WILLARD SOCCER COMPLEX Welcome to the Feb/March edition of the library’s Programming Guide! This issue highlights our spring programs for all ages. Each of our libraries offers unique programming researched and implemented with the interests of the local community in mind. Please let us know if there are specific programs you would like to see offered for you and your neighbors. We are also excited to host community forums this spring to help develop our 2027–2031 Strategic Plan. These forums are designed to gather feedback on our current services and identify future community needs. Please mark your calendars to attend the forum at your local library. Wakeman - Monday, March 23 @ 6 pm Greenwich - Wednesday, March 25 @ 6 pm North Fairfield - Monday, March 30 @ 6pm Willard - Tuesday, March 31 @ 6 pm Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you soon. by Laura Lee Wilson, Director FEB - MARCH 2026 All HCCL locations will be closed Feb 16 PRE-K - 6 GRADE RAIN DATE MARCH 29 AT 1:00 TH SAT, MARCH 28 AT 11AM EGG HUNT WILLARD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION PRESENTS SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY THE EASTER BUNNY! EVENT SUPPORTED BY WBA, KIWANIS, ANEW, HURON COUNTY COMMUNITY LIBRARY & CITY OF WILLARD FOOD! GAMES! LIBRARY CRAFT! 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, Feb 2 at 12:30pm – Found Recipes: Beloved Vintage Recipes Worth Sharing by Betty Crocker Mon, March 2 at 12:30pm – Six Sisters’ Stuff Healthy Eats Wed & Fri mornings at 10:30 am Wed & Fri mornings at 10:30 am Wed, Feb 4 at 10:30 am Wed, Feb 11 at 10:30 am Wed, Feb 18 at 10:30 am Wed, Feb 25 at 10:30 am Wed, March 4 at 10:30 am Wed, March 11 at 10:30 am Wed, March 18 at 10:30 am Wed, March 25 at 10:30 am Storytime! Join Cathy on Wednesdays or Fridays at 10:30am for stories, activities, and more! Wakeman location - Youth Thurs, Feb 5 from 3:30-6pm Thurs, Feb 12 from 3:30-6pm Thurs, Feb 19 from 3:30-6pm Thurs, Feb 26 from 3:30-6pm Thurs, March 5 from 3:30-6pm Thurs, March 12 from 3:30-6pm Thurs, March 19 from 3:30-6pm Thurs, March 26 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, Feb 6 at 10:30am Fri, Feb 13 at 10:30am Fri, Feb 20 at 10:30am Fri, Feb 27 at 10:30am Fri, March 6 at 10:30am Fri, March 13 at 10:30am Fri, March 20 at 10:30am Fri, March 27 at 10:30am Crafternoon Life Size Candyland! Mon, March 16 to Fri, March 20 ALL DAY Stop by our Children’s Area for a special game of Candyland!
Chair Yoga With “PT Patty” Tues, Feb 3 at 10:30am Tues, Feb 17 at 10:30am Tues, March 3 at 10:30am Tues, March 17 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, Feb 24 at 10:30 am - “Physical Activity” with Dr. Gudimella Tues, March 31 at 10:30 am - A look at “Organic vs. Nonorganic Alternative Protein Sources” with Dr. Gudimella Pinterest Monday: Scorch Paint Sign *Sign Up Required* Mon, Feb 23 at 5:30 pm Join us for a free workshop on using scorch painting to create a personalized “burned” wood sign. Pinterest Monday: Morse Code Jewelry Workshop *Sign Up Required* Mon, March 30 at 5:30 pm Have you seen the trendy morse code jewelry on TikTok? Come learn how to make your own personalized necklace or bracelet with Missy. 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, Feb 9 at 5:30 pm - “When You Look Like Your Passport Photo, It’s Time To Go Home” by Erma Bombeck Mon, March 16 at 5:30 pm- “The CIA Book Club” by Charlie English FOOD FOR THOUGHT COOKBOOK CLUB “Betty Crocker Found Recipes” by Betty Crocker Mon, Feb. 2 at 6pm “The Dinner Doctor” by Anne Byrn Mon, Mar. 2 at 6pm
Thurs, Mar 5 at 11 am Engineering Extravaganza Come build with us. Experience engineering with different projects. Thurs, Feb 5 at 11 am Pet Cents Finance is fun as we learn about money and financial responsibility. FallIn Love With A "Mystery" Book Kids! In February fall in love with a new book! Check out one of our wrapped picture books to enter the prize drawing. Pinterest Monday: Morse Code Jewelry Workshop *Sign Up Required* Mon, March 2 at 5:30 pm Have you seen the trendy morse code jewelry on TikTok? Come learn how to make your own personalized necklace or bracelet with Missy. Pinterest Monday: Scorch Paint Sign *Sign Up Required* Mon, Feb 2 at 5:30 pm Join us for a free workshop on using scorch painting to create a personalized “burned” wood sign. Greenwich Location Chris will have songs, crafts, games, and more on Friday mornings. Kids of all ages are welcome. Fri, Feb, 13 at 11 am Fri, Feb, 20 at 11 am Fri, Feb, 27 at 11 am Fri, Mar, 6 at 11 am Fri, Mar, 13 at 11 am Fri, Mar, 20 at 11 am Fri, Mar, 27 at 11 am Homeschool Group Arm Knitting Workshop: Infinity Scarf *Sign Up Required* Wed, Feb 11 at 5:30 pm Come learn how to arm knit with us during this free workshop. We’ll be learning how to make an infinity scarf.
