Event Registration
Registration begins 30 days prior to the event. Please register online using our Calendar of Events at www.wilmlibrary.org or by calling (978) 694-2099 (for Adult) or (978) 694-2098 (for Children/Teen). Please note we request registration for programs that are marked (RR).
Social Security—What You Need to Know
Thursday, June 4, 6:30pm
Sheila E. Smith, CFPR, will discuss Social Security benefits: when to file, the advantages of delaying benefits, little-known strategies to maximize this pension, the impact when you continue to work, spousal benefits, eligibility if you are divorced or widowed, and how to minimize taxation of benefits. Presented in conjunction with the Wilmington Recreation Department.
Writing Group
First Saturday of the month—Saturday, June 6, 9:15 am-11:15 am
(no meetings in July and August)
If you love to write and seek input and accountability, then join our new writing group. Please bring up to five pages of written work to the meeting. Open to all genres and levels. Led by local writing enthusiast, Barbara Alevras.
Network According to Your Personality
Monday, June 8, 9:45 am coffee, 10 am Speaker
There are so many ways to network yourself according to your own personal style. This lecture will discuss how you will achieve greatness while helping you step out of your comfort zone. Please bring your ideas, struggles, and stories and watch the magic begin. Presented by Anne Crawford.
Excel (with Lynda.com) (limit 10)
Tuesday, June 9, 2:30 pm
Technology Librarian, Brad McKenna, will use the library’s online learning service, Lynda.com, to help you get familiar with Excel. You can then continue the class at home using Lynda.com
Tuesday Night Craft: No Sew Tote Bag (ages 16+, limit 15, cost $5.00)
Tuesday, June 9, 7 pm
Registration begins May 9 at the main desk
Make a stylish tote out of fun fabric just in time to hit the beach! And the best part (besides the bag): no sewing skills required!
LinkedIn: a closer look (RR)
Wednesday, June 10, 7 pm
Gabriella Calzolari uses LinkedIn professionally as hiring coordinator at Goji. She will share her knowledge of the ins and outs of LinkedIn and help you maximize your presence on this business social media site.
Author Talk: Nancy Thayer
Thursday, June 11, 7pm
Best-selling author Nancy Thayer, whose works include Nantucket Sisters, Island Girls and Summer Breeze, joins us to discuss her latest novel, The Guest Cottage. All of Thayer’s novels take place on the island of Nantucket.
Town Wide Yard Sale
Saturday, June 13, 9am – 3pm
On Saturday, June 13 from 9 am- 3 pm the library is sponsoring a town wide yard sale. This is an opportunity for residents to join the fun by being either a seller or a buyer. For those wishing to hold a yard sale at their home the application fee is $15. For those wishing to buy, the library will provide a map of yard sale locations starting Wednesday, June 10. An online map will be available on the library’s website and paper copies will be available at the library, Elia’s Country Store, Eastgate Liquors (1st register), and Wilmington Plaza Wines (liquor store next to Market Basket). Shop and save!
Children’s Events
Music and More with Bernadette Baird (RR)
Monday, June 1, 6:30 pm
Join this fun music and movement class led by Bernadette Baird. Sing, play musical instruments and dance. Ages 1-3.
LEGO Building
Thursday, June 4, 3:45 pm
Build a unique LEGO creation. Each month there will be a different theme. Kindergarten+
Star Mag Party
Wednesday, June 10, 3:45 pm
Anyone who has contributed to Star Mag this year is invited to a year-end party! Grades 3-5.
Library News
Holiday Hours
The library will be closed Friday, June 5, 9 am-1 pm for staff training.
FAX and Scanning Available
Do you need to FAX a document? The library has a FAX service available. The cost is $1.75 for first page and $1.00 for each additional page if faxing within the United States. Credit card or debit card is needed to use this service. The library’s copy machine has scanning capability. No charge to scan and email a document.
(NOTE: These weekly listings are submitted by the Wilmington Memorial Library.)
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