Willard Library

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.

Summer Reading Sign Up!

May 25, 2013

Sign up for a funny summer of Weird Science at Willard Library. "Willardology" starts today! Free keychain and summer reading bag for signing up.

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Explore Criminology & Forensic Anthropology

May 29, 2013

Susan Dale Spencer, MA Instructor of Criminal Justice joins us here to discuss criminal investigation.

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Willard Library Annual Book Sale

Jun 01, 2013
9am - 2pm

Area's largest 1 day book sale. Hardbacks $1, Paperbacks $ .50, Children's Books 10 for $1, and All Other Material $ .25

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Artwork at Willard Library

Burl Walnut Wardrobe

Willard Library History

1921

Permission was granted by Willard Library for a large collection of Native American artifacts to be displayed by the Southwestern Indiana Historical Society, on the second floor of the Library. The collection remained on display there until 1928, when the Evansville Museum opened.