Community Room) Thurs, April 9 at 4:30pm Who doesn’t love Ramen!! National Ramen Noodle Day in the US is celebrated on April 4th every year. We will be celebrating here at the library on April 9th. We will discuss the origins of instant noodles, play a game and of course, sample ramen noodles with our own ramen bar! *Some ingredients may contain nuts* Have you visited the Storybook Trail at Willard City Park? It's the perfect time to take a walk with your family and enjoy the newest book. Join us every month for some LEGO fun! We’ll have a featured building challenge. Spring Crafts (Youth Services Department) Mon, April 6 from 9am - 5pm Drop by our Youth Services Department for some Spring crafts all day long! (While supplies last) Tues, May 12 at 4:30 pm (Community Room) Join us to build! This month we will celebrate the opening of Cedar Point by building something you might see at Cedar Point It’s National Library Week! “Find Your Joy” Scavenger Hunt Mon, April 20 to Sat, April 25 ALL DAY Look around the Youth Services Department to find the hidden, numbered word "JOY" Fill in the blanks to answer the question and get a special treat to celebrate! Find You Joy....Share Your Joy (Community Room) Mon, April 20 at 4:30pm Make a bracelet. Share a bracelet! I”Love You a Bunch Bouquet!” (Community Room) Tues, May 5 at 4:30pm Join us to craft a gift for someone special! *While supplies last* Spring Fest (Downtown Willard) Sat, May 9 from 10am-2pm Join us during Spring Fest for Sillie Tillie and her special balloon creations from 11am-1pm! Join us for some Wheel of Prizes Fun, Touch-A-Truck, and more!
Monday Reads (Willard) Monday Reads meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 10am in the Willard (Community Room) Mon, April 13 at 10 am - “The River We Remember” by William Kent Krueger Mon, May 11 at 10 am - "More or Less Maddy” by Lisa Genova Reader's Advisory & Book Discussion Turn The Page Book Discussion (Willard) Join us in Willard the last Thursday of each month for our evening book discussion! Come discuss, laugh, and learn with a new title each month. *For information on how to join please email velmlinger@huroncolib.org* (Community Room) Thurs, April 30 at 6pm - “Tom Lake” by Ann Patchett Thurs, May 28 at 6 pm - “The Queens of Crime” by Marie Benedict https://www.huroncolib.org/services/betteroffread We occasionally send important programming updates via email and text message through Patron Point. Please take a moment during your next visit to the library to verify that the cell phone number and email address on your account are correct so you don’t miss any announcements.
Willard Memorial Library 6 West Emerald St Willard, OH 44890 419-933-8564 419-933-4783 (fax) Greenwich Public Library 4 New St. Greenwich, OH 44837 419-752-7331 419-752-6801 (fax) Wakeman Community Library 33 Pleasant St. Wakeman, OH 44889 440-839-2976 440-839-2560 (fax) North Fairfield Public Library 5 East Main St. North Fairfield, OH 44855 419-744-2285 419-744-2115 (fax) We have Tonies available for check out at our Willard and Greenwich locations. From favorite characters to audiobooks. Check one out today!
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