Wed Feb 4 from 5:30 -7 pm Wed Mar 4 from 5:30 -7 pm A new community-led book club is meeting in Greenwich. For more information contact our Greenwich Location. Book Club Greenwich Location- Family/Adult Wed, Feb 11 from 3-5 pm Sand Art Hearts We will be using sand to make a Valentine and necklace. Wed, Feb 4 from 3-5 pm Coding Toys Kids! Practice your creativity and logic skills by playing with coding toys. Wed, Feb 25 from 3-5 pm Puffy Snowman Enjoy using puffy paint to make a snowman that looks like snow. Wed, Feb 18 from 3-5 pm Magnet Science Experiments Learn about magnets with fun hands-on experiments. Wed, Mar 4 drop-in between 3-5 pm Library Mini-golf Explore our children's storybooks by playing our library’s mini-golf course. Wed, Mar 11 from 3-5 pm Aluminum Foil Shamrock Make a shiny shamrock painting with aluminum foil, paint and Q-tips. Wed, Mar 25 from 3-5 pm Hanging Decoration Find a way to recycle old CDs by making a hanging decoration out of them. Wed, Mar 18 from 3-5 pm Coding Toys Kids! Practice your creativity and logic skills by playing with coding toys.
Craft Day Sit n Stitch Fri, March 6 at 1pm Make a Spring time wreath! Fri, Feb 6 at 1pm Learn how to hand knit with Terry! We’ll be making a snowman! 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, crossstitch, rug hook, etc. All are welcome to join! Tues, Feb 10 at 11am There is no March session. See you in April! Chair Yoga With “PT Patty” From Integrated Therapeutic Healing 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! Mon, Feb 9 from 3-4:30 pm Sand Art Necklace Play in the sand and create a fun heart necklace and card! Feather Painting Mon Feb 23 from 3-4:30 pm Create a unique painting using feathers. Mon Mar 9 from 3-4:30 pm Lucky Bugs Increase your luck by making a lucky bug. Mon Mar 23 from 3-4:30 pm Twinkie Car Race to snack time with some edible art.
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. Thurs, Feb 12 at 10am Create your own UV Resin bookmark! Thurs, March 12 at 10am It’s time for a Spring Wreath! Willard -Adult Workshops/Events Fri, Feb 27 at 11am (Community Room) Antibiotic and Probiotic Stewardship! Come learn the best to use and how to use them. Fri, March 27 at 11am (Community Room) The Positives of Decluttering! Start your spring cleaning with a free look at decluttering your space. Join Lisa from The Laurels for free donuts and valuable information! Pinterest Monday: Scorch Paint Sign (Annex) *Sign Up Required* Mon, Feb 9 at 6pm Join us for a free workshop on using scorch painting to create a personalized “burned” wood sign. Pinterest Monday: Morse Code Jewelry Workshop (Annex) *Sign Up Required* Mon, March 16 at 6pm Have you seen the trendy morse code jewelry on TikTok? Come learn how to make your own personalized necklace or bracelet with Missy.
In the kitchen with missy Monthly Food Workshops 1st Thursdays at 6pm Willard -Adult Workshops/Events Thurs, Feb 5 at 6pm Desserts and snacks are on the menu! We’ll take a look at some easy to create desserts and snacks that are perfect for a budget. Thurs, March 5 at 6pm BBQ season is right around the corner! Giles Meats will be here to show us how to pick different cuts of meat and talk about the meat industry. Arm Knitting Workshop: Infinity Scarf (Annex) *Sign Up Required* Thurs, Feb 19 at 6 pm Come learn how to arm knit with us during this free workshop. We’ll be learning how to make an infinity scarf. The History of Thurs, March 19 at 6pm (Community Room) Join local author and historian, Ken Miller for a close look at the history of “America’s Favorite Roller Coast.” Ken’s book is available in our Local History Room. Women In History Presents: Amelia Earhart Tues, Feb 10 at 6pm (Community Room) Women In History will be back for a live storytelling performance on the life of Amelia Earhart.
Thurs, Feb 5 at 6:30 pm - Dance, Dance, Dance Thurs, Feb 12 at 6:30 pm - A Heart Full of Stories Thurs, Feb 19 at 6:30 pm - E is for Elephant Thurs, Feb 26 at 6:30 pm - All About Pets with special guest Peanut, the Service Dog Thurs, March 5 at 6:30 pm - Fun with Pete The Cat Thurs, March 12 at 6:30 pm - Wee Little Irish Tales Thurs, March 19 at 6:30pm - Let’s Sail into Storytime Thurs, March 26 at 6:30pm - F is for Frog - Ribbit! Willard - Youth Services Wed, Feb 4 at 10:30 am - Dance, Dance, Dance Wed, Feb 11 at 10:30 am - A Heart Full of Stories Wed, Feb 18 at 10:30 am - E is for Elephant Wed, Feb 25 at 10:30 am - All About Pets with special guest Peanut, the Service Dog Wed, March 4 at 10:30 am - Fun with Pete The Cat Wed, March 11 at 10:30 am - Wee Little Irish Tales Wed, March 18 at 10:30 am - Let’s Sail into Storytime Wed, March 25 at 10:30 am - F is for Frog - Ribbit! 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 Textile Arts! March is all about fabric, texture, and art! Tues. Mar 10 at 6 pm (Community Room) Learn how to create a landscape using watercolor, paper, and sewing. Tues. Mar 17 at 6 pm (Annex) Let’s learn about flower pounding! We’ll be using real flowers as a natural dyeing technique to create a cute small bag. Tues. Mar 24 at 6 pm (Annex) Explore Embroidery with this simple art project. Missy will demonstrate several knots and techniques.
Willard Youth Programs *Suggested For Grades K-5* Tues, Feb 10 at 4:30 pm (Community Room) Come build with us! Heartfelt Art (Community Room) Thurs, Feb 12 at 4:30pm Hearts, hearts, everywhere! Join us for a variety of heart themed art. Science Fun! Foil Skier Challenge (Community Room) Tues, Feb 24 at 4:30pm Can you design the winning skier? Put your thinking cap on and your skills to the test! 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. Take Your Child To The Library Day! Sat, Feb 7 from 10am - 2pm Visit our Youth Services Department during Take Your Child To The Library Day for a free button! Tues, March 10 at 4:30 pm (Community Room) Join us every month for some LEGO fun! We’ll have a featured building challenge. Games! Games! Games! (Community Room) Fri, March 13 from 2-4pm Drop in anytime between 2 and 4pm for some gaming action! See if you can beat one of our staff at one of our board games or card games! Can You Build a Tower to Hold a Treasure? (Community Room) Tues, March 17 at 4:30pm Come try and build a structure that can hold a treasure you might find at the end of a rainbow. Spring has Sprung..Let’s Have Some Fun! (Community Room) Tues, March 24 at 4:30pm Let’s celebrate SPRING! It just might turn into a party! We have Tonies available for check out at our Willard and Greenwich locations. From favorite characters to audiobooks. Check one out today!
Monday Reads (Willard) Monday Reads meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 10am in the Willard (Community Room) Mon, Feb 9 at 10 am - “The Seed Keeper” by Diane Wilson Mon, March 9 at 10 am - "The 57 Bus” by Dashka Slater 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, Feb 26 at 6pm - “The Final Act of Juliette Willoughby” by Ellery Lloyd Thurs, March 26 at 6 pm - “The Lifeboat” by Mitch Albom https://www.huroncolib.org/services/betteroffread Save time and money with Hoopla, the all-in-one digital library app available for free with your library card. With over 2 million titles to choose from, say goodbye to multiple subscriptions and hello to endless entertainment! Visit Hoopla: hoopladigital.com
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) A new year is a great time to ensure your contact information is up to date. 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. March features a variety of educational programming for the whole family, including storytimes, crafting, guest speakers, and wellness opportunities. We look forward to seeing you at the library soon.
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