Willits Community Theater
is a small theater that presents several pieces every year. Local
performing artists create new shows as well as scripted performances.
The Mendocino County Museum
is located next to the library. It is open to the public Wednesday
through Sunday and has exhibits ranging from Pomo Indian basketry to a
full replica of the soda fountain run by the sisters.
Located next to the museum is the Roots of Motive Power exhibit containing working machinery dating back to the early days of logging and ranching.
The Skunk Train runs from Willits to Fort Bragg twice a day in the summer with a lay over in Northspur for lunch and exploring the redwoods.
Among the many galleries the Willits Center for the Arts
presents several art shows with thematic focus. The Chamber has their
calendar of events.
A Little Bit of History
In 1905 John White started a free reading room in his office. By
1906 the first library board opened the first public library in
Willits. The library moved several times including into the bowling
alley behind the Hotel Willits. In 1915 the Carnegie Foundation donated
the funds to build the new brick building that still stands at the
corner of E. Commercial and Humbolt streets. The library was part of
the city until 1975 when the Mendocino County Library system adopted
it. Unfortunately, the building was subject to flooding. In 1986 severe
floods filled the basement children's room three feet deep. As a result
of local support and library grant funding the current building was
built and opened in 1989.
