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
Local Author Panel (RR)
Monday, August 17, 7pm
Local authors Dave Riese author of Echo from Mount Royal, Rose A. Doherty author of Katharine Gibbs: Beyond White Gloves, Dana Owens author of Shotgunned, plus Edith Maxwell author of cozy and traditional mysteries will be here to discuss their books and their publishing experience. This is a great opportunity to support local authors and learn about new books.
Movie Night
Tuesday, August 18, 6:30pm
Oh, an alien on the run from his own people, lands on Earth and makes friends with the adventurous Tip, who is on a quest of her own. Rated PG
Swingin’ the American Song Book with the Swing Fever Trio (RR)
Thursday, August 20, 2:30pm
The Swing Fever Trio applies its distinctive jazz style to the music of George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers and more. Enjoy a joyous sampling of the best American popular music of the past 100 years.
Fiction Book Group (RR)
Thursday, August 20, 7pm
Enjoy reading fiction? Come to the library’s fiction book led by Adult Services Librarian, Kim Rowley. The book to be discussed is The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant. Please call the library to order your copy. Book groups are a wonderful way to expand your reading interests and meet others in the community. All are welcome; refreshments served.
Acing the Interview (RR)
Monday, August 24, 10am
Barbara Alevras, founder of Sage Consulting, will facilitate mock interview sessions highlighting typical questions all job applicants should be prepared to answer. Since this is an interactive session, plan to share some of the tough interview questions that you’ve been asked.
Adult Coloring Group
Monday, August 24, 7pm
Join in on the latest craze with our Adult Coloring Group. Bring your own coloring books and pencils, or use ours. Enjoy conversation and camaraderie while doing something enjoyable and relaxing. The group meets the 4th Monday of the month in the Banda Room. No need to register, just drop in.
Cookin’ the Books
Tuesday, September 1, 1pm
If you love to cook and enjoy talking about food and sharing recipes, then this book group is for you. A new book that focuses on food will be featured every month. Stop by the library to pick up a copy, select a recipe to try, email book club leader Lisa Crispen (lcrispin@mvlc.org) your selection, then come to the meeting and enjoy sampling everyone’s dishes and company. The following is the schedule for the group:
September 1: Make it Ahead by Ina Garter
October 6:The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from my Frontier by Ree Dummond
November 3: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook by Deb Perelman
Kids & Teens
Registration Storytimes (RR)
Registration for fall storytimes is now open for the six week session beginning the week of September 7. Story times help build a foundation for a lifelong love of books and reading. Babies, toddlers and preschool children will enjoy age appropriate books, songs, rhymes, movement activities and more!
Register online at www.wilmlibrary.org or call the Children’s Room at 978-694-2098.
Baby Times (up to 24 months)
Wednesdays, 9:30 am or Thursdays, 9:30 am
Time for Twos
Thursdays, 10:30 am
Storytime for Threes
Tuesdays, 9:30 am
Storytime for Fours & Fives
Tuesdays, 10:30 am
Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5)
Wednesdays, 10:30
(NOTE: These weekly listings are submitted by the Wilmington Memorial Library.)
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