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Mission Statement
Willard Library, a community service for the greater Battle Creek area, continues to be a resource for information, lifelong learning, and recreation. Our commitment is to acquire and provide access to information and materials for a diverse population in an environment which recognizes all levels of learning.
Willard Library
Willard Library serves public library users in and around Battle Creek, Michigan. Established in 1840, it is one of the oldest libraries in Michigan. Willard is located at 7 West Van Buren Street in downtown Battle Creek. It circulates over 1.1 million items a year and has a $6+ million operating budget. Collaboration with area agencies, businesses, and educational institutions is key to the operating philosophy of the library. Working with those groups has allowed the library to continually expand and improve service to its users.

Willard Library is organized as a District Library under Michigan Public Act 24 of 1989. The boundary of the Willard Library District follows the boundaries of the four local school districts -- Battle Creek, Harper Creek, Lakeview and Pennfield.

The library is governed by a five member Board of Trustees appointed by the school boards in the Battle Creek, Harper Creek, Lakeview, and Pennfield Districts. The members include Mr. Glenn Holmwall, Secretary (Lakeview District); Mr. Harold Creekmur, Personnel Chair (Pennfield District); Mr. James Keefer, President (Harper Creek District); Dr. Vernon Potts, Vice President (Battle Creek District); and Mrs. Elizabeth Settles, Treasurer (Battle Creek District).

2009-2010 Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule
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Willard Library Application for Employment
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Still in school? Fill out a student employment application and return it to the circulation desk at Willard Library or the Helen Warner Branch.
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