This year’s Lake Lillian Easter egg hunt will be a drive-up from 10 to 11 a.m. April 3 at the City Park. Activity bags will be given to kids age birth to 12.
WILLMAR — The Willmar Community Center is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, following Minnesota Department of Health guidelines, providing visitor screening forms upon arrival, and operating at limited capacity. The phone number is 320-262-5288.
Willmar Area Senior Citizens Club: March 24, 2 p.m., freewill donation, entertainment by Jason Christianson and March 31 is Jay Ellingson.
Court Whist Tournament: March 25, 12:30 p.m., pre-registration required, $2 entry fee.
Tea pots painting class: March 28, 2 p.m., $20; join a guided art class with Riley, paints, canvas and brushes provided, painting will be spring themed, must pre-register by calling 320-262-5288 or email bdiem@willmarmn.gov.
Super Mario, the Evolution Game: March 28, 4 p.m., ages 12 and up. Smash Brothers has evolved through the years, but still remains a classic hit. We will be hosting this gaming event featuring all 5 of these games. Gaming systems that will be available: Nintendo 64, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Switch, and Wii U. Personal controllers are welcome. RSVP by calling Britta: 262-5288, Jon: 320-522-1430, or messaging us on Facebook
Veterans Coffee special event: March 29, 9:30 a.m., Vietnam War Veterans Remembrance Day; free, spouses welcome. Program at 10 a.m.
Take Me Out to the Ballgame: April 1, 12:30 p.m. Baseball season is here. Come enjoy peanuts and Cracker Jack, and welcome baseball back. Wear your favorite jersey or hat as we root for the home team. Games will be shown as available throughout the day.
Yahoo for Yahtzee: Every Monday, 12:30 p.m.
Hand & Foot Cards: Every Tuesday and Thursday, 12:30 p.m.; free, popular variation of Canasta, easy to learn.
Farkle Fridays: Every Friday, 1 to 4 p.m. A classic dice game to try and reach 10,000 points first. Each player will have their own cup and dice.
Community puzzle exchange: Daily, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., drop-off, pick-up, or swap out a puzzle in our exchange program.
Woodshop: open weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday evenings 6 to 9 p.m., pre-registration required by calling 262-5288. $5 daily pass, 3-month membership $25, yearly $60.
WILLMAR — Free wireless internet WiFi service is available in Pennock, Blomkest and north of Willmar to help anyone in need of internet service. The spots are courtesy of Kandiyohi County and MVTV Wireless. The login is mvtv and the password is 5705. The buildings are not open but the WiFi can be accessed from outside at the Pennock Community Center, Blomkest Community Center, Dovre Township Hall and the Lake Andrew Township Hall. Both township halls are located on Kandiyohi County Road 5 Northwest, north of Willmar.
Willmar Public Library WiFi can be accessed 24/7 from a parked car in the lot behind the library or in front of the building. No Library Card? Open a digital library card through Overdrive completely online by providing your cell phone number.
WILLMAR — The Willmar Library is open to come inside from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, 20 minutes to browse, check out, pick up holds, etc. No appointment is necessary, limited capacity, doors will be locked if max number is met. The website is www.willmarpubliclibrary.org. Call 320-235-3162. Anyone under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Study rooms, the children’s play area, and seating are unavailable. Face masks are required. Social distancing, please maintain six feet between yourself and others when possible.
Brainfuse: free, live tutoring online, check library website for link to the site
Interactive movie kit: The interactive movie kits include a script along with props for up to 6 participants. Limit of one per week per household. Register on the library website, staff will contact you by phone or email when it is ready for pick up. March kits are “Enchanted,” “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse” and “Despicable Me.”
Book Box: Register for a book box on the library website, check out a copy of the book, open the items as you reach specific chapters in the book all ages.
Design a letter: Register on website to decorate a letter that spells out “Willmar Public Library,” and return your letter to the library, all ages, letters limited.
Teen eye candy contest: through March 28, vote online, ages 12-19; register on website.
Adult make-and-take: Various crafts will be posted on our website as they are available usually around the first and 15th of the month.
Teen Take-&-Make Crafts: “Rainbow Keychain,” “flower hoop,” ages 12-19, limit one per person, supplies limited, sign up on the library website.
Craft & Coloring Chat: March 24, 2 p.m., will meet virtually through Zoom, pre-register on the Library website. Once you’ve registered your coloring sheets will be set aside for you to pick up at the Library. Meets the fourth Wednesday.
Jigsaw puzzle contest: March 25, 6:30 p.m., enter a team of 2 in either the adult or youth/family category, pick up your puzzle at the library and compete via Zoom.
Teen gaming club: March 26 on Discord, 6 to 8 p.m.; play multiplayer games, party games, board and card games, and point and click mystery games; sign up on the website.
WILLMAR – Free help with filing tax returns will be available for low- and middle-income taxpayers by United Community Action Partnership again this year. Tax preparation will be done virtually this year as a safety precaution due to COVID-19. Tax documents may be submitted by program participants either online or in-person by appointment. The IRS-certified volunteers will prepare taxes based on these documents and collect the appropriate signatures either electronically or via mail to file the tax return. To participate visit UCAP’s website, www.unitedcapmn.org, or call 507-537-1416.
Sibley State Park is open. A vehicle permit is required to enter the park and is available online. Sibley State Park is west of New London just off U.S. Highway 71. For more information visit the state Department of Natural Resources website at www.dnr.state.mn.us.
The Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center trails may be used during daylight hours at no cost. All trails are closed for the season. A bathroom with composting toilets is open by the pavilion. Pets should be on a leash. More information on the website at www.prairiewoodselc.org or by calling 320-354-5894.
All Pioneerland Libraries have different hours and services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check individual libraries for guidelines and hours at pioneerland.lib.mn.us.
Great River libraries include the Myrtle Mabee Library in Belgrade, 320-254-8842, and the Paynesville Library, 320-243-7343. Call the libraries for their hours and services.
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