WILLMAR — Willmar Community Center events are free unless otherwise noted. The phone number is 320-262-5288. For reservations, please call or go online at willmarparksandrec.recdesk.com.
Holiday Toy Drive Collection: From November 1st to December 15th, bring in a new, unwrapped toy and place it in a giant gift box.
Holiday crafts: Kits for the 2023 holiday season can be ordered online now. All four kits cost $10 total, and individual kits cost $3 each. Pine cone gnome, puzzle ornament, snow nut man, and paw donut man.
Pickup is available on the remaining two Thursdays, December 14th and December 21st, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 320-262-5288 or sign up online at willmarparksandrec.recdesk.com. Just let the center know your preferred pick-up date and you’ll receive all your kits in one place.
Or, enroll in an in-house class to get hands-on experience building crafts. Advance registration is required.
- December 14th, 2:30pm, Puzzle Ornament
- December 21st, 2:30pm, Snow Nut Man and Powdaw Man’s “Snowman Day”
Willmar Area Seniors Club: Dec. 13, 2 p.m., music by the KMS Jazz Band.
Sara’s Foot Care Clinic: December 14th from 10am to noon. Call 320-557-6142 to schedule foot care with a certified nurse.
Community Kids: December 14th, 3:45pm to 5pm, ages 4-10, $10 or $45 punch card for 5 sessions. After-school fun that focuses on a different theme each month, including crafts, games, cooking, science, and more. Register in advance at willmarparksandrec.recdesk.com or call 320-262-5288.
Friday Afternoon Dance: Dec. 15, 1-4 p.m., Nite Owls, dancers $7, listeners $2.
Jolly Twirler’s Square Dance: Everyone is welcome to join us for this night of square dancing on December 16th from 7pm to 9pm.
Veterans Coffee Social: Dec. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Open to all veterans, police, fire, and paramedics.
Willmar Area Seniors Club: December 20th, 2pm, music by Terry Shaw. There will be no entertainment on December 27th.
Community Kitchen Kids: December 21, 3:45pm to 5pm, open to children ages 4-14. Single class is $14. Kids can make fun and easy dinners and snacks and learn basic cooking skills. Please register by the Tuesday before your session at willmarparksandrec.recdesk.com or call 320-262-5288.
Friday Afternoon Dance: Dec. 22, 1-4 p.m., Jerry’s Band, dancers $7, listeners $2. Dancing is prohibited on December 29th.
Community Bingo: Dec. 26, 5-7 p.m., $3 per person.
Little Art Gallery Session: December 27th, 2:30-4:30pm, free. Create art to display in community art galleries around Willmar. The themes are New Year, Penguins and Polar Bears, and Winter Wonderland.
Court hoist tournament: Dec. 28, 12:30 p.m., advance registration required, $2 admission.
Community Kids: Dec. 28, 3:45 to 5 p.m., ages 4-10, $10 or $45 punch card for 5 sessions. After-school fun that focuses on a different theme each month, including crafts, games, cooking, science, and more. Register in advance at willmarparksandrec.recdesk.com or call 320-262-5288.
Other weekly events: Chess Club, Yahtzee, Farkle, Hand & Foot Cards, Cribbage, Puzzle Swap, Exercise Classes, Woodworking Shop Open Evenings and Saturdays. Contact the Community Center for more information and pricing.
WILLMAR — The Willmar Library is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The website is www.willmarpubliclibrary.org. Call us at 320-235-3162. Curbside pickup is available during regular business hours. Programs are available directly at the library. Advance registration is required for some events. WiFi is accessible 24/7 from the back library parking lot or from your car parked in front of the building using your library card or Overdrive.
Little People Storytime: Every Wednesday at 10am, for ages 0 to 3. No registration required.
Seed Library Social: December 15th, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., multipurpose room. Learn how to bring your gardening hobby into the winter months. Learn hands-on about seed layering and how to get a head start on spring planting with the help of a master gardener. Light snacks and drinks will be provided.
Adult movie matinee: December 15th, 2pm, multipurpose room. Popcorn, snacks and drinks will be available in the multipurpose room, Indiana Jones and the Dial.
Teen Lit Booty: When you sign up, you’ll receive a bag of library books based on your interests and accompanying goodies. Re-registration is required once a month. December’s theme is “Candyland.”
Brainfuse HelpNow: Free online tutoring service, 1-on-1 live homework support with online tutors from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM daily for Kindergarten through 12th grade. English or Spanish. Mathematics, Science, English/Language Arts, Social Studies, Reading Assistance. App available on mobile.