WILMINGTON, MA — Below is a list 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:
Practical Tips for Speaking in Public *RR
Monday, December 14, 10 am
Presenter Mike Chase recently was honored with first place at the Toastmasters District 31 conference for Table Topics—a brief on-the-spot speech given with no advance preparation. If making introductions and networking are difficult, then come learn how to overcome your fears and speak better in public.
Movie Night Ant Man *RR
Tuesday, December 15, 6:30 pm
This month’s feature film presentation is Ant Man starring Paul Rudd. Armed with a super-suit with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, cat burglar Scott Lang must embrace his inner hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.
Holiday Songs in Film *RR
December 17, 2:30 pm
Dan Tremblay of Heritage films will present a varied mix of film clips in a documentary style to showcase holiday songs from England, the U.S. Army Band, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and more.
Novel Ideas: Fiction Book Group *RR
Thursday, December 17, 7pm
Featured Book: Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal
Enjoy reading fiction? Join the library’s fiction book group led by Adult Services Librarian, Kim Rowley. Please stop by the library to pick up a copy of the featured book. Book groups are a wonderful way to expand your reading interests and meet others in the community.
Kids & Teen Events:
Dads and Donuts
Saturday, December 12, 10:30 am
Dads and their kids ages 2 and up are invited to drop in for stories, songs, rhymes and more. Moms, grandparents and other caregivers are welcome, too! Ages: 2-5 and one or more adults.
Little Movers *RR
Monday, December 14, 10 am
Let’s move! Join us for a morning of singing, dancing, and moving around! Ages 18 months-2
Maker Mondays: Make Your Own Videogame from SCRATCH *RR
Monday, December 14, 3:45 pm
Create your own videogame with help from the Rhode Island Computer Museum. Grades 6-12
Music and More with Bernadette Baird *RR
Monday, December 14, 6:30 pm
Bernadette Baird presents music and movement for toddlers and young children through age three. Sing, play musical instruments and dance. Ages infant-4 years
Star Mag
Wednesday, December 16, 3:45 pm
Drop-in to help create this magazine written by, for and about kids, and published by the library. Bring in finished original artwork, puzzles, poems, comics, jokes, or create it while you are here. Grades 4-8
Celebrate the December Holidays! *RR
Wednesday, December 16, 6:30 pm
Join Debbie and Tom O’Carroll for mystifying stage magic, lively dance, and a sing along to some favorite holiday songs. The audience will actively participate in merry celebrations of Christmas, Hanukkah, Las Posadas, The First Day of Winter, Diwali, New Year’s Eve, Kwanzaa and more as they learn about the different holidays that light up this special month. Ages 4+
Crafternoons *RR
Thursday, December 17, 3:45 pm
Make a sock “cupcake” gift and tag for your BFF. Grades 4-8
Book Discussion: Grades 4-6 *RR
Friday, December 18, 3:45 pm
Join us for a book discussion of School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani. Pick up copies of the books at the kids’ check out desk. Grades 4-6
Library News:
Holiday Shopping at the Book Store Next Door
Holiday books are now half price at the he Book Store Next Door ! Gift certificates can also be purchased for your favorite teacher. They also make great stocking stuffers. Shop on Wednesday, December 16 and Saturday December 19 from 10 am to 4 pm. The Book Store will be closed on Wednesday December 23 and Saturday December 26.
(NOTE: These weekly listings are submitted by the Wilmington Memorial Library.)
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