WILMINGTON, MA — Below is a listing of FREE upcoming programs for adults, teens and kids at the Wilmington Memorial Library.
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). Thank you to the Friends of the Library for funding support for library programs!
Adult Events
Author Talk: Roland Merullo (RR)
Monday, July 20th, 7pm
Author Roland Merullo will talk about his latest book Dinner with Buddha, the third title in the Breakfast with Buddha series. He is also the author of the popular fictional novel In Revere, In Those Days which takes place in his hometown of Revere, MA.
Movie Night: The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Tuesday, July 21, 6:30 pm
If you enjoyed the movie The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, you will want to see the sequel The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel starring Maggie Smith, Judi Dench Dev Patel and Richard Gere. Rated PG.
History of Fenway Park
Thursday, July 23, 7 pm
Join Dan Rea, Special Assistant to the President/CEO of the Boston Red Sox, as he relates the history of Fenway Park and his experience chronicling it in the coffee table book, “Fenway Park: 100 Years, the official, definitive history of Fenway Park.”
Exploring Entrepreneurship: The SBA Advantage
Monday, July 27, 10 am
This workshop will provide information on the various Small Business Administration (SBA) programs and services available for start-up and existing businesses. Learn how the SBA can assist in starting or growing a business. Led by Lisa Gonzalez Welch, SBA Economic Development Specialist.
Author Talk: Michael Blanding — The Map Thief
Tuesday, July 28, 7 pm
In The Map Thief, award-winning investigative reporter Michael Blanding tells the true-life story of a map dealer–turned-criminal E. Forbes Smiley III, who stole more than $3 million worth of antique maps from rare-book libraries around the country.
Kids and Teen Events
Minecraft Mondays
Monday, July 20, 2-5 pm
Drop in to play Minecraft, a popular game that uses building skills to create your own world. This will be a great time to meet others in the area who love Minecraft too. Grades 4+
Wild Heroes presented by Animal World Experience *RR
Monday, July 20, 5:30 pm
In Animal World Experiences newest children’s program, “Wild Heroes”, children get the opportunity to meet several of our animal friends and learn about their special abilities that make them a hero in their own way. All ages.
Storytime: Jungle Animals
Tuesday, July 21, 10 am
Listen to stories and make a fun craft! No registration necessary, but attendance is limited to the first 30 children who arrive. Ages 3-6
Travel Club: Japan *RR
Tuesday, July 21, 3 pm
Join us as we explore the food, language, and culture of Japan! We’ll play games, do a craft, and eat popular Japanese food. Grades 1+
Animal Care *RR
Wednesday, July 22, 3 pm
Join Crystal Arnott, Lowell Humane Society Program Manager, to learn about basic pet care, microchipping, and how you can improve the lives of animals in your community. Grades 4+
Superhero Training with Jungle Jim
Wednesday, July 22, 6:30 pm
Jungle Jim’s Superhero Training is blasting off into libraries! Jungle Jim challenges the audience to see if they have what it takes to become a true superhero. He will transform volunteers from the audience into superheroes, using balloons of course! As a reward for the children completing their quest, Jungle Jim will meet his toughest challenge and attempt to climb inside of a 6-foot balloon.
Baby Times
Thursday, July 23, 9:30 am
Drop in for a program of rhymes, songs and books, followed by an opportunity for babies to play with age-appropriate toys. Ages birth-24 months.
Wilmington Police K-9 Team
Thursday, July 23, 3pm
Officer Eric Palmer from the Wilmington Police Department will introduce police dog Ridic, show the equipment used, including Ridic’s customized cruiser, and demonstrate how Ridic conducts searches. All ages.
Tween Theater Workshop: Legends in Training *RR
Thursday, July 23, 3 pm
Have a blast with acting coach Cindi while playing improvisational theatre games, performing short scenes and rocking group “acting challenges.” Grades 4+
Superhero Training Academy *RR
Friday July 24, 10 am
Find out your superhero name and discover your secret super powers. Then take this week’s superhero skills challenge, play Superhero Guess Who? and build your own shield. Kindergarten+ +
Stop-Motion Animation Club *RR
Friday, July 24 and 31, 2 pm
Create your own short film using clay, Legos, construction paper, and other materials. Grades 4+
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(NOTE: These weekly listings are submitted by the Wilmington Memorial Library. Photo of Ridic is from Police Department’s Instagram account.)
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