Williamsfield Public Library District

05/06/2026

Babel-On with R.F. Kuang | Virtual Event

Wednesday, May 20th | 7PM

R.F. Kuang’s genre-bending fiction broaches ordinarily serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective. Academic yet approachable, Kuang’s work combines history, magic, and classical literary tradition to render powerful critiques of academia, the publishing industry, and even contemporary popular culture.

This event is intended for adults.

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP)

R.F. Kuang’s genre-bending fiction broaches ordinarily serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective. Academic yet approachable, Kuang’s…

05/04/2026

Williamsfield Public Library is closing early due to the power outage. Sorry for any inconvenience, and we’ll see you Tuesday.

04/24/2026

Williamsfield Public Library's next Adult Craft Night will be Monday, May 11th from 5PM - 6PM.

Come join us as we make Pressed Flower Art!🌸

18+

Free Craft | Donations appreciated

Register by Saturday, May 9th to reserve a spot!

Join us for our next Craft Night on Monday, May 11th | 5:00 - 6:00 PM

04/20/2026

The kick off for National Library Week is Right to Read Day! Today, we celebrate the chance to explore new ideas and connect with each other through stories, thanks to our freedom to read.

To learn how to support your right to read, visit: https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-read-day/

04/20/2026

Treat Week Continues at Williamsfield Public Library!

We’re excited to continue Treat Week in celebration of National Library Week! This year’s theme, "Find Your Joy!" invites everyone to explore what sparks joy for them at the library!

We invite you to stop by and experience some Library Joy this week and every week! ✨

04/18/2026

April 18, 2026 - Williamsfield Public Library District is closed today due to the power outage. Everyone stay safe. We will see you on Monday!

04/10/2026

Williamsfield Public Library is turning 35! 🥳

To celebrate the Library's birthday, National Library Week, and all of our wonderful patrons, we will be having an extended Treat Week! Treat Week will run from April 13th to April 24th! So stop by the library, check out a book, and grab yourself a treat. You deserve it!

Thank you, Williamsfield, for 35 years of support and patronage!

04/10/2026

Illinois Libraries Presents: Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection | Thursday, April 16th at 7PM - virtual event

Join critically acclaimed, bestselling author, Cristina Henríquez, for a compelling conversation about her work. Henríquez’s newest book, The Great Divide, is a moving exploration of the people who lived, loved, and labored during the construction of the Panama Canal. Named a New York Times’ Editors’ Choice selection and TIME Magazine “100 Must-Read Books of 2024,” The Great Divide explores history and adversity in a place very special to her – her father’s homeland of Panama.

Register today!

Join critically acclaimed, bestselling author, Cristina Henríquez, for a compelling conversation about her work. Henríquez’s newest book, The Great…

03/27/2026

Williamsfield Public Library will be closed Friday, April 3rd, and Saturday, April 4th.

03/15/2026

As luck would have it.... Due to the ongoing weather alerts and road conditions, we will be closed again tomorrow. Tuesday, March 17, 2026. We'll see you on Wednesday!

03/10/2026