Welcome to Willard Library

Willard Library in Evansville, Indiana, is famous for personal service and treasured special collections. Make the oldest public library in the state your destination... whether you’re a genealogist seeking to uncover the past, or a reader looking for a great book for yourself or your children.

My Life with the Wave

My Life with the Wave

Mar 24, 2010
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Join Willard Library in celebrating the "Big Read" Event for Evansville!

A great book combines enlightenment with enchantment. It awakens our imagination and enlarges our humanity. It can even offer harrowing insights that somehow console and comfort us. Whether you’re a regular reader already or making up for lost time, thank you for joining The Big Read.

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Behind the Screen: African-American Images in Hollywood Films

Behind the Screen: African-American Images in Hollywood Films

Mar 25, 2010
6:00PM

Explore the beginnings of Black screen images in Hollywood films.

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Easter Photo Session at Willard Library

Easter Photo Session at Willard Library

Mar 27, 2010
1:00PM - 3:00PM

Tony of "Tony Pate Photography" will be available to take special Easter holiday photo's of your children.

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Artwork at Willard Library

Oak Table

Willard Library History

March 1, 1975

A renovation on the second floor was completed and the area was opened to the public